I want to wish Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there and give a special tribute to my dad! Growing up, I remember my dad telling me many times that he wanted to create memories by going out to do fun things. We went to baseball games, hockey games, basketball games, arena football games, fishing in the ocean, and museums. He took me to work with him when he visited potential customers. We went to Montreal, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston to see baseball games (mostly against the Yankees). He took us to see the Nutcracker and some other plays in New York City.

My dad, of course, is the one who introduced me to Italian Ice and most of my memories with Italian Ice include him sitting next to me and many of the other activities that I listed off above included stopping for an ice. I’m grateful that I was able to share those memories with him. I wish I had a picture of the two of us eating an Italian Ice from years ago. I don’t, but I have the next best thing, him with my kids and Monica. We’ve been able to recreate some of those memories with my kids. I hope they become good memories for years to come for them as well.

Of the many reasons I am excited to sell Italian Ice, two of my favorites are the fun memories I have of my dad and the continued connection to him that it will continue to give me.

Happy Father’s Day Dad. Thank you for the many memories you’ve given me and my kids. We love you!