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...]
Dennis The Ox (as in unorthodox)
unorthodox (ʌnˈɔːθəˌdɒks) — adj not conventional in belief, behaviour, custom, etc. I haven’t decided whether he would have liked this nickname or not, had I thought of it while he were still alive. He would have humored me I suppose. He was kind like that. I have had many somber hours since Dennis passed, and through all the sadness I find myself smiling. A dichotomy I … [Read more...]
We will never forget you!
We are so happy to have had the pleasure of spending last Christmas with Dennis in Big Bear. If it hadn't been for his close relationship with Karen Schmieder for the last several years, we would have missed out on an opportunity to know one of the most gracious, warm and intelligent human beings I've ever met. I was in awe watching Dennis interact with my 8yr old daughter by … [Read more...]