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Toni Costa Obituary

Toni Costa January 31, 1963 - March 30, 2004. In loving memory of Toni, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 1:00 PM at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1195 Clark Street, San Jose. Family and friends are welcome. Arrangements by OAK HILL FUNERAL HOME

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Apr. 7, 2004.

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Sandy

March 30, 2025

Hello Toni,
How much I miss you! So much to share w/ you! My life has changed so much & wish I could share it all with you.. I miss you very much! But, I know you're around me. Everytime, I see Sunflowers & a beautiful rainbow & dolphins swimming by, your spirit is there. Keep, dancing w/ the angels & kisses to my mom & sister. Watch, over all your loved ones & family. Until, I see you again angel, save me a soft cloud to sit on. Love, Sandy

Sandy Jordan

January 27, 2025

Hi Toni,
Your, old pal Sandy. Your, birthday is almost here! How, much I go over in my mind, all the great times, we had together. I cherish, them all. Beach trips, to Santa Cruz, roller blading, laughing our butts off, in class & having to staying after, school
lol! Teaching, me how to dance, how to put on makeup & style, my hair. A million, other things too! I miss, you so much! I know, you're with me, in spirit. Keep, dancing w/ the angels, & have a Happy Heavenly Birthday!
Love, Sandy

Sandy Jordan

March 28, 2024

Hi Toni,
It's, your old friend, Sandy. I still, can't believe, you're gone! In, a few more days, you left us, 20 yrs ago. Hard, to believe, how fast time has gone! Every, Sunflower I see & every Beegees Song, I hear reminds me, of you! I really, miss you soo much! Please, watch down, over all of us & save me, a soft cloud near by. Kiss, my mother & sister for me. Your, always in my thoughts & prayers. Love you, Sandy

Sandra Jordan

January 31, 2024

Hi Toni,
Happy heavenly birthday! I miss, you so much & think of you, everyday. Dance, w/ the angels & continue, to watch down, on all of us! Please, hug my mom & sister, for me. I love you!! Sandy

Amanda Scott

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Amanda Scott

January 31, 2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AUNTIE TONI!!

I'm so sorry I missed your birthday last year! I was so preoccupied at the time getting ready to travel to India in February 2023 with Courtney for her friend's wedding. It was such a great experience, very eye-opening and so beautiful! I attached a couple pictures for you.

I was also pretty distracted because I met a special someone. His name is Matthew. He is ten years older than me and he treats me like a QUEEN. I'm gonna marry him one day. You would have LOVED him, Auntie Toni, I know it!

I miss you sooo much! I know you are smiling down on me from the clouds. I love you! <3

Sandra Jordan

January 25, 2024

Hi Toni,
Well, it's almost your birthday & can't believe, how fast, time is going! I miss you so much everyday & the memories, keep flashing back. Especially, when certain songs, play or movies, are on. I will, be saying extra prayers, on your birthday & thinking of you & looking back at old photos. I love & miss you, so much! Give, alot of hugs n kisses, to my mother & sister. Save, that soft cloud, for me. You, were the bestest friend, I ever had! Rest, in heavenly peace, angel!! Love, your pal Sandy

Sandy Jordan

December 20, 2023

Hey Toni,
It's, me again! Your, old pal & getting older. lol! It's, Xmas time again & miss you, more & more each year! My, birthday is tomorrow & hard to believe, i'm turning 61 yrs old. Alway's, thought you & I, would be getting outselves, into trouble & having fun! I miss, the Happy Birthday, phone calls & your singing, lol! Well, keep watch, over all of us. The, world is getting more, crazy! Kisses n hugs, to my mom & sister. Have, a heavenly Christmas! Love, Sandy

Sandy

September 7, 2023

Hey Toni,
It's, me again your old pal, Sandy. I am, sorry I haven't, been on here, in a while. Life, has been, so busy! I wish, you were here, to celebrate & see, my home. I am, finally living near the beach & it is beautiful! I have, some really nice neighbors, too! I know, you would have loved it, here & you would have been, a frequent visitor. I know, you would have loved, visiting the Botanical Gardens. I think of you, so much sitting, at one of the many benches, through out, the park. It, is truly beautiful & a magical, place! Every, Sunflower I see, reminds me, of you! I think, of you, everyday & all the great times, we had & the laughter, we shared. I never, would have made it, through all the teenager, growing pains, without you! You, taught me how to use makeup, do my hair, even how to dance, lol! Boy, were your toes sore, lol! You, were the bestest friend, I could ever, have! You, never tried, to change me & appreciated me, for the weird, quirky, funny, person I am. Until, I see you again, keep a soft cloud, for me & kiss my mother & sister, for me & Roy Earl, lol!!
Love, u always Sandy

Sandy

March 28, 2023

Hi Toni,
It's, your old friend, Sandy. Another anniversary day, coming up & I still, can't believe your gone. Been rough, w/ out you, my dear. I think, about you everyday & your, in my prayers! Watch, over all of us, angel & especially during, my big move! I can't believe, I am leaving, the area. Time, for new beginnings & a fresh start. I love you, & miss you, my friend. Always, Sandy aka- Lucy

