My name is Shannon Sawyer. I am a friend of Tony and Pam Parscal. I have asked to make an entry in Tony’s blog. I know there are many who love Tony that read this, and that there are many that have never met Tony, but have been following his journey here.
Tony left this world on Sunday, November 16th at 12:51 p.m. He was at home with his family near him. His memorial service will be Sunday in Austin at 2:00.
Tony was one of the most unique and loving people I have ever known. He called me his love child - born of his love of fishing and Pam. We had several fishing trips together - some more successful than others - but we always had a GREAT time. Coming home from an overnight in Rockport where we froze and stood in vertical drizzle, we stopped for a train and got out of the car to dance around the vehicles. Such was his joy for life and fun. Tony was the kind of guy you could talk to about anything and have an interesting discussion. He always valued what you had to say, even if he did not agree with you.
Tony was blessed with an amazing family that he absolutely adored. His number one girl was Pam. What a love story! There was never a doubt about the devotion they both had for each other. They inspired others with their consideration, and I know I took a few notes about being a true partner. His number 2 girl is Erika. While not his daughter by birth, he told me over and over again how special she is to him. He loved her fiercely and I know she was able to give him comfort in his last days. Ryan, the amazing musician that is Tony’s stepson, was a rock for Tony. Tony spoke with such pride of all of his accomplishments, and Ryan was such a vital part of Tony’s last days on this earth.
Pam. You are stronger than you know. Thanks to you, Tony’s wishes were carried out. Tony stayed home. Tony had his family near him. Thank you for being so open with your journey and allowing others to be there. We are all still here for you.
I love Tony Parscal, and if you knew him, you would love him too.
He is missed deeply, but Pam says it perfectly when she describes time with Tony as a gift.
We were all blessed by knowing and loving him.
For that , I am grateful.
3 comments:
I'm so sorry for our loss. I knew him as "Fuzzy faced man" on AOL. He gave me his blog address...I followed his battle.
He was a gift. Thank you for sharing him with us in the chat room called the Podium.
Life is now a bit dimmer.
Kim Grrace aka Statigrace2468
My name is Dawn, I am Tony's Sister. I wanted to say Thank you for loving my brother, he spoke very highly of you. I just wanted to say I noticed you didn't mention his sisters, brother, Mother, son,nieces and nephews, he has alot more family here in Ca. I was unable to be with him in the end, that didn't change my love for him. I am not sure if you just didn't realize it, but his Mother was by his side when he passed, Tony was her first born and this was extremly hard for her.
My brother Clark, his wife and kids, me and my Daughter(Tony was like a father to her,we were a very close family before he left Ca)we all spent a wonderful time with Tony and Pam in July. I am very grateful for that time we had together, We shared some laughs, some tears and many memories.
Don't get me wrong I am very thankful that he had Pam, Erica, Ryan and all his close friends.The Love they gave him was a blessing. I was happy for him when he met the love of his life, he deserved all the happiness that their love gave him.I just sorry it all ended soon.
Again Thanks to all the people that were there for him.
We are many miles away and didn't see each other much, but he's still my family and we love him very much. Tony will be missed by everyone.
Love you Tony
Dawn
Thank you Shannon and everyone that was so close to my brother Tony. I am Susan Tony's sister. Unfortunately time and miles had separated us and now its too late to get that back. There once was a time when we were a very close family here in CA always spending holidays together. I wish I had known Tony the way that you all knew him. Im so happy that he found that one person in his life that truly made him happy. Pam thank you so much for being a wonderful person in my brothers life. My heart goes out to you ,Erica and Ryan. I know that family is defined by those who are closest to you everyday and Tony had a lot of Family to love him. Tony we miss you ..
Love your sister Susan
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