When I was 7, and my father 37, I got to get the same devastating news. I lost him 2 years later, 19 March, ironically in Italy it's the father day.
I don't have many words to say mate except "try to leave the time you have as an example for your family. Spend the time as much as you can with them. Travel together. Be an example".
I tell you, we don't know each other, but I'm in the airport now and I'm full of tears... And I'm 39 now. The memory will remain, forever.
Sincerely, Alessandro.