Joan Jay

Mom,I was born on your birthday 41 years ago, you later told me that I was the best birthday gift you had ever got.You have shown me that with all the hardships the world can give a person,when all the people you see,are in their own little agendas,unconcerned about how their actions effect others.You always had the strength to forgive and see the better of them.Sometimes I thought you were just too forgiving and told you so.your reply would be"it`s not up to us to judge another,thats for the...

Joanie's loss saddens me deeply. She was an exceptional woman. We were very close when we lived on Frazier St. in W.Philly in the late 40's - early 50's. We spent a lot of time together going to the movies at the Apollo, Adelphia & Hamilton, and playing in the streets, expecially getting under the fireplug during the hot summers. Her parents, my Aunt Anna and Uncle Joe (God Love Them) were early role models & really fine people. Joannie taught me to dance (ala Bandstand style) during my...

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.