Where were you born?

Boston, Massachusetts

What were your parents like?

mom-accountant

dad- taxi driver

His parents were hard working people and were always there for him.

What was your biggest struggle growing up?

Jeff's biggest struggle growing up would have been getting his homework done on time

Favorite Childhood Memory?

Going to his first baseball game- Red Socks at fen way park.

Favorite subject in school?

English, Had a natural ability with English and it was easy for him to understand

Did you have a favorite teacher?

Mrs Steptoe, 3rd grade. She went out of her way to care about her students

Favorite thing to do as a kid?

Liked going to sporting events with his friends.

Favorite Holiday?

Thanksgiving, food is everything.

Holiday Traditions?

Hanukkah- lighting candles with family (Jewish)

Thanksgiving- with family every year

What was dating like?

He was a "nerd" didn't start dating until age 17

Main dates were going to movies and getting icecream

What is your favorite hobby?

Watching sports on television, casinos (bingo)

Special thing about your family?

They were always close and did everything together

What was your home like?

3 family house, close neighborhood, able to walk to school (one that he knew first)

First Job?

Rent pillows on buses

25 cents each

Pillow company

Closest Friends?

Wanda Eaton

She's his neighbor and they look out for each other

(she has a nice dog)

What did you want to be when you grew up?

His mother wanted him to be a doctor so that got stuck in his head, he wanted to be a professional baseball player

How many siblings do you have?

1 older sister- Anita; they didn't have a lot in common but they got along, still do.

How many grandchildren do you have?

0 grandchildren

1 daughter, engaged, 30

How many marriages? Divorces?

1 marriage, 20 years

1 divorce

1 long-term marriage, 20 years, Maggie died from cancer

Who influenced you the most?

His 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Wilson. She made him want to learn and changed his outlook on life and education

Did you have a nickname growing up?

Rocky. His last name is "Stone"

Craziest thing you did?

Dressed up in a tutu for Halloween, seemed like fun at the time

What wars do you remember?

Vietnam war, in the army while it was going on.

(was not apart of this one)

What do you want your family to remember you by?

Wants his daughter to remember that he was a good, loving dad and would do anything for her.