Hi Den, I'm a little late even though I've already wished you a happy heavenly birthday and texted Mitch. I was just in Florida for a week visiting Ma and Joe and flew back on the 25th of Jan. Today is February 1st and would've been Dad's 103rd birthday if he was still here on earth. Ma has Alzheimer's disease and it's very hard seeing her as a shell of a person. Her health is good but she's just not nearly the same person. I've visited her twice in a month's time because she did have pneumonia at Christmas time. Den, there are so many times I wish you were here to talk with. I underwent a mastectomy in November and it was a lot to go through. Thankfully we've caught my cancer early and I should be ok. Frank was very sick with appendicitis at the same time so he wasn't available for me. We got through a rough patch and are doing much better now. Miss you and love you my dear brother. Mitch is doing just fine and so is Wendy. Kim is very ill though. She lives at a nursing facility. Until we talk again. Love you.

Hi Den, I just texted a note to Mitch and Wendy talking about you today and telling them how I can't believe it's been 13 years. I've just gone through 2 different sets of breast biopsies in 3 wks. because I've had some abnormal mammograms again. Hopefully, I'll hear good news by tomorrow. I definitely miss talking with you about all my anguish. You were always so supportive and loving. This day 13 yrs ago was extremely painful for me and I remember every part of it. I pray you're comfortable and happy again with your love Cyndi. Until we meet again. Your in my heart always. Love and miss you Den.

Happy Heavenly Birthday Den! Mitch and I were just texting this morning about all the wonderful memories we've had with you. I was just looking through several pictures of you through the years. I always have tears but I'm so thankful for the time that we had. I only wish it were longer. I love and miss you. GOD bless you my dear brother.

Den, this day still feels like it was yesterday in so many ways to me. I remember how devastated I was when you finally took your last breath. There were parts of me that wanted you to pass so you didn't suffer any longer but I just couldn't say goodbye to my brother, my rock and my hero. I miss you so very much. Having just been diagnosed with breast cancer a month ago I feel the loss of our conversations even more. You were always such a great listener and totally understood where and how someone felt. You had such warmth in your heart that just came naturally. I felt safe and loved at all times after our talks. Unconditional love is what you gave me so freely. I miss all parts of you Den. I'm strong and I know I'll be ok but it's very hard not having any of my family to lean on any longer. Ma has Alzheimers and as you know she wasn't good in these situations anyway. ;o) You're in my heart always. Love you forever.

Happy heavenly birthday Den! Mitch and I were just talking about you last night. We miss you so much. You're always in my heart and on my mind. Love thinking about all our memories together. Brings laughter and smiles to my face. I remember you teaching me how to play baseball when I was so young. Loved it! Wendy sent me hugs today too via text. She knows how close we were. We all love and miss you. 

Den, I miss you so much. I've been struggling for many years with my health and I could really talk with you right now. You always gave me that unconditional love that we didn't really have growing up. I was 11 years old when you left our home but we always spoke and were just so close. You were my rock in so many ways. I know you always said I was the one who kept the family together and was so caring but you were the "Gentle Giant". I remember at your service your coworkers shared that title for you and I totally agree with them all. Your humor, loving touch, wisdom, sensitivity, there's just so much I miss. Love you and miss you terribly.

Happy Birthday Den,
I just spoke with Ma on the phone. She remembered that today was your birthday but she thought you would be 72 instead of 73. She's got moderate to severe dementia now but her health is very good at 94. I try to bring up older memories and she remembers those well. What she ate 20 minutes before she has no recollection of. I miss talking with you Den. There's so much I'd like to share. We had a special bond that was priceless. Miss and love you. Until we meet again.

Missing you always Den. Yesterday I had to put my beloved greyhound to sleep and I so wish you were here to talk to. She was an angel. We both loved dogs so much as they gave us so much unconditional love.
I remember this day so well even though it was 10 yrs. ago. It was one of the hardest days of my entire life. I love you my awesome brother. Until we meet again.

Happy Birthday Den,
That other message must've been posted by Frank on my email right before this one?? Anyway, I've been away this weekend at a conference and just got back home. I thought of you first thing this morning when I woke up and said happy birthday to you. So many times I think of you with a smile of the memories that we've shared together. I know you're at peace but I miss you a whole lot. Until I see you again. love you my big brother

Happy Birthday Dennis. Still missing you my friend

Hi Den,
I was looking at some of the pictures in the gallery today and loving that we had so many wonderful memories together. Yes, they made me cry but I'm so glad I had you in my life. I'm so grateful for all those memories. Frank & I are going to Gloucester in a couple of weeks and I'll be sure to eat some fried clams and be thinking of you! I love and miss you daily.

