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Elsie C Romano's avatar

Beautifully expressed. Friendships like that one are rare lucky encounters. Be glad you have the years and the love between you, and remember that New York is not that far away!

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thanks, Elsie. Yes, we plan to visit.

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Larry Goldberg's avatar

Thank you for sharing your friendship with Dr. Kahn. We all have multiple acquaintances who make our lives more pleasant, but friendship is beyond that. Aristotle is quoted as saying "A friend is a second self" reflecting your own character and values and, in the process, gives you better insight into your own sense of self.

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

I could not agree more. We learn from our friendships, Larry.

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Jeanette Matrone's avatar

I had the pleasure of of working with Dr Kahn for many years. He made great contributions to the Miriam. One of the best!

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thanks, Jeanette. A wonderful man and superb physician.

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Thomas Shahinian's avatar

A beautiful tribute to a true gentleman and great physician. Every patient, and there were many,was like his only one. Dio lo benedica.

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Exactly, Tom

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James P Crowley's avatar

Thanks Ed for your beautiful tribute. My uncle Dave was a long time patient of Bud’s and loved him! I would like to thank Bud for being one of the founders of the RIFreeClinic who has continued to make time for it even in retirement. His practical knowledge of diabetes and experience is phenomenal!

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thanks, Jim. Yes, he touched many bases and made a difference at each

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patti.'s avatar

Time and good friends can pass faster than we would like.

Treasure the memories❤️

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Indeed

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Mike Hirtle's avatar

A beautiful tribute. At first I thought I was reading a Eulogy. Thank God he's just moving away. :-)

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Yes, just a move.

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Barbara Spiezio's avatar

Ed, I really enjoyed reading about your wonderful friend. You have been blessed with many long and beautiful friendships, and those of us who call you friend are doubly blessed.

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Oh, Dear, Barbara, I love you. Thanks.

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Michael Rocchio's avatar

Ed absolutely beautiful

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thank you, Mike. it was easy to write about him. Quite a special man who made a difference.

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Michael Iannuccilli's avatar

Beautiful story

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Josie tavone's avatar

What a beautiful friendship. Lucky if we find one in our lifetime.

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Yup

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thank you, Cuz. Good man, Good friend

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