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We Celebrate you today Rachel and the love from 360. We will never say goodbye only "we will see you soon". Rachel DiStefano, 15, born on August 10, 2000 and now living with Jesus as of January 31, 2016.

January 31
January 31
Time has gone by but you are never forgotten you are always in our prayers.


PS. Keep an eye on Brian

Love Bob and Marion
January 31
January 31
8 years ago today you entered the pearly gates of heaven. I know you are angel watching over our beautiful family.
January 31
January 31
My sweet little girl - 8 years ago you took His hand and went home. I love and miss you so much every day. Knowing where you are and that I will see you again when He calls me home is what makes life bearable for me. I can only imagine the joy you are experiencing. You chose well when you accepted Christ. See you when I come home, my angel
January 31
January 31
For a span of 8 celestial years, which accounts for just a little under half the time you've graced our lives, you entered my life at the tender age of 8. It was a divine mystery as to who would leave an indelible mark on my heart and our family, and I cherished the fact that you chose to address me as Uncle Marky. You will always be my niece. I can only hope that you have reunited with my beloved daughter, Summer, in the heavenly realms, where her laughter resonates alongside yours. Each day, I offer my earnest prayers for the well-being of your entire family, with a special emphasis on your dear Mama and my brother, your cherished Daddy.
Possa il nostro Signore Dio guarire i nostri cuori. Possa lui mostrare alla tua famiglia la strada che solo lui conosce.
August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday sweet Rachel.
“Uncle” Joe “Aunt” Cora, Sam and Joseph.
August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023
Thinking of you all on this solemn day. I hold in memory the grace and courage beautiful Rachel gave to us all. Wishing you peace. Cousin Barbara.

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023
Happy birthday My Angel. I miss you so much. We all send our love to you and we know that Jesus has you well taken care of. I think of you every day, and I am grateful to know that one day when He calls me home, I will get to be with you again.
May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
Good morning honey pie. I’m just thinking about you a little bit more this morning. Your daddy loves you so much, and he misses you very much. I am comforted though knowing where you are, and how Jesus has you in His arms
January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023
Rachel was my very first best friend when I moved to South Carolina. I miss her dearly; miss her more as the years go by. Graduating high school and college without her was devastating for me. She was a better person than I ever was. I will never forget her laugh that felt like sunshine, and her beautiful heart. She is my guardian angel. Miss her more than words.
January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023
I will never forget Rachel’s courage and sweetness. May all who love her be at peace.
January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023
My angel….7 short years ago I let go of your hand as Jesus took my place and carried you home. I miss you so very much, my runt, and can’t wait to see you again. I’m forever grateful God allowed me to be your earthly dad. You are always in my heart. Lord, thank You for blessing our lives with this child.
December 6, 2022
December 6, 2022
Missing you a bit more today ;-(. I love you always….daddy
October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022
I don't think a day goes by that Aunt Cora or I don't think about dear Rachel.
October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022
Let’s play chess when I get to heaven! ❤️
October 22, 2022
October 22, 2022
Just thinking about you a little bit more today, Angel. I love you my girl. I am so glad that you are pain-free and walking with Jesus. I will look forward to the day when you and Jesus greet me one when He calls me home. I miss you every day, and just love you so much. Daddy.
August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022
Happy Heavenly Birthday beautiful sweet Rachel. We miss you so much. We hope you are celebrating with our son Brian, the angels and all your loved ones. May you continue to RIP. Prayers sent in Jesus name for you and your family. Love , Bob and Marion
August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022
Oh, my baby girl how much I miss you. 22 short years ago you brightened our world when God allowed me to be your dad. One day we will all be together, never to separate again. I know you are enjoying paradise, and that thought keeps me going. I will love and miss you until my last breath…
July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022
Thinking of you today my sweet girl. I miss you so much. I know you can’t see this, but Jesus does, and He knows my heart. Enjoy Paradise my angel. See you when He brings me home
January 31, 2022
January 31, 2022
Always remembered in our minds and hearts, Rachel. We speak of you frequently and always recall your wonderful, heartwarming smile.

