Michael and Gary, it is truly very hard when one loses a parent. I lost my dad 1/05 and my mom 10/06. It was expected of my mom, she had Alzheimer's for over 12 yrs. and my dad had double, triple and quad bypass surgery. He was on kidney dialysis 3x a week and hated it. I will tell you that it does get a little easier. I lived on the corner of 88th St. and 162nd Ave. I have 2 brothers, Mitch and Spencer. If I can give any kind words I will. Feel free to email anytime. EILEEN