John still had his sense of humor 40 hours before NF took his life. He was 81 years old and this was the first time admitted to a hospital. This is not about how he died, but, rather how he lived. He was an avid ham radio operator, electrical engineer and business man. He loved his family and loved living on Martha’s Vineyard. He never knew a stranger and was a regular at the coffee shop listening to local fishermen or celebrities. John knew the heartbreak of losing parents, a spouse and close friends. He often said at those difficult times, “if you are walking this earth then live your life; let yourself love and be loved.” “Life is for the living, don’t waste it.” His family and friends miss him and remember the many good times we shared with him.