Uncle Bob,
Thanks for teaching me how to race horses and play the slots, what it means to never give up on your own self (Mentos is the perfect example of that), and showing me what the true meaning of not taking shit from absolutely anyone is.
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Most of my childhood is built off of time spent with you and aunt annie whether in philly or down the shore. To this day every-time I drive on the blueroute in traffic I still hear your voice 20 years ago saying daily as we watched the traffic on the news, “look theres your scitzo mother on the friggin blueroute”
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This summer I over heard you and adriano talking and adriano said he couldn’t do something and you stopped him and said.. “you can do anything you want, you hear me, tippy.” — he also tells everyone youre the one who taught him how to color inside the lines ☺️
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I am glad adriano got to experience time in the summer at my favorite place, which always felt like home to me. You are a part of Ventnor’s history and Mentos will always be legendary. I know that place meant so much to you. • you really were one of a kind and did it all your way!
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I don’t doubt you’re relaxing, riding horses, and winning every card game in the casinos of heaven.
Love always, Your nieceGabriella