I lost another friend this year. Eddie C. was 81, lived in central New Jersey and died on October 31st at the height of the SANDY perfect storm. All power was out but those great folks at Hospice had him well supplied with medication, etc. - and he was at home. Then the gasoline shortage prevented many from getting to his wake. The aftermath prevented the funeral director from obtaining a burial permit so with further delay threatening, the family had him cremated - not how Eddie planned his exit. In the realm of trick or treat it seemed my friend was treated to a mean trick of fate. I can only imagine how many families in NJ/NY may have confronted a similar situation with an untimely death in the family. R.I.P.
tjs
PS - For Seniors - Further downer is the SSA rule that stipulates benefits are not payable for the month of death. By dying on the last day of October that means the check received in November must be returned. Bummer!
PPS - Today 12-12-12 - this type combination of numbers will NEVER occur again.
Next - TBA
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