Seasonal & Holidays
Local Dad A Good Artist Who Makes Lunch Every Day, Family Says
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads. Oak Park-River Forest, meet Rafael Nieves.
OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST, IL — Father's Day is the perfect time to give a big thanks to all the dads who put smiles on our faces. Oak Park-River Forest, meet Rafael Nieves.
If you know a dad who sends sweet, silly, or thoughtful texts your way, you’re pretty lucky. Texts from Dad have a way of putting a smile on our faces — and this Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the fathers behind the phones!
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads and the funny, insightful things they say. This submission comes from Emerson Nieves who nominated Rafael "Unca Raffy" Nieves of Oak Park-River Forest.
What makes your dad extra special?
He loves me a lot. He makes my lunch every day and picks me up from my sitter. He is also a really good artist!
Why do you feel your dad deserves the spotlight?
Because he needs to know we love him even when we might not say it.
Happy Father’s Day to Rafael Nieves, and thank you for all you do!
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