kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLV7n8ae1uDQaIE.htmlsi=38pHk1x-tBmz9OKA wach my dad here. 20 years ago

Awesome tribute to your dad Jimmy! Reminds me of the times I spent on building sites with my dad. Wonderful video mate!

As an adult man who had a far less decent father, I now find wise, kindhearted, creative, hardworking, conscientious, knowledgeable, flexible and funny dudes like Diresta to be the best kinds of role model. It's clear you passed your father on to all of us through yourself, and that is genuinely a gift to the world.

Great honour to your dad. Love you Jimmy

I'm 62, my pop is 82, he only had an 8th-grade education, and he immigrated here with the blessing of this great country alone when 18. He worked hard, bought and worked on all his properties himself, pretty much self-taught, it breaks my heart that you lost your pop, a man a lot like my own. May your father rest easily in Heaven with pride that he had good sons like you and your brothers. God Bless.

Jimmy, not only are you a great inventor, creator but you are a great son. A very noble and endearing tribute to your father. RIP Mr. Diresta.

Great video, Jimmy. So cool to honor your Dad like that. Seemed like a really great guy. Also, those were some awesome tips!

I'm sure he was super proud. Jimmy is the OG godfather of the maker movement - hard to overstate how important that is to the world.

Your relationship with your dad is a beautiful thing to see.

You brought tears to my eyes. Your dad was certainly a sharp guy! I enjoyed watching you interact with him. I'm sorry for your loss. My dad died 35 years ago at the young age of 66. I miss him still. The pain of the loss eases with time but never goes away completely. I remember pretty much everything he ever taught me. My dad was a hands-on dad, not aloof or distant. He was PRESENT in all his kids' lives. Some of the things that I remember most clearly were the life lessons he taught us. 1. A fresh coat of paint covers a multitude of sins. (Both real life & metaphorically speaking) 2. You can do anything, anything at all, if you can read & follow directions. (Using books & manuals to learn a skill) 3. If you asked him a question that he didn't know the answer to right off the top of his head, he'd say: "Let's take a look at it." (He never said: "I don't know.") 4. "Can't never could." He taught us a lot of practical skills, too. There are too many tips & tricks of the trade he taught us to list without boring you to death. My dad fought in WWII, in the South Pacific, starting at the tender young age of 20. When he came home, he got a business degree. He worked off shore first as a roustabout, then as a roughneck, he worked in industrial construction as a boilermaker, a tubing fitter, an instrument fitter & when he couldn't avoid it, a pipe fitter. He could switch seamlessly between white collar & blue collar work. He even taught himself computer programming from books & worked as a computer programmer in the late 1960s/early 1970s. He enjoyed the blue collar work much more than the white collar work. He loved to work with his hands. He was so very down to earth & practical. When he worked offshore, he learned to cook from a Cajun cook. Dad was one of the best cooks I've ever known. I sometimes wonder if there was anything he couldn't do if he set his mind to learn how to do something... Just before he joined the US Navy in WWII, he was a pre-med student... When he came home, he felt that he was too old to go for a medical degree & switched his major to a Bachelor of Business just so he could join the workforce & get on with his life. Yeah, I still miss him.

That moment in time frozen when you learn something from your Dad... ❤

Wow…I never had my dad in my life, and with a two year old son, I don’t know from experience how big of an effect what I teach him can have on him. This video will shape how I father my son for the rest of my life, in hopes that I can be as inspiring to my son as your dad was to you! Thanks Jimmy!

As a 42 yr old self employed builder I watch this video and can only hope my son thinks of me like this when I’m gone. ❤

A wonderful way to remember your DAD. I hope my sons will have fond memories of me as you have with your DAD,

Thank you for sharing this . Every time I am on a job I can hear my dad telling me over my shoulder " think for five second on what you are doing , you will save 15 minutes later " . A great tribute to your father and all fathers .

It’s not that you/we work unsafe… it’s the lack of or the understanding of common sense that the world has today. It’s a simple skill that’s dying more everyday. Thank you Joe for giving us Jimmy. 🙏🏻

My dad has always been a handyman himself...must have passed on a bit of that talent to me. Feels damn good! Sorry to hear your dad is not longer with us man.

Made me laugh smile and tear up all at the same time. Never dismiss the old guy's, they know what's what. Lost my Dad 13 years ago and remember him whenever I catch myself doing a job I'd watched him do as a kid... "channeling Dad" always comes to mind. Awesome memories Jimmy.

You had an intelligent dad , I hope you accept my condolences.

What a great tribute. I lost my dad when i was 24 but 25 years later I'm still using his tips. Im amazed how much he taught me.

