NYC Mom

My dad passed away on January 20th. It's been a rough time needless to say. He had his operation to remove his bladder and all went well. We were told that if he lived through the operation and 48 hours recovery, we were in the clear. Well...we weren't. Five days after the operation, after he was taken out of the step down unit, he got sick during the night and aspirated. Because of his COPD, a lung disorder, his lungs weren't able to take in enough oxygen to sustain him. My sister and I were with him all day as he lay dying. At about 4pm, within a half hour, my brother in law showed up, then my husband and then the priest to give him last rights. He died right after that at about 4:30pm.
We had a one day wake for him where a bunch of family and friends came. The American Legion came and the Color Guard to fold his flag. It was difficult for us all, especially my boys who will always miss their Papa.
He was a great father and a terrific grandfather. I will miss him forever.