John Costa

January 31, 2023

Happy birthday my Shnoogie!
I love and miss you!
Thank you for watching out for me.
Love always
Johnny

Sandy Jordan

January 30, 2023

Hi Toni,
It's your old friend, Sandy. Well, tomorrow is your 60th, birthday Jan. 31! I miss, calling you, on the phone & singing "Happy Birthday" to you & we would laugh! My singing voice, is awful lol!! I miss you, so much!! Please, watch down over us all, angel. Every, Sunflower I see, reminds me of you! Dance, w/ the angels & kisses, to my mom & sister, for me. Happy Birthday!!

Love, your Lucy

Sandy Jordan

December 22, 2022

Hi Toni,
It's your 60 yr old friend, Sandy. Can you believe, i'm 60 now? That is so crazy!! Well, the holidays, are here & I miss you, like crazy!! Been, a rough two yrs! I miss, my mom so much, it hurts! My, Evey Poo too! Was a huge loss! Please, kiss them, for me & hug them! I decided, to move again & start over! Too many memories here! Been hard, going into stores & every street corner, holds too many memories! I miss them, so much & especially, at Christmas time! Please watch over me & Alex, during this, big transition. Point me, in the right direction. Thank you, for being my best friend, Toni. I know, what you would say: "Everything is going to be ok!" Save, that soft cloud, for me!! Hug n kiss, Mom & Evey Poo!!

Love, AKA- Lucy

Sandy Jordan

March 31, 2022

Hi Toni,
Another year, with out you. Yesterday marks, eighteen years gone. It's so hard, to believe. I really wish, you were here. I still see sunflowers, all over the place. So many happy memories, I have of you & how lucky, I was to have you, as my best friend. We always had a lot of laughs, no matter the situation & trouble, we got in. You always called me Lucy, for my crazy ideas & you Ethel, my partner in crime. Remember, we went to Mr. Cranel's house to TP it? The same night, he had a big cocktail party, lol! We almost got busted!! A trunk full of cases of TP lol!! In Drivers Ed, Mr. Farnham busted us, for talking & then tried separating us lol!! That didn't even work & still had to stay after class lol!! All we did was laugh & ran out of there, laughing our butts off. You almost missed the bus home. Gosh, we probably had a million moments, like that & not a care, in the world. Remember Roberta, your neighbor? She took tennis lessons, w/ us at IHS & she was so big & strong, she hit the tennis balls, over the gate? The instructor, was so mad, thinking she did it on purpose lol!! We told Roberta, she should play baseball professionally, instead lol!! We left the lessons, laughing our butts off & still had to bike home. When times are hard, I reflect back on those happy moments, they make me feel better. Well, Ethel time for Lucy, to hit the hay. Save a soft cloud for me, when I see you again. Keep watching down, on all of us & please help direct me, in the right direction with moving. Give my mom, a big kiss n hug, for me. I miss you, so much!!

Love always,
Sandy -AKA Lucy

Amanda

January 31, 2022

Happy Birthday, Auntie Toni! These sunflowers were sitting so pretty on the shelf, just waiting to come home with me today. Nothing new here in Arizona. I think our 68° weather here in the valley is really cold, but Dad likes to humble me by telling me that it´s only a crisp 30° back home in Nevada, hah! Keep smiling down on me, Auntie Toni. Love you and miss you so much

And a big thank you, Sandy, for all that you do to keep this page up and running!

John Costa

January 31, 2022

Happy Birthday Shnoogie
You are missed and loved by so many especially me my angel!
Thanks for watching out for me!
Love you
Johnny

Richard Scott

January 31, 2022

Also, a quick "shout out" to Sandy for this page and her sweet messages for our much loved Toni. Thank you so much for all you do, Rich.

Richard Scott

January 31, 2022

Happy Birthday Toni, we love and miss you so much. Your goddaughters are all grown up, and living on their own in Virginia and Scottsdale. I think about you all the time and truly miss our long phone calls. Here´s a picture of the four of us from way back(obviously, because I had hair). Love you honey, Rich.

Sandy Jordan

January 28, 2022

Hey Toni,
Just your old friend, Sandy again. It's your birthday, in three more days. I wish, we could have celebrated, it together. I miss you so much, it hurts even after 18yrs, you left us. Can you believe, it's 2022? I know, you will be celebrating, your birthday in heaven with your grandmother & Eve & my crazy mother lol!! Save a soft cloud, for me! I miss you!!

