# 421: Dad

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2023-12-01
- Length: 1h 12m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-01-421-dad
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/421-dad

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta shares the story of his father's passing at age 84, detailing the decline from a UTI-induced confusion to dementia and pneumonia. He reflects on his father's life as a NYC fireman and carpenter, his hoarding habits, and the legacy of work ethic and tool ownership passed down to Jimmy. The hosts discuss the emotional challenges of clearing out a deceased parent's home, the stress of clutter, and the specific tools, like a Craftsman drill press, that hold sentimental value.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-01-421-dad#t=1) Introduction: Jimmy Diresta's Father's Passing
- [0:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-01-421-dad#t=17) The Onset of Dementia and Health Decline
- [0:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-01-421-dad#t=17) Father's Career: Fireman, Carpenter, and Hoarding
- [18:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-01-421-dad#t=1110) Discussion on Clutter, Hoarding, and Workshop Organization
- [32:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-01-421-dad#t=1956) Bob Clagett and David Picciuto Share Personal Stories
- [40:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-01-421-dad#t=2402) Clearing Out Homes and Dealing with Sentimental Items
- [51:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-01-421-dad#t=3064) The Legacy of Tools and Aaron's Influence
- [1:02:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-12-01-421-dad#t=3745) Final Thoughts and Picks of the Week

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Workshop Companion (other)
- Beckham (other)
- Dad and Eddie Go To Golden Corral (other)
- Craftsman (tool)
- DeWalt (tool)
- Milwaukee (tool)
- Ryobi (tool)
- Harbor Freight (other)

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