This past Saturday, the family paid tribute to our matriarch on the anniversary of her passing.  It was bittersweet but she would have loved having everyone at our favorite Italian restaurant, Tarantella.  John, who is not only the manager, but a family friend, remembered exactly how my grandmother's only child was in absolute shock this day a year ago.  It's been a rough year, but it's made our small but mighty family, even closer.  (And a little smaller.)

My brother shared this photo of 4 generations of my Great-Grandmother Millie, Grandma Rachel, my Mom Patricia and me (only granddaughter to Rachel).

How do you condense 60+ years of memories into a few lines? My beautiful Aunt Rachel! From the time I was a small child watching you get ready for work (or as you always reminded me when I asked you why you were writing on your face?), to the way you let us use your apartment as a life-sized playhouse, to your coming to stay with me after Daniel was born, to our regular phone calls always ending with I love you. Birthdays won't be the same without a card from you with a dollar inside! I think of you every time I pass by the drum tables and desk in my house, or when I glance at the well worn stuffed puppy I keep out all the time and the jewelry box on my dresser. Not that I need the physical reminders, you will always be in my heart. My heart goes out to Patricia, Janice, Frankie, and your beautiful great grand daughters and their families. I will end as we always did, I love you!

Rachel I will miss your smile and you calling me Connie the magician.The day you were called home was National Donut day and every year I would get my coffee and bring you your old fashioned donut.You couldn’t wait for me to be done so you could eat that donut with your coffee!I could actually see your mouth watering!😂! I am so sorry I couldn’t be there to celebrate your life but you will always hold a special place in my heart!Rest in eternal peace my dear friend.My love thoughts and prayers are with  Patricia Janice and Frankie  and to all of the family!May God bless abd guide you all.🙏😘

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11 noviembre, 1925 – 4 junio, 2021

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