Uncle Joe, Aunt Cora, Sam, and Joseph
January 31, 2022
January 31, 2022
I love you My Angel. Six years has been like six minutes to me. You enjoy your time with Jesus. One day in His timing we will all be able to see everything that you’ve seen with Him. Daddy
January 31, 2022
January 31, 2022
6 years without that beautiful smile and cheery disposition. Miss you Sweet Girl.
October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021
Just thinking of you angel. Mommy and I are watching such beautiful skies and know you and Jesus see them too from the other side of them. I miss you. See you when I get home
August 10, 2021
August 10, 2021
21 years ago, God granted me the greatest gift any man could ever hope for - to be a father to one of His precious gifts. I was only able to love on you and be your earthly daddy for 15 years, but you now have an eternal amount of special days with Christ and all our family and friends there. Still, today would have been your birthday here, and I want to celebrate the day for you with love in my heart, yet tears in my eyes. I miss you little one. …..Daddy
June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021
Just a quick note to say how much I love and miss you, my sweet girl. You are in my heart every day. I know Jesus has you well cared for. See you when I get home. Love, Daddy
January 31, 2021
January 31, 2021
Rachel,
Scott, Riley, Sully, and I speak of you often. We love and miss you, but we know you are where we all want to be someday. We know you wouldn’t want to come back here, so we will see you when we all get there. ❤️
January 31, 2021
January 31, 2021
Good morning my sweet angel. It’s 8:41 on Sunday, and its exactly 5 years ago on this day and time that you went home to be with Jesus. I miss you terribly, yet would never seek to have you back here and miss all the joy you are experiencing. You are in all of our hearts every day. I love you so much, and as God is willing, what a joyous reunion we will have someday. Enjoy your reward, little one ;-)
January 1, 2021
January 1, 2021
Thinking of you my sweet girl, as another year begins here. I miss you so very much, yet I am so grateful you have no pain and get to walk with Jesus for all eternity. When He calls me home I will get to walk with you both, and my joy will be complete. Until then, you are forever in my heart and on my mind. Love, Daddy
October 6, 2020
October 6, 2020
Hello angel. Thinking about you a lot more today because of my own leg struggle. I think how you endured your storm and with God at your side, you held your head up high and were an example to everyone you touched here. I am praying for that same strength, and know He will provide in His time. I miss you so very much, but cherish every memory and gift you gave. Of all the blessings God has given me in my life, I can’t think of a better one than when He allowed me to be your earthly daddy, and that of your brother and sisters too. I know you are so enjoying your life right now, and when He calls I’ll be there to join you and all the others you share eternity with. Love you little one❤️
August 10, 2020
August 10, 2020
You took so much with you when you left but I know that you will forever be on my shoulder whenever I need a smile that lights up the world and a kind word always at the right time.

Love you and miss you today, tomorrow and forevermore. Aunt Leslie
August 10, 2020
August 10, 2020
Hello my angel. If you were here with us, today would be your 20th birthday. It is however your fourth one away from us but with the Lord. I’m so thankful you accepted Christ fully and you are enjoying eternity with him. My heart still breaks for you, I will always love you and there will always be an empty spot in my heart until the day that Jesus calls me home and we can all be reunited. Enjoy your everlasting life, my sweet girl.I love you forever and a day… Daddy
August 10, 2020
August 10, 2020
Sweet Girl, we celebrate the 20 anniversary of your birth, remembering your beautiful smile and bubbly personality. Missing you every day. Love, Aunt Marianne
August 10, 2020
August 10, 2020
You are so missed beyond words. Uncle Marky and Aunty KJ sending you balloons today. I’m sure it will be a day of joy for you in the Kingdom. All of our love.....
July 17, 2020
July 17, 2020
Missing you angel. So grateful you are safely home, and praising God for His loving you and us.
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020
Hello my angel. 5 short years ago you had your first surgery and we were so hopeful and feeling blessed. That has never changed, even as I miss you every day since you went home. You will always be with me every day I breath until I am called to join you and Christ. I know you don’t see these messages but Jesus does, and I ask Him daily to hold you tight for me. I love you always baby girl...❤️❤️
February 13, 2020
February 13, 2020
Hello my sweet girl. It was four years ago today that we had your home going service. I know you don’t get to see these but I also know Jesus hears me and sees my heart. I am so thankful that you are whole again and able to walk with our Creator Through all eternity. I love you angel, and one day we’ll get to walk with you both. Missing you. Daddy
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020
Hey there, little one. It’s been a rough four years without you here. I miss you more than words. I think about you all the time, heck, I’ve even dreamed about you. It’s so hard for me to put into words what I want to say because there is so much I wish I could have said to you while you were here. There’s so many things I wish I never took for granted such as playing volleyball with you outside, or all of our April fools day pranks that were so corny but we didn’t care. And those are just two minuscule things that we used to do together. I often find myself watching the videos we made when you were home from the hospital or even in the hospital. Just seeing you, and watching every move you made and your facial expressions just makes me miss you more. A big piece of me left when you went to be with Jesus. A piece I didn’t realize was so great until my best friend was no longer here with me. My best friend went to be with Jesus, and you gave me the privilege of feeling your last heartbeat here on earth. E, you were giving to people (me in this case) up until your last breath on Earth. Like what a blessing, what a gift you were and continue to be. I was mad at God for so long after you died. And after Athena passed, I was even more mad. God took away two of my best friends and just months apart. But Rach, I couldn’t stay mad. I tried. I could hear you telling me it was okay, that I would be okay. That we all would be okay. You are a light that will never grow dim, and you showed me love like no other love; God’s true unconditional love. That’s what you gave to people. That’s what you gave to me. I’m honored and privileged that God allowed me to be your big sister and that he allowed us to be so close. You led me to Jesus, baby girl. And He’s such a wonderful person to know. I hope for my faith to be as strong as yours was one day. Because you truly had faith even until your last moments here with us. E, I hope heaven is even more beautiful and more extraordinary than we could ever read about. I know you’re loving it up there and I know our family and Athena loves having you. I’ll never stop thinking about you, reminiscing on old times, or most of all loving you. You made life worth living and truly lived every day like it was your last. Fly high baby girl. We’ll all see you very soon, and then we can all be in the arms of Jesus and happy once more. I love you, I love you, I love you.