I am so sorry he is not there in person for you and you family anymore. This made me think more about my dad. Thank you for what you do. James

Sitting in a shop I inherited 23 years ago watching your lovely tribute. I too remember the moment I was taught each tip. Wish I had videos like you do Jimmy.

Thank you for this video, Jimmy. I lost my dad in 2021 he would have been 80. My dad taught me how to make things and work with wood. Every time I would build something he would say "man that's neat", I wish I could hear him say it one more time. This video really hit hard, but brought back so many memories of my dad, thank you so much. Sorry for your loss my friend.

My dad always says you feed a man a fish he eats for a dad. If you teach a man to fish he eats for life! Gods bless Jimmy! Keep teaching others.

I lost my dad when I was barely 3 year old. Oddly enough, this video completely moved me...

Man this is such a wonderful video....kids listen when their dad's give tips....we were in a parent teacher conference the other day, and my sons 4th grade teacher said "your son is so smart, the other day I accidentally wrote on the white board with a permanent marker, and it wouldn't erase, so your son immediately jumped up and said, "if you scribble over it with the sharpie and then wipe it off right away it'll come off!" And sure enough it worked!!". When I heard that I started crying, cause that was a tip I'd shown him, and to know that he remembered it, and was paying attention, it made me so proud! 🥰

I didn’t have a Dad growing up, but I have shared what I learned along the years with my son, and at 31 he still calls me during projects. He calls me his handyman encyclopedia. I cherish these calls and sharing with him. So cool to see the perspective of a good son!

Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. Rest In Peace Joseph Di Resta 🕊️🙏 Great tips👍

Nice tribute!! My passed a few years ago. I inherited all his tools as well as my Grandfather’s. I always said…”Every-time I hold a tool, I think of my Dad. Every-time I use a tool, I thank him.”

A son never forgets 😢😢

The man that built the man. Awesome

When you teach someone a trick or a skill and you see them years later using it. In my opinion, there's no better feeling in the world. Everyone can teach somebody something and when you do it makes people's life's better. You're a humble Saint Duresta.

I’ve watched most, if not all of your videos. This is by far the best and my favorite. I lost my dad years ago. To this day I find myself doing things and thinking “that is something that dad taught me.” And it gives me an immense pride when someone asks me how I learned to do something and I can say that he taught me. Thanks dad.

Mi hai fatto ricordare di mio papà mi hai fatto stringere il cuore❤❤❤

Didn't know Jimmy, may your dad rest in peace. Lovely to see this.❤

When we’re gone all we could hope for is to be remembered, you did him proud

Bless you, brother and may he rest in peace

Sorry for your loss. I too recently lost my dad. You don't truely realize how much we depend on our dads as adults until they are gone. I surprised by how many times a week I think "I will ask/tell dad". That is when I realize how blessed I was. Based in previous videos, it looked like he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Know that is he was, we will continue to prat for our lost brother, your dad. Thanks for sharing this video.

Life lesson = life long lesson !!! God bless you Mr. Jimmy & may God bless & keep your Sainted FATHER !!!

I'm 37. I lost my dad almost 2 years ago. Nothing sucks more than losing your parent. I miss him. He was only 65. He died of starvation basically which was horrible to watch. I lost a lot of weight watching him go. Puts you off eating watching someone die that way. The underlying issue was prostate cancer. He survived 18yrs with stage 4 cancer. He suffered immensely and I don't know how he didn't quit but he never did even at the end. He had such an insane will for life. He was 10x the man ill ever be.

I always hear my grandfather saying “let the saw do the work”. My kids now know this as “let the knife do the work” when cutting food. They say it when they imitate me. Thanks for your beautiful tribute.

Jimmy, thank you sharing this video of your dad! It helps us all understand what he meant to you and your family. Thank you too, Mr. Diresta for teaching your son who also teaches and entertains us with his talents! It’s a special day for me too. I lost my dad on this day 13 years ago. His name was Ted also, he was 91 years old.

This is the best way to pay tribute, Jimmy. The knowledge and the moments. He’ll always be with you in those things.

You are a little younger than my dad, but many of the tricks your dad taught you, my dad has taught me over the years. He worked in construction in his younger days (still does but has been a project manager for the last 30 years) and he got really good at everything: framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, finish carpentry, etc. He's done his best to teach me what he knows or will take the time to explain something to me if I call with questions. Which is funny to me, I'm sure I could go online to find the information, but my dad is a phone call away with the first hand experience. Plus him and I are very alike in many ways, so his explanation of something usually leads me to the answer before he's done explaining it to me.

I’ve always remembered how your dad wouldn’t let you have a bowie knife but he let you have a bandsaw; that was such a formative direction he gave you. Being a dad myself I’m inspired by that so much. Rest in peace, Mr. Diresta

Thanks for posting this great story on your Dad Jimmy, dear God he's was just like my Dad🙏who I miss sooooo much. I bask in the memories of my departed Mom & Dad every day or I will go nuts lol...that LOVE keeps us going, and being GOOD!

