Dawn Anderson Denti

I just got off the phone with my daughter, realizing that it’s the 24th of March and thinking that it is my friend Dawn’s birthdate. I remember her birthdate by her old email so I snuck onto the Internet to her legacy book to see that it’s not today but it’s March 27, 1964. Her email was Hotshot32764.
I thought about her being gone for eight years now, and think back to the day I found out that she had passed away from my daughter. I remember being so sad for we had shared a really...

When I saw this in my email, I saw Dawn’s name, and I realized that it’s seven years since she passed. In this busy world, and the new normal, I think of those days that seemed a bit simpler, more sports, more fun, more laughter. I will always be grateful for Dawn’s friendship, for how well she treated my children. I will remember our conversations, confiding in each other. I will always remember that beautiful smile. If there is such a place that we go to, I picture Dawn as a shortstop for...

July 24, 2014 - So there I was sitting in a restaurant with my daughter last night, and I realized that this is where I was last year after saying goodbye to you. I had both my children with me for you were a big part of our lives for some years. I keep lots of good memories deep in my heart and I hope that your family continues to flourish as you still push them along a good path. I miss you, Dawn, more than you could know.

This morning I read the Saints were playing the Jets. Who to root for? My son is a graduate of Tulane, my friend is a huge Jets fan smiling from up above, I am sure every time the Jets beat a team unexpectedly. I am not a big Jets fan but I chose to root for them today. (And don't tell anybody, but I've rooted for them all season) I'm smiling, too, Dawn, I'm smiling, too.

So there I was at Pine Ridge Park on Saturday, (Sept. 21, 2013) not to dribble with you or to watch Jo-Jo and Alex play or to watch Alyssa and Victoria run around but to watch so many many young men play Three on Three basketball in your honor. When I left my mom's apartment, it was drizzling yet the sun was out. I looked up and smiled. When I arrived there, there was so much food to fuel the basketball battles and battle they did in between bagels, sandwiches, pizza and, of course,...

I met Dawn in the winter of 1995. My son had a playdate with Jo-Jo for the first time while they were in kindergarten. As I climbed the steps and was about to knock on the door, I heard screaming and yelling. I thought to myself, "What have I done, letting my son come here." Well, when I saw little Alexandria's finger hanging off, I understood. My son had slammed a door on it just a few minutes earlier.
Thus, began my friendship with Dawn. Dawn was my "partner in crime" in Rye Brook....

I want to extend my condolences to Alexandra, Joseph and Victoria on the passing of your Mother. I know what a special bond all three of you had with her. Keep those memories close to your heart. You are in my thoughts.

may god bless your mother, and children,you are truly an angel.

my friend rest in peace..you will be missed every day by every one who ever had the pleasure of knowing you....you will remain in our hearts forever...i love you dawny