Remembering and honoring you today, the day day you left to become our angel. You always had a very special understanding heart. Today we celebrate the LoVe ❤️ , life and Joy you shared. Till we meet again beautiful love of my life

I didn't know you yet. I wish I did so we could ride around the town. I do have to say you look so damn  cool and handsome on the bike. 

My.........how I miss you!!!

Our wedding anniversary is coming up very soon. It would be the third one. I so wish you were here with us to celebrate the special bond we made official with our boys. I'm not sure what we will do to celebrate. I do know I will make it special with the boys especially because they were there to witness the union of our long awaited nuptials. We love and miss you so very much! !

Thanksgiving was his favorite holiday. He would say it was a day to be thankful for a feast , family and not broke and lonely. Unlike Christmas which is all about $ and forgetting the true spirit. If he were around now and see how even Thanksgiving is going down the same path by retailers opening earlier.  

Shopping at the market for this special meal was pure joy for. He'd get the list done way in advance and a few days before , he'd have a menu done of what we would be eating that day. I never made a turkey but he didn't mind because he was use to being up at the crack of dawn. I remember waking to the delicious smell of turkey and him doing a puzzle. He would lift his head give me a smile and we'd nod mutually at the feast ahead. We would then curl up on the couch and watch the Macy's thanksgiving day parade. After the parade we'd finish preparing our meal get dressed up nice for the festivities.  He would even say grace then say lets dig in. 2 Thanksgiving without you. Has not been easy at all but definitely thankful for the many memories of those special occasions you have given me. Love you always! Xoxox

It was the morning of Vinnys birthday. Not only did we sing happy birthday and give Vinny his gifts,  we ate cake in the morning. Lol! 

We found out about this park from our friend Denice.It has sprinklers a concession stand and all fun things. Steve would always tell us to get our towels and get ready

 We knew that ment were going to Derry.

Any time he would put a ring on his nose, he would say that was his nose ring. Such a silly joker. 

Any time he would put a ring on his nose, he would say that was his nose ring. Such a silly joker. 

My love, my friend, my everything!!!! Thought about you more than ever today. Our 2nd wedding anniversary!!! Words can never describe how much I love and miss you!!! Lit a few fire works in Long beach in memory of this beautiful and special day. Boys are having a blast of course. Forever your girl, Me!

It was October 2001. Right after 9/11. NYC was losing money left and right after what happened. People were afraid to go into the city for any reason. John Leguizamo, a popular comedian, was performing a stand up act and Steve really wanted to go see his show. He always said that "no one should live in fear. When your time comes, well it comes and there is nothing anyone can do about it.With that said , lets go see this funny ass guy. We just have to go!" I was the one who got Steve into this comedian and so of course I wanted to go too. I was a bit afraid plus I was expecting so obviously a bit scared. But we did make a great nite of it. We went with George, Joyce, Pete & Chris and met at Rafael & Lennies for a late nite snack. The evening turned out great. Leguizamos performance was excellent. I was super happy to see my honey laughing so hard and really enjoy this evening.  Leguizamo even signed Steves Playbill!

I waited with Antonio for the bus to pick him up to go to school & Steve wanted to pick him up when he got home "in case you   cry of joy that he's home, which most parents would cry that they are home" he joked. I had to run home grab the camera and snap this shot of them walking up the driveway.

This was the summer of '98. I just miss the days of being by his side and sharing many more great memories with him. I thank him for giving me as much as he has. A true loving man with so much of himslef to give. Always happy, cheerful and full of life. Ready to hang and amuse us all with his funny jokes. We have shared the best of many great memories. I wish to God there were more for us to tell. LOVE YOU BOO, ALWAYS AND FOREVER!

Always looked so forward to meme visiting. Great quality time remembering the good ol days. He didn't say it much but when he did, you can see how much he missed her. Our angels looking and protecting us.

We were in Lynbrook  NY( early) and before we headed for family fun made a quick stop to drop off some meters. Antonio was with us so Steve said it was bring your son to work day.

Boy did he hate presents. Always told me not to get him anything. Of course I didn't listen. What's a birthday without at least one present. He did however really enjoy cake.

Loved seeing him playing with Antonio when he got home from work. Just crawling around, tossing him up, anything to make his boy smile. Such a great dad.

Showing me around New Hampshire. If theres one thing I really learned with Steve was that you have to get up super early to enjoy the sights. Being from NY , well I was a night owl. Need to get to this spot with Antonio & Vinny.

Looks like he forgot something. LOL. Yes he had a ponytail. He did kinda like it. When it got to long , he quickly cut it because he didn't want to look like Steven Segal.

It was November 2001. I thought we were going to celebrate my niece Vanessa birthday. We drove to Jersey for our baby shower. He knew all about it and that my mom came from Ecuador for the special event. Not once did he say anything to me about it. Good kept secret.

This was on the day of Violet and Jims wedding. We were running around like crazy that day and just a few minutes away from the reception hall with no shoes or makeup for me and no tie or belt for Steve. We laughed our way to a mall that was close by and made it to the ceremony in plenty of time. Steve always looking pretty sharp in a suit.

This is such a precious picture of the three of them. I love that I captured this tender moment. It was just a few hours after Vinny was born and Steve and Antonio walked in cheerfully and happy to meet our new addition to the family. We love you!

He always enjoyed having all his kids together. Whenever possible he would be eager to see a play, cheerleading, soccer, basketball game, or just having them over for a really nice visit (as he would happily say). Holidays were always a favorite especially the cooking part where he'd prepare the best meals that he knew were their favorite and enjoy their company. The smile on this picture shows how much he loved each and everyone one of them.

This was Steves first time meeting my family. He told me he was a bit nervous but quickly got over it especially once he met George. My crazy wonderful brother. They hit it off from the start. I love how everyone especially in my family loved this man. We ALL miss him very deeply!

it was May 2013 and we were @ Christinas for Witos memorial weekend...Steve was asking bout my  3rd pregnancy. this conversation felt like it was a father daughter one,just what i needed, and being open with him and answering all his questions and just talking to him about how happy but sad i felt at the same time. i loved him that day just for talking and listening to me...its like he cared about me without me asking to. in the middle of our conversation i thought to myself..why isnt my dad asking me all of this, y isnt my own dad interested like my uncle Steve..n i realized, Steve loves me..i knew he loved me but he showed me he loved n cared for me ...n i will always love and remember him with this heart to heart that i needed in that very moment in my life. he gave me a sense of Hope that i needed..luv u always 
                                                                                  jessy

 

i can remember during the holidays the whole family would set up camp at the Garaicoa household in New Jersey and Steve and I would always be the first ones awake.  we would always have conversations about my job.  actually it wouldnt be conversations, it would be steve asking me a dozen questions about what i did for work the past couple of weeks. so we would jump from police topics to baking cookies.  i loved his cookies....they were the best and i now regret not getting his recipes.  i remember every time he made them i would stash a pound away in my kids diaper bags.  i remember every time i would unpack my car, steve would say "did you guys buy the whole mall?"  steve was such a great man and outstanding father.  steve and my husband along with Pete had the special caucasion bond going on.  steve also had cop talks with my husband mike only cause mike gave more detailed and funnier stories. i will never forget steves laugh.  it was a good one. he will be truly missed and never forgotten.
                                                                                  Alexa Vollaro