Maria I miss you everyday your a sister I never thought would lose you Lit up every room and I cry every day inside to see you again I love you Always and miss your infectous Giggle

You are always on my mind. But just a few days ago you were prominent in my thoughts. I recalled one of our many convos and it helped rest my mind a bit. I think about all of the hilarious moments we've shared. There are so many!! Whenever I need a reality check I think about what you said to me in 1991, in front of Uncle Joe's Honda and I straighten myself out. You were a huge influence in my life, more than that actually. You were my mom when she couldn't be there. I'm glad you two are reunited, and with Grandpop and Gmom, but (selfishly) we weren't ready for you to leave us. You're in a better place I'm certain. You are so missed, so loved. Pass some hugs around from me. I love you "Ant Ria". Love bunches, Michelle

Hello my sweet sister Maria "Ria" Oh how I miss our daily talks on the phone. I may live across country yet we never missed our phone calls so many times I reached for the phone to call you.My heart aches because you're not here on earth with us yet I'm so happy that you are not suffering any longer. I know you are in heaven with our creator and our loved ones especially DAD.Keep Tay Tay under your angel wing and always ask GOD to keep our family well. I can't say it enough how I miss you. And as always your beach chair will be set up for the beach days of summer. Love & Miss you forever. YOUR SISTER RETTA ♡♡

I knew Maria in Middle and High school, she was the sweetest, kindest person. She always lit up the room like an angel with her smile.

I can still remember the first time I met you back in the 70's when your brother Mike and my sister Debbie took me on a short vaca to Jersey. What a beautiful person you were then and always remained. Always enjoyed seeing you and your family when you would grace us with smiling face (and of course all the treasures that you brought from Jersey, wouldn't want anyone to go without). 
Love you Maria, rest now my friend.

As my eyes flood my memory bank is overflowing with photographic memories. I have always been blessed to have you in my life. I will be forever grateful for all of that time. I miss you my dear friend and love you. I know that you are dancing with your daddy again. I may not see you for awhile but I will see you again because we all go home to the father. Until we meet again ....

Too young to leave but know that HE has you now and what a wonderful thing that is......bet my Taylor was there to greet you, she loved you and I also bet she is still hugging you. Rest gently.

I have so many memories I will cherish forever. Loads of fun times with you. I still laugh when I think of you in a frilly dress floating in the bay on Easter Sunday, while your "pusher" in a matching frock ran home to tell your Dad to put on his boots to fish you out! I hope your reading over my shoulder and laughing with me and mom. You always looked out for me, made me a Godmother, shared invaluable life advice I won't soon forget, and made sure I didn't forget to be myself. Thanks Aunt Ria. I love you and hope you find our friend Tay-Tay up there!