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for Contessa Martinez
Amy k
August 4, 2024
As the years pass this never gets easier Tessa I miss you so much you always put a smile on my face esp when I needed one the most ur hugs ur smile and ur love were so contagious I couldn't wait to see you when I got you off the bus and we ate mas chips lol or your favorite cheese puffs..... But not a day goes by that I don't think about you or see ur picture and wish you were still here I love you Tessa your always in my heart
Amy King
August 4, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. As the years pass it still hurts just as it did when we lost you God needed an angel that day and he saw your contagious smile and ur big heart you loved everyone I miss you Tessa I still look at our pics just to see that forever smile good bless you baby girl you will always be in my heart and mind it was never goodbye it was see you later xoxo r.i.h.sweet angel say hi to mommy for me love always Amy.k
Amy King
August 5, 2020
As the years have passed there's not a day i don't think about you tessa i miss you and mommy so much i no ma's with you now and you've both been watching over all of us i just wanna leave this here to still say you may be gone but never forgotten i love you lil sis you will forever be in my heart may you continue to r.i.h baby girl
Bill Oehler
August 20, 2008
Dear Diane and family: I am so sorry for the loss of a very special young lady. She inspired a lot of peoples lives, mine included. I was tessa's bus driver many years ago when you guys lived on West Ave., i'm sorry i have not stayed in touch, but my wife's aunt works at Aspire and when I found out that she worked with Tessa, I would always ask her about Tessa. I always kept a watch from a distance. She always was and will be in my heart.
SUE CAMPBELL
August 19, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. I new tessa a very short time but the little time i new her she was always so cheerfull and smiley.I will never forget her and she will be highly missed by all..
Dawn DelPrince
August 18, 2008
Jen and family,
Thank you SO MUCH for giving me the privilege and opportunity to learn who Tessa was and what made her an incredible angel who spread happiness, joy, and smiles to those around her. You've honored me by sharing with me such an incredible treasure as well as the love and the loss you feel for Tessa. I've learned that it was her incredible and contagious smile and how she brought sunshine and smiles to others whom she cared about that made her so special.
EVERYONE needs a Tessa in their life. May we all learn from her example and may we remember that life isn't about ourselves or our problems but it's about helping others and how we make them feel.
Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet Tessa, but I was hoping I could have because for the longest time, I've been wanting to tell her how that when Jen talked to me about her, it was the sparkle in Jen's eyes and how Jen's whole face lit up with love and pride for her sister that I knew that Tessa was a VERY special person. I knew that for Jen, Tessa was NEVER a burden but was truly a blessing in her life and in the lives of others. But Tessa already knows this!
Thank you again and may God bless you and keep you safe in His arms.
Sara
August 13, 2008
To Tessa's wonderful family~ I am so sorry for your loss. Tessa was truly an amazing person with the soul of an angel. She could turn anyones gray sky blue with her smile and the light in her eyes. I will truly miss her contagious laugh and her bubbly personality. She will always be our hearts here @ respite.
Sara B
Kim
August 13, 2008
Dear Emily and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Kim-Tapestry Charter School
Amy King
August 13, 2008
TO DIANE,JEN,AND FAMILY,
I LOVE YOU GUYS WITH ALL MY HEART TESSA WAS MY SISTER AND WILL ALWAYS BE... I WILL NEVER FORGET HER OR HER WONDERFUL SMILE SHE GAVE ME EVERYDAY. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN I DIDNT WANT TO SMILE AND SHE KNEW HOW TO MAKE ME.SHE'LL NEVER BE LOST OR FORGOTTEN BECAUSE SHE LIVES ON THRU EVERYONE OF YOU GUYS..... I LOVE YOU GUYS AND IF YOU NEED ME ILL ALWAYS BE HERE!!!!!! LOVE AMY & FAMILY
Eleanor Austin (Torres)
August 13, 2008
Diane- I am so sorry that I could not be there but be sure that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. No words can even begin to ease the pain and saddness you must be feeling right now but know that Tessa is now in a much better place and is no longer suffering (even though she was always a happy girl) as she was here on earth. She will now watch over you as you did her. Take care and be strong but remember that you are human too and it is always ok to show your emotions too.