Sandy Jordan

October 31, 2021

Hey Toni,
Sorry, it's been so long getting on here. Life has been crazy, as usual since mom, passed away. It's been a rough 2 yrs!! God I wish you were here! I talk to you all the time & I know, your here in spirit. I just a need, one of your teddy bear hugs. You were a great hugger, when I needed comfort. We had some great, fun times, didn't we? I keep thinking back, to high school days & how easy & care free, life was back then. Remember Great America? Our first jobs, at $ 3.10 a hour. It was worth it! We got to go to Hawaii, after graduation. Those big hawaiian guys, at the Luau loved you lol!! I died laughing! Keep watching & guiding me Toni. Big crossroads, right now. Big kisses to my mom & my evey poo too!!

Love & Miss You!!

Sandra Jordan

May 5, 2021

Hey Toni,

Just stopping by to say how much I miss you & wish I could call you, on the phone & talk to you. I really need your advice right now. It's so hard, your not here physically. I talk to you all the time, but really could use your wisdom & sisterly love. Your moms homemade lasagna, would be great right now too! I really need, comfort food right now. Your grandma & your mom, cooked the best Italian food, I ever tasted. I miss you so much!! I know my mom is with you too! Your in my prayers. Please help guide me, in the right direction. Give a big hug to my mom for me. Keep watching down on all of us!

Love you!!

SANDRA JORDAN

March 24, 2021

Hey Toni,
It's just me, your old old friend Sandy lol!! I can't believe it's been 17yrs since you left us. Where does the time go? I know my mom, is up there now w/ you & it gives me some peace. I am entering a big crossroads in my life & I hope you're watching down on me, to help guide me in the right direction. This is one of the hardest things, I have to go through. It's so hard, not calling you on the phone & getting your advice. You always was good at that. I miss you so much my friend & sister! Please continue to watch down on your family & friends. We all love & miss you!! Till I see you again..

SANDRA JORDAN

February 4, 2021

Hi Toni,
I really wish you were here to talk to & get one of your bear hugs. Mom being barely gone, has been so hard. Please watch down over me, as I go through the process of executor. People can be cold.

I just was driving home today & saw your old BMW, same color & everything. The one your grandma gave you. I loved that sweet little car. I wish I could have taken a picture of it, but had to keep driving. Please give mom a huge hug & kisses from me!

Remember our garage sales at my house? Mom kept giving people figs lol!! You died laughing & I was so embarrassed. You kept telling me at school, "think figs" lol!!!

I miss you so much!!
Love,
Sandy

SANDRA JORDAN

January 31, 2021

Happy Birthday, Toni. I know you're up there in heaven w/ my mom now. I know you guys are having a ball up there laughing & joking around. I miss you so much!! Everyday I think about all the great times we had & all the crazy ideas we had for our old age. Remember, we said when turning 80, we would roller skate past our neighbors houses?? We always laughed about that. You will always be my best friend, sister, & my guardian angel. Watch down on your mother & all of your friends. Give my mom a big hug & kiss from me!! "The Little Angel."

Love & Miss You!

Sandy

Amanda Scott

January 31, 2021

Happy Birthday, Auntie Toni! I found a beautiful bouquet with a couple perfect sunflowers for you here in AZ, I hope you like them. Thinking about you, always. I love you and I miss you so much.

Sandy Jordan

January 18, 2021

Hi Toni,

I wish you were here to talk to & get a big bear hug! The new year, didn't start off so good. Mom died & it's been awful. It gives me some comfort, your with her too. Mom always loved you. Please send me down a big miracle, so me & Alex can stay living at mom's house. It's going to be a very long process, that I am not looking forward to. I love & miss you so much! Almost your birthday! Give my mom extra hugs from me & kisses!

SANDRA JORDAN

January 8, 2021

Hi my Toni ,
I am so sorry I missed Christmas to talk to you. I was very sick & missed all the holidays & my birthday. This Pandemic is just awful. So many ppl out of work & lost their jobs. You wouldn't like the world today sweetie. So many ppl fighting & more violent acts, then ever. This election, has everybody fighting & divided. It's just awful. I pray everyday, for the world to become reunited again & all of us, working together. But idk.

Well my angel, please continue to watch down on your mom & all of your loved ones! I miss you so much!!

Love,
Sandy

SANDY JORDAN

November 27, 2020

Hi Toni,

Sorry, I haven't been visiting in a while. This year 2020 has been the worst. You would have hated it. This Pandemic will probably last all of 2021 too! Prayers that it ends soon, for all of us.
Thanksgiving was yesterday & always thinking back to those turkey dinners, at my house or at your moms. Those were great times! We always had a blast! Remember John Gorton? The "Gorton Fisherman" we called him lol!! He came over one time, for Thanksgiving & u & I just laughed the entire time lol!!

Trying to get the house decorated for Xmas & it's been a struggle. My heart isn't in it this year. You know me, this is my favorite time of the year! I'm trying to be cheerful for Alex & go all out decorating this year. I think with everything, going on in the world today, it's very different. Families can't see each other or spend time together. Were all trying to stay safe & avoid getting Covid. I miss you soooo much. I wish you were here to talk to. I do talk to you spiritually. It's not the same, but gives me some comfort. Mom still talks about you all the time. She is now in a nursing home, but feisty as ever lol!

