He was also an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants, never missing a chance to cheer on his favorite teams. Known by many names—Arnold, Fred, Matt, Grampie, and Papi—he was a man ...

Wearing the same tie meant a lot to both of them, said Perrone, as they could both see a piece of themselves in the other person. Perrone has the photos of him and Grampy from their swearing in ...