On December 6, 2007, we lost a magnificent human being, trustworthy companion, and all around good egg, my brother, John Rocco Roberto.  John leaves behind
more than just family and friends.  He leaves behind the impact he had on all of the students that he has taught, was teaching, and who were looking forward to
having him as their teacher.  

I think John’s best friend Robert Biondi said it best, “a man who has inspired learning in so many children, and who has touched so many lives in so loving a way, can never truly die."

To leave a mark like this on so many people’s lives is something that is not easily accomplished.  The effect he has had on his students, friends, and family is something we will all remember for the rest of our lives.

In John's memory, I will see to it that the History Vortex web site stays active and updated.  Some of John's favorite obsessions were The Civil War, The Beatles, Star Trek, Dr. Who, and Godzilla.  If anyone would like to submitt an article, drawing, picture, story, poem, song, or anything you might think of, send it to me and I will be sure to post it on the History Vortex web site.

Submissions can be sent to
    historyvortex@earthlink.net

Thank you for helping to keep John's memory alive.  I look foward to receiving from you that little piece of "John" that he has left in all of our hearts.

All my love,
Tom Roberto