He was a loving and generous man, whose arms enveloped you with a bear hug.
The core of his life was his love for his family. He found the greatest joy in being with family and friends. His easy laugh and jovial nature left everyone in his life smiling after being in his presence.
His loved ones, friends, and colleagues will always remember his playful silliness, the twinkle in his eye and his generosity. Many will especially remember his amazing cheese buffets at holiday time, introducing admiring friends and family to exotic cheeses from around the world.
Born on Feb. 19, 1940, he had a happy early childhood with summers spent in Point Pleasant Beach and Newfound Lake, N.H., vacationing with extended family.