I will forever cherish the memory of the last time I saw my beloved little brother Tony. It was at my sister Helens 4th of July party, we sat next to each other while watching the fireworks. His grandkids would stop by and sit on his lap or just stand by him, he loved that, he loved them!

Tony talked about finally feeling comfortable with the noise & loud bang of the fireworks, he said after his tour in Viet Nam any loud noise would make him jump, but he was finally getting over that. He was happy, healthy, and seemed at peace, and of course always the teaser he continued to make jokes directed toward me! I know his jokes were meant only with Love, he loved to tease and I miss that so much.

Tony, you are now with the people that loved you since birth, your parents. You left us here on Earth but we will meet again someday and I will once again hear those silly, goofy comments of yours..can't wait….

Anthony J Alvira