Neil, how convenient you dropped a comment here, I was going to jump to your most recent video after this - been postponing these two vids for a few days now 😊
I'm 37. I lost my dad almost 2 years ago. Nothing sucks more than losing your parent. I miss him. He was only 65. He died of starvation basically which was horrible to watch. I lost a lot of weight watching him go. Puts you off eating watching someone die that way. The underlying issue was prostate cancer. He survived 18yrs with stage 4 cancer. He suffered immensely and I don't know how he didn't quit but he never did even at the end. He had such an insane will for life. He was 10x the man ill ever be.
As an adult man who had a far less decent father, I now find wise, kindhearted, creative, hardworking, conscientious, knowledgeable, flexible and funny dudes like Diresta to be the best kinds of role model. It's clear you passed your father on to all of us through yourself, and that is genuinely a gift to the world.
You brought tears to my eyes. Your dad was certainly a sharp guy! I enjoyed watching you interact with him. I'm sorry for your loss. My dad died 35 years ago at the young age of 66. I miss him still. The pain of the loss eases with time but never goes away completely. I remember pretty much everything he ever taught me. My dad was a hands-on dad, not aloof or distant. He was PRESENT in all his kids' lives. Some of the things that I remember most clearly were the life lessons he taught us. 1. A fresh coat of paint covers a multitude of sins. (Both real life & metaphorically speaking) 2. You can do anything, anything at all, if you can read & follow directions. (Using books & manuals to learn a skill) 3. If you asked him a question that he didn't know the answer to right off the top of his head, he'd say: "Let's take a look at it." (He never said: "I don't know.") 4. "Can't never could." He taught us a lot of practical skills, too. There are too many tips & tricks of the trade he taught us to list without boring you to death. My dad fought in WWII, in the South Pacific, starting at the tender young age of 20. When he came home, he got a business degree. He worked off shore first as a roustabout, then as a roughneck, he worked in industrial construction as a boilermaker, a tubing fitter, an instrument fitter & when he couldn't avoid it, a pipe fitter. He could switch seamlessly between white collar & blue collar work. He even taught himself computer programming from books & worked as a computer programmer in the late 1960s/early 1970s. He enjoyed the blue collar work much more than the white collar work. He loved to work with his hands. He was so very down to earth & practical. When he worked offshore, he learned to cook from a Cajun cook. Dad was one of the best cooks I've ever known. I sometimes wonder if there was anything he couldn't do if he set his mind to learn how to do something... Just before he joined the US Navy in WWII, he was a pre-med student... When he came home, he felt that he was too old to go for a medical degree & switched his major to a Bachelor of Business just so he could join the workforce & get on with his life. Yeah, I still miss him.
I'm 62, my pop is 82, he only had an 8th-grade education, and he immigrated here with the blessing of this great country alone when 18. He worked hard, bought and worked on all his properties himself, pretty much self-taught, it breaks my heart that you lost your pop, a man a lot like my own. May your father rest easily in Heaven with pride that he had good sons like you and your brothers. God Bless.
Great tribute to your dad... enjoyed the video. Especially the broom in the can.. something so simple I will find extremely useful. Thanks Jimmy.. maybe he RIP 🙏
Thank you for sharing, I learned much from my dad and this took me way back also. Love it. Passing as much as possible to my grandsons to carry forward ❤…jb…. ✌🏻
My dad has always been a handyman himself...must have passed on a bit of that talent to me. Feels damn good! Sorry to hear your dad is not longer with us man.
Wow…I never had my dad in my life, and with a two year old son, I don’t know from experience how big of an effect what I teach him can have on him. This video will shape how I father my son for the rest of my life, in hopes that I can be as inspiring to my son as your dad was to you! Thanks Jimmy!
Made me laugh smile and tear up all at the same time. Never dismiss the old guy's, they know what's what. Lost my Dad 13 years ago and remember him whenever I catch myself doing a job I'd watched him do as a kid... "channeling Dad" always comes to mind. Awesome memories Jimmy.
