Joe was also an established jazz guitarist.
June 10th, he would have been 100.
Many people seem to do that, hold themselves alive until some special day or event has happened. Perhaps the power of the will alone keeps them fueled up to keep on living in this phase of reality, for as close as nature will allow.
“hold themselves alive until some special day or event”
Dad did, about a week before he died was his birthday, a bunch of old buddies from church drove about an hour to come see him that day. Mom said Dad was his old self which he had not been for about 6 months. He said it was one of the best days of his life. Which lasted about a week longer.
I miss you Dad
Rest In Peace, Joe Negri.