Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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Titi, I knew this time was coming, but nothing prepares you for a loss as great as this. I knew you missed Uncle Tony with all your heart and every day with you has been a gift. As the matriarch of our family, I've looked up to you my whole life. I know I am blessed to have had so many years with you, and I treasured every moment. You were like a grandma to me, and I will have nothing but great memories of you. I am grateful I was able to have a few alone moments with you in NY in October where I was able to tell you, "You are my favorite"..........because you are. You are an incredible woman, someone I've always looked up to. No-nonsense, straight to the point, but always so loving. You and Uncle Tony accepted everyone for who they were, as long as they are happy you both were happy, no judgement. That is how life should be, without judgement. I will treasure every visit you had with us, and love all the talks we used to have. I could listen to you forever. I love you so much. Rice pudding will always remind me of you...........I will treasure the memories of you at the stove stirring and stirring to make it for me. I know it will never be the same. You were there for us always, every important milestone in our lives we know you and Uncle Tony would be there........without a second thought. You valued education and ensuring we pushed ourselves to be the best we can be. Family was so important to you and you have made your mark. You lived a full life, and impacted us all so much. You can be proud of that. I want Brian's boys to call me Titi, in honor of you. If I can be half the Titi as you were to me, they will be very lucky boys. Every time I hear them say, "Titi Joyce" I think of you, because Titi will always be you. Thank you for coming down to Florida to spend time with us. We've treasured every visit. We are so honored to be able to spend your last birthday with you. Most of all, thank you for being a Mom to my Mom. She lost hers way too early, and I know she loved you with all her heart. You are a very special person, Titi Elva, and I will love you always. I hope you rest in eternal peace. We will love you always.