God love your dad and you. Thank you for sharing memories of your dad. My dad didn't know tools but this video makes me think of lessons he taught me. And that's what it's about.
Sitting in a shop I inherited 23 years ago watching your lovely tribute. I too remember the moment I was taught each tip. Wish I had videos like you do Jimmy.
I'm now in my 80th year and I'm amazed at how many of those 'tips' I've used for decades. Grandfather, Father, Uncle, Brother and now Grandson are all woodworkers. So fortunate.
I didn’t have a Dad growing up, but I have shared what I learned along the years with my son, and at 31 he still calls me during projects. He calls me his handyman encyclopedia. I cherish these calls and sharing with him. So cool to see the perspective of a good son!
All gold! The toenail section is something I never picked up when I was roughing in houses... We were all air-driven, so I missed a lot of good wisdom. There's no doubt your dad was an awesome guy!
How emotionally powerful: Tips & philosophy from doing quickly & well, bringing so many memories of my dad, also deceased, & now passed to others. A tremendous act of homage & humanity, that must have been heart breaking at times to create, but so valuable & inspiring, showing just how special each of us is & how that specialness transfers between generations. Thank you for sharing!
Jimmy, thank you sharing this video of your dad! It helps us all understand what he meant to you and your family. Thank you too, Mr. Diresta for teaching your son who also teaches and entertains us with his talents! It’s a special day for me too. I lost my dad on this day 13 years ago. His name was Ted also, he was 91 years old.
Very nice tribute, I really enjoyed it! My Dad would tell me, "A good apprentice anticipates the next tool the journeyman would need." Always stuck with me.
Sorry for your loss. I too recently lost my dad. You don't truely realize how much we depend on our dads as adults until they are gone. I surprised by how many times a week I think "I will ask/tell dad". That is when I realize how blessed I was. Based in previous videos, it looked like he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Know that is he was, we will continue to prat for our lost brother, your dad. Thanks for sharing this video.
Thanks Jimmy, that was sweet. Can tell your dad meant the world to you. I’m 57 also and my dad is 85. I’m blessed he’s still here and I too remember the time and place he taught me certain things. ❤
I’ve watched most, if not all of your videos. This is by far the best and my favorite. I lost my dad years ago. To this day I find myself doing things and thinking “that is something that dad taught me.” And it gives me an immense pride when someone asks me how I learned to do something and I can say that he taught me. Thanks dad.
Man this is such a wonderful video....kids listen when their dad's give tips....we were in a parent teacher conference the other day, and my sons 4th grade teacher said "your son is so smart, the other day I accidentally wrote on the white board with a permanent marker, and it wouldn't erase, so your son immediately jumped up and said, "if you scribble over it with the sharpie and then wipe it off right away it'll come off!" And sure enough it worked!!". When I heard that I started crying, cause that was a tip I'd shown him, and to know that he remembered it, and was paying attention, it made me so proud! 🥰
Hands down my favourite video as it hits so close to home thanks for sharing it with us Jimmy. And even though its been many years now since my dad passed away I still say "Thanks Dad" on a regular basis.
I have followed you from England,started with the program in the basement with you your brother and rat boy great fun. That gave me the desire to have a work shop. I followed you and have a nice but small workshop. I follow something you said ,,,,make something everyday,,,. A few years back I retired and the joy and satisfaction I get from my workshop. I mostly do your smaller projects,book binding/making plus leather work. Small boxes. I am much older than you but see you as a mentor I envy your love for you dad and hope my kids have a little of the same for me,only this morning myself and my daughter were in the workshop making a stained glass window. We have never met but I share you sadness
You're a fortunate man to have had a dad like that! My dad was a pos, but fortunately, I learned to work on stuff from my older friends and their dads, and now at 53, I have UA-cam and I can watch yours and many other channels and learn from you and your dad! ❤
Thank you for sharing this . Every time I am on a job I can hear my dad telling me over my shoulder " think for five second on what you are doing , you will save 15 minutes later " . A great tribute to your father and all fathers .