Eleanor and family
Danielle Militello
August 12, 2008
tessa was a sweet girl with a smile that always made you smile no matter what kind of mood you were in. My prayers go out to her whole family. Im sure she will be greatly missed. God Bless
Donna Barnes
August 12, 2008
I will always remember her smile and her love. She was truly a gift from God for all of us at School #84. My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this sad time
Shannon Strach
August 11, 2008
Hi, I'm so sad to hear of the loss of Tessa. I know I haven't had much contact with the family over the years, but I never stopped caring for all of you. Tessa was such a warm and beautiful person and that smile of hers was perfect! To Diane, you were a great mother to Tessa. I know at times it was hard, but you kept it going and remained strong be proud of yourself! To Jenn I love you and miss you and I'm so sorry you are going through this, Im here if you need to talk. I will always keep Tessa in my heart!
Kathleen Dziwulski (Aspire Center for Learning, Front Office
August 11, 2008
My heart breaks for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tessa was one of my favorite people. When she came to the office and threw open her arms for a hug and gave a great big smile (that lights up a room) it truly brightened my day. I am honored to have known her briefly. She will be missed.
Christina(Chrissy) Anderson(Ondell)
August 11, 2008
Jennifer I know we haven't spoke in quite awhile, but I just heard about Tessa. I was shocked and couldn't believe it. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. All I could think about was the time that you, me and Shannon took her and Emily trick or treating and how much fun she had. Hopefully you remember too, because that is one memory I have always thought a lot about. I will also always remember all of us sitting on the porch with Tessa all those times and making her laugh. I loved her laugh, it was so infectious, you couldn't help but laugh with her. My prayers go out to you and your mother, yous were always so good to her. Your mother took better care of her than any one else ever could have. I hope she sees that too, because everyone else did and I believe Tessa did too. Tessa was so beautiful and you should be proud of the life you gave her. I could never imagine the pain and loss you feel, but hope you realize that where she is now she is free of everything that ever affected her life and health in a negative way here on earth. She can now take care of the two of you the way you took care of her. You are in my prayers and I will never forget her and will always be greatful for having the opportunity of knowing her. I think she has touched a lot of peoples lives and will never be forgotten by anyone.
Carol Skop
August 11, 2008
We remember Contessa fondly at School #84 - her smile and her "hi's". We are so sorry for your loss and wish you God's comforting arms around you.
JOEY MARTINEZ
August 11, 2008
To everyone who does not know my cousin was a true gift from god i was honored to be a part of her life every time i close my eyes i see her face when i ask her who is my baby girl the smile that would light up any room or melt any amount of snow i can honestly say that i had the chance to live among a true angel tessa has made me a better person and i have learned alot from her iam sad because i will not see her until it is my time but iam happy because now grandma has someone to talk to so to tessa i know u hear me I LOVE YOU AND I WILL MISS YOU MY BABY GIRL LOVE JOEY
Tasha Banks
August 11, 2008
To the Martinez family I am deeply sorry for your loss there are no words that can take away your grief but know that Tessa will always be with you.
Contessa and I on one of my last days at Aspire
Dana Schott
August 10, 2008
Diane and family- My husband and I would like to express our deepest sympathies through this difficult time. When I received the news, we were shocked and saddened. I can still see Tessa's smile and hear her laugh. She was such a beautiful young woman and will surely light up the skies of heaven. We're deeply sorry we can't be with you at this time but please know we are grieving and remembering your beautiful daughter. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of her life.
August 10, 2008
tessa touched my life and will always be in my heart. Always there to give a hug or a smile, i will miss her laughter most of all. No matter how she was feeling she would never let you feel bad, she is NOW a true angel Iwill miss her but I will never forget her
amy b
gale griffin
August 10, 2008
To the Marinez Family...... My thoughts and Prayers are with you and remeber that Tessa lives on in each of you and all your memories of her...She is as close to each of you as she will live on in your hearts.... thanks for sharing your beautiful daughter with all of us at Aspire..... her hugs and golden smile will be missed by all that she has touched.....I surely will miss that precious smile each day as I walk passed her classroom and look in for my hug but I know that she is smiling down on each of us everyday.....RIP little hugger bear I will miss you.......love Gale from room 33
Christine LaRocco (DeForge)
August 10, 2008
Di all these years you looked after Tessa, and now she will look after you. You were and are a great mom. I only wish I could be there with you at this time. You and the kids be strong for each other and don't forget Tessa is there helping too. I Love you and God Bless All.....Chrissy
Marc Mancinelli
August 10, 2008
Very sorry for your loss
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