Prelim. reports....

The man we know and love as "paisano" has passed.

Peace be the Journey (Cool Runnins)

SIN

So sorry to hear this. I am sure there will be many funny, interesting and sad stories told here. He will be missed...

Yes, Paisano will be missed by all.

oh mannnnnnnnnnn...such sad news and such a sad ending to 2005

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go in Peace......

To be remembered in our toasts

Peace to Paisano...
and his family on Island.

No more “Hey Mommy, give me a ride.” No more “Give me a dollar.” No more “I have this nice shell for only $15.”
He loved posing for my camera. We had some interesting conversations when no one else was around and he wasn’t in a hurry to get to Fido’s.
I wonder to whom he willed his walking stick?
Peace be with you. I will truly miss you.

Ohhhhh no....he was truely a SP legend. This thread will go for days with everyone's thoughts and prayers. He certainly had an impact. Condolences to his family...Rhonda

Twelve years ago, our first trip to San Pedro, and our very first glimpse of Paisano as he casually leaned over the railing at Ramons and took a handful of french fries off the lunch plate of two over-groomed, over-dressed, high society matronly touristas. A sight that to this day is indelible, and makes us smile everytime we think of it.

San Pedro has lost an irreplaceable tiny corner of it's character.

Finally at peace my friend, God bless.

May God go with him, he did a lot of good for a lot of people. Condolences to his family. I'm sure he will be missed by many.

My condolences to his family. There will be an empty spot in San Pedro. Paisano will be missed.
Peace be with him.

Paisano sold me his cane at BCs in September. Misses and I were 3 sheets to god-knows-where and we left it. Wish we had it to spark memories of our fabulous conversation -- and I know I only scratched the surface.

Won't be the same, not seeing Paisano on the beach, walking the streets, and him hitching a ride with us. He will truly be missed. Our sympathies to his family!
Coco

So sad. My last view of him, he was crossing the airstrip between Tropic and Maya trying to sell a paperback book. That was only a few weeks ago. I have to admit I thought he looked to be in poor health compared to six months ago on our previous trip. I'll miss him. Such a character.

Shortly after I moved to the island I was driving a golf cart by the Island Supermarket when Paisano hailed me down. He was going to the hardware store and so was I. Driving down front street he nudged me to pull over by the Alliance Bank. He does not get off, instead he started mumbling something to a young lady who was standing there. I asked him “Did you have me pull over so you could flirt with this girl?”. Then he said in the clearest voice I have ever heard from him.


“Yeah, nice rack”

I laughed all the way to the hardware store.

I saw him yesterday afternoon when he hailed me over and asked for a couple of bucks, while I pulled over he sat down by the side of the road and had his head in his hands. I asked him if he was okay and he said he just had a bit of fever and would be alright. I helped him up and he wished me a Merry Christmas and went on his way. I can't believe that we'll never see him again. This is a very sad day.

Icon of SP.

He made us laugh,
he made us frown,
he made us smile
and sometimes he pi..ed us off,
but he always made us wonder,,,
what might have been!
May peace be with you my friend.
Dan'l

God Bless him. He has brought many a smile to me over the years!

Glad to hear you spoke with Paisano, and led by compassion, spent some time with him, SimonB Three sleeps and I will be on San Pedro,he will be missed by many, including myself-- May God bless his soul

Love you Paisano. Miss you man. lots of good memories. He was quite the fellow. I have heard so many great stories of him in the old days. I know him from the last ten years. But he has blessed this community for many years.

We had some long conversations a couple weeks ago. i shall treasure his memory and his remarkable history.

One of my favorite stories was how the young men (who are now about 50 and running various enterprises around town) needed some rum in the middle of the night, they would pound on his door til he woke up and came to the door. he would give the (free) a couple bottles of rum and off the guys would go. no matter what hour i asked? no matter. he was rich in money once, and gave a lot of it away.

and i thank him again for the baby conch shell. it is now even more treasured.

peace paisano.

thanks for the nice photo klcman.

... tears....

What happened to the mayor? How did he die? Who was with him? Who found him? What are the arrangements for his burial? What family does he have? I will never forget the first time he bummed cigarettes and a beer off me at BC's.

we will miss you old man,some how I think he lived the dream in his own special way.. take care ,will send you a fiver in haven .will put the shell you sold me in a place of honor......

