I am Billy and Maria's cousin, and I know both of them well, Billy is a loving and devoted son who spent endless hours caring for, and loving his aging mother.  Billy would go often, even after a long day at work just to spend time with his mom.  Antionette is now a beautiful soul that will forever illuminates the hearts and minds of Billy, Maria and her two grandchildren Jessica and Billy Jr.

Maria played a crutial role in caring for her mother-in-law, and has been supportive in the extra care she has needed in the last few years.  Maria has always treated Antionette with the utmost respect and love, as she continued to look out for the welfare of Antionette.                                                                      

Billy and Maria shared wonderful memories of Antionette, which include holidays and also celebrating each others birthdays. Antionette spent all her holidays with Billy and Maria, and each holiday was an extended visit where Antionette would spend days with each of them; surrounded with love by Billy, Maria and both Jessica and Billy Jr.                                                                                                                                          

Billy so dearly loves his mom, and it is his words and actions that have always brought warmth and happiness to her.  I know how very much he will miss his mother, because it is Billy who maintained a special bond with her.  Billy, Maria, Jessica and Billy Jr. have been a blessing and joy to Antionette, who only asked in return for respect and love, which was graciously given. It is this family who has always been there for Antionette, and who made her days brighter with their support.  I know today that Antionette is smiling upon this beautiful family and she will forever be their Guardian Angel, as they were her guardians during her life on earth.

To a caring and wonderful family I say; my heart feels your loss, and I hope time heals the pain that comes from losing a mother and a friend...

My Love to all of you, cousin Michele