I want to use this opportunity to talk about the positive impact he has my life and give thanks to all the wonderful memories he has given me and my family.
So, Who is Marco? Well besides being a personal chauffeur to me and my mom;
He is one of the smartest, funniest, and most caring people that I have ever met.
He worked hard at the office but knew how to relax once he got home.
Anyone who knew him knew that he never took himself too seriously he was very mischievous, constantly cracking jokes and teasing others. Laughter always followed him wherever he went.
I first met Marco when I was 12, a teenager. That's why I can say with absolute certainty that he was an extremely patient person. Because if he could put up with meeting me during puberty he is definitely one of the most tolerant people I know.
One thing that makes Marco so special is how truly caring he is, he takes good care of those around him. When I was in high school I took community college classes. Every school day, he would pick me up from high school and drop me off at the college, so I wouldn't need to wait for the bus. He did this throughout all 4 years of high school.
When I was 16 I did an allergy test and we found out I was allergic to dust. Without beings asked to he removed all the carpet from the house, replacing it with hard wood floors. He also added allergy filters to the air vents so I would have an easier time at home.
When I was in college he helped give me advice and drove me to my first first ever job interview. In fact, he was there to drive me to almost all of my interviews. Whether it be for various internships or my very first job out of college he was always there to offer advice and support me. In fact, some of my best conversations with him have been in the car while driving to an interview.
Marco was an extremely thoughtful person, even though he was retired he always made himself available to help those around him without any hesitation. At home he would washed the dishes, do the laundry, and go grocery shopping. When I started work from home due to the pandemic, he would make me lunch almost everyday. Regardless if it was trouble with my car, my house, or even my job he always was there to help. He always made sure that everyone around him was happy and cared for.
He was the type to put others before himself and his own wants. He would always go on walks with me and my mom, even if he didn't want to. We always dragged him along to go shopping with us. Even though he spent most of the time just sitting and waiting for us to finish and he would complain the entire time, at the end of the day he still went with us countless times (week after week) because he knew we wanted to.
Whenever we traveled as a family his silly and fun-loving side always made every trip so fun. I appreciate all the new experiences he has showed me and my mom. He would always challenge us to try new foods and activities.
Marco is an extraordinary Man: he is smart, hardworking, compassionate, thoughtful, playful, and most of he is an amazing father. I learned a lot from him from advice on my career to how to maintain a car. He taught me the importance of work and life balance and to be more open-minded when trying new things. He showed me how a truly great man should treat his family and friends.
Marco, you will be greatly missed by everyone who's lives you touched. Thank you for all you have given us and this world. I am so lucky to have you as my dad. You will be forever remembered in our hearts.
