Hands down, my favorite was my Mom's oldest sister's husband. He was a self made man, a first generation Irish-American, who bore an uncanny resemblance to Senator Barry Goldwater. He was far removed from being politically correct, but had a wonderful sense of humor and a hearty laugh. What I found most endearing were his comments about my aunt/his wife, reminded me of UK television barrister Horace Rumpole's remarks about his wife, "She Who Must Be Obeyed."
Sadly he died while we were on vacation in the Caribbean (pre cell/smart phone days), so I didn't know he had pasted until we got back and had missed his services.