Paisano my friend, we will meet again.

Paisano you lived Paradise.

The shell you gave me, will always be with me to remind me of your kind of peace, free will and freedom.

Wish I could hear it one more time.."Hey pretty lady".

I first knew Paisano in 1978; but, my Paisano tales are too long to write here.

I last knew and spoke with Paisano every day from Dec 1 to 15, 2005 during which time my room at Lily's Hotel was just a few feet from where you see Paisano's feet in the photo below.

This photo of Paisano was taken on Lily's lower front porch, facing the sea just a few yards away. You may be surprised to learn that we were such good friends that he would sometimes bum a light instesd of a cigarette!!!

Lately, his "home" was where you see him in the Photo. I will miss Paisano very much - neither Lily's porch nor San Pedro will ever be the same again.

I am o so sorry, all good thoughts to any family on the island.
He always made us smile and wonder. We have a beautiful conch shell to remember him by.
An honor to have made his acquaintance.
Peace and love.

I feared this day was coming when I saw him in August. Very sad ending to what was otherwise a very good year for me.

He is irreplaceable.

His memory will live on for generations to come.

SimonB - glad you were there for him.

Condolences to Paisano's family.

We will miss him jammin with his air guitar

Will have a toast tonight with One Barrel.

Peace be with you.

I would love to know Paisano's life story. I have only heard the local lore like most everyone else. When we were down in February, Paisano stumbled into the Sunbreeze Hotel courtyard where we were packing a bunch of parachutes. He started talking to me about "capewells" and "belly mount reserves" and "shrouds"....all old school skydiving gear terms not used since the early 80's. I was pretty amazed, yet somehow it didn't surprise me. I figured he may have jumped a long time ago in the military. A man with more history and stories than most...and finally at peace.

Somewhere I heard that Barefoot Skinny was trying to take down some of his history. Anyone know if there's any truth in that?

from a well known San Pedro businessperson

I heard everyone is concerned about taking care of Piasano, please note that the business community is taking care of his needs.

Sounds like J.M.

he jumped me hard once when i was trying to get him to quit yelling at richie woods. he would hollar at richie something fierce. i was telling him he and richie were both good folks, and so he unloaded on me.

it was actually a prelude to us really getting along well.

Sitting at BCs one afternoon, I had picked up a coconut along the beach. Piasino came in, gave him 5 bucks and ask him if he had his machetee (sp) with him. His responce "who do you want killed"? My wife and I will certainly miss him. God rest, my friend.

Yes, Skinny used to pay Paisano a few bucks a week for his story. He taped the sessions. I'm not sure, but I think they were destroyed by Mitch. It's the end of an era.

And I remember several years ago, sitting at the bar at Paradise, when Paolo Fiori ran it. Piasano rambles in with his ubiquitous conch shell. Paolo was in a good mood that day and rather than chase him off, she gave him $5 for the shell. When she closed that night, she took it home, placed it up on the balcony railing of her 3rd floor apartment ( where Aqua Marine is now) and went to bed. Next day, shell is gone. Late afternoon comes, and along with comes Piasano, selling.......yup, the same shell! Gotta love it.

Anyone think he's doing the same thing to St. Peter right now?

"Conch Shells in Heaven"

One more San Pedrano looking out for AC. Hope he helps to keep those storms away.

He will live on in stories and memories for generations to come.

SIN

I am sadden to hear of his passing. We always look forward to seeing him when we come to SP. What's true story of Paisano? I was told that he was once a million when he first came to San Pedro. Does he have family in SP? Will he be given a proper burial? May GOD look after him.

Absolutely. May he RIP.

Viewing at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church at 4PM and funeral services to immediately follow.

SIN, today?

Yes

He never had more than one shell so he could give it to you with one had and take the money with the other with his walking stick tucked under his armpit. I hadn’t lived here long when he came up one day with a beautiful Flame Helmet shell and wanted $15.00 (Belize that is) I said, “I’ll give you $10. He took the ten, gave me the shell and as he walked away he said, “You owe me $5.

Thank God we all have our own memories of Paisano...the man made me laugh so hard, by belly hurt. Many pictures of he and I....we are the same height. Well, Chloe, I guess we don't have to fight over him anymore...God has won him home. May Jah help him on his journey....Bless our Paisano, wish I could have known him better. The island will NEVER be the same without him. Too many sad stories coming from there in the past few weeks. Hopefully, Skinny can put it all together in a book....he will be forever remembered in our hearts. We will miss you Paisano.....

