My first babysitting job, at the age of 11/12, was across the street from Mr. Meile on Malverne Drive. I babysat for 3 kids under the age of 4 years old. My recollection of Mr. Meile was that he loved kids. Even though he had plenty of his own, he always took the time to play with Lynn who was the 4 year old and made her laugh. When I experienced the infant who wouldn't stop crying, his wife, Mrs. Meile came over and showed me how to lay the baby on its belly and pat its bottom. She said that the tapping noise was soothing for the baby to hear. And, she was right. I'm certain that whomever was in Mr. Meile's life was touched by his loving and caring nature and truly blessed to know him.
Anita (Matrone) Parks
Liverpool