My Dad has been gone since the day I was born. So he was never really there. He still taught me a lot though. A lot about people. What kind of rats they really are.
Thanks for posting this great story on your Dad Jimmy, dear God he's was just like my Dad🙏who I miss sooooo much. I bask in the memories of my departed Mom & Dad every day or I will go nuts lol...that LOVE keeps us going, and being GOOD!
My Mom taught me to have fun, my Dad taught me to be smart! I had the best parents any creative kid could ever need! What a wonderful video to post Jimmy. Hard to keep the tears at bay! Much love! ❤
Thank you for this video, Jimmy. I lost my dad in 2021 he would have been 80. My dad taught me how to make things and work with wood. Every time I would build something he would say "man that's neat", I wish I could hear him say it one more time. This video really hit hard, but brought back so many memories of my dad, thank you so much. Sorry for your loss my friend.
I had to double-take on the time at the end, as it flew by too quickly, You nailed it, Jimmy. I adored the affection with which you spoke of your Dad. A beautiful Tribute Sir. Thank you for sharing with us. Love and Respect from North London UK.
I’m so sorry to learn you lost your dad. I dread the day that I have to go through that. My dad is 81 now. Dads teach us even when we don’t realize it or paying attention. Prayers for you and yours.
Your dad was (is) and amazing man. I lost mine last summer. He was 82. Cherish the memories and wonderful job on the vid. Great way to memorialize his awesomeness.
Thank you for sharing this Jimmy. You did an incredible job remembering him here and in life. I’m happy you still remember those first memories of him teaching you. Your dad loved you so much. I’m a dad and it’s really inspiring to see him just being there for you. ❤✊🙏
I would like to express my sincere condolences. Thank you for supporting Jimmy and his family. And I'm a Japanese person who doesn't understand English very well, so thank you.
I'm thankful that you shared bits an pieces of his life with us through your videos over the years. He sounded like an amazing man. Great reminder for us to treasure those closest to us. If you don't mind, I'll be praying for you and your family. Lord bless you, man!
Things that I learned from my paternal father - zero. You are a lucky man, Jimmy. Oh and can confirm, jersey mike’s is delicious! We went a couple of times when staying in Warwick for a few weeks from the UK in 2022 😊
Loved this. My dad taught me how to change a tire, what a 4 barrel was, how to gap a plug, set the timing and rebuild an engine. He wasn't a mechanic but grew up on a west Texas farm. I'm not a dad but I have a 15yr old granddaughter and have been influential in her life much like your dad was in yours. Thanks Jimmy and Joseph.
We all owe the late great Mr. Diresta a serious debt. So much enjoyment, knowledge, and inspiration we might never have received if not for him being a wonderful father! Thanks Dad.
ua-cam.com/video/VOKlcmqzl8M/v-deo.htmlsi=38pHk1x-tBmz9OKA wach my dad here. 20 years ago
Great tips,great video!
Awesome tribute to your dad Jimmy! Reminds me of the times I spent on building sites with my dad. Wonderful video mate!
Thank you 🙏🏼 brother ✊🏼
Neil, how convenient you dropped a comment here, I was going to jump to your most recent video after this - been postponing these two vids for a few days now 😊
Your relationship with your dad is a beautiful thing to see.
I'm 37. I lost my dad almost 2 years ago. Nothing sucks more than losing your parent. I miss him. He was only 65. He died of starvation basically which was horrible to watch. I lost a lot of weight watching him go. Puts you off eating watching someone die that way. The underlying issue was prostate cancer. He survived 18yrs with stage 4 cancer. He suffered immensely and I don't know how he didn't quit but he never did even at the end. He had such an insane will for life. He was 10x the man ill ever be.
