Dad, this was one of those days when you called me at work and said... "I want crabs!". I really didn't want to go to the buffet place so I brought you a couple of lobsters. You were so happy that evening. I'm grateful for those moments with you. I will remember them forever. One day, I hope to see you again... I'll bring the lobsters! Miss you Dad...

Dad-what can I say….I miss you so much but it gives me comfort to know that you are finally together with mom dancing to the “Anniversary Song”. I’m sad right now but in time, I’ll be able to pass by a Chinese restaurant, a casino, watch the Yankees and all the other things and places you love and think of you with a big smile. I love you dad-Rhina

Hey dad, we went to Wind Creek yesterday (2/4) and played the remaining chips you had at the house in your honor. We didn’t get the big win. But we enjoyed being there and shared stories about you with some of the staff there. Didn’t feel the same being there without you but we know you were watching us and making fun of our gambling decisions. Haha. Love and miss you!

I’ll always remember the same conversations about sports I’ve had with papa. Whenever I would tell him about baseball or track he would always end it with “What about golf or tennis?” I would then respond no I’ve never tried it. It wasn’t till the most recent time I saw him I told him I quit track and started playing golf for fun with my friends. He’s never had a more surprising and happy reaction to our sports talk. I hope to continue to play as a hobby and hopefully get as good as him. I’ll love and miss you papa and I pray you and mama Zenie are happy up there in heaven watching over us.

Dad,

Coming home without you here to greet us was unbearable. Yet the immense amount of love that you and mom have built in this home will always be cherished and I am so proud to be part of this family.

Thank you and mom for loving me. Thank you both for showing Randy, the boys and I the true value of faith, family and love. I will miss you both.

I love you,

Kat

Dear Papa Ted,

We miss you and love you so much! We’ll always remember the good memories we had with you when we were young from laughing with us, making us fried bananas, and helping us with our toys. Thank you for being there for us no matter how far apart you were. We wish there was more time to spend with you and just simply be in your presence. Everything we will continue to do like graduate and perform in our Filipino cultural shows will be for you and Mama Zenie. We know you will always be with us watching from above. Rest well in peace.

With all our love,

Natasha, Nadia, and Nico

I am going to miss watching Yankee games with you, especially criticizing umpire calls and watching our high priced talent strike out, then yell at the TV together, "buluk!" LOL...I love you Dad

I remember papa always wanted to teach me how to play golf on a beautiful sunny day outside. He would always correct me on my stance or swing or the many times the club flew out of my hands. Every session made me smile and laugh with you around and I'll never forget what you taught me. I'll always be thinking about you always. Miss you Papa!

For as long as I can remember we would hear stories about this fishing trip our dad and grandfather (Papa Rodrigo) went on and they caught these huge blue fish on a fishing charter. This photo was taken I believe in the late 70’s. I remember being amazed every time I saw this photo. About a year or so ago during one of my visits to NJ, my dad revealed to me that they actually got skunked during the fishing trip … didn’t catch a thing. But some guys on the boat felt bad for my dad and grandad and either gave them some fish or sold it to them. Well played dad … your secret is safe with me. lol. Love you!

This is the last photo taken of just me and dad together (January 9, 2025). Great evening with family at Roy’s house. On the way back to dad’s, I was driving and dad was in the passenger seat. My phone was in the center console. I was receiving texts and that made my phone light up. My screen image on my phone is a photo of mom and I. Dad saw the photo as it lit up and started to talk to mom. I like to think mom was calling him home … a week later dad joined her. As much as it saddens me not to be able to spend more time with dad, I know mom and dad are together in heaven watching over us and will forever be in our hearts. See you in my dreams dad. Love, Randy