My Cousin Tommy AKA Crispy
Here are my memories of my cousin Tommy.
When I first met my cousin, he was introduced to me as Crispy… a name that Eleni adopted for him (I believe after Golden Wonder Crisps). This name stayed with him amongst the cousins.
Growing up, I had a special relationship with my cousin Crispy.
We looked very similar because of our fair hair and our light coloured eyes….traits that we inherited from our Pappou Thomas.
We were both quite quirky and we both shared an love for Prince.
Growing up, Crispy had his own style which was testimony of his individualistic nature…. I remember when he would insist on wearing socks and trainers to the beach.
He had a cheeky laugh and a dry sense of humour.
He didn’t suffer fools….the roll of the eyes letting you know he had just encountered one!
He was very principled and very strong willed and he never complained about his ailments.
He was a very proud man and especially proud of his son.
He liked to maintain himself and always looked good….Even in the hospice I remember how particular he was when I would cut his hair.
He was very caring. He would always ask about others and put others first.
I wasn’t around when he met Nina but I remember speaking to him and I could hear how happy he was in his voice.
He was a family man. He loved his mum and brother to bits.
He then went on to create his own family with Nina and Estella which completed him as a man.
When Rafi was born, this was the pinnacle for him.
I know that Crispy Rests in Peace knowing that his Legacy will continue with Rafi.
I spent a lot of time with Crispy towards the end.
We became so close.
I will cherish this time that we had together and I am grateful that he let me in and allowed me to care for him, despite how proud he was.
I love you Tommy.
You will always be in my Heart, My Prayers and my Thoughts!
Your Cuz Andri xxx
My Cousin Tommy AKA Crispy
Here are my memories of my cousin Tommy.
When I first met my cousin, he was introduced to me as Crispy… a name that Eleni adopted for him (I believe after Golden Wonder Crisps). This name stayed with him amongst the cousins.
Growing up, I had a special relationship with my cousin Crispy.
We looked very similar because of our fair hair and our light coloured eyes….traits that we inherited from our Pappou Thomas.
We were both quite quirky and we both shared an love for Prince.
Growing up, Crispy had his own style which was testimony of his individualistic nature…. I remember when he would insist on wearing socks and trainers to the beach.
He had a cheeky laugh and a dry sense of humour.
He didn’t suffer fools….the roll of the eyes letting you know he had just encountered one!
He was very principled and very strong willed and he never complained about his ailments.
He was a very proud man and especially proud of his son.
He liked to maintain himself and always looked good….Even in the hospice I remember how particular he was when I would cut his hair.
He was very caring. He would always ask about others and put others first.
I wasn’t around when he met Nina but I remember speaking to him and I could hear how happy he was in his voice.
He was a family man. He loved his mum and brother to bits.
He then went on to create his own family with Nina and Estella which completed him as a man.
When Rafi was born, this was the pinnacle for him.
I know that Crispy Rests in Peace knowing that his Legacy will continue with Rafi.
I spent a lot of time with Crispy towards the end.
We became so close.
I will cherish this time that we had together and I am grateful that he let me in and allowed me to care for him, despite how proud he was.
I love you Tommy.
You will always be in my Heart, My Prayers and my Thoughts!
Your Cuz Andri xxx
