Ball and Chain since April 06, 1975

JOHN!  I am awake and my coffee is not on my nightstand, chop chop.

JOHN!  My engagement ring diamond has not been upgraded in seven months, did you lose my private jewelers number? 

JOHN!  Take out the trash.

JOHN!  My new Coach handbag is two months old, they just opened a Coach store in the Deptford mall you know. 

JOHN!  Thomas Kinkade just unveiled his latest painting and I don't see a signed and master highlighted artist proof original hanging on the wall.  

JOHN! JOHN! JOHN!

For over 36 years my Father was privileged to hear his wife’s lovely voice spouting commands on a daily basis and he enjoyed every moment of it.  My Mother was classy high maintenance, but John treated her like a queen and always without question.  

My Father is more of a quiet man, low stress and easy going and was the perfect balance for Miss classy high maintenance. 

On the flip side, Kathleen mothered my Father for those 36 years.  She kept him organized, in line and a float at all times.  He was very much spoiled by her nurturing personality and demeanor. 

They complimented each other very well and had over 36 years of happiness and joy! 

Their love story began at a dive bar in Brooklyn, NY.  My Father's Brother was to be setup with a lovely Lady from the neighborhood.  My Father went along for the drinks at the bar.  Next to him at the bar sat a classy Lady, she was under age so sweet talked my Father into buying her wine.  He was so nervous throughout their entire conversation and twiddled his thumbs, but finally built the courage up to ask her on a date.  She said “sure, why not” and a year later they were married.  Life is funny as she was the Lady my Uncle was to be setup with, only he never showed.  Love is a gamble, but my Father got the Queen.