Interior designer and entertaining expert
"I called my father Bill. He joined my family when I was 12. He was an amazing guy. Imagine coming into a family as father, caretaker and husband—when there is a ready-made six kid family waiting? Believe me, it takes a special person to do that. Bill taught mostly by example. As if, just taking on that role wasn't enough, he also welcomed our friends anytime, to any meal, gave free allergy shots to any of our friends who needed them, (he was in medicine, and allergy shots were all the rage then), welcomed any stray dog or cat into the fold, and cared for and loved all of them. He went out of his way for anyone who needed something, was incredibly caring to elders in his family, and was over the moon to see others succeed, and push forward in life. His example was huge for me. More than anything, it helped me develop perimeters in my life, around others, and how they are treated. I couldn't be more grateful or fortunate than to have been taught by such an amazing and generous man."