Forever and Always,
Big T
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020
Sweet Rachel Lynn, you are with the Lord these last 4 years but your legacy thrives. Your smile, wit and intelligence are still with us. You will forever be remembered. Love you Sweet Girl. Aunt Marianne ❤️
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020
My little God Daughter;
Aunt Cora, Sam, Joseph and I will never forget you, and the joy you brought into our world.
We know you reside in a far better place, and in that, we find peace.

Uncle Joe, Aunt Cora, Sam, and Joseph
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020
It’s now 4 years since Jesus sent for you my angel. I can only imagine the places you have been and the beauty you are seeing, most of all being able to walk hand in hand with Jesus. I miss you every day, and praise God for allowing me to be your earthly daddy. I’ll see you when He calls me home - I always ask Him to have you waiting with Him for me. Enjoy your eternal rest and reward little one. Love you always...daddy
January 2, 2020
January 2, 2020
Hello angel. It’s another new year here and as always I am missing you. It’s ok because I know you are dancing with Jesus and enjoying His presence. Very blessed to know one day when He calls me home I will be with you both. Enjoy your eternity in paradise. Love you so much. Daddy
November 28, 2019
November 28, 2019
Thinking of you today my angel. Giving thanks on this thanksgiving day for God allowing me to be your dad here. I can only imaging how you celebrate daily where you are, but I’m sure it’s incomparable to what’s here. I miss you every day, and I’m one day closer to coming home to see Jesus with you by His side. Love you lots.....
October 2, 2019
October 2, 2019
Just missing you a little bit more than usual this morning, Angel. So thankful that you are with Jesus and enjoying all the blessings of eternity, yet I long for your smile, your scent and your loving touch. I know you don’t get to hear any of this but He does. Lord, You know my heart. Thank You for allowing me to be her earthly dad. See you both when I get home....
August 10, 2019
August 10, 2019
My angel - 19 years ago today God allowed me to become your earthly dad. I miss you so very much, and not a day goes by that I don’t see your face in my mind. Yet, because of your faith, I know He has you right where you were destined to be. You always were His child before you were mine, and I will never stop thanking Him for giving you to me, even for such a short time. I miss you dearly, and praise God one day I will get to hold you again, this time for all eternity. Love you always❤️ Daddy
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January 31
Time has gone by but you are never forgotten you are always in our prayers.


PS. Keep an eye on Brian

Love Bob and Marion
January 31
January 31
8 years ago today you entered the pearly gates of heaven. I know you are angel watching over our beautiful family.
January 31
January 31
My sweet little girl - 8 years ago you took His hand and went home. I love and miss you so much every day. Knowing where you are and that I will see you again when He calls me home is what makes life bearable for me. I can only imagine the joy you are experiencing. You chose well when you accepted Christ. See you when I come home, my angel
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January 27, 2021
This is always a hard week, but especially this week since the days match the dates. Hard to believe it’s been five years since you got your puppy. You were so happy in the hospital with that blue great Dane on your belly. We just didn’t know that five days later Jesus would bring you home, and then two months after that he would bring you your pup. We all miss you immensely, and I don’t know what I would do if I did not know with all certainty that you are walking with Jesus today and feeling no pain. I love you so much my baby, my angel, my “little runt”. I hope He lets you be with Him to greet me when I come home. I love you forever and a day...

Rachel's Mom Debra

February 2, 2016
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Debra, you are one of the great's. I know how much baby girl loves her mama. I watched in amazement and in respect as you loved and nurtured and sought out a cure for your sweet angel. We all learned so much from you and you embody what motherhood and lionheart means. We all love you Deb Kerri Jo and family.

February 3, 2016

Gerard, Debra, Diana, Sarah, and Michael. Mere words can not express the sorrow we feel for the loss of your precious little girl Rachael. We were so lucky to have got the chance to know her, when we came to visit.  She was such a sweet happy and loveing child. We will never forget her energy, she always had a smile on her face, a hug and kiss for us.  She radiated with brightness and light and possitivity, we knew she was a special person, a beautiful angel girl.  We will alwalys remember her.  We know she is with her maker now.  It seems still, to be unfair, to be taken at such a young age.  We question why,  we may never know.  But we know God has a plan, for each one of us. This is our faith, until will meet again in the here after.  We know she is with our son Brian, and your family who has departed.  We will miss them every single second of the day, until we are with them again.  Until then, there memories will remain alive in us and our family's.  There is not much we can say to make it better. We share your grief, and know we are there for you. If anytime you ever just want to talk or need anything at all. Please don't hesitate to call.        

                       Bob, Marion and Family 
                                                                                                                                          

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