Uncle Bill Coughlin

Pictured above is the last photo I took of my Uncle Bill Coughlin--taken at his daughter Jackie's house late summer of 2010 (Jackie is on his left; Joe lurking behind).

Bill Coughlin is one of the greatest men I have ever met. I love him and Aunt Kay, and all his children, my cousins, the way I love my Mom and Dad, my brothers and my sister.

The world will not see the likes of Bill Coughlin again!

Kay and Bill Coughlin Party

A joyous celebration took place yesterday at my cousin Jackie Coughlin's house in Mentor, Ohio. We celebrated Aunt Kay Coughlin's birthday (LXXXIII) and Uncle Bill's restored health.

The top photo shows Jackie Coughlin with her dad, our Uncle Bill (he's 86 and a half!); middle photo shows Bob, Jim, and Kevin Coughlin with Uncle Bill Coughlin; bottom photo shows Mary Ellen Coughlin Zaremba with Aunt Kay Coughlin (Ed Zaremba is hiding behind the flowers).

This was a wonderful, wonderful celebration!