It was a small but nice funeral, the priest had many nice things to say about Paisano.

How wonderful to hear. Interment in the cemetery next to Aqua Marine?

Yes, up by the north end close to the west wall. Someone paid for a very nice casket with the inscription "Beloved Friend".

We are celebrating New Year's tonight, but not without drinking a toast to Paisano. Thanks for the memories old man....We will miss you.

...last saw Paisano at the Pierlounge at about 7PM. Gave him a couple dollars...he looked at it a long time and said Merry Christmas. He appeared very tired...Smokey said that when he left the Spindrift Hotel that he'd see him someday. By the time I got back to the Spindrift from the Lions Den...Robo told me that Paisano had died of a Heart Attack on his "yard". Rest in Peace, Paisano!!

My wife and I have only spent 1 week on AC this last November. As we were walking into Fido’s one evening Paisano was walking out. He saw that my wife was wearing a knee brace and so showed us his knee brace and spent a minute sincerely commiserating with my wife about their shared injury and pain. At first I must admit that I took him for just another wino but he spoke so nice and with such true sympathy that my impression of him immediately changed and I felt a little ashamed for what I was originally thinking. “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” Right? Now I feel kind of privileged and blessed to have met him.

Truly a sad day indeed. San Pedro will not be the same without Paisano.

May he rest in peace.

Gail

If you loved Piasano or hated him we should all aspire in our lives to leave such an impact on the people around us when we are gone, may he forever live on in our memories.

klc, thanks for the picture, I just printed it and put it with the tape measure that he sold me on Friday.

May you have a good day too!!!! Quit your squawkin.

It's about Piasano, rest his soul.

gotta have a pet on the playground don't ya know..
Acknowledgement of any kind is better than none at all though.

That is why turtle you must try to understand that the animal shelter was not really made for the benefit of the animals. It was for the benefit of the playground..

HMM wonder what they do with all those potlickers in cozumel and cancun ???,

You obviously did not know Piasano, he chose to live his life the way he did because he did what he wanted to and answered to no one. He did have a place to sleep and he chose to sleep wherever he wished. The majority of my friends are local San Pedrano's and I had a long conversation with an elder San Pedrano last night, a person who had known him since the day he arrived and he talked of him with fondness not disdain. The San Pedrano's were the ones at his funeral not the gringos (with a few exceptions) or the tourists. The shame is on you.

well said Simon & NYG.....

and please use the pic for whatever purpose you please. I just think it is a wonderful portrait that captures his being.

Thx to Jesse too for using it in the SPD yesterday.

:rolleyes: Why is there ALWAYS "that guy"? :rolleyes:

Great photo klcman!

May he rest in peace.

Chris, you seem to know much about Paisano.

Tell us his true/real name.

Tell us about his life before Belize.

Cris, not sure you have made the correct connection here.

Interesting.....hmmm...

Guess this is probably how Habib Hajara got his nickname "Paisano": http://www.answers.com/paisano&r=67

Thanks for that info Chris, I knew some of history but not as much as you've offered. I've only known Paisano for a few years so I never did get to see his old side. The Paisano I knew was always a kind person to me and always was always gracious whenever I gave him a ride, a smoke or a couple of bucks. He would often talk well of the older San Pedrano's as we drove around. I think you're right that as his time drew to a close he must have seen the error of his ways and in his own way was trying to make some amends. A saint he certainly wasn't but I'll bet he'll give Satan a good beating with that cane on his road to redemption.

One year when I had been working with TMM down in Placencia for a month or so, one of the first places I dropped by after coming home was BC's for a beer. I few minutes later I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned around to see Paisano, the first words out of his mouth were "welcome back". I was really touched by the fact that he even knew that I had been gone as I had never told him I was going off the island. It was one of the things that really made me feel that I was a part of the community. I will forever cherish the kind words he had for me on Friday when I last saw him.

Thanks to Short, I never new his real name.

Habib's = Paisano's birthday is August 7th, I can't remember the year.
Rest his soul, peace now to locals who were very afraid of him (many), and bless his family!
I have a small conch shell he gave me on our last visit to the Island and it's very special to me and always will be!
Let him rest... and god bless.

