Monday, May 24, 2021
Ralph, DeAnna, Tina and Nico
Our hearts break for all of you for the passing of your mom, your wife, our dearest friend Maria.
Maria gave us the gift of her friendship about 30 years ago; A lifetime of unconditional love and respect that is so very rare, we will forever be grateful to have had her in our lives . We were brought together by our shared love of our children. Maria possessed a deep pride and conviction to each one of you that was boundless. Each weekly phone call was filled with updates on all of your lives that she was so proud to share, not just about accomplishments but the incredibly good and decent human beings that you are.
We have great memories, Ralph-our many wedding anniversary celebrations beginning with our city adventure that could have been a scene from the Sopranos! How many times we sat at the dinner table enjoying meals and wine ( and a bit of Patron!) and most importantly the comfort of being In each other’s company, just being together.
It’s impossible to put all of our feelings together at this time of sadness. There is an emptiness knowing that Maria won’t be on the other end of the phone at a moments notice and we will miss her endlessly but I know she will always be in our hearts and in the faces of each of you, her beautiful family that she loved so very much.
Love always
Paula and Jim
