Tuesday, December 8, 2020
My fondest memories are hating the Christmas book my Godmother, Aunt Ann, gave me when I was young and wanted a toy instead - then grew and oh, how I loved her for giving me that book! - Crying while I read this! - Remembering our laughter with her and my uncle and with the entire family always -- and then with Johnny her dog in her garden -- that dog barked at me constantly - she joked about it always - he knows what a bad person you are, she would say with a smile - and her birthday at my restaurant in NYC with the entire family - and just recently at her 100th birthday - What joy I had every time during the day when she re-remembered me -- when she would ask many times that day - Who are you again? - I am sorry I keep forgetting - and I would say I'm Vinny, Aunt Ann -- Phil's son --- then she would say with such happiness in her tone -- "Oh, Vinny!" - and I knew she was happy to see me and remembered good things about me! --- Loved being with everyone that day -- Oh how I love my DeBlasio cousins -- miss everyone so much and I am so sad that, due to this pandemic, we can not be there with you all to celebrate an angel's life - for truly how else can you describe Ann other than a kind giving spiritual soul - in other words an angel -- Aunt Ann I am so glad you are reunited with those that went to the hereafter before you - Uncle John and Allan - and looking forward to being with you all once again - My lovely Godmother - rest in peace - all our love -- Vinny & Steve
