Casilda "Casi" Phelps

You opened my eyes to the world. You gave me the greatest life I could have ever asked for. You were always so unselfish, giving up so much so I could have what I wanted. You taught me to always treat everyone with respect and kindness no matter where they come from. You instilled in me the love of travel and art and all the important things to make our time here meaningful and rewarding. Always full of love, always full of beauty, the greatest mom in the world. Thank you for always being...

I called her Aunt Bunny from childhood because she was family to us. Johnny was like my little brother starting at the Kenilworth Hotel in 1955 to the present. Aunt Bunny was like a movie star ! Her beauty and magnanimous personality was infectious. She was always the center of the party. My mother Lydia Ciampi were best friends. Our families did everything together. Johnny and I grew up with beautiful mothers! They always gave us the very best of their love . Johnny was a great son ! He was...