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Judy-Joy Bell
September 10, 2025
Never forgotten.
Judy-Joy Bell
September 9, 2024
Deaar Tina, you fought so hard. xx I remember her and think of every day. You were an inspiration to me.
Love you Tina. xx
Your Favorite Niece
September 9, 2024
It´s that time of year again. Your presence is missed but it has also been felt. Please keep watching over us and helping us find strength. A special thanks to Aunt Tina for giving Willow an Aunt Sam. We love you.
Your Favorite Niece
September 9, 2021
As I look around my home, I notice that I have subconsciously surrounded myself in memories of you. I didn´t realize all the thought and care I had placed into where to place these items. The Blue Hawaii poster is next to the front door like a symbol of protection. Your paintings are in the kitchen to remind me of your apple pie, and the time I mispronounced margarine when I glanced into the freezer. Your photo sits on my bedside table to watch over my while I sleep. There´s a photo of you, Mom and Aunt Irene on display in the guest room. I´m reminded of you in Tink. She is feisty and loving just like you, but I have a feeling you already know that somehow. I will miss you until the day we meet again. Until then, I keep you alive in my memory. Love you forever.
Judy Bell
September 10, 2020
I think of you every day lovely.
J-J Bell
September 9, 2019
Remembering you every day my beautiful arty friend. I use your coaster with the goat in the yellow cab painting on it every day. fair well sweet friend.
Susan and Walter Klimetz
September 7, 2013
Every time we come to Montauk, we think of the beautiful water color you did for our anniversary. Miss you and thinking of you during this time. God bless you and your family always.
June 27, 2013
Love and miss you Aunt Tina.
June 27, 2013
Happy birthday, T...
May 18, 2013
T, It's almost 5 years, and if anything, I miss you more...Love Always, E
September 13, 2012
They walked a very long way together, just following their memories. (This saying is from a picture Rissa gave me of Pooh and Piglet walking. She knew it would remind me of you.)
I love and miss you more than ever,
Elaine
September 13, 2012
Dear Tina,
It has been four years since you left us, but you have been with us every day since then. There is a not a day that we don't feel you with us. You were a wonderful daughter, mother, wife and sister. We pray you are in a place where you are looking down on us and know that we will always love you.
All our love always,
Mom and Dad
September 15, 2011
For T,
Angel, warrior, baby sister...
Love Always,
E
March 6, 2011
Aunt Tina,
Words can't even explain how much I miss you. I pray to God every night to give me even half the strength that you had. Please continue to watch over me. I really need it lately. <3
September 14, 2010
T,
I didn't want today to pass by without posting something here, but I don't have any words. You'll have to read my heart.
Love Always,
E
November 11, 2009
Dear Vito, Samantha and Michael:
This past weekend while biking to Jones Beach I saw the most amazing sunset. My first thought was how tragic it is that T is not here to see, enjoy, and interpret, as only she could, such a beautiful sight. My second thought was to look up to Heaven and thank her for being such an extraordinary person. One who could, for me, cause such an amazing sight to trigger my memory of her, and to wish she were here to capture the moment.
T's impact on each of you was unquestionably profound. And apparent to all. The same is true of your impact on her. I had the privilege of knowing her from grade school, and to see her grow into the woman she became. The strength and passion for life you observed in her was a product of the love and devotion she received from her family. Each of you, in your unique way, made her the person she became. Each of you gave her the determination to fight for as long and as hard as she did. And it was her love for each of you that absolutely would not allow her to handle her battle any other way. For that everyone who knew her owes you a debt of gratitude. We all benefited from the extra time she fought so hard to have with those she loved the most. Thank-you.
I wish you many beautiful sunsets that trigger memories of your wife and mom, to go along with the many other moments when, for whatever reason, the memory of T brings a smile to your face, and warmth to your heart.
Dave
Elaine
September 14, 2009
Samantha and I have been trying to write an introduction for a collection of poems she’s written about her mom. We have been struggling to find the words to dispute what would commonly be said about anyone who died of cancer…those awful words: She lost the battle to cancer. This morning, in Vermont, near the lake where Tina and I first sat in a rowboat tied to a dock and waited for the waves from passing motorboats to rock us, it came to me.
