Tina DeSantis (Niece)
Entered
April 17, 2024
from Toronto
My auntie Dora was such an amazing, beautiful, strong person. She was not only my aunt but also my godmother and sponsor. It was always a pleasure to visit with my aunt and will miss her dearly. I will always cherish the time spent with her and the family gatherings where she would cook up a feast meant for a king!
She adored and took pride in her family. She was the matriarch to her siblings after losing their mother at such a young age. She provided the support and guidance to my father, her brother Gino, when he relocated to Canada. They were very close up until his sudden death and would make it a point to speak and see each other regularly. Family was always something the two of them expressed how important it was to hold close. They had both endured hardship over their lives but always came out stronger for it. I believe that if it were not for my aunt, my father would not have been the man he became. I am forever grateful of having an aunt like her and I will always hold her forever in my heart.
We have lost a dear family member but have gained a guardian angel, who I know will be looking down on all of us. I take comfort in knowing she is now with her dear husband, Uncle Tony, whom she adored so much. As well as being reunited with my father, Zia Gea and her parents.
May her light shine bright and may she rest in eternal peace.
In loving memory of those we hold dear,
Whose presence we cherished, now absent, we fear.
Their laughter, their love, their essence, now gone,
But in our hearts, their light forever shone.
Though parted by fate, their spirit remains,
In memories cherished, their legacy sustains.
Their kindness, their wisdom, their gentle embrace,
In the tapestry of our lives, they hold their place.
We mourn their loss, yet celebrate their life,
Amidst the sorrow, memories are rife.
For in each moment shared, they left a trace,
A reminder of love, that time cannot erase.
So let us gather, hearts heavy yet strong,
In unity, we find solace, and belong.
For though they may have bid this world adieu,
Their essence endures, in me and in you.
In the quiet whispers of the wind, they speak,
In the gentle glow of stars, they seek,
To reassure us, they're never truly gone,
In the realm of our hearts, they forever live on.
So here's to those we've loved and lost,
Whose memory we'll cherish, no matter the cost.
Though tears may fall and hearts may ache,
Their love eternally ours to take.
Miss and love you so much auntie Dora.
-Tina XOXO
