Happy Father's Day daddy! I love you and miss you!
On Friday, the 13th of May, work associates, family and friends of Rose Reynolds, who was Ed and Don's first employee, gathered at the Argyle Country Club to celebrate 47 years of Rose's selfless,capable and loyal service to Goodman & McAllister.
One by one, led by Don, tributes were recounted aloud to all about our dear Rose who we will sorely miss. The McAllister contingent could not help...
thinking fond thoughts about you (((dad))) on this lovely spring day
With deepest gratitude to all of Edward's dear friends and family who attended his memorial Mass and reception on this lovely spring day.
It was so very heartwarming and comforting to share everyone's genuine expressions of love and fond recollections.
As lucky as we all were to have Edward in our lives, I know he considered himself truly blessed to have known each and every one of you...
We always looked forward to seeing Ed and Tania at Glass Club meetings. They were such gracious hosts when the club met at their house in Bethesda. Some of their collectibles and items from Russia were displayed in the dining room and Tania was a store of related information. Ed was always interested in all sorts of things and what was going on and swapping remembrances of DC and high school an...
Until the onset of his devastating illness some ten years ago Edward was the epitome of vigor and vitality always at the top of his game. He was a warm and caring person so very concerned about the well-being of others and always a gentleman. We recall with great pleasure Edward's stories about his experiences in the 10th Mountain Division and his youthful career as a newspaper delivery boy. ...
Ed, my dear friend, partner for more than forty years your suffering is at last over. We started with a hand shake and never had a cross word over the years. Your clients loved you. You were the best at your craft. You taught me many of life's most important lessons. You were the big brother I never had. It was always family first - but you always had a warm smile and a genuine interest in ever...
What an honor and pleasure to have known you for more than 20 years, Mr. McAllister! I have so many fond memories of gatherings at your home, esp. for Russian Easter and celebrating June 14 - the birthday of both Tessa and me! Our bike rides were lots of fun. You have always been an inspiration to me the way you lived your life, your devotion to Mrs. McAllister, your patriotism, your sense ...
Rest in peace, Papa. I'll love and miss you forever. Thank you for being the best grandfather in the world.I always knew how lucky I was to have a grandfather who was so present in my everyday life.You taught me about generosity, honesty and hard work.Not only did you teach those principles, but you lead by strong example.Your 61 year marriage to Ga will forever be an example for me and Sean. T...
