14 DAY TRIAL // Abdulfattah "John" Jandali, who only in 2005 learned that he was the biological father of Apple’s iconic CEO, has revealed to the press that Steve Jobs sent him a brief email reply before passing away, expressing some appreciation.
It is unknown to what message was Steve Jobs replying, but apparently the words Jandali wrote were good enough to get a “thank you” in return.
That and not a word extra, as was typical for Jobs, Apple’s co-founder, former chief executive, and chief visionary as well.
"Thank you" was also something rarely heard coming from Steve Jobs’ mouth, a man who has always pushed to improve the world around him, never settling for half-finished business - which is exactly what Jandali’s lackluster relationship with Jobs can be deemed as.
According to an August report by the New York Post, soon after hearing that Steve Jobs had resigned from his CEO position with Apple, Jandali had become unsettled.
He had suddenly become aware that he may never get to see his son, of whom he was extremely proud for his achievements.
"I'd be lying if I said it doesn't sadden me to have not been part of my son's incredible journey," he said in an interview. "What father wouldn't think that? And I would think that even if he was not the head of a hugely successful company."
Jandali said at the time that he was not willing to pick up the phone and ring his son, “as the Syrian pride in me does not want him ever to think I am after his fortune," he said.
However, it appears that he eventually wasn’t shy of emailing Jobs, probably from his iPad or iPhone - two devices Jandali said he owned.
Jandali is 80 years old. He is the vice president of a Reno casino. Those who know him describe Jandali as a workaholic that will do anything to avoid retirement.