Love & miss you!! Sandy

Sandy Jordan

June 29, 2020

Hi Toni,
Just me again, Sandy. I really miss you friend. The world is still going crazy & still this Pandemic to worry about. It's been a rough 3 months, but has been for everybody. Watch down over my mom, she broke her hip & has been in a nursing home ever since. I think of you everyday & those old great memories keep returning in my mind. Please cont8nue being our angel of light & hold a soft cloud for me. RIP Angel

John Costa

April 1, 2020

My sweet Toni,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So blessed to have had you in my life.
So glad to have Sandy keeping your legacy going.
You are missed and love by many.
Love you Shnoogie!
Johnny

Sandra Jordan

March 19, 2020

Hey Toni,
Thinking about typing class w/ Mr. Cranell. Remember all the business classes we took? Watching a Lucille Ball movie & she is typing w/ no ink lol! Remember that happened to me & Mr. Cranell stood over me the entire time & raised his eye glasses & kept shaking his head? I just kept on typing & you wanted to die laughing & he thought I did it on purpose! Why would I have no ink for a typing test lol?? He always made me so nervous standing over me & when class was over, you ran outside & died laughing & said "Lucy" you did it again lol!! We sure did have good times!! I think if it was the school of laughter, we would have had a straight A report card. We always got into trouble in his class & Mr. Farnham for Drivers Ed too! Kept us after class idk how many times lol!! It didn't make any good, bc we still died laughing & then he separated us & still got into trouble lol!! Those we're good times! I miss you so much everyday. Please watch over all of us, as the world is changing...

Love,
Sandy

Sandra Jordan

March 16, 2020

Hi Toni,
Your anniversary date is coming upon us again & I still can not believe your gone. I miss you everyday! I wish you were here to talk to. The world is becoming a scary, crazy place. We now have to worry about a deadly virus going around & possibly killing us. The entire world seems to be on lock down. It's a very sad time! I know if you were here, we would find our sense of humor no matter how difficult life can be. That was one thing, we always had, was laughter & can the world use it right now. I pray everyday for us & our families & friends. Please watch down on all of us during this difficult time. I love & miss you my friend!
Until we see each other again...

Love, always Sandy

Sandra Jordan

February 16, 2020

Hi Toni,
Sitting here listening to some REO music & thinking how many times we cried to these songs lol!! Wish you were here! I miss you so much!!

Love,

Sandy Jordan

Sandra Jordan

January 31, 2020

Hi Toni,
Happy Birthday in heaven my friend. Thinking of you today & praying you were here. I would call early in the AM & sing you HB in my awful voice & you would laugh. How much I miss surprising you with your presents & going out to eat to Sam's BBQ. Always good times!! Love & miss you so much!!

Always,

Sandy

Amanda Scott

January 31, 2020

Happy Birthday Auntie Toni!!

I know you're always smiling down on me and I hope you're proud of the woman I've become.

I love you!

Sandra Jordan

January 24, 2020

Hi Toni,
Your birthday is coming up. Cannot believe how fast time has gone by. Wow 57 yrs old. Hard to believe. Remember, we we're going to roller skate on our 80th birthday ? LOL!! Please continue to watch down on all of us as we are now entering the year 2020. Mom is now in a nursing home. So it's been a tough time. I miss you so much, that it hurts! I talk to you daily my friend. Please keep that soft cloud waiting for me, when my time comes. I love you & miss you!

Always,
Sandy J.

Sandra Jordan

November 29, 2019

Hey Toni,
Sorry it's been a while. Life has been crazy. Thanksgiving was yesterday. How much I miss you! Especially holidays, are not the same with out you buddy. We sure did have a lot of fun & laughs, when you came over & spent time with my crazy family. I have Thanksgiving photo of us at my mom's house & I was going out with John Gorton lol!! You used to sing "The Gorton Fisherman" song from the commercial lol! I miss you everyday. Christmas will be here soon. Keep a watch down on us angel.
Love you always,
Sandy

Sandra Jordan

June 12, 2019

Hi Toni,

My pal, my buddy! I have been thinking so much about you lately. So much I want to tell you. Pictures of Sunflowers popping up all over & I know how much you loved them! Summer has started & already too hot for me. I know how much you enjoyed the sunshine & loved being at the park feeding the squirrels. I emailed your mother the other day & we have been emailing back n forth since you left us. I look forward to every email from her. I wish I still lived close by, to visit her. I never could resist your moms cooking lol!! Your grandmother spoiled me too, with homemade pastas & sauces that she cooked. They both could have opened their own Italian restaurant back in the day! We all love & miss you so much!! Please continue to watch over your mother, family & your friends.

Sandy Jordan

March 30, 2019

Hey Toni,
I just realized 15 yrs you have been gone not 14 lol!! I know ur laughing at me. Silly me! I am getting ready to buy some pretty flowers & wish you were here to go flower shopping w/ me like we used to. I already saw pictures of some really beautiful Sunflowers you would have loved! Thinking of you always!!

