Above: Eug on his bike, age 90, December 2021
Many of you have had the "experience" of having known my Dad, "Eug". Others have heard of his life story or "the stories" about my Dad. He was a wonderful Dad, an interesting character. He possessed a unique personality and, throughout his time on this earth, lived his life fully and made good use of each and every waking minute.
Unfortunately, in 2022, at the age of 91, it was discovered that the cancer he was being treated for had spread and spiraled out of control. As his condition worsened, he was admitted to the Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. During the weeks he spent in his hospital room, he received the excellent, loving, skilled and learned care from the in-hospital staff that Roswell Park is known for. Although there was little that could be done to reshuffle the lousy cards he had been dealt, the staff took care of Dad, tending to his needs and doing all possible to ease his discomfort. And they were great to our family as well.
This summer, June 22nd, I am going to join my brother, Joel, and participate in the annual (bike) Ride for Roswell in Buffalo. I have never solicited donations before but, separate and apart from paying back for the care my dad received, Roswell is a well-respected and leading Cancer Research and Treatment Facility that serves those residing in Western NY and beyond.
Please consider making a donation, large or small, to support Roswell and make a gift in Memory of Eug...... Thank you!!!