I light a candle in your memory today, dear Ed. But, for sure, your love dwells in my heart every single day.

When you passed, I tucked your watch away in a drawer for a long time. Sometime last year, I happened to run across that watch and placed it on a bureau. The next morning at 9:45 AM, an alarm on the watch began ringing. I laughed because that alarm was preset on that watch before I even bought it for you. You never deleted the alarm, and we would laugh every day when the meaningless alarm went off.
The watch continues to work and when the alarm goes off, I smile and say good morning to you. The interesting thing is that watch is at least 6 years old and has the original battery. (It's a cheap watch and not solar.) So, I feel in my heart that your spirit and love are transcendent. I love you eternally.

Thinking of you on this day. Happy Birthday!

Remembering you today. RIP dad.
-Annette

On your birthday and always, you are forever in my heart, dearest Ed.
I light a birthday candle in your memory today.

Happy Birthday

Today is the third anniversary of Ed's passing. I thought of him all day and lit a candle in tribute to him. The passing of time has helped to soften the pain in my heart. I am so grateful for the love we had and the knowledge that Ed's spirit continues in God's heavenly kingdom.

Scenes from an Italian Restaurant- 1977

My dad was taking me, Joanie and our cousin Frankie for a drive in his car- I can’t recall where we were going. These details fade away as time marches on.

Frankie was siting in the front seat and he asked for music. My dad put in a cassette, The Stranger by Billy Joel. It turns out that Frankie knows the entire album and asks for Scenes from an Italian Restaurant. Surprised, my dad puts it on and the two of them belt out every word to that song!

It was a great ride!

RIP dad- and say hello to my cousin Frankie when you see him!

Today, April 2, 2020, I light a candle in memory of my beloved Edward. I celebrate your birthday today, dearest Ed. A candle will continue to burn for you inside my heart every day for the rest of my life.  God bless you always.  Love eternally, Jeanette

December 9th was the one year anniversary of Ed's passing. I lit a candle in memory of you for the day, my dear Ed. I felt at peace because I know that you are at peace. You are in my heart every day. May God's blessings be with you forevermore. 

Ed, I continue to send you Light and wrap you up in Love. You will never be forgotten when we continue to send Light!

Dad,

It's been a year since you have passed. RIP.

Love,
Annette

I only met Ed once in The Villages, but I have known Jeanette for over three years, and she took such loving care of Ed while he was sick, and her attitude was always one of seeing the glass half full, or if possible I'd say "totally full"! The most amazing thing was she was present with him ALWAYS, very protective, an amazing advocate, and grateful for everyone who helped them along the way. Gratitude is the way she lives her life, and the way they
seemed to live their life together. He was blessed indeed to have her for a
loving caregiver as she is such a Light in this world!

My husband and I are neighbors and friends of Jeanette and Ed here in The Villages, Florida. We so enjoyed spending time with him at neighborhood gatherings. The four of us had such fun dinners together and playing beer bingo!  We loved his amazing sense of humor, his infectious laugh, and his kind heart. He and I shared a love of crossword puzzles, but I could never keep up with him! We miss his intelligence, stories, and smiling face. RIP our friend.

Ruthie and I first met Ed almost twenty-four years ago when he accompanied my sister Jeanette to our wedding. He didn't know he would play a part in the wedding when he lent me his lighter to light the unity candle. We always enjoyed our visits with Ed and Jeanette in Long Island and Florida. One time when they visited us in Maine we gave them lobster, but Ed pointed out that the lobster was still alive. He always had a great sense of humor and I always appreciated how well he treated my sister. We were honored to be with Ed on the day he passed away, with peace and contentment on a beautiful day. We will all miss Ed a great deal.