My Mom taught me to have fun, my Dad taught me to be smart! I had the best parents any creative kid could ever need! What a wonderful video to post Jimmy. Hard to keep the tears at bay! Much love! ❤

We have a saying amongst people I hang around with, " You can't receive off someone you don't honour." It's clear to me that for the rest of your life you will continue to receive from your Dad and now so do we. Thank you for sharing mate.

Thank you Jimmy, and thank you Joe🙏. He will be well remembered by so many.

Thank you for sharing your Pop's wisdom. Sorry for your Loss.

And we learned a lot from him too with your help. Rest in peace. Thanks you all

We all think you're a national treasure Jimmy, imagine the respect we have for your father.♥

So long Mr. Diresta. It was nice of your son to let us meet you. I'm seventy-one now. My dad has been gone for a long time but I still remember the day and instance when I realized he was my hero. I was nine years old.

To all dads, thank you for your knowledge and support. My dad gave me tools and we worked on a lot together. I miss him every day.

Thank you, Joe, for teaching your son such wonderful lessons!! Thank you, Jimmy, for sharing with us!! Lots of love to you and your family!! ❤

I'm now in my 80th year and I'm amazed at how many of those 'tips' I've used for decades. Grandfather, Father, Uncle, Brother and now Grandson are all woodworkers. So fortunate.

I echo your words. I am who I am because of my Father. He taught me about wood working, fixing things and about life in general. You are so right about remembering the times that he taught me. I told my daughter this recently (about my new granddaughter); You don't know when or where, but she will remember what you have told her. I am Tim, son of Joseph.

Decades of compiled teaching along with catching the simple moments .. Priceless . Thank You for allowing us in 🙏🏼

How emotionally powerful: Tips & philosophy from doing quickly & well, bringing so many memories of my dad, also deceased, & now passed to others. A tremendous act of homage & humanity, that must have been heart breaking at times to create, but so valuable & inspiring, showing just how special each of us is & how that specialness transfers between generations. Thank you for sharing!

Jimmy, I’m very sorry to hear about your dad. This was a perfect way to honor and remember him.

That first one got me. "He's not slowing down for you." Sometimes you just have to slow down and be the adult in the room.

Ah this soap-screw-tip my dad teached me as well. Since then I always have a piece of soap in my toolbox. Thanks for sharing all these tips 👍

I always tell folks, "your dad is never really gone."

All gold! The toenail section is something I never picked up when I was roughing in houses... We were all air-driven, so I missed a lot of good wisdom. There's no doubt your dad was an awesome guy!

Thanks Jimmy - lovely way to remember your dad and useful too, his tips now shared with hundreds and thousands of folk 👍.

Thanks Jimmy, that was sweet. Can tell your dad meant the world to you. I’m 57 also and my dad is 85. I’m blessed he’s still here and I too remember the time and place he taught me certain things. ❤

God love your dad and you. Thank you for sharing memories of your dad. My dad didn't know tools but this video makes me think of lessons he taught me. And that's what it's about.

This is nice, my dad left my life when i was 16 so he didnt show me much or leave me anything he called it dis-owned...but other men took his place and installed common sense work ethics and a drive to finish projects! We all learen from the giants before us and stand on their shoulders! Love you guys rest in peace men

I’m the son of a firefighter. My brothers and I were raised the same way. Learning how to use power tools at a young age. My dad would bring home cutoffs from a job and we would just hit nails all day long. Build a bunch of nothing. lol I miss him every single day. Thank you Jimmy for sharing your tribute to your dad

This is so great Jimmy. He raised you right and you paid it right back to him, beautiful.

You're a fortunate man to have had a dad like that! My dad was a pos, but fortunately, I learned to work on stuff from my older friends and their dads, and now at 53, I have KZfaq and I can watch yours and many other channels and learn from you and your dad! ❤

You're best vid yet Jimmy...lost mine when I was 18 and think about what it would've been like to have him around now that I'm grown up with a family of my own. Thanks mate.

Watching this made me think about my Dad, who died 24 years ago. I still miss the old bugger and there are not many days that I don't think about him. That was a nice tribute to your Dad, Jimmy. It does get easier but he won't be forgotten.

Hands down my favourite video as it hits so close to home thanks for sharing it with us Jimmy. And even though its been many years now since my dad passed away I still say "Thanks Dad" on a regular basis.

Thanks for sharing Jimmy - love ya and your dad

Your dad was (is) and amazing man. I lost mine last summer. He was 82. Cherish the memories and wonderful job on the vid. Great way to memorialize his awesomeness.

