Armand Mendes da Costa 1926-2009
Posted on December 6, 2009
On Thursday, 3 December 2009, my father Armand Mendes da Costa passed away peacefully in his 84th year. Dad had a great deal of musical input into my life, and particularly helped me develop a love for music of the swing and big-band eras that dominated the 1930's and 1940's.
“I'll be seeing you, in all the old familiar places, that this heart of mine embraces, all day through. In that small cafe; the park across the way; the children's carousel; the chestnut trees; the wishing well. I'll be seeing you, in every lovely summer's day; in every thing that's light and gay, I'll always think of you that way. I'll find you in the morning sun, and when the night is new, I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be seeing you.” (Fain/Kahal, 1938)
Listen to "I'll Be Seeing You” by Michael Bublé
Dad believed firmly in the Bible teaching that the dead are asleep and awaiting a resurrection to an earthly paradise of God's making. (Eccl 9:5; Acts 24:15; Rev 21:3, 4)
"If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? All the days of my compulsory service I shall wait, until my relief comes. You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning.” ~ Job 14:14, 15
Sadly missed but not forgotten. Dad, I'll be seeing you. ♥
Andre
