John T. Falvey

I have many fond memories of John Falvey and wish I could be there to honor his life. The Rhode Island clam chowder, balientine ale, the sweeper behind the lawn mower, the garden and soap on the windows during holloween all come to mind. What I will miss the most, however, was his most popular expression "Can't you kids play in your backyard?"

Since calling my home chicago back in 1985, my trips back East were never complete without a bonfire and a visit from "Mr. Falvey." It was...