Happy 69th birthday in heaven dad....I would give anything to hug and kiss you. My one wish in life will always be to have you back. This thing called life just doesn't make sense without you. I know I have to keep pushing through the unbearable pain, but sometimes the weight just seems too heavy. I know the best gift I can give you is to care for mom the best I can. I promise you I will and will make you even more proud. I love and miss u so much. Your daughter, Eileen #daddysgirl

To Mr. Martin Vale...
I still have the words in my phone that I read to you before you left this Earth. And I still promise to do everything I can to be there for your family whenever they are in need of anything or just need someone. And I too will do all I can to help take care of Mrs. Marta Vale, for she is a truly exceptional woman. I had the greatest honor of meeting you and being able to enjoy your AMAZINGGGGGG cooking! Thanks for always making sure I had a plate :). And I remember when you would come see me at work and have your little virgin pina colada...and when you couldn't come to visit any longer, you loved when I sent you your bowl of clam chowder. You were definitely taken too soon, but who can blame God for wanting such an amazing man with him? 
Here is a poem for the family with love from me....
You can no longer see me, but please know that I am there 
I am the flowers in the garden, I am the wind beneath your hair
The memories that I left behind, shall forever be with you 
As for me I am in heaven now, where my life will start anew
No longer do I suffer 
No longer do I feel pain 
I'm at peace watching you from heaven now
Until we meet again 
I have always loved my flowers 
With nature I was one 
My flowers are in heaven now
As my time on Earth is done
I am planting my roses in heaven
My lilies and daisies too
For I want my garden to be perfect
On the day God calls for you
When you walk through the gates of Heaven 
I will take you by the hand
And lead you to my eternal garden 
Where we will shall never part again!

Tio querido aun no estando en la tierra te sigo queriendo como si lo estuvieras. Haces mucha falta pero sabemos que estas en un mejor lugar sin sufrimientos y dolor. Extraño hasta q me mordieras la cabeza cuando te tocaba tu hermoso cabello pero luego te acostumbraste y me dejabas hacer sin despeinarte. Jamas olvidare tu forma de ser tus chistes lo amable y buen ser humano q eras. Tanto yo como papi y mi familia te amamos y te extrañamos. Que descances en paz

Dad from the moment I was born I was immediately attached to you. Anywhere you went I went. You would come from work and I would sit outside of the bathroom door waiting to be the first one to make contact with you. The attachment I've had since birth had only grown stronger throughout the years. Words cannot express how lost I feel without you dad. I miss the fresh scent of cologne after you shower,the smell of chapstick on your lips,your silly jokes,but most of all I miss hugging,kissing,spoiling and being there to support you through anything. Thanks for being such an amazing dad full of love and laughter I promised you that no matter how difficult life may feel at times that I will always take good care of mom. I love you with all my heart dad. Rest in peace my sweet angel. Even though you are gone I will always be dads girl.

To: My brother-in-law in heaven .I want to say how much my sister misses you . My heart hurts for her but I know that you walk with her until you meet her again one day .I know you will be waiting for her on those pearly gates of heaven . Your kids all miss you so much also . Well Martin keep rejoicing in heaven .Love your sister-in-law Sonia

I miss you so much Dad.Things are definitely not the same without you.I will miss you forever