In the US, the third Sunday of June is set aside to honor fathers. That was yesterday.

I’m lucky in that, for the most part, I’ve only ever had strong male influences in my life. My father is an amazing man (my aunt and grandmother—on my mother’s side—call him Saint Bob). My father-in-law is equally impressive (family members have been known to call him Deacon Ed). My grandfather, my husband’s grandfathers, my uncles… all incredible people. And I would never and could never ask for a better father for my children than my husband.

So, in honor of Father’s Day, I thought we should talk about fictional fathers. (I mean, I could keep bragging about the men in my family, but I doubt you’d want to hear that.)

Here’s a list of five fictional fathers who made a lasting impression on me, good or bad:

1. 1. Vito Corelone, The Godfather
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