A man of small stature,he was only five feet,six inches at the most,and he was somewhat overweight even in his prime.His Italian heritage was evidenced by his dark hair,olive complexion,and strong nose.A neatly trimmed moustache adorned his upper lip.In young years,a cigar frequently protruded from under the dark moustache.Clear blue eyes contrasted nicely with his olive tone.
There was a kindness in those eyes,and they always showed his every emotion.Making him so easy to read.An easygoing manner acted like a magnet for him,attracting the love and respect of everyone he came Jn contact with,During World War II,his compassionate nature was utilized as a nurse in the Navy and in the Marines.Scars on his back were proof of his heroism.He never really spoke much about the war,but he only would tell his favorite story of how he delivered a baby in all that turmoil He married during his stint in the service,and soon a son and a daughter would also share his love.Both of them having dark hair,olive skin,and blue eyes.everyone said how they were "the spitting image" of him,Oh,how he beamed at that statement.He worked very hard at being a good husband and father.Years passed,and he became a grandfather who was affectionately called "papa." His grandchildren adored him and were his constant companions.
Going to McDonalds became a weekly outing for them.Bout,alas,the heart that had always given too much Jove grew weaker and weaker.After two heart attacks and a triple by-pass,his loving heart stopped,and he breathed forth his soul into the arms of God.At his funeral mass,the priest spoke of how his success was not stored in banks but in that hearts of those who loved him.From this perspective,he was a most-successfu man and truly died a millionaire.This profile of Bob La Coy is very accurate.I know because he was my Joying father.