Sunday, November 30, 2014

Uncle Joe

Today we'll be fondly remembering Joe Fusillo, one of my uncles on Jeanette's side, who passed away earlier this week. I knew him as a fun-loving, larger-than-life person who organized the kids' games at family parties and he always had everybody laughing.

He was a great builder and restorer, and always had ambitious projects in the works. I did this sketch at a family party a while ago, and I remember that even when his hair was white, his eyebrows were always dramatic and dark.
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6 comments:

  1. Melle FerreNovember 30, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    I like this composition and just the right level of rendering. Very sensitive and elegant. Now we will all remember Uncle Joe...thanks for sharing this.

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  2. Tom HartNovember 30, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    My sympathies to you and your family, particularly Jeanette. Your sketch is a nice, sensitive tribute to him, a good looking guy and by your account a man who enjoyed people and life.

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  3. Brian R. R. HebbNovember 30, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    A lovely tribute.

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  4. Christian SchlierkampDecember 1, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    So sorry to hear about your loss!

    He does look like a most lovable and enchanting character.

    All the best to Jeanette and you, Jim!

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  5. S. StipickDecember 1, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Wishing you the very very best during this very sad time. My most sincere condolences.

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  6. Salty Pumpkin StudioDecember 2, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Prayers and sympathies for your loss

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