Carl W. Magee

July 6, 2010
I just read 2 tributes to my uncle, Carl W. Magee. My Mom and Uncle Carl were siblings. The last time I visited Uncle Carl at his home in December, 2009, he said to me: "You know, Jimmy, your Mom was my favorite sister (he had 3) -- and she knew it!" I'm honored that Uncle Carl thought so highly of my Mom and I know she thought the world of him. And if one reads the tributes I referred to above, the one from Carl's son, Joe, and the other from Carl's godson, Jim...

67 Years of Memories

It was Ash Wednesday, March 10th, in 1943.
There was much excitement at the Magee home on Rappola Street, at 1723.
Carl Magee, age 14, was told to go off to see a movie show.
While Carl was gone, his Godson Jimmy was born, wouldn't you know.
And a special 67 year relationship started to grow.

Uncle Carl was a special Godfather like no other.
A fiend, a mentor, an example, and a big brother.
The memories started before I...

Dad, you were a wonderful father to me and my family. I can never begin to repay you for everything you have given and I will always love you for the sacrifices you made for your family. But I never could have imagined how much I miss you. When I think of all the great times we shared together, I just don't know how I can ever do them again without you. I will miss your cheerful ways, your enthusiasm for life, and especially your songs, sung with your beautiful voice, of which you had a never...