an anyone even remember the face of a great grandparent, let alone know of their principles and values?

Yes, I was named after one lol. He was dope as fuck too -ran with the Mob as a teenager during Prohibition, 45 year union member who was right on the line during the labor struggles of the 30s and 40s, notorious cheapskate and shrewd investor, fond of homemade wine and cheap cigars.