Emilia Ramirez

One of the dearest people I ever met. A true Christian & a special lady. God Bless you Titi Emilia!

I remember when my brother and I would go to the Friday novena mass at St Rose of Lima church and after the service, because we lived too far away to go home, we had breakfast in titi Macia's house or titi Emilia"s. I always wondered where this supermom got all of her energy. There was always enough for everybody. We would go inside and ask her for her blessing over us, "bendición tía". Then she said the magic words, "Tienen hambre, quieren comer?"; and, now you know the rest of the story. I...

Dear Cousins:
How sorry I was to hear that Titi Emilia had died. I can only imagine the Mother’s Day celebration in heaven with Chon, Mami, Gladys, Abuela Filomena and all the Ramirez Moms that are up there. Uncle Johnny, Bobby, Papi, Tíos Ruperto, Rufino and so many others better get ready. Heaven will never be the same!
As I think of Titi Emilia, I sense her sweetness, shyness, humility, warmth, hugs, naivete, and deep devotion to God and her family. When Gladys and I were...

My dearest Titi,
I find so many of my childhood memories involve you. While visiting Abuelita, Papí (Guillermo – “Willie”) often took me to visit your home and Uncle Johnny's store. I remember your warmth and the wonderful smells of your cooking permeating the air. When you all left NY for Florida, it was a sad day. In 1962 my Dad brought me to Miami and I lived with you while my parents sold their house and candy store in Brooklyn. For the first time in my life, I knew what it was to...