SIN....Thank you

Paisano will Thank you too since he must have been forgiving.

To those that crapped on him when he was going down. Someone fed him the 'stuff' to keep him in his lower frame of mind.

Someone made fun of him when he showed himself publically.

Someone made him delight with a good meal and good conversation.

Someone made his life more bearable.

Someone must have seen good in Paisano like I did!
There's good and bad in most people. Find the good and see it even if it's not given back.

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Rest Friend

Look, as true as much of what your wrote is...the point of the matter is this thread was to inform of his passing on and those to comment on their memories. It is really, truly sickening that you are writing this on this thread. Perhaps you should have started it elsewhere. The man lived long, his time came to pass on, many have fond memories, others remember the other things. Perhaps this should all be dropped.

spl, fair enough, I will remove all of my posts on this thread. Except this one.

3rd January: I will add one point and that is that by his example Paisano saved many children from drug addiction in his later life. For that and his love of life even as his body and our society failed him, I offer my heartfelt respects.

“He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her.”

"For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord."


SIN

Ole' Paisano, still gettin' to us...even from beyond.

I only hope my life has as much color, I would choose a happier ending though.

SIN

I agree and thank you spl for being the one to point this out.

my grandfather meet paisano many years ago, he said he was rich, and had everything he ever wanted, he had a family, beautiful wife. (my grandfather took pictures of him and his family). my grandfather said that he had everything, and then lost it all. he got involved into the "badder" things in life (drugs,alchol), it takes a true man to rise up and overcome with what he had went through many would have just given up on life at that point but he moved on, and became a friend to many on the island. We never understand how fast we can lose everything in one second, and how the world can change to be such a different place! he will be missed!

Yes. If you do a search on this site, lots of history on him can be found.

I feel so fortunate that I was able to meet Piasano earlier in December. The first night we arrived in SP we found ourselves at Fido's watching him play Air Guitar. The next day I met him on the beach and purchased a conch shell off him, and stole a quick photo with him, even though he bitched about it. haha.

I am happy to have known him, even if it was only for a few moments in time. Rest in peace dear Piasano..

This is terribly sad news.

Before my 1st San Pedro visit I'd read so much about him here (some of it not so good) that I was a little apprehensive to meet him.

Needless to say he was right there in the lobby of Holiday Hotel as we were first checking in. By the end of that night we were hanging out at Fido's together and we were all laughing and telling jokes, and he was explaining to my wife (in Arabic, no less) how he used to make various cheeses from scratch.

This is truly sad. May God bless you Paisano and bring you Peace.

In my many visits to Belize, I have always run into Paisano and given him a few bucks. The first time I did it, I told him I hoped he would get something good to eat. He came back an hour later and showed me the chicken and coca-cola he had bought for himself. Thought that was pretty cool.

Like just about everybody else, I bought a couple of conch shells from him and have them on my fireplace mantel. One shell, in particular, was not cleaned up enough. By the time I got it home, it smelled pretty bad and stunk up my carry on bag.

Another time, a friend and I painted his toe nails red while he was sleeping on the beach. He really liked that!

He will be missed. RIP lad.

may he rest in peace

I was so sad to read that Piasano had passed away. On our first trip to the Caye, before we knew who Piaasano was, he acosted us and demanded we take him somewhere in our golf cart. He tried out several languages on my husband and we followed his instructions and drove him wherever it was he was going and found him just delightful.
I took the picture below on our trip last September, in exchange for a couple of bucks and the cigarette he is holding. He was an essential part of the parade. I will miss seeing him on our future trips.

Thanks, Great picture of our Friend.

Sweet!

Paisano looks perfectly at ease in that lovely room.

Rest in Peace Paisano

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Good Bye Paisano

Paisano the Showman.

Thanks to the newspapers on Ambergris, for the good articles and pictures of Paisano.

I've always said, "I wanna grow up to be just like Paisano." What a fantastic time he spent on this planet. Unfortunatly, those who knew him best have passed on also. I was compileing a book with the help of the late Trish Carter who knew him well. Sadly, when she passed on the accounts she and I had gathered went missing with her belongings. One of those accounts was an interview she had done with the late John Greif Sr., and varous conversations on tape I had made with Paisano.
I will always think of Habib like a father figure. He taught me a lot about living here as a new commer. I think about him everyday and will miss him a great deal. I'm so glad I saw him the night he passed. He said he was very sick and would not see me for awhile. I knew what he meant. Love ya Dad! Enjoy the transistion. TB

If yer lookin for all those missin stories ask that bitch daughter of Trish where they went. She knows.

