"No man's life can be encompassed in one telling. There is no way to give each year its alloted weight or to include each event, each person who helped to shape a lifetime. What can be done is to be faithful in spirit to the record and try to find one's way to the heart of the man."        -Mahatma Gandhi

Robert Teofil Pirucki, Sr.
February 29, 1940 - January 29, 2009

As we approach the second anniversary of his passing, I invite everyone to share a few memories of the man that my family was both privileged and blessed to call Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, and Dziadz.  His presence was powerful, yet comforting and his lessons were immensely profound.  Though the void he left behind is still sometimes paralyzing, I take solace in the fact that the world is a better place because he was in it.  Please enjoy the slide show below.  To begin, simply move your cursor to the top of the first picture and the controls will appear.  I hope you will enjoy this collection of pictures and remember my "Pop" with a smile.  Anyone who knew him would surely attest that he wouldn't have it any other way.  In fact, if the mood strikes you, feel free to play your favorite polka, raise your flag AND your glass and offer a toast to health and prosperity.  Nazdrowie Pop! ...and save me a seat...we miss you...

-Ron Pirucki