Lost a former co worker Tuesday

[53' Stude]

This past Monday a former co worker of mine passed away from self inflicted suicide. He was for the 4 years I worked with him the best mechanic I had saw. He sadly also was a "functioning alcoholic". Lost his job stealing a state inspection sticker and DUI on company property. He always was half drunk or you know. After he was fired his wife left him along with their two kids. I guess the last 10 years of his life were just too much to bear. I went to the viewing this morning and saw lots of people that knew him to well Sorry to be long winded as I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend http://www.timesonline.com/obituaries/20180802/william-p-bill-hennessy

 

[Zee09]

My sincere condolences.

 

[53' Stude]

Originally Posted By: Zee09

My sincere condolences.

Thanks Zee.

 

[JC1]

Sorry to hear about your former co-worker. My condolences. I had an aunt who was an alcoholic. She died of alcohol poisoning.

 

[oldhp]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[SR5]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[andyd]

I was raised by tee totalers. But I've worked beside many "functioning alcoholics" Some of them functioned quite well. Others not so well. Now a days , most employers practice zero tolerance. mostly due to insurance reasons. At the shipyard, a guy caught drunk was often sent to dry out. In days of yore, the local shipyards,figured a gallon of rum per ton into the cost of a ship. Winston Churchill drank a qt of brandy and several huge cigars daily on the job. He didn't get fired until after VE Day.

 

[MONKEYMAN]

Sorry to hear that Car51. My father drank after work and all weekend. Any weekend project started with a beer and ended with a beer until he passed out. I remember a vacation with 2 of his drinking buddies. Packed 20 cases of beer since we were going to water ski in dry state. That was for 1 week. He ended up taking his life when I was 16. After he was in the Korean War he was never the same. It is sad to see someone you love gone too soon.

 

[danez_yoda]

Tough story to hear. Dont know your situation because death affects everyone differently but if greif is weighing on you as soon as fins come kind of counsoling or a group of folks to talk about it. My sister held her grief in for months then finally had a breakdown infront of a client because something reminded her of the persion that passed away. No shame in seeking help and it really does work. Take care.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Sorry to hear ... absolutly nothing positive comes from alcoholism. A co-worker of mine (which was later found out to be a major alcoholic) did the same thing. It really surprised and shocked everyone at work since he seemed to be the most upbeat guy in the world.

 

[Shannow]

Sorry to hear that, my condolences. Suicide is horrific. In my Dad's case, I wonder that if he had a photo of the number of people spilling out the doors of the church he would have played out that day differently.

 

[Oildudeny]

Sorry for the loss my condolences.

 

[Donald]

Prayers for those who pass in and out of these rooms without ever knowing recovery is possible.

 

[Onetor]

Sorry! I'm always lost for words involving death. I can only imagine how his children feel?

 

[Boczech]

Sad to hear about your coworker and my condolences.

 

[rollinpete]

Sad, that a person could get to a point where they commit suicide. Sorry for the loss of your friend.

 

[Garak]

Terribly sad. Some coworkers from years ago are beginning to leave this earth, too.

 

[Cujet]

Awful to lose friends and family. Sorry to hear about this. I lost 3 friends in 2017, including my very closest friend. It hits hard.

 

[Mr Nice]

Its tough especially if there were no signs they would end their life.

 

[MCompact]

Suicides are particularly sad. My condolences.