Love,
Sandy

Sandra Jordan

March 29, 2019

Hi Toni,
Tomorrow marks 14 yrs gone with out you. Hard to believe! I miss you everyday & wish you were here to talk to. You were more of a sister to me then just a friend. I miss your sweet smile & laugh. You were one of the few that would laugh over my silly jokes. I think about all our fun times we shared & in high school too! I know that all your friends & family miss you dearly. Until I see you again my dear friend RIP..

Love,
Sandy

Lisa Shingu

February 15, 2019

Hi Toni,
1 of my great childhood memories is when we were about 7 or 8 yrs old. I loved playing with your doll house and got a kick out of seeing you jumping around dancing to "Knock 3 times"!
You were such a sweet little friend, I wish we could've kept in touch. I know that you & Evie are dancing with the angels now & I'm grateful to know that some day we will meet up again♡

Sandy Jordan

January 31, 2019

Happy Birthday Toni,
I love & miss you buddy!!
Love,
Sandy

Happy Birthday, Auntie Toni

Amanda Scott

January 31, 2019

Happy Birthday, Auntie Toni!

A little story time: I was driving to Safeway last night after work with the intention to buy some probably unhealthy snacks and I knew it was your birthday and I had been wanting to buy sunflowers to pay tribute to you because I knew they were your favorite flower, but every time I went to the grocery store, they were always out. (Apparently, sunflowers are popular here in Arizona.)

Anyway, I was about to turn in to the parking lot when I sent up a prayer, asking desperately for there to be sunflowers this time.

I was still praying as I walked into the grocery store, grabbed a shopping cart, and made a beeline for the floral section. I looked for probably five seconds before I spotted themthe very last mason jar vase of sunflowers, sitting on a completely empty shelf, all alone and just waiting for me.

That's when I knew my prayers were being answered. I cut my shopping short because I was so overwhelmed by how perfect it was that I found these beautiful flowers so last minute.

As I was checking out, the woman in line in front of me commented on how beautiful the flowers were. I told her, It's my godmother's birthday tomorrow. Sunflowers are her favorite.

I miss you, Auntie Toni. For years, I wished you could see me as the woman I am today. But now I know, you're always there with me. You're always looking down on me, watching me grow and learn every single day.

I love you
Happy Birthday

Sandy Jordan

January 26, 2019

Hi Toni,
Well it's almost your birthday. I cannot believe you would be 56! I don't believe im this old lol!! Time flies so fast & I wish you were here to go through our golden years together. What a blast we would still be having. Not to mention trouble lol!! Well, it's definitely Winter & getting colder, but better then over 100 degrees. I think of you everyday & Alexandria mentions you often too!! We all miss & love you!! Our angel in heaven, shine down on us all!

December 22, 2018

Dearest Toni & Eve,
Always with you - I know you are taking care of me as strange things happen that guide me thru these trying times. Know that you are loved & missed by so many. How fortunate we are to have Sandy Jordon in our lives. Bless all of you, your mother.

December 22, 2018

To my very Special Daughter at Christmas,
2018,
You are always in my heart, thoughts & prayers. Thank you for guiding me through these days. I know you, Eve & family are together looking over me. Strange things do happen so I know it's true! Love & miss you all, God Bless Always, your Moter.

Sandy Jordan

December 20, 2018

Hi Toni,
It's my birthday tomorrow & wish you were here to help me celebrate. Christmas too!! I sure do miss you!! I miss you calling me early in the AM & sing HB really loud lol!! We sure did have a blast! Have a merry Christmas in heaven & please watch over us all. I love and miss you!!

Sandy Jordan

October 10, 2018

Hi Toni,
It's a beautiful Fall day & wish you were here! Apple Hill is very beautiful this time of year. You would love all the sunflowers & pumpkins every where. Going flower shopping hasn't been the same since your gone. Nothing is, but I see you in everything beautiful that you loved & enjoyed in life. We sure did enjoy the beach & going to the park. My mom misses you too & prays the rosary for you. Until we meet again, save me a soft cloud. Always thinking of you!

Toni at Piedmont Middle School. Eighth grade outing.

Sandy Jordan

April 7, 2018

Toni &amp; I at her wedding reception. <br />

Sandy Jordan

April 7, 2018

Sandy Jordan

April 7, 2018

Hi Toni,
Just ran across these two photos today. You were always so pretty! We all love & miss you so much! RIP Sweetie!!
Love,
Sandy

Sandy Jordan

March 30, 2018

Hi Toni,
Your anniversary date is today. Fourteen years is hard to believe. It doesn't get any easier with time, like the old saying goes. A lot more HS memories lately, bc another HS reunion is coming up. We would have had a blast if you were here. I chatted w/ Scott Planer recently & I know you miss the whole Heatherfield gang! We all love & miss you! The only comfort I have, is your a angel watching down on all of us. Which we all need right now. The world is changing rapidly my dear & not for the better. Keep a close watch on your mom & all of us. Till we meet again sweet Toni...