I'm sure he was super proud. Jimmy is the OG godfather of the maker movement - hard to overstate how important that is to the world.
As an adult man who had a far less decent father, I now find wise, kindhearted, creative, hardworking, conscientious, knowledgeable, flexible and funny dudes like Diresta to be the best kinds of role model. It's clear you passed your father on to all of us through yourself, and that is genuinely a gift to the world.
I only met my Dad once so how much bad can I say about the guy? Quite a bit if truth be told.
Nice tribute to your Dad. My father passed on Oct 16th. Main thing he taught me was simply, show up, work hard...always.
Great honour to your dad. Love you Jimmy
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Bless you, brother and may he rest in peace
You brought tears to my eyes. Your dad was certainly a sharp guy! I enjoyed watching you interact with him. I'm sorry for your loss.
My dad died 35 years ago at the young age of 66. I miss him still. The pain of the loss eases with time but never goes away completely. I remember pretty much everything he ever taught me. My dad was a hands-on dad, not aloof or distant. He was PRESENT in all his kids' lives. Some of the things that I remember most clearly were the life lessons he taught us.
1. A fresh coat of paint covers a multitude of sins. (Both real life & metaphorically speaking)
2. You can do anything, anything at all, if you can read & follow directions. (Using books & manuals to learn a skill)
3. If you asked him a question that he didn't know the answer to right off the top of his head, he'd say: "Let's take a look at it." (He never said: "I don't know.")
4. "Can't never could."
He taught us a lot of practical skills, too. There are too many tips & tricks of the trade he taught us to list without boring you to death. My dad fought in WWII, in the South Pacific, starting at the tender young age of 20. When he came home, he got a business degree. He worked off shore first as a roustabout, then as a roughneck, he worked in industrial construction as a boilermaker, a tubing fitter, an instrument fitter & when he couldn't avoid it, a pipe fitter. He could switch seamlessly between white collar & blue collar work. He even taught himself computer programming from books & worked as a computer programmer in the late 1960s/early 1970s. He enjoyed the blue collar work much more than the white collar work. He loved to work with his hands. He was so very down to earth & practical. When he worked offshore, he learned to cook from a Cajun cook. Dad was one of the best cooks I've ever known. I sometimes wonder if there was anything he couldn't do if he set his mind to learn how to do something... Just before he joined the US Navy in WWII, he was a pre-med student... When he came home, he felt that he was too old to go for a medical degree & switched his major to a Bachelor of Business just so he could join the workforce & get on with his life.
Yeah, I still miss him.
Wow thank you!
Good advice 👍, glad you shared.
As a 42 yr old self employed builder I watch this video and can only hope my son thinks of me like this when I’m gone.
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Jimmy, not only are you a great inventor, creator but you are a great son. A very noble and endearing tribute to your father. RIP Mr. Diresta.
I had an awesome dad too. We were lucky bro.
I'm 62, my pop is 82, he only had an 8th-grade education, and he immigrated here with the blessing of this great country alone when 18. He worked hard, bought and worked on all his properties himself, pretty much self-taught, it breaks my heart that you lost your pop, a man a lot like my own.
May your father rest easily in Heaven with pride that he had good sons like you and your brothers.
God Bless.
Thank you Jimmy, and thank you Joe🙏. He will be well remembered by so many.
A wonderful way to remember your DAD. I hope my sons will have fond memories of me as you have with your DAD,
Bro I'm a dad and grandpa. Just be good hearted, fair, and have fun. You won't need to hope.
A son never forgets 😢😢
The man that built the man. Awesome
This is some wonderful tips to make life easier. So much knowledge lost in the trades today. Thanks to you and your Dad I'm a little wiser
You had an intelligent dad , I hope you accept my condolences.
Great tribute to your dad... enjoyed the video. Especially the broom in the can.. something so simple I will find extremely useful. Thanks Jimmy.. maybe he RIP 🙏
Thank you for sharing your Pop's wisdom. Sorry for your Loss.
