It’s with heavy hearts that we share the news of our dad, Gaddi, passing away from complications of untreated diabetes, made worse by RSV.

If you knew him, you know there was no one like him. He was funny, charismatic, and truly larger than life. His laughter (and snoring) could fill a room, and his sense of humor always kept us on our toes. There’s already a huge void where his presence used to be.

As we navigate this loss, we want to honor Gaddi in the way he would have wanted. He always said he wanted to be laid to rest in the same cemetery as his stillborn son, Tyler. Our goal is to give him a proper send-off, with a full funeral service, the burial of an urn, and a headstone to celebrate his incredible life.

We are reaching out to ask for support in making this happen. Anything you can give—whether it’s a contribution, sharing this post, or simply keeping us in your prayers—means the world to us. All funds raised will go directly towards Dad's funeral and burial expenses. He touched so many lives, and we’re so grateful for any help during this time.

With love,

Danae, Dillon, Dawson, Christiano, & Sofia