Boy....diablo fits!

TB thanks for your post. You knew the man.

Oh Paisano... you will be missed ... Everytime he would see Albert and I on the street he would always sing with much love "Rasta Mon budda bum bum bum.... He took care of my restaurant all during Mitch at the Sunbreeze sleeping on the patio there. And once again even after leaving San Pedro and then Albert's passing ... Every time he saw me after that he continued the traditional Bob Marley greeting as always. Much love to you Paisano... you are missed..... Maralyn

First of all. Barefoot, I did give you a cassette several years ago shortly after my mother's death. You mentioned a legal pad of which I have not found yet.

Its been several years now and I still have not gotten up to going through my mother's belongings. I looked for the tape because I knew it meant alot to you Barefoot. If I find anything else, when I go through her belongs, you know that I would give it to you.

As far as you go Diablo, don't hide behind the message board.

I don't know what the story is behind that, but why did you post that? Why not just honor the man we liked?

Thank you all for the memories, pictures, and kind words posted here about Paisano.I haven't been down in several years, so it's nice to see most everyone sharing the good memories. And thank you tim.
Fly on sweet man, I'm glad I met you.

My wife and I have several pictures of Paisano in our Belize collection, and some stories as well. We first met him i year ago. the again in march of 2005
Rest in Peace

So sorry to hear of Paisano's passing. Your stories and memories of him are really sweet and heartfelt.

Telling little anecdotes like this is wonderful! Keeps the memory alive.

Farewell, Paisano.

I don't think I have met a man that inspired the ISLAND MAN in me as much. I truly feel for Tim as I could always see the love and know that it has made me feel right on each visit. May you rest in peace ISLAND MAN- Duane

Oh Paisano! My heart is indeed heavy. I just heard the news a few days ago and though I didn't know Paisano near as well as many of you, I do remember the first time I met him. I had already told my husband Darren about "the legend", so we wanted to make sure we found him during our trip. Sure enough we bumped into him. Darren went to take his picture and Paisano took his hat off, covered his face, turned and tooted his butt towards the camera. The look on Darren's face was classic and Paisano and I laughed so hard we were both doubled over. I remember seeing actual laughter and joy in his eyes as he laughed and at that moment my heart was light. I can't really explain the feeling, I just remember feeling really happy to be alive. We saw Paisano one other time during our trip, he was walking past a couple that looked at him with disdain and gave him a wide berth. Needless to say Paisano gave them a few "gestures" as he passed by them . I remember Darren saying he wished he could sit with Paisano for a week and just listen to his stories. Sadly this will never be but we will always remember Paisano fondly even if only from the one time we met him. Rest in peace Paisano and don't give 'em too much hell .

I hate to admit, but I only just found out about Paisano's passing. I got a knot in the pit of my stomach. He was a GREAT guy and brought smiles out of people wherever he went. Yes, he will be missed. I chose my post icon as a smile instead of a frown or sadness for this reason. He did bring laughter and happiness to most all who met him. My memory? My dark haired, dark skinned husband with black beard passed him on the street. For whatever reason, he thought my husband was an Arab. He mumbled something in what I assume was arabic and my husband answered back in the only arabic phrase he knew, He was Totally unaware of what Paisano had said. Paisano got a HUGE grin on his face and rattled on in arabic for a full ten minutes. My husband just nodded. They were fast friends. We bought him lunch at BCs, he slept on our porch at night, and I'd step over him in the morning, leaving him breakfast and a cool drink by his side. We too have the token conch shell. He would wave us down and chase our cart for a ride. Always a gentleman. I even got a kiss on my birthday. He would also smash bottle caps and tell our kids they were precious rare coins.... What a character. God Bless you Paisano!!!! You certainly brought light into this world.
Debbie

man i am looking at 5 priceless old pics of Paisano and a great story.

http://sanpedrosun.net/06-021.html

Wow!

Great article and the photo's...wow! is right...really completes the whole picture..Thanks, Marty.

Thanks Marty -- great story and pics.

That was a very nice article.
Does anyone know how he got the name "Paisano"?

Thank you Marty. I suspect we will still be learning about him for years to come. I am happy to say that I have had many fond encounters with him.

