Bye Uncle Sonny!
The family was sitting down to a late dinner last night, eager to munch on some food and of course, watch American Idol. Not a few minutes later, we would receive a call that would make our jaws drop. Uncle Sonny had died. Of a heart attack. Just like that.
I was really in shock. Uncle Sonny is one of Louie's dad's cousins from San Francisco who was here on vacation. He'd been at living with Louie's aunts for the past month and he was here last year for about 5 months, so we really got to know him. He was cool, everything you wouldn't expect from a 60-something year old. He was a really nice guy.
I wasn't at the office for lunch yesteryday so I missed the chance to have a last lunch with him. Apparently, Uncle Sonny had baked some torte dessert and gave everyone a chance to taste it! I got to the office after lunch, said hi and talked with him for a really short while as he was putting the desserts in the fridge. And now, he's gone.
I know he was having a great time here, seeing old friends and all. I also know he went quickly, which to me gives me some comfort.
Now its a whirlwind of preparation for the wake. My aunts took care of everything. He's off to San Francisco on Monday if the clearance from the US embassy comes in.
I told Chloe that Lolo Sonny had died too, here's how that went. (Chloe's Blog)
Anyway, wherever you are, Uncle Sonny, I hope you're having a good laugh. We'll miss your company, your wisecracks and your smile.
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