Tina is still fighting cancer in the example she has set for those who knew her. She is a legend among her family, close friends, and the doctors and nurses who treated her at Sloan Kettering - not for any great miracle of science or faith, but for her sheer force of will, which made many small miracles of science and faith possible.
When Tina left this world, she did it on her own terms. When others die in their old age, it is often said that they lived a full life - and that those who pass before their time have a life cut short. While we wanted more than anything to have more years with Tina, hers was anything but a life not full, her battle nowhere near lost. My sister’s legacy was a life well-lived - one of unmitigated, all-out determination.
Brian Ellis
September 13, 2009
What the heart has once known, it shall never forget.
September 13, 2009
On Labor Day weekend, we went up to Vermont and had a family memorial service for Tina at Lake Dunmore. Here's what Vito wrote and read before we played a song ("Will the Sun Ever Shine Again" by Bonnie Raitt):
Tina, we are here today to celebrate your life, not mourn your passing. If I had invited everyone whose life you touched and inspired, we'd be surrounded by hundreds of people. It hasn't gotten easier, no matter how many days have passed, but the good memories seem to come easier to me. Our trips to the Waterview Diner for cheesecake, not to mention our trips to Hawaii (you wanted to name our first baby with a native Hawaiian name). But I know that your fondest memories were your summer vacations spent as a teenager at this very lake. You often told me stories about your vacations here as a teenager, and I must tell you now that I was jealous that I was not a part of your life then. I guess that God meant for me to know you when your star shined the brightest.
Our life could have been a rollercoaster of emotions - happiness at finding each other, euphoria at the birth of our two wonderful children. Then you got that horrible disease which ultimately took your life. But you never allowed our life to be a rollercoaster. Your strength and courage and your dignity never allowed this disease to beat your spirit. At the end of most chemo sessions, you could be found gardening or cleaning house (but, sadly, not cooking). "Life must go on as normal for the kids" is what you always said. And because of your strength, it did.
You've left behind an amazing legacy - our two children. They are amazing young adults because of you. Though God saw fit to take you from them too soon, he saw fit to give them a heroine who will guide them on the right path through their adult lives.
You've set the bar so high, and I promise you that the three of us will always strive to reach it. All of us gathered here are the people that we are because you loved us.
People tell me that I was so strong for you when you were sick. If only they knew the truth - that you gave me more comfort and support than I could possibly have given you.
I promise you that I will vacation on this lake again (although, most likely, in the winter). I'll look out on this lake and picture you floating on a raft soaking up the sun. It's your fondest memory, and even though I wasn't there, I will picture you floating on that raft. I know that I'll smile and I'll cry because I miss you so much. But I'll always know how lucky I was because you chose me to love.
You were like a lightning bolt - beautiful to look at, yet amazingly powerful and, sadly, gone too quickly. But I caught that lightning in a bottle and, because of you, I learned what love truly is. I know that you can never be replaced.
Look down on us and give us strength. When the time comes and God sees fit to take me from this life, I'll go with a smile on my face knowing that you will be waiting for me with that smile and that hug I miss so much. We'll always love you. We'll never forget you...
Linda Colvin
September 10, 2009
Dear Tina,
I still think of you every single day an miss you so very much. Your Mamma Mia painting still brings a smile to my face every single day....I will order more coffee cups of it for my birthday. I wish you were here to advise me on my own new struggle with breast cancer. Love you.
Jean Coiro
January 25, 2009
Dearest Tina,
We are so lucky to have known you. Your strength and courage cannot be compared. Your beautiful smile will stay with me always. May God bless you and your family and I pray they find comfort knowing such a sweet, caring angel is watching down on them. Love you, Jean (CBS)
Isabella McClancy
December 6, 2008
Dear Samantha and Michael,
I have been home on maternity leave since Sept 1 and only just read the sad news of your mother's passing in my email at school. She was a lovely lady who always asked me about my mom and her cancer updates. She was a fighter and loved you both very much. I'm sorry for your loss but I know that she is looking down and feeling very proud of both of you. Love,
Mrs. McClancy (music teacher)
Margaret Salvioli
September 28, 2008
To Vito, Samantha, and Michael,
Although I never met Tina in person, we communicated by email. I felt I knew her just as though we had met, and loved her so very much. She was the bravest person I ever knew, and you can be proud of her. I hope your memories of her love for you, her bravery, and spirit will sustain you through the rest of your lives.
