Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Carla,
Having grown up In Ledgewood in the 40's and 50's, I knew Matty, Fran, John, Kathy and JP well. I considered Matty as a super friend, mentor and probably a father figure, as he would sometimes pick me up and let me ride with him in the Roxbury police car, which was a big thrill for a 15 year old kid. Our friendship was started by a funny misunderstanding, which I'd be glad to tell you all about sometime, but it lasted for many years. In all the time I knew and loved him, he never once bragged or even talked about his heroism in the War, and I was surprised to hear about his silver and bronze stars and purple heart. Although we haven't been close or I touch for many years, I still think of him fondly, and cherish those memories of long gone days past, and offer my sincere sympathies to his family. May he Rest in Peace. He was a good'un.
Len Wack
lenw@embarqmail.com
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