PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — June 21st is dedicated to honoring fathers, stepfathers, and father figures, so Mom To Mom went in search of tips from members of the Local 10 News family with one question: “What do you really want for Father’s Day?”
Anchor Eric Yutzy, a father of four, said he was looking forward to time with his family.
“As long as we are together, we are laughing, we are having a good time, we are eating well — that’s a good Father’s Day for me," Yutzy said.
Meteorologist John Gerard said he is grateful his kids enjoy spending the day with him.
“I enjoy spending the day with them as well, so I am pretty low maintenance, but that’s the day ... my kids want to take me to play a round of golf, or they want to come over and make a nice meal,” Gerard said. “I am OK with that.”
Will Manso, the sports director, said he wants time with his kids to laugh, joke around, and smile.
“I want to go somewhere like a brunch or hang out, have my morning coffee together with them, just spend time with them,” Manso said. “It’s nothing extravagant. I don’t need fancy gifts.”
Anchor Calvin Hughes agreed with Yutzy, Gerard, and Manso.
“Whether it’s being in the backyard and burning burgers, hanging out and making breakfast and pancakes in the morning, or sitting on the couch and watching a good basketball game, or sporting event, or just laughing at my dad jokes, or not laughing at them,” Hughes said. “That is the best gift of all: Time.”
David Lang, the executive sports producer, is a father of two.
“I am happiest when the four of us are together doing absolutely nothing ... I am blessed to be a father, and I am also blessed to have a father. I also like to get the opportunity to see my dad and talk baseball with him — pretty simple,” Lang said.
Reporter Jeff Derderian said he views Father’s Day as an opportunity.
“Maybe for this Father’s Day, think about reconnecting with your son or daughter or your dad. A hurt that never healed, a disagreement, maybe forgive,” Derderian said. “What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than reconnect.”
Jeff Weinsier, an investigative reporter, is the devoted father of three, and two of them live out of town. He said he doesn’t want gifts, gadgets, or special plans.
“What this father simply wants from each one of them is a call, knowing they are happy, they are healthy, they are safe, and that there are no major headaches in their life,” Weinsier said. “At a certain point, it’s not what your kids can do for you or what they can buy for you, it’s simply knowing they are OK. And if that happens, it will be the perfect Father’s Day.”
Michael Lowry, the hurricane specialist and storm surge expert, is a father of three, and he will let them pick what to do.
“All I want are no hurricanes,” Lowry said.
Clay Ferraro, a sports reporter, said he wants to spend time with his kids playing sports.
“I have been very fortunate; my passion has become their passion,” Ferraro said. “It has been so rewarding to watch them grow and improve and gain confidence because of all the work that they put in, and then being more and more successful as they keep playing. There is nothing more that you would want as a father.”
Reporter Roy Ramos is the father of my two. He said he would like to start Father’s Day playing golf with our son, who has been showing some interest.
“Then, maybe go to lunch with my daughter and my wife, and then I would like to make sure that I don’t get through the day without not seeing my grandfather,” Ramos said. “He means a lot to me, and he has been like a father to me throughout my life, so I would love to see him, visit him, and be able to tell him, ‘Happy Father’s Day!’”
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