Thursday, May 4, 2023
Dearest Joey:
The best memory I have of you is us playing billiards in your Mom's basement in the early 70's; when you of course, could still see! I can still vividly recall you bending over the table to line-up your shot with precision eagle eyes! Your aim was perfectly straight on! It was during a big summer family party in our beloved hometown of Manville and I've never forgotten the huge smile on your face every time you sank a ball! You lit up the room with your infectious enthusiasm & joyