Bernardina Lanza "Bena" Tozel

Cristina I am so sorry to hear about Bena. She was a good Nana to you, you were her everything. I have such great memories of doing her hair every Wednesday when she would tell me how much fun she had at the casino one time she won 5K & with that she bought new drapes for house & saved the rest for the next bus trip to the casino. It was an honor and pleasure to not only be her hairdresser but also a friend. Well now there´s another angle in heaven. Rest in Peace.

Miss Bee, as she was affectionately known to my family, meant the world to me. We said hello when I was 9 yrs old and goodby when I was 65. Through the years we went from neighbors, to friends, and then we became family. We laughed together and mourned together. I love that she knew to call me whenever she was in need. It broke my heart when she moved to North Carolina until I saw her flourish with Christena. Our annual visits were short but very special. It was impressive and heartwarming to...