Michael

"There is no reciprocity. 
Men love women,
women love children,
children love hamsters." 
[Alice Thomas Ellis]

The following is an excerpt from a letter written to Irene. [Editor's note: The letter was not signed, but the author did a great job of sketching this branch of the family tree. I would appreciate it if someone would tell me who wrote it.]

Michael, our Dad and Grandfather, was the best father, friend, and considerate and compassionate listener. Life was very precious to him, people were very important to him, and he was never too busy to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Dad liked to bowl, golf, play cards, checkers, and was a master at Chinese checkers. He was the head of a very happy and loving family.