Hello I’am Big Papa, I was born and raised in New York. I attended the Academy of Aeronautics in Flushing, N.Y.  From as far back as I can remember I’ve always worked on cars opening  my own shop at age 16.  I moved to Florida in Dec 1972 with 1st wife and oldest son.  In Sept. 1973 I enlisted in the Army and Joined the 82nd ABN . After 3 Years of service I returned to Fl. where I presently live. I’ve no regrets having been blessed with 6 children, a step-daughter who is every bit one of my own and 9 grandchildren. As we all know, life can throw some curve balls and mine came in the way of a Brain Tumor diagnosed and removed in 2000.  Having been given a second chance , I felt compelled to give back and so here we are today, supporting those less fortunate then I am.