Love,
Sandy

Sandy Jordan

March 27, 2018

Hi Toni,
A few more days marks your anniversary date & I cannot believe it's been fourteen years! My heart still aches daily for your physical presence, but I know you're always w/ me spiritually & watching down over all of us. I stay in touch w/ your mom & I still love her more then ever. I keep thinking back to all the fun times we shared & they was many!! I am very lucky that I have these memories to fall back on. Every Sunflower or fields I see, also remind me of you sweet Toni. As long as God keeps my memory in check over the years, I will never forget everything you loved! I love & miss you....Sandy

Sandy Jordan

March 3, 2018

Hi Toni, My best friend & sister!
I am thinking of you tonight! A LIVE Concert w/ the Bee Gees is on TV from 1989. Wish you were here to watch it w/ me & drool over Barry Gibb. I love & miss you so much!!
Love,
Sandy

February 5, 2018

Thanks so much to the wonderful folks that keep in touch & for remembering Toni's birthday. She has left a special place in my heart, & I miss her dearly. I'm sure my life would be much happier if she were still sharing with me. (Just celebrated #87!!!) Johnny keeps in touch & I love him dearly. He made her life complete.
Lily, Toni's mom

Amanda Scott

February 1, 2018

Happy Late Birthday, Auntie Toni!

I started my first big girl job at the beginning of the year. It's been a rough few weeks, but I know you're watching over me, guiding me. It's so crazy how fast time fliesI feel like it was yesterday when you plucked that deep blue pebble from your fish tank because I said it was pretty. I miss you every day, and I know you're smiling down on me.

I'm truly blessed to have you as my godmother and my guardian angel.

I love you to the moon and back, Auntie Toni.

xoxo -Amanda

Sandy Jordan

January 31, 2018

Hi Toni,
Happy Birthday in heaven today! Thinking of you everyday. Love & miss you so much!
Love,
Sandy

Sandy Jordan

January 21, 2018

Hi Toni,
Stopping by bc it's almost your birthdayon the 31st! I cannot believe i'm 55 yrs old now. We couldn't wait to be adults & finish HS & then we wanted to go back lol! Oh how I wish everyday you were still here to share more crazy times w/ me & my mom is still kicking & misses you too! I know you're watching down on all of us. Have a Happy Birthday in heaven. Till we meet again...Love, Sandy

1981 Hawaii<br />

Sandy Jordan

December 24, 2017

Our graduation trip to Hawaii & what a blast! This was at the luau we went to & that guy was squeezing you like crazy lol!

Sandy Jordan

December 24, 2017

Happy Xmas Eve Toni,
Had a interesting dream last night! Flying down the "Jelly Roll" slope at Bear Valley. Remember we joined the Ski Club? You can ski, but I never have & Mundi pushed me at the top & I went flying down non-stop lol! Ppl parted when they saw & heard me coming lol! Was a intermediate hill & I was lucky I didn't break my neck lol! That Xmas we both gave each other the same exact gift! Those silver ski mobile's & we laughed & laughed. I miss you so much! You're my Ethel to my Lucy till I see you again!! Love, Sandy

Sandy Jordan

December 20, 2017

Hi Toni,
Cannot believe i'm turning 55 tomorrow. I wish you were here to help me celebrate. The holidays are not the same with out you & all the laughter we would have shared. I never laughed as much or as hard with you my dear friend! I miss you so much! Hold a special soft cloud for me when it's my time to see you again. We all love & miss you...Sandy

Sandy Jordan

March 30, 2017

Hi Toni,
My sweet dear friend. Thirteen years ago today you left us. Still hard to believe you're gone! I still talk to you everyday & I know you're here spiritually. How lucky we all are to have you as our angel watching down on us. I was thinking the other day about us roller skating in Santa Cruz & getting stuck on top of the highest hill top we found. It made me laugh thinking about how we got back down to Beach Street ha ha! We had great memorable times that is for sure! I miss you everyday & I know we will be seeing each other again when my time comes. I love you sweet Toni & thank you for all the sweet memories. RIP till I get there ha ha!!

John Costa

February 25, 2017

My sweet Toni I am here at Ronnies and a Josh Groban song came on it was You Raise Me Up and it brought tears to my eyes remembering that you bought this cd for me and it was this song you wanted me to hear. You definitely raise me up and cherish the time we spent together.
I am here today because of you and will carry you with me forever!
Love you my angel
Johnny

Richard Scott

January 31, 2017

Happy Birthday Toni. We miss and love you very much. You would be so proud of your goddaughters, they've grown into wonderful young ladies. I think about you all the time, and smile when I do. Love you, Richie.