Thank you for sharing, I learned much from my dad and this took me way back also. Love it. Passing as much as possible to my grandsons to carry forward ❤…jb…. ✌🏻
Priceless. brings back memories of my dad. Thanks.
My dad has always been a handyman himself...must have passed on a bit of that talent to me. Feels damn good!
Sorry to hear your dad is not longer with us man.
Wow…I never had my dad in my life, and with a two year old son, I don’t know from experience how big of an effect what I teach him can have on him. This video will shape how I father my son for the rest of my life, in hopes that I can be as inspiring to my son as your dad was to you! Thanks Jimmy!
What a Guy. Lucky to have such an incredible father. God bless.
Thanks for sharing Jimmy - love ya and your dad
A nice reminder to give the kids moments that turn into memories. Thank you for sharing and sorry for your loss
Made me laugh smile and tear up all at the same time. Never dismiss the old guy's, they know what's what. Lost my Dad 13 years ago and remember him whenever I catch myself doing a job I'd watched him do as a kid... "channeling Dad" always comes to mind. Awesome memories Jimmy.
I cant imagine how hard and how many takes this tribute would have taken. Well done Jimmy
God love your dad and you. Thank you for sharing memories of your dad. My dad didn't know tools but this video makes me think of lessons he taught me. And that's what it's about.
What a great tribute. I lost my dad when i was 24 but 25 years later I'm still using his tips. Im amazed how much he taught me.
That moment in time frozen when you learn something from your Dad... ❤
a treasure box of memories...❤
Didn't know Jimmy, may your dad rest in peace. Lovely to see this.❤
A great way to remember! I always remember what my dad taught me when I am doing stuff as well.
Sitting in a shop I inherited 23 years ago watching your lovely tribute. I too remember the moment I was taught each tip. Wish I had videos like you do Jimmy.
I'm now in my 80th year and I'm amazed at how many of those 'tips' I've used for decades. Grandfather, Father, Uncle, Brother and now Grandson are all woodworkers. So fortunate.
I didn’t have a Dad growing up, but I have shared what I learned along the years with my son, and at 31 he still calls me during projects. He calls me his handyman encyclopedia. I cherish these calls and sharing with him. So cool to see the perspective of a good son!
All gold! The toenail section is something I never picked up when I was roughing in houses... We were all air-driven, so I missed a lot of good wisdom. There's no doubt your dad was an awesome guy!
How emotionally powerful: Tips & philosophy from doing quickly & well, bringing so many memories of my dad, also deceased, & now passed to others. A tremendous act of homage & humanity, that must have been heart breaking at times to create, but so valuable & inspiring, showing just how special each of us is & how that specialness transfers between generations. Thank you for sharing!
I'm sorry for your loss, it must be horrible to lose such an important figure in your life. It's hard to imagine.
Jimmy, thank you sharing this video of your dad! It helps us all understand what he meant to you and your family. Thank you too, Mr. Diresta for teaching your son who also teaches and entertains us with his talents! It’s a special day for me too. I lost my dad on this day 13 years ago. His name was Ted also, he was 91 years old.
Great videos, brought back many memories especially what I learned when my dad had me on the dumb end of the ruler.
Great video, Jimmy. So cool to honor your Dad like that. Seemed like a really great guy. Also, those were some awesome tips!
Bobby ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
Very nice tribute, I really enjoyed it! My Dad would tell me, "A good apprentice anticipates the next tool the journeyman would need." Always stuck with me.
Absolutely he would always say “anticipate”
And we learned a lot from him too with your help. Rest in peace. Thanks you all
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Losing a parent, at any age, is tough.
Sorry for your loss. I too recently lost my dad. You don't truely realize how much we depend on our dads as adults until they are gone. I surprised by how many times a week I think "I will ask/tell dad". That is when I realize how blessed I was. Based in previous videos, it looked like he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Know that is he was, we will continue to prat for our lost brother, your dad. Thanks for sharing this video.