What a great article. I loved those old pictures of him!

Is that a mug shot?

This was taken sometime in the 2nd week of December. He tried to get me to pay to take a picture, but the person behind the camera was too fast for him

anyone have a clue as to what occasion prompted the 2004 pic in the SP Sun article?

wow kristy... you're a real cutie

Kristy IS HOTT!! Now about that guy in the background... jk.

Great shot of Paisano.

The cleanup seen in the 2004 pic was done for the wedding of Barry Bowen and Dixie. Paisano was the guest of honor.

Thx, Short

I think Kristikins must have sustained Paisano's life a little better, Thanks for the great pis, as always kristykins!!

Kristy is cute..actually you made a cute couple. Curious...what exactly is written on Paisanos' shirt...or if I am seeing it right maybe I don't want to know...?? :rolleyes: Rhonda

Honestly you don't want to know.

Kristikins - So you wouldn't give the poor old guy a couple of bucks for photo - how do you think he lived, bought his cigarettes, etc? I would never begrudge the fellow a few dollars here and there.

I missed the funeral (out of town) and was bummed because I still have a brand new Scotland hat in my closet. I was waiting until he told me he was ready for the new one. Always had a back up for him.

I miss him all the time, I always expect him to pop out from around the corner. Used to see him every day.

!! Thanks guys lol.
I'm flattered

Amanda - I paid him $10 US about 3 seconds before this photo for a nasty Conch Shell that he went and dragged out of the water. He only asked for $5 US.

No offense Kristy, but I want to see more photos of your cousin

Edited & moved to the topless beaches thread.

daaaaaaam, who is that? oh wait lets not forget this forum is about paisano, but i guess that would be what he wanted.

My impression also.

How about moving your beautiful cousin to General Chat. Thanks

yeah seriously Im sure Paisano would GREATLY apprecaite that

Kristy, thank you, you are a dear.

You're welcome

if ya REALLY need to know what that shirt says, drop it into an imaging program & add some fill flash!

Oh geeze, this was sad to read, rest on a soft bed at last, Paisano. I appreciated everyone's photo's, and I bet there are not too many folks who don't have at least one of him. He was an island legend for sure, I'll miss him. Chloe, I know he especially enjoyed talking to you, and one time told you of a movie he was in, as an extra or something? I've forgotten the name, but just shows how many experiences he had in his lifetime.

just super info..thanks marty and thanks sun.... now I know his age 73 years old..

Lawrence of Arabia, he appears as a young man/boy just after half way thru the movie.

Thanks for posting this picture for me Marty. You're the best

Teenah

Chloe,
Are you sure Paisano was in "Lawerence of Arabia"?? That would be so awesome for his family to see him over again as an actor!!To Pisano's friends, My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss..

Lacy,
Paisano told the story to Joe and I at the then Island Cuisine (outside table) by Paisano's house.

Paisano came down the street yelling "HI HOUSE", to his house, several times. Which made us laugh.

We waved to him, and he came over to the table and handed me a beautiful shell, and said for the pretty lady. No money.

Joe invited Paisano to sit with us, offered to buy him a beer and food, he said No, just a Coke.
He was very much at ease talking with Joe.

It was very quiet that afternoon, Paisano sat and told us about his life. As you know one had to listen carefully to understand what he was saying.

He told us several accounts of his life, that have not been posted on the board. Told nothing of his hardship on Ambergris, That day he was telling of his life before he left his homeland.
His father's death haunted him.

Lawerence of Arabia was one, he detailed how we would recognize him in the movie. At home we rented the movie and sure enough as he detailed the scenes, there the scenes were a few minutes into part two VHS video. As a young man/boy.

Whether that is Paisano or not, he sure had his mind together that day, and remembered the movie scenes. Rent it and you be the judge.

God rest his soul.

Nice story OWO

Just found out the news.
I am sad, this guy was a huge icon on the island. He was one of the reasons I wanted to come back to the island...time after time.
May He Rest In Peace.
Fred

Beautiful, Chloe, just like Piasano was, his shells were shiner than all the rest, IMHO

I did not have the honor to meet Paisano but had heard about him.

I just took the time to read this entire thread and it was really great to see everyone's story.

Thank you all for sharing.

And to Paisano may you be at peace always. You have touched so many people for the better.