Bob's Cat Passes

I talked to Bob last night. He's one of the poker boys. He has been trying to extend the life of his sick cat for several months. Every week Bob drove the cat upstate to get radiation treatment, but in the end the cancer was too aggressive and he slipped away.

It is awful when a friend dies. Some cats are special. I've had too many special cats who've died. Cats only live 10 or 12 years. With luck, they live a little longer, but I hate - really hate - outliving my best friends!

I hope Bob can recover from the lost. He was a very special cat.

Bob's note: His name is Alex or Al Cardelli. He was formerly a member of the Capone mob.