Marissa
September 24, 2008
To my "Favorite Aunt",
Please watch over me today. I am struggling. It is my first day back at work and back to my normal routine since your passing. I already can tell it is just one of those days where anything and everything can make me cry. I miss you unbelievably. I had always tried to prepare myself for the possibility that one day the disease would take over and I would lose you. Silly me, it turns out I was very unprepared. On the first night of your wake I sat on one of the couches in the back right next to where Samantha and Michael had set up your ipod to play some of your favorite songs. Every single one of them just made me cry harder. Although the music was making me feel sadder I did not want to move away because I also found a sense of comfort in it. I felt like if your spirit was with us that night that you would have chosen a spot right next to me on that couch. You would console me, listen to your sad/favorite songs, and take in the sight of old friends that you were surprised to see come and say goodbye to you.
Everyday little things remind me of you. I bet you did not know how much you affected my life.
Since your passing I believe you have started to show us signs. You know we are all believers and I bet Kerri gave you a quick "how to" lesson on dropping coins.
Anyway, I must try and continue on today. Know that you will be in my thoughts and always in my heart. I love you Aunt Tina.
mike brady
September 19, 2008
I was blessed with the opportunity to work and become friends with Tina back when we were all young and finding our way as "twenty-something" year olds in the world of media careers. Never without a smile or friendly word, I'm fortunate to have the memories of those days.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Mike Brady & Family
Chris Slesar
September 19, 2008
Tina - Your legacy of fine art; love and care for all critters great and small (ok except for maybe the mosquitoes at Lake Dunmore); sense of humor and optimism; and friendship will never die.
Your presence on the planet changed many lives for the better....just like our hero George Bailey.
My deepest sympathies to Vito and your amazing kids.
Goodbye old friend - I will not forget you - Chris
Laura Meill-Gibat
September 19, 2008
Vito, I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort knowing that the suffering is over and she is at peace now.
Emilie Everett
September 18, 2008
Tina, I love you and will never ever forget you.
My condolences to all your family. God Bless You All...
Judy-Joy (JJ) Bell
September 18, 2008
Tina you are truly an angel. You will live forever in my heart. Everyone who has ever had the pleasure of knowing you has had their life enriched 100%, myself included. Go in peace my sweet friend.
Linda Colvin
September 18, 2008
Tina- your art, your generosity, your sense of humor- you will be remembered in our hearts forever. We will never forget you. Deepest sympathies to your family.
September 17, 2008
Tina, we needed more time. So grateful to have been your friend. I will forever remember how your smile lit up your entire head. Rest in Peace in the loving arms of the Lord.
Patty Bugner
September 17, 2008
Tina was such an inspiration..she will be missed by many. Such a talented artist and loving person.
St. John's Campus Ministry
September 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the time. May peace be with you all.
Brian & Niki Ellis
September 17, 2008
Tina,
If love could have kept you here, you would never have gone.
John and Marian Dante
September 16, 2008
Tina,
Abraham Lincoln said, "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years". The way that you lived your life, your determination and attitude were inspirational. I look forward to more beautiful sunsets and landscapes now that God has such an artist as yourself in Heaven. God Bless!
Christie Zwick
September 16, 2008
Your willingness to share your time and talent with so many people around the world was a gift beyond gold. You will be missed by many.
Mrs. Lenore Ascher and Family
September 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cecilie Mancini
September 16, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Donna Reddin
September 16, 2008
Tina:
How proud your family must be with the way you fought with dignity and strength. Giving up was never an option. There was always a smile upon your face, and your sense of humor was there for us to see. You were such a special person, and will never be forgotten.
Love and prayers for you and your family.
Peggy S
September 16, 2008
Although We only met a few times, I know You are a good person. You were Always There to Help A Friend or Neighbor. You shouldn't be leaving so soon, but there's comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering. Rest peacefully now.
Diane McPartland
September 15, 2008
Your love and kindess to all who needed it will always be remembered. Your positive attitude and great smile was catching to all who knew you and to all the lives you have forever touched.
September 15, 2008
RIP Mrs.Deliso
Diane DiBernardo
September 15, 2008
Such a beautiful spirit.....Your devotion to animals will always be remembered........your artful talents remain on canvas
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