November 26,1922 - January 5, 2012

My dear grandfather (Big Pa) Anton Koloini passed away last night. He was surrounded by family at home as he made his final journey. His decline was very quick, and I was blessed to spend time joking and playing cards with him as recently as Tuesday, and I was honored to spend the next few days in his presence, even when he was too tired to talk anymore. He laughed and played with all his great-grandchildren this week and was able to personally speak to everyone who loved him. We are all saddened by this seemingly hurried good-bye, but take comfort knowing he never suffered and was able to go in dignified peace. I'm sure I'll post more about him over the next weeks. He was so loved and I will always consider him one of my best friends.