Hi Jimmy. So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I remember him from a lot of your past videos. I lost my dad about 5 years ago and I still miss him. He provided you with a lifetime of great tips. Thank you for sharing them. Whenever you do one where you say "never, ever do this", I crack up!

I'm thankful that you shared bits an pieces of his life with us through your videos over the years. He sounded like an amazing man. Great reminder for us to treasure those closest to us. If you don't mind, I'll be praying for you and your family. Lord bless you, man!

Loved this. My dad taught me how to change a tire, what a 4 barrel was, how to gap a plug, set the timing and rebuild an engine. He wasn't a mechanic but grew up on a west Texas farm. I'm not a dad but I have a 15yr old granddaughter and have been influential in her life much like your dad was in yours. Thanks Jimmy and Joseph.

I have followed you from England,started with the program in the basement with you your brother and rat boy great fun. That gave me the desire to have a work shop. I followed you and have a nice but small workshop. I follow something you said ,,,,make something everyday,,,. A few years back I retired and the joy and satisfaction I get from my workshop. I mostly do your smaller projects,book binding/making plus leather work. Small boxes. I am much older than you but see you as a mentor I envy your love for you dad and hope my kids have a little of the same for me,only this morning myself and my daughter were in the workshop making a stained glass window. We have never met but I share you sadness

Friend Jimmy, your watery eyes are overflowing with gratitude to your father. This video is the best memorial. Warm condolences from Greece.

I had to double-take on the time at the end, as it flew by too quickly, You nailed it, Jimmy. I adored the affection with which you spoke of your Dad. A beautiful Tribute Sir. Thank you for sharing with us. Love and Respect from North London UK.

Priceless. brings back memories of my dad. Thanks.

Looks like we both had the same dad. I was molded by his hands for my whole life. A carpenter, who knew all the trades, and my best friend. I lost him in November and still feel his presence while on the job... He was 87... Thank you dad

Lost my dad in 21, he, like your dad taught me everything under the sun. He was a sheetmetal worker. Sure miss him… Thanks for sharing your dad with me.

I would like to express my sincere condolences. Thank you for supporting Jimmy and his family. And I'm a Japanese person who doesn't understand English very well, so thank you.

Thank you for sharing your dad's legacy, and this beautiful Valentine to him. Blessings to you and your family.

Thank you Jimmy. You dad is a treasure you'll always have with you, through his tips and lessons and advice. I need to go call my dad and say, "Thank you dad."

Jimmy, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I hadn't known. Thank you for sharing his tips. I learned quite a bit. Mostly how much you loved your dad, but also how much you learned from a lifetime of experiences. Mr. DiResta, Thank you for imparting your wisdom to Jimmy. He's doing his part in teaching the next generation. Rest well sir. Pax

Thank you for sharing this Jimmy. You did an incredible job remembering him here and in life. I’m happy you still remember those first memories of him teaching you. Your dad loved you so much. I’m a dad and it’s really inspiring to see him just being there for you. ❤✊🙏

I’m so sorry to learn you lost your dad. I dread the day that I have to go through that. My dad is 81 now. Dads teach us even when we don’t realize it or paying attention. Prayers for you and yours.

Jimmy, been watching your videos for a number of years. Seen a lot of growth in your workmanship and videography. To date I think this tribute to your dad is the best I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing him with us. Now we know where you came from!

Great tribute to your dad. Met him once... you are a lot like him in all the best ways. P.S. Love the troll bait move, banging the hammer heads together🤣

We all owe the late great Mr. Diresta a serious debt. So much enjoyment, knowledge, and inspiration we might never have received if not for him being a wonderful father! Thanks Dad.

Watched this video in tears. My dad died at 57 when I was 26 years old and he taught me so many things like this. My heart aches for you Jimmy and I’m glad you took the time to honor him and your memories of him. I’m from Iowa and as different from a New Yorker as one could possibly be, but things like this make us make us all similar when it comes to who was important in our lives❤️

I never had the chance to grow up with my dad, and learn these things. I envy you for the time, the lessons, and the relationship you had with him. Be thankful every day, Jimmy. God bless you, sir.

Many people are not close to their fathers. I lost my dad in 08. I have never been the same. He was my whole world. Wish there was a way I could help remove your pain but it stays with you forever. That being said, I think this video is a great way to remember him and keep him close. Love you, Jimmy cuz .

This is hard for me to watch right now (my Dad's cancer is likely to win in the next 6 months), but I offer my sincere condolences to you and you family.

My dad was my hero and passed away 3 years ago from Covid at the age of 81. I grew up alongside him in the garage/workshop and that is why I am always tinkering. Miss him so much.

It is great you had your dad asa teacher. I lost my dad when I was 10.