Mirella and Joe
Entered
August 20, 2025
In all the years we knew Maria, we knew her to have one great mission in life: to teach us the importance of love and to show us how to share it with others.
Maria was my sister’s mother-in-law. We met her over 30 years ago, and from that time onward, she welcomed our entire family into her life whole-heartedly. Maria was gracious and kind, and always pleasant and polite. She had a humble spirit and a candid honesty about everything. It was refreshing. The more we got to know Maria, the more we grew to love her.
I remember when my husband, Joe, and I first started dating, she didn’t hesitate to tell him how much he was going to love being a part of my family and asked him when we’d be getting married. She loved Joe right away, and it didn’t stop there. Her affections extended to our dog, Jak, further showing us that her compassion and benevolence for all God’s creatures had no boundaries.
On another occasion, I remember visiting Maria at her house and sipping on some tea. I mentioned, in passing, that I liked the cups from which we were drinking. Not more than a second went by before she offered the entire set of drinking cups to me.
This was Maria as we knew her; a woman who lived life leaving us with beautiful and lasting memories discreetly unveiling a genuinely selfless nature and candor. She made the most of her time with us living every moment fully and generously. Maria
shared her wisdom with an optimistic perspective that if we show love, we will receive love.
Maria, thank you for sharing your love with us, everyday, despite your many health challenges. It was, truly, an honor and a privilege knowing you. Although you are no longer with us, our love for you will keep your spirit alive in our hearts forever. We will miss you, dearly, and will never forget you. RIP.
Mirella, Joe and Jak
