The celebration of your life Den, was just that....a celebration. Sure most of us cried at some point, but that is a good thing. We do that because we want you to be here to help brighten each day as we try to figure out this crazy life of ours. We picked people that we thought could talk about the varied parts of your life. A highlight was Bill's instrumentals and voice … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
We Have So Much More To Do….
Sunday at 2pm we held the memorial for Dennis. Yes, it was an afternoon that shed many tears for someone we loved and for most, never had the chance to say "goodbye". But it was also a great time of reunion for many friends and sharing of some of the craziest, funniest, happiest memories that Dennis brought to each of us. As I told Den near the end of his life, "Den, you … [Read more...]
The man
He was the man that was always there for everyone, selfless, effortlessly charming and dependable. He was the man who looked good in a bright blue 1980e LeBaron convertible. He was the man who always had a tool to fix broken things with in his garage.. He was the man who took in the waifs and strays and made them feel at home, myself included. He was the man who … [Read more...]
Brave Heart
I was lucky enough to have met Dennis in high school,when I was at Marlborough and he was at Harvard.I can't remember when we first met-it just seemed as though he was always around...spending time with my friends Susie Bullock and Leslie Kenyon...at every prom and party (he was even my date at a winter prom--I am still searching for the picture I have from that night.Dennis … [Read more...]
Dennis – My Friend Extraordinaire
I met Dennis when his Dad introduced him to me and I knew immediately he was a very special person – it was 1978. Throughout the years I have been privileged to have his friendship and share the kindness, goodness and graciousness Dennis extended to all. The success of many of the Westside Restaurants was because of the fun and hard work of Dennis. We all went there because … [Read more...]