Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Oh Anthony, I cannot believe that you left us so soon. We didn't have enough time in this life with you. Your beautiful daughter lost not just her father, but the one person in this world who made her feel safe and loved. That will always make my heart hurt because I know she hurts. You have been a part of my family for so long that I don't know what life will be like without you. You have been a big brother to my nieces. You were the son of my sisters' heart. You have loved them all through the years (as they loved you) and you were the rock that held them all together. You were a concerned and loyal friend to my brother - he loved you like a brother. You were basically everything to everyone of us. Our holidays will NEVER be the same and neither will any of our family gatherings. And what can I possibly say about our family vacations? Rehoboth Beach will always have your chair waiting for you down by the water. - because we all know how much you needed to work on that tan and catch a few zzz's. To me, you were a nephew, a cousin and a friend all rolled into one. I will miss you immensely - probably more than you would have ever have imagined. I hope that you are sitting back, sipping a dirty martini and shooting the breeze with your mom. I know your mom loved you the way you loved your baby bear. You can rest assured knowing that we will all always be there for Alexa as you were for all of us. Until we meet again, you will always be in my heart. Thank you for your service to this country, to the people of NY during 911 and to the people of Yonkers for keeping us safe. But mostly, thank you for your love and friendship throughout the years. You were truly an outstanding, superb, honorable, generous and all-around great family man who will never be forgotten. Mangone, we loved you my friend. RIP. And I'll see you at Penny Lane. xoxo. Cynthiaerrrr
