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Carlos Suarez 2/14/2010 8:28:06 PM

Hey Carl,

It's been too long since the last time I spoke with you but I just read your Pop's most recent posting on your blog and, while over the years I've been an avid reader of the updates you and your father send out, I've never posted on this before. This time around though, I just had to...

My family and I just have to tell you that we are not only proud but tremendously happy to read how your perseverance, determination and will-power have prevailed for both you and your entire family. I can not even fathom and begin to comprehend the ups and downs you and your family have been through but what I can tell you is that the strength you possess, has clearly been passed along to each member of your family. Pretty amazing to read how when life threw you one hell of a curve ball you didn't simply look at it go by for strike three but rather, you stood back, with patience and conviction, and took it the other way for not just a hit, but what seems like a home-run. (Yes, I had to throw in a baseball analogy of course, only way people like us can truly understand stuff)

Compliments on approaching the end of your second year of Seton Hall Law School by the way. From what my cousin tells me, it definitely isn't a walk in the park, so I can't even imagine the work-load and most importantly the READING. I wouldn't be surprised if you've ran into him (Armando Suarez) on campus or even in class.

Best regards Carl to you and your family and tell your Poppa Dukes to keep his head up cause he, without a doubt, has a whole lot to be proud of. The "koolest" thing though to keep in mind about everything you've accomplished is that this is really just the beginning. The real good stuff has yet to even come. Scary thought, I know.

"Whatever it takes, whatever works... To each their own; Live the Dream" Carl. Keep up the good work and never give up, never surrender. At the end of the day, it'll all be well worth it. Talk2ya big guy.
aunt margaret 2/14/2010 9:17:20 PM

Hi,Carl. Happy Valentine's Day! We had a lovely,romantic Valentine dinner with your dad last night-we ate about 200 appetizers,some ravioli,lasagna,and a ton of other stuff,as usual. But most of all we had fun just farting around and talking. Uncle John was mostly just farting. Iknow you're working hard,but just think, only a few short monyhs from now summer will be here. Uncle john and I went to the Villanova basketball game this past Saturday with Michael and little Michael-Villanova beat Providence and little Michael told me that he's going to be playing for the Wildcats someday,only he has great aspirations-he plans to be playing on NOVA'S BASKETBALL,BASEBALL AND FOOTBALLteams.! Hey,why not...


carl, You are always in my prayers ,I'm proud of you and all that you have accomplished and I love you very much. Love,Aunt Margaret
Love, Aunt Carla 2/20/2010 12:02:59 PM

Carl, What a beautiful letter your dad wrote-yes it was super long-but to be expected by him..he always has alot to say!! I see what love and passion all your family feels for you, yes you are a lucky man...Many people live there whole life-and don't experience what you have...The Riccio family is made up of emotional,compassionate driven individuls.When we love someone it is strong and we will fight to the finish for them..We get this from your grandmother, she is a fiesty old lady,but we all love her!!I can only say I wish you a life time of beautiful years of happiness..and yes, don't worry we will need your services as an attorney. We are the"Riccio" Family!!
McCarey, Danny 2/20/2010 6:57:19 PM

If Aunt Carla is complimenting a long post, you know it was good. That was a great post Uncle Peter. Carl, I can especially say I am looking forward to you becoming a lawyer because I can no longer handle all the Riccio litigation matters myself! One of the best period for sports is coming up baseball season starting and March Madness. Maybe we'll see you at the Garden for the Big East Tournament next month? As you know I'm retired from the NYC club scene your dad referenced. Have a good time in Omaha.
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