What a beautiful way to remember your Dad lots of good tips.
Thanks Jimmy, that was sweet. Can tell your dad meant the world to you. I’m 57 also and my dad is 85. I’m blessed he’s still here and I too remember the time and place he taught me certain things. ❤
Thanks Jimmy - lovely way to remember your dad and useful too, his tips now shared with hundreds and thousands of folk 👍.
Ah this soap-screw-tip my dad teached me as well. Since then I always have a piece of soap in my toolbox. Thanks for sharing all these tips 👍
I’ve watched most, if not all of your videos. This is by far the best and my favorite. I lost my dad years ago. To this day I find myself doing things and thinking “that is something that dad taught me.” And it gives me an immense pride when someone asks me how I learned to do something and I can say that he taught me. Thanks dad.
Thank you, Joe, for teaching your son such wonderful lessons!! Thank you, Jimmy, for sharing with us!! Lots of love to you and your family!! ❤
Jimmy I’m truly sorry for your loss, I lost my mom nov.24, so I know your pain all too well. My prayers and thoughts to you and yours
This is the best way to pay tribute, Jimmy. The knowledge and the moments. He’ll always be with you in those things.
You are a good son. Thanks for sharing.
Man this is such a wonderful video....kids listen when their dad's give tips....we were in a parent teacher conference the other day, and my sons 4th grade teacher said "your son is so smart, the other day I accidentally wrote on the white board with a permanent marker, and it wouldn't erase, so your son immediately jumped up and said, "if you scribble over it with the sharpie and then wipe it off right away it'll come off!" And sure enough it worked!!". When I heard that I started crying, cause that was a tip I'd shown him, and to know that he remembered it, and was paying attention, it made me so proud! 🥰
Thank you for sharing the tips and the clips with your dad. Brought back good memories of my grandfather and things he taught me.
Hands down my favourite video as it hits so close to home thanks for sharing it with us Jimmy.
And even though its been many years now since my dad passed away I still say "Thanks Dad" on a regular basis.
It is great you had your dad asa teacher. I lost my dad when I was 10.
Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.
Rest In Peace Joseph Di Resta 🕊️🙏
Great tips👍
Well said, thank you.
I have followed you from England,started with the program in the basement with you your brother and rat boy great fun. That gave me the desire to have a work shop. I followed you and have a nice but small workshop. I follow something you said ,,,,make something everyday,,,. A few years back I retired and the joy and satisfaction I get from my workshop. I mostly do your smaller projects,book binding/making plus leather work. Small boxes. I am much older than you but see you as a mentor I envy your love for you dad and hope my kids have a little of the same for me,only this morning myself and my daughter were in the workshop making a stained glass window. We have never met but I share you sadness
You're a fortunate man to have had a dad like that! My dad was a pos, but fortunately, I learned to work on stuff from my older friends and their dads, and now at 53, I have UA-cam and I can watch yours and many other channels and learn from you and your dad! ❤
You had one of those kind of Dads too? Mine died this year and I smiled. Now I'm hearing he had regrets. Yeah well too late.
@1pcfred Yep, mine had 4 kids living and none of them attended his funeral.
Jimmy, I’m very sorry to hear about your dad. This was a perfect way to honor and remember him.
Thank you for sharing this . Every time I am on a job I can hear my dad telling me over my shoulder " think for five second on what you are doing , you will save 15 minutes later " . A great tribute to your father and all fathers .
Very sweet tribute. Much love to you.
Mi hai fatto ricordare di mio papà mi hai fatto stringere il cuore❤❤❤
SO AWESOME!
I always tell folks, "your dad is never really gone."
My Dad has been gone since the day I was born. So he was never really there. He still taught me a lot though. A lot about people. What kind of rats they really are.
