Geoff Wallace. Let’s say his name again, (GEOFF WALLACE) and I automatically think of laughing, smiling and even questioning a thought, “ How can one person make such an impact on so many people and we still think him as the funniest guy at the party or in the room. He was a great father to Ian and Katie and I know Stevie had a great partner raising her amazing son and daughter. Geoff lives through each of his beloved children and they carry his unique traits and anyone would be so lucky to have. Ian mostly talks like Geoff and even has his unforgettable laugh and humor. Stevie and Geoff are amazing parents and I know Geoff is still following Katie, Ian & Stevie around as their angel showing them he’s not going anywhere and I’m right here beside you. Geoff will always be there in spirit watching/guiding his family/ friends making sure they will forever meet him beyond the pearly white gates of Heaven. I do believe me when we see something funny or just all of sudden feel a positive force of energy giving us a beautiful happy day or just having a happy thought, that’s Geoff.
I had the pleasure of knowing Geoff for approximately 40 years and had the pleasure of meeting him through my best friend, Stevie. Stevie definitely had a great person that I knew would be an extraordinary father to her future kids at that time. I knew even at that point Stevie will always have a friend, an amazing friend to conquer the future tg. She’s my best friend, I cared and still care about her but I new Geoff was going to be a great person in her life either way. I don’t just want to talk about funny memories and crazy things Geoff did…but remember him as a father who were his kids‘ hero. Boy oh boy, we’re he his kids‘ hero! Ian, you are already filling Geoff’s amazing shoes as an exceptional man. That’s what he wanted as he left his legacy behind, saying, “Boy I did great with those kids….look at my kids( I can see him now, pointing down from Heaven telling everyone around him all the angels), look at all the people who love me!“That’s the greatest gift we can take with us someday, the gift of being loved and being recognized as an unforgettable human being! My husband met Geoff back over 35 years ago. My husband at that time was the guy who loved to laugh but it took a great comedian to get him to really go, “Wow, Sue, this guy is funny! What a great guy!” Geoff was in the National Guard and he brought my husband back…guess what he brought Tom back????? Well, Geoff brought him back a machete from Nicaragua! This is where his fun, spontaneous, outrageous, one of a kind personality beats everyone else! He could be standing/sitting in a room and he doesn’t even have to say any words…because his presence is just that amazing! Everyone around him will either be smiling or laughing or just suddenly happy! Geoff, love you, love you, love you! You’re book of life may have ended, but our love will continue to write your sequels! So, as along as we will never forget you, you’ll never truly leave us! So with that, thank you for giving me n Tom and even our two girls, Tianna & Gina, great memories of you.
There are many days that we get live on this beautiful Earth and impact many, but Geoff only needed one day with each of us to forever change us. With that said, Thank you, Geoff! Love,
The Santanellos,
Tom & Susan Santanello