Sandy Jordan

January 28, 2017

Hey Toni,

Your birthday is coming up! My grandson turned 11 yrs old today. He is growing so fast. I wish you were here for so many reasons. We all love you & miss you very much. RIP Friend

Sandy Jordan

March 12, 2016

Oh Toni,

It's been almost 12 years since you left us & I still think of you everyday. I wish you were here to tell you all the things sister's share w/ one another. My grandson is getting so big. He just turned 10 & I wish you could have met him. I know you're around spiritually & watching down on all of us who love you & miss you so much it hurts. When my time comes I will see you again & we will have so much to catch up on. Please continue to watch down on all of us Angel Toni...Love & miss you...Sandy

February 1, 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAREST DAUGHTER, TONI,
YOU ARE FOREVER IN MY HEART. MISS YOUR LOVING SMILE & HUGS - STILL HURTS. MY LOVE UNTIL WE ARE TOGETHER, YOUR MOTHER.

Amanda Scott

January 31, 2016

Happy birthday, Auntie Toni. Love and miss you more than you know. xoxo -Amanda

Sandy Jordan

January 28, 2016

Hey Toni,

It's almost your birthday! I still have our Hawaiian picture out of the two of us being squeezed by those two big guys at the luau lol!! We were both laughing in that picture bc the guy you got was really squeezing you lol!! I will never forget that trip as long as I live. We sure did have a blast & that was in 1981 still like yesterday! I know I keep thinking about out history teacher Mr. Hillis. He was our toughest teacher but was 100% correct when he kept telling us that once we graduated that our life would go by the speed of light! I remember all our faces in class , like we had all the time in the world. That still has stuck with me bc boy was he right!! We couldn't wait to graduate & get out into the real world & then we wanted to go back bc life was easier. All we had to worry about was report cards & having enough Appian Way Pizza mix after school lol!! So many memories my friend. I miss you so much! I wish you could see Hayden now. He just turned 10 today! He's so big. He's getting taller & will pass me by soon. RIP ANGEL, SISTER, BEST FRIEND....

March 29, 2015

Toni was an angel, and still is for many of us. Sandy, you are an angel too. Thank you so much for this guest book, you truly are awesome. It's been too long since we've talked, but know that I love you and appreciate all that you've done for our sweet Toni. Rich

Sandy Jordan

March 27, 2015

Hi Toni,

Well it's been almost 11 yrs you have been gone. I still miss you everyday & think about all the happy times we shared. High School was a blast because you were there always keeping the group laughing everyday! Springtime is here & I miss our trips to the nursery in Los Gatos.

Was always a good time picking out beautiful flowers. You always enjoyed flower shopping & eating lunch at Sam's BBQ always good times & good food. I am lucky to have you as my angel watching down on all of us who love & miss you always...Sandy

February 4, 2015

Birthday Blessings my dearest Toni. Your friends are still in our lives. I too have the Roses supporting me these days. How fortunate we are. Love & miss you, Mom D.

We miss and love you Toni Jean.. Happy birthday xoxoxo

Stephanie Camp

February 1, 2015

January 31, 2015

Happy Birthday Toni. We all love and miss your gentle spirit. I think about you all the time, and I miss our super long phone calls. It makes me smile just thinking of you. Love you, Rich.

Sandy Jordan

January 26, 2015

Hi Toni,
I can't believe your birthday is coming around again & your not here so I can celebrate it with you. Think of you daily & knowing you're Angel in heaven gives me some comfort. I love & miss you Sandy...

Amanda Scott

May 25, 2014

Hey, Auntie Toni. I'm sorry I wasn't able to write to you earlier--it seems that growing up entails very little down time to sit and think and enjoy the small moments. However, one of these small moments came to pass when my family and I were sitting on our back deck, reminiscing and joking about old stories of our childhoods.
We got onto the subject of you and Uncle Johnny's outrageously good cooking. I remember the spaghetti and the sushi served like a feast at our small duplex in San Jose. I remember visiting you and always asking for a snack whenever I arrived.
I still have the blue pebble you gave me from your fish tank, you know. It has a place of honor on my dresser in my bedroom.
I may have been young when you passed. But I will ALWAYS remember you, Auntie Toni. You have a special place in my heart that can never be filled. You took the role of a godparent above and beyond, and I will forever thank you and Uncle Johnny for that. You always had a smile and a hug ready and willing whenever my sister and I sprinted into the room.
Thank you for being the best godmother a girl could ever ask for. I know you're smiling down on me.
I love you, Auntie Toni.
Your goddaughter,
Amanda

January 31, 2014

My Sweet Toni,
Happy Birthday and Iam so greatful you born and came into my life.
I miss you and you will always have a place deep in my heart forever.
I know you are bringing joy and love where ever you are.
Love
Johnny

Richard Scott

January 31, 2014

Happy Birthday Toni. I catch myself thinking about you all the time. You are truly missed by your goddaughters, and we love and miss you very much. Rich

LILY D'AMBROSIA

January 29, 2014

YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART DEAREST DAUGHTER. LIFE STILL GOES ON - BUT YOU'VE LEFT A BIG EMPTY SPACE WHERE I FILL WITH MEMORIES OF YOU. OUR DEAR JOHNNY DOES KEEP IN TOUCH & SHARES HIS SPECIAL THOUGHTS OF YOU. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, YOUR MOTHER.