Thanks Jimmy, I feel the same way about my father. ❤️
Thanks for posting this great story on your Dad Jimmy, dear God he's was just like my Dad🙏who I miss sooooo much. I bask in the memories of my departed Mom & Dad every day or I will go nuts lol...that LOVE keeps us going, and being GOOD!
the world is made better by Dad's like yours, makes me feel lucky to have one who has taught me all his own little tricks
My Mom taught me to have fun, my Dad taught me to be smart! I had the best parents any creative kid could ever need! What a wonderful video to post Jimmy. Hard to keep the tears at bay! Much love! ❤
Great memories! God bless
Thank you for this video, Jimmy. I lost my dad in 2021 he would have been 80. My dad taught me how to make things and work with wood. Every time I would build something he would say "man that's neat", I wish I could hear him say it one more time. This video really hit hard, but brought back so many memories of my dad, thank you so much. Sorry for your loss my friend.
Its awesome that u filmed him and u have all those memories of him jimmy.. Thanks Dad....
Life lesson = life long lesson !!! God bless you Mr. Jimmy & may God bless & keep your Sainted FATHER !!!
My dad always says you feed a man a fish he eats for a dad. If you teach a man to fish he eats for life! Gods bless Jimmy! Keep teaching others.
I had to double-take on the time at the end, as it flew by too quickly, You nailed it, Jimmy. I adored the affection with which you spoke of your Dad. A beautiful Tribute Sir. Thank you for sharing with us. Love and Respect from North London UK.
Me too! I was like “what does he mean by ‘if you made it this far’…? we’re like 10 minutes into a half hour long video”😳
No words bro, great tribute, it’s all about family, i’m sure this video was an emotional roller coaster for you, thanks for sharing.
This is so great Jimmy. He raised you right and you paid it right back to him, beautiful.
Your Dad was a great man and we are lucky to have had his knowledge passed along with the work you have done in your life.
I’m so sorry to learn you lost your dad. I dread the day that I have to go through that. My dad is 81 now. Dads teach us even when we don’t realize it or paying attention. Prayers for you and yours.
Your dad was (is) and amazing man. I lost mine last summer. He was 82. Cherish the memories and wonderful job on the vid. Great way to memorialize his awesomeness.
Thank you for sharing this Jimmy. You did an incredible job remembering him here and in life. I’m happy you still remember those first memories of him teaching you. Your dad loved you so much. I’m a dad and it’s really inspiring to see him just being there for you. ❤✊🙏
Excellent video Jimmy, heartfelt. 🙏
Decades of compiled teaching along with catching the simple moments ..
Priceless .
Thank You for allowing us in 🙏🏼
Sorry for your loss mate 🇦🇺
I would like to express my sincere condolences. Thank you for supporting Jimmy and his family. And I'm a Japanese person who doesn't understand English very well, so thank you.
I lost my dad last March. You and I are about the same age. We learned alot.
I'm thankful that you shared bits an pieces of his life with us through your videos over the years. He sounded like an amazing man. Great reminder for us to treasure those closest to us. If you don't mind, I'll be praying for you and your family. Lord bless you, man!
Things that I learned from my paternal father - zero. You are a lucky man, Jimmy. Oh and can confirm, jersey mike’s is delicious! We went a couple of times when staying in Warwick for a few weeks from the UK in 2022 😊
Thank you for sharing your dad's legacy, and this beautiful Valentine to him. Blessings to you and your family.
my condolences for your loss...
Loved this. My dad taught me how to change a tire, what a 4 barrel was, how to gap a plug, set the timing and rebuild an engine. He wasn't a mechanic but grew up on a west Texas farm. I'm not a dad but I have a 15yr old granddaughter and have been influential in her life much like your dad was in yours. Thanks Jimmy and Joseph.
Friend Jimmy, your watery eyes are overflowing with gratitude to your father. This video is the best memorial. Warm condolences from Greece.
We all owe the late great Mr. Diresta a serious debt. So much enjoyment, knowledge, and inspiration we might never have received if not for him being a wonderful father! Thanks Dad.