Art resided in Montana with his brother and nephew. He was a proud uncle and devoted brother. He was the oldest of three boys. He was brought up in a Catholic home. Although he was not a devout Catholic, he embraced his faith.

Art was many things to many people. Most called him friend. A few were given the great opportunity to spend time with him in person. Even those who didn't have the opportunity to know him in person still built a bond that was unbreakable. He was always ready to lend an ear for a friend in need. His devotion to friends and family was undeniable. Whether it was a lengthy intelligent conversation or a comical chat, Art was the man you reached for.

Art had a gentle spirit. He was very kind and loving to the core. Many would agree he didn't have a single malicious intent within him. His infectious laugh and silly jokes could always brighten the day.

Art had a passion for many things and continued to follow his dreams. He had plans to start a business of his own and take classes to move him closer to that goal. He loved the outdoors and loved to read. He was a trekie and enjoyed meeting some of his favorite actors from the series. He liked different types of music but enjoyed listening Celtic music most.

Art began recording his daily life in journals. He aspired to become published one day. Through his writing he wanted to help others. He wanted to show how he was able to move through life. He wanted to inspire others going through similar situations.

Although Art was disabled, he didn't let that stop him from doing what he loved. He showed us that being disabled did not mean unable. He showed that that limits are meaningless when you put your mind to it. His strength and drive is what kept him moving in life.

Although Art will be missed, he will never be forgotten. We will remember that "I know I know that's bad" following his corny jokes. We will remember his drinks of choice being Guinness and blackberry brandy. We will remember the "icus" following our names as he greeted us all. We will remember the silly id's he created and his cute attempts to fool us all. We will remember that handsome smile. We will remember his brilliant mind. We will remember that big heart. We will remember Art.

Art leaves us a legacy of hope. Hope that one day we all will realize what we have today. Hope that we can find the strength within ourselves. Motivation to follow our dreams. Drive to keep moving and never let anything keep us down. To have faith in ourselves.

American Diabetes Association
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