I remember it all Chester, the love, the tears, the smiles, the cries, the whispers, the story of us. The most kind and generous man - I was so lucky to love you and so lucky to share our lives together with our beautiful family. It was more than I could have ever dreamed of...the boy who stood up for me when everyone else chuckled at my thick Italian accent in English class all those many years ago. 

Dammi la tua mano e carriamo uniti per tutta la vita. 
Give me your hand and we run together for a lifetime.

Chester will be dearly missed. He made an impact on everyone he met, from his family, siblings, grandchildren, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and students, you always left time spent with Chester feeling happier. 

It didn't matter whether we 2 years old or 62, Chester was ALWAYS there as our protector. From neighborhood bullies to ex-boyfriends, scraped knees, illness, divorce, new jobs, lay-offs, winning the swim meet, a shoulder to cry on or a friend to laugh with - Chester was there. There aren't enough words in the dictionary to tell people what a kind soul he was. If you knew him, you were one of the lucky ones. We love you Chester and wanted to capture everything amazing about you in this StorySpot. A place for stories, a place for memories, a place for everything in-between. 

My favorite memory of Grandpa Chester was when I was in the talent show. I had practiced my dance routine to Our Song by Taylor Swift probably over 500 times. When they called my name to perform I was WAY too scared to go up in front of everyone and perform. 

My grandpa had driven up to see it and I felt so sad, embarrassed, and crushed I couldn't do it. Instead of making me feel bad, Grandpa Chester had gone home and rearranged the whole backyard and set up a stage with lights for me to perform on in front of the family. He was the MC and the opening act. It was the most thoughtful and kind thing anyone has ever done to me until this day. I miss you today and always Grandpa!

You were my first friend and best friend. I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to sit around playing checkers, talking about girls, and laughing about stupid stuff with you for 70 years. I won't forget you, buddy, you left a legacy behind.