Hey Scrubbs...
Welcome to the recovery forum!
My dad was an alcoholic, but he was the nice kind. He was a good provider and affectionate (when he was around). He destroyed his health using alcohol, but not our family. I only wish he'd been around more and didn't have to leave so soon.
Going to meetings is a good idea. You can't make your dad quit drinking, and mmetings are a place where you can learn to focus on being happy in spite of that.
Keep posting!
Smoke