Eulogy for Grandpa

Well, I was given the honor of saying something at grandpa Joe's funeral. I figured I would put it on paper...

Anyone that has ever crossed Joe Koenigsberg's path all knew the same thing. His smile and love could fill a room. He touched every person's life he ever came in contact with. Grandpa was the most kind hearted individual I have ever known. Whether it was helping a neighbor who needed something fixed or doing all the dishes after a meal with the family (even if grandma redid everything he washed), he was there and always ready to help. He was never a rich man, but he did not need money to make his life full.

We were lucky enough to spend a lot of time with our grandfather when we were growing up. He would call my mom nearly every day even if it was just to say have a great day bobalink (not sure what that meant).

When my friends came over he knew them all and always made us laugh. We would watch him shave and laughed when he put the cream on our nose!

The other huge part of our grandfather was religion. He was proud to be Jewish and always went to temple on Saturday morning and prayed every day. I am starting to think that is what kept his body going for 100 years and made him bounce back so many times. I only hope I can teach my kids everything he taught me about being a good human being and having religion in their lives. He was there when I graduated high school and college and then when I got married. I am very blessed that he got to meet my kids and the smile on his face was priceless when he saw them. We explained to Allyson that grandpa Joe's body is tired and he went up above the clouds and will always watch down on them to make sure they stay safe.

I love you grandpa. You are now at peace and can once again see your brothers and sister and parents. I will always miss you and you will always be in my heart.