He was the guy that introduced me to the entire linux world back in 2006, am still doing so enthusiastically.
For a dude that was so... cranky about religion, to make his exit on Easter Sunday seems like it may just have some significance..... I just haven't the faintest idea what it might be.
In any event, I hope there is something on the other side of things to keep you entertained, you leave a large hole in the middle of the lives of us mere mortals.