My memories of him: He passed before I was old enough to really know him but I have some memories from childhood.

Always in a suit with white handkerchief in pocket. And his cigars! I don’t think I remember him without one. I’ve heard family stories of his sense of humour as you’ve evidenced here in his paintings. However, he was know to play many family pranks!

But as a child I saw him as a rather striking, daunting figure – until one day.
We were visiting him in his NY apt (I was about six). He made me my first toasted peanut butter and bananna sandwhich. It was love at first bite!

Most of his work were of children (my mother and uncle often posed for him when children for his pieces). Then there were plenty illustrations of boys playing baseball, many of which are now hung in “The Baseball Hall of Fame.” He also did cover illustrations for “Collier’s” magazine which is now defunct.

Thank you, again. A wonderful tribute to a man I’m proud to call “Gramps”

‘Sweet Adeline’ is great also. If these 4 were in a “new” ’55 Pontiac convertible it would have to be ‘California Here I Come’, right?

‘Faithful Friends’. Love this cover! Just the idea that something like this could have happened decades ago is very sweet. If THIS one had sound it would be the ‘Little Rascals’ theme song, at least to me.

‘Traffic Cop’. Neat cover. Never would have thought of a traffic cop in this sense at all until now! I’m sure it’s based on fact, too.

‘Hot Tamale 5′ also has the classic POST cover background circle. These instruments look pretty state-of-the-art for ’25, and still do really. I can understand Grandma’s shock!

‘I Was Tardy’. Great cover. I like the detail comparison with Rockwell too. I wonder how many times the teacher made him write it. I also wonder if this was DURING class as we see the the girl there with a school book. Kids are generally punished AFTER class; I know I was. ANYWAY, I think he got the message.