January 29, 2014

You are loved and missed everyday !

Steph Shance camp

January 29, 2014

Happy early Birthday Toni Jean?? Mike Huff and I were just going through old photos the other day and came across some of us.. I miss you and think of you often . You turkey are missed and loved forever! Love always Steph

Sandra Jordan

January 27, 2014

Hi Toni,
I wanted to wish for you a Happy Birthday in heaven & pray you're at peace. We both are 51 yrs old now & still hard to believe you're gone but never forgotten! I think & pray for you everyday & look at our photos of happy times we shared. I miss you...Sandy

Sandy Jordan

April 4, 2013

Toni , my sweet angel in heaven and dear friend that I miss more each day. Listening to oldies on the radio and the song Boogie Oogie Oogie came on and I remembered us singing and recording that a 100x lol!! We sure did share a lot of fun times. Praying for you daily and keep watch over us all. Love, always Sandy

February 3, 2013

Happy 50th Birthday Toni Jean... You are Missed everyday...
Steph

LILY E. D'AMBROSIA

February 2, 2013

TO MY DEAREST & PRECIOUS DAUGHTER, TONI,
PRAYING FOR YOU & CELEBRATING YOUR 50TH BIRTHDAY HERE IN MY HEART. JOHNNY & I HAD LUNCH AT KAHN'S IN YOUR HONOR. THERE WERE LITTLE BIRDS THAT JOINED US OUTSIDE THE WINDOW: HOW SWEET THEY WERE! YOU & EVE ARE SO MISSED. MY ONLY CONSOLATION IS THAT YOU ARE WITH ALL THE FAMILY WE SHARED TOGETHER. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MY SWEET, YOUR MOM. GOD BLESS & KEEP ALL OF YOU. AM SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE JOHNNNY & SANDY IN MY LIFE.

February 1, 2013

Sweet Toni,
Had lunch with your mom on your birtday at Khans resturant.I know you loved that place.
Thank you Sandy for keeping this book open.You are a great friend.
Thank God Toni, you were apart of my life.
You are always in my heart.
Love always!
Johnny

sandy jordan

January 31, 2013

Hi Toni, happy birthday today in heaven! Love & miss you so much my friend. Until we see each other again. Love always, Sandy

February 1, 2012

Toni sweetheart!
Lily and I spent the day in Half Moon Bay and tossed rose petals at our special spot.
I am so grateful to have spent so many beautiful days together.
Thank you for watching over me,
Love Forever,
Johnny

LILY D'AMBROSIA

February 1, 2012

DEAREST TONI, SPENDING THE DAY AT HALF MOON DAY WITH JOHNNY IN HONOR OF YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS VERY SPECIAL. THE USUAL BIRDS (THIS TIME SEAGULLS) WERE THERE TOO. IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL WINTER'S DAY AND I KNOW YOU AND EVE WERE LOOKING OVER US. POSSIBLY ALONG WITH YOUR DIERKS GRANDPARENTS? LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. GOD BLESS, YOUR MOTHER.

Sandy Jordan

January 31, 2012

Happy Birthday Toni Jean! We would be 49ers this year together! Well another year gone and another year older. Hayden's birthday was saturday and turned 6 yrs old already. He is truly a joy to be around. I really miss you a bunch and we would have partied for sure today! Keep watching over all of us and all our thoughts and prayers go to you daily. All my love, Sandy

May 6, 2011

Precious Toni,
May 6 a special day in my life.
The day I married you.
I am forever grateful for our time together.
Miss you love forever
Johnny

Sandy Jordan

March 25, 2011

Hi Toni,
I can't believe it's going to be seven years since you left us! The time has been going by so quickly. Hayden is now five years old and growing taller each day! He will pass me by soon enough but of course you know we used to joke about how short I am lol! I sure do miss you soo much but I have pics of you in my room and think about all the good times we had. Some of them the best times of my life! I see sunflowers pop up when I miss you and think about you on certain days then I know you're with me and it gives me comfort in knowing you're near. We all miss you and I will see you one day my dear but till that day comes please keep watching over all of us.

Love,
Sandy

Sandy Jordan

January 31, 2011

Hi Toni Jean!

Happy birthday sweetie~ We all miss and love you very much! Please keep watching over us and we will keep you in our prayers. Your birthday was always alot of fun to celebrate with you! You're my guardian angel! Much love, Sandy

Richard Scott

December 14, 2010

Sitting here talking with Courtney about you, and reliving some memories. You are missed and we love you.

May 8, 2010

THINKING OF YOU THIS TIME OF YEAR - WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF A BEAUTIFUL MAY WEDDING WITH SO MANY LOVED ONES JOINING US. MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU & EVIE. LOVE YA, MOM D.

May 7, 2010

Miss you TJ!!!

Think of you often...friends for life..
Stefi

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