Lost a friend this weekend

[wayfarer]

I lost a very close friend and fellow rodder this weekend. Denny Sulpizio died of a heart attack on sunday night at the age of 58. He's the guy who introduced me to rodding, taught me alot, and even painted my car. Some of you from the northwest and B.C. may recognize his car. He built it in the mid 80's and has driven it everywhere ever since. Denny's '34: http://photo.starblvd.net/~wayfarer/2-1-1.jpg

[tragic59]

Sorry for your loss, man.

[BARNETT]

Sorry to hear that. Hang on to the good memories.

[Jkustom]

Man, I feel for you. I just lost a friend of mine a couple weeks ago, Its real hard. Keep your head high, remember the good times, and above all, everything he taught you, keep it all alive and teach it to someones else. That way its like there is a little bit of him everywhere, you know? -J

[whodaky]

It is never nice losing a friend, at this time of year it is probably even worse. Not a religous type here, but I do believe that those we have lost are somewhere out there looking over us! take it easy mate

[Stovebolt]

Too true Geoff,
Hang in there, man. Your freinds on the HAMB are feeling it with you.

[Jester]

Sorry for your loss. Looking at the picture of his ride makes me realize that everything we do in life leaves a lasting mark. He painted your car and left his mark upon you with his friendship and craftmanship and his ride remains a testimate to who he was. I hope that when its my time I'm am able to do as much. Peace and prayers to you and the family.

[Boones]

its always tough.. He passed on the passion of cars to you. maybe you could try and pass it on to someone younger (if you are not already). When its time for you to leave, someone will be saying the same thing for you....

[LIMEY]

Sorry to hear of your loss, from all the UK hambers our thoughts are with you & his family.

[wayfarer]

Thanks guys. The worst part is we'd just started building a car for/with his 15 year old son. He says he doesn't know if he can ever go back out in the shop. Eventually he will and we'll get his car done as a testiment to what his dad would have wanted.

[jerry]

give his son a hand with the car. might be able to give some of his dad back to him.


jerry

[Tinbender]

Very sorry to hear that. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

[Crosley]

so sorry to hear of his passing

a year ago tomorrow (january 1) a close close friend was taken by cancer...

[JamesG]

Very sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours......

[dondanno]

Sorry for the family and your loss. That is cool for you to help his son and you are right for him to finish it as a statement of his farther. I probally dont have to say this but when he is ready to start back up on it the Hambers would help any way they can including me. Thoughts and prayers for you and the family...Danny

[J. Cougar]

Sorry to hear about that . I just lost my Grandpa this weekend, so I know how you feel bro. I always have hated Cristmas, now I hate it even more.

[G V Gordon]

My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. The rodding community here went through a loss of one of our own a few weeks ago. The support on this board meant a lot to us at that time. Sharing the loss with people who understand helps a bunch. Maybe these old boys will get the garage up there ready for the rest of us when it's our turn.
George

[59BuickWagon]

That's tough, and especially at this time of the year. It was just short of a year ago that we lost one of our most well know rodders here in the northeast and I still get choked up when I look up and see the picture of # 1034.

Remember the good times and get some of your friends to help his son on his car. It will be good therapy for all of you.

[mytlo56]

You've got the right mind set, I can tell. Remember your friend for all the good he was. My condolences.

[CharlieLed]

The good ones always go young, sorry for your loss...

[wayfarer]

Just thought I'd let you know we had the funeral today. Sent him out in style, with a flamed casket and a big party in a guy's shop. At least we have the cars he built and painted as a legacy.

[MrExotica]

Now that's a sendoff. He's probably looking back, thinking,"COOL! Thanks guys!"

[Skate Fink]

......sorry for your loss, but what a lucky guy he was. Nice ride, good friends, well remembered and a quick exit. After seeing my step-Dad linger and suffer through prostrate cancer last year, that's how I want to go....FAST! It's a shock to those that remain, but we're all going one of these days.
Hang on to the good memories and know that your buddy will always be in your heart!

[quickrod]

wayfarer,stay strong,and by NO means let his son give up.HE is the true legacy left behind,the cars are secondary.do all you can to keep his flame lit,his father will always be with him in spirit proudly watching his accomplishments.my thoughts are with you BOTH....quickrod http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif