Salut Fred D.

[Fltrplntman@xxxxxxx]

I remember the first run in I had with Fred. ( Butted heads is a better term, 
I think.) It was over the proper proceedure of replacing a water pump on a 
2.5  Milano. I won't get into the conversation. But afterwards, I had chatted 
online with Fred about other Alfa items. Got to know him a little, respected 
him alot.  I even got to GIVE him a little advice, non Alfa related. 
Fred may have seemed to most of the newcomers as a grumpy  guy.... But in 
reality, he was the opposite.  He just didn't tolerate dumb questions or 
comments. 
I missed out on meeting him. I had plans to visit my Older brother in Odessa 
Fl. outside of Tampa. Visiting Alfa Bill and Fred were to be on the 
itinerary. I lose I guess. ( Don't worry Bill, your still in the plans. Any 
visits from the Hillsborough Sheriff Deputies yet? ) :-)  
My prayers got out to his family and friends. 
And for one last time... " If you don't know what your doing on an 
engine...You don't deserve an Alfa!! "  Fred Dimateo
 Rest in peace my friend.  
Tim Timko
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