Support Mr. G's Legacy: Help Tampa's Animals

On Tuesday, April 22nd our friend Patrick Geanconteri lost a brave and furious struggle with a cancer that mercilessly cheated him of any opportunity to put up a righteous fight. This cancer had to cheat in order to win because Patrick would've put up one hell of a fight. Every one of his friends, coworkers, fellow teachers, current and former students are shocked at how fast it happened, because we knew, just knew, that cancer had picked the wrong person to attack.

In his last days, it was Patrick's wish to have no funeral or formal ceremony, and his ashes will be spread privately by his family. That does not mean we cannot celebrate his life in our own way that acknowledges his presence in our lives, the effect he had on his students, and the love he had for public education. Patrick loved his profession, loved his schools, loved coaching, and loved his kids.

More than being a teacher, mentor, and coach, Patrick loved animals, especially his two pups. While he was teaching at Gaither High School in Tampa, Patrick (Mr. G or Coach G, depending on if he was your teacher or coach) founded and sponsored a Humane Society Club that collected money, supplies, and food and encouraged volunteering for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

We, his friends and family, ask that you consider donating to this worthy and noble organization that means so much to the Bay area and to Patrick personally. No amount of money can bring Patrick back or bring comfort to those that loved him, but we can honor his memory by bringing love and joy to the defenseless animals that meant so much to him.