We get snippets of the life of the O'Connor family through omissions (but not really, that's just a style choice, and one I like at that) or rough drafts of the Dad's obituary.
So, I did like the style. It always reminds the reader of the father's death and makes the events that are told that more poignant. The events that are told are really emotionally charged and show the subtle observations that I think a writer should have. The passage about the fur coat, the passage about the hand holding, the passage about his plane set. Really great stuff and it's relatable as well. Something easy to see and easy to know as well.
It's also good that you show two sides of the father. The loving and the raging sides. And the complicated relationship that goes with all of that. It's great that it's not simple, but complex.
I could have used more though. I do feel like it's a bit short and ended too quickly. But otherwise, great job.
Also a song for you about memories:
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