Happy Birthday Den,
We always talked on each other's birthdays and today I woke up wishing you a happy birthday in heaven. I wanted to tell you that I flew out to CA about a month ago to visit with Mitch, Wendy and her family. I also visited with Kim. It was so awesome to see everyone again. Mitch, Wendy, Gavin and I walked around your neighborhood to see the beautiful Christmas light display again which we all loved so much. I missed you being there but I could feel your presence. I love and miss you still so very much. Your loving sister Diane

Den, I miss and think of you all the time. I was just talking with Mitch. He's doing good. We were just reminiscing about old times. We both miss you terribly. I told him I'm wearing Big Papi's tee shirt for you today. The Red Sox are in 1st place and doing great. You'd be so happy! They've got the best record in baseball this year! Had to share that with you. Mitch and I took after you and we both love baseball as much as you did! GOD Bless. Love Di

Happy 70th Birthday Den. I'm really missing you lately Den. I've been crying a lot this morning. Ma's developed health issues now and it's hard not having you to talk with. I just miss everything about you. I know your out of pain, smiling and comfortable which gives me comfort. I love you.

Den, I think about you all the time. I miss our long talks on the phone. Our silliness together. Miss you! Love you so much!

Happy Birthday Den! I love wishing you a happy birthday and we always spoke with each other on our birthdays each year on the phone. You left for the Navy when I was 11 yrs. old. We were always so close. It's so hard not having you here in the flesh to talk with. I still speak with you but I miss you dearly. Life isn't the same without you. I still feel like I've got an arm missing. I love you and miss you so much. Your loving sister.

You are dearly remembered Dennis. We speak about you many times throughout the year and the fact that there is never a bad word to be said of you is a great tribute to the man that you were. I know you must be enjoying your reward now for being that person.

Frank

Den, I just can't believe it's been 6 years today that I said good bye to my big brother. It still breaks my heart. I miss you so much. Mitch came to visit Frank & I for a few days last week and it was awesome spending time with him again. You would be so proud of him. I love and miss you every day! May you be resting in peace now.

Love you Dad! Miss you so so much

Happy Birthday my beloved Dennis. You know you taught me so much about playing baseball. Every time you'd come home on leave from the Navy you would play catch with me. Throw me balls so I'd get better at hitting. You were an awesome big brother. To this day on our front brick wall at our house I have displayed boy & girl statues playing catch with each other. I'll never take them down. They represent you & I and our many hours of playing baseball together. I miss you Den so much. I love you.

Missing you!! We love you!!

Hi Den, I just can't believe it's been 5 yrs. today that you left us here on earth. I'm looking at some of these pictures and it still breaks my heart that you're not here with me anymore. I miss you so much. Just as the song says "Gone too Soon" I feel your loss immensely. I can look at these pics and smile when I see your smiling face but I'm also crying at the same time. You were taken from us way too soon. One day again we'll be together. I love you Den!

Happy Birthday to my dear brother Den today! I'm thinking about you a lot. I know if you were here you'd be calling me a couple of different times wondering how much SNOW we got?? Even living in Delaware we're still going to get snow but not as near as our home town - Dighton, MA They're getting a huge blizzard with 30+ inches of snow tonight into tomorrow. Just what you called for? ; o )) I miss you and love you so much!!! Diane "Louise"

Today is Veterans Day and I'm thinking of you a lot Den. You served two terms in Vietnam and were honored with the Medal of Valor. You were such a selfless, courageous man who served our country. I love and miss you deeply. As a youngster I always went with Ma & Dad to pick you up at the airport. You came off the plane in your Navy uniform looking so good to me. I always had tears in my eyes when I saw you. I was and am so proud of you. You will always be my hero!!! Love you, your lil' sister "Louise" That's what you called me many of times. You know......

Hey Den. I am a little bit late but I did remember. Just too busy like always. and like everyone. And I know you would be disappointed to hear that because that was one of your powerful lessons for us, to not let stupid shit in life keep you from connecting with the ones that mean the world to us. But even though you are gone I still remember the subtle lessons and I am still growing from them. You were a very powerful dude with a very soft voice. Miss you still and guess I just always will. BUT !!!!!  So glad you were in my life. No one can ever take that away from me. Love you Den.  Frank

Hi Den, Oh how I wish you were here with me. I miss you every day. I miss all our talks and laughter! Your comforting smile.... Just so many things. I miss my big brother! I know you are at peace in GOD's kingdom laughing and carrying on and probably gardening. I love you very much Den. Today I'm feeling my sadness pretty deeply. I do know you're ok I just miss you a lot. Love you, Diane LOUISE. You're the only one who called me Louise at times teasingly.

We miss you Papa and think about you all the time. We Love You!!!

Dennis I can't believe it has been this long! I know your family still misses you so very much. I pray you are resting peacefully in God's arms. Love Lynn

Hi Den, I'm also leaving a flower for you today too on your birthday. You always enjoyed all your flowers, fruit trees, gardens and plants! Love You.

Hi Den, Happy Birthday! I always loved talking with you on your special day and sharing laughs and having great talks together! You are always on my mind and in my heart. I love you and miss you soooo much.

Hi Den,
I can't believe it's been 3 yrs. today that we said our good-byes. I remember every moment like it was yesterday. You're on my mind daily. I have awesome memories but I miss you soooo much. I love you.

Happy Birthday Papa, we love and miss you soooo much!!

Love You,
Sydney, Gavin, Wendy & Adam

Happy Birthday Den! Oh how I wish you were still here. I still think of you every day. You're on my mind daily and always in my heart. I miss our talks and all our laughing. I pray and know you're at peace and have that beautiful smile on your face. Miss and love you sooo much.

Happy Birthday Dennis. Miss you still. Doesnt seem to get any less as time passes.

HaPpY BiRtHdAY Dennis! <3

My dear Dennis, I miss you so much. I think about you and wonder what you're doing. It has been two years since we had to say goodbye and my heart still aches for you. You were my world, my rock, my shelter from the storm. I think I am a better person because of you. I am grateful for the time I had with you. I love you!!!

Had to write my brother today. You're on my mind always. GOD I wish you were still here. I miss you soooo much. Love you Den...

We think of you often as we drive by the home you shared with Kim and Mitch. We are comforted to know that you are in God's loving hands watching over all of us.

Still think of you very very often Den. Still miss you a ton.

Dennis it has ben 2 years that God took you from us
we miss you Happy Birthday i never forget your birthday because my son;s B D is today too !  love La Sallette & Mario Moitoso

Happy birthday Den. I loved you as much as I love my own brothers. You were like no other man I ever knew. I learned so much from you and I thank you for that. I just wish we could have spent more time together but three thousand miles made that hard to do. But I wont be greedy, I was lucky and blessed to have known you at all. I love ya brother, and I miss you and always will.

Happy Birthday my big brother Dennis! In your honor and to honor our family name, last year I changed my last name to Motta-Stevenson. I am so proud to have my maiden name back. You always referred to me as lil' Louise' since I was the youngest and only girl. Well I'm the only one left and I wanted to represent. I miss you sooo much. May you be at peace with all our loved ones. Lov u

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DENNIS...................CELEBRATE WITH ALL YOUR LOVED ONES THERE WITH YOU TODAY! <3

Love, Lynn Sarro

Oh dear god it has ben one year , that Dennis is with you please keep him safe for ever we miss you so much
Dennis, yesterday i made sweet bread and i was thinking of you Love La Sallette and Mario

Today is the 1st yr anniversary of Den's passing. I just can't believe it's been that long. Living in DE, no we didn't see one another a lot but we always spoke. He was always there for me. I miss knowing at any time I could just pick up the phone and talk with him. Love you

you are missed so much, i am so happy i made the sweetbread for you i know you injoyed it " love you

I only knew Dennis thru Diane and that is how I know what a wonderful person he was. My heartfelt prayers are with all of Dennis's family and friends.

We are so sorry for the sadness you all must be feeling. I'm sure Dennis was very proud of the wonderful family he had by his side. God Bless him and all of you who are left to carry on his memory.

I will miss your profound and thought provoking talks at dinner. And I promise to always buy you a juicy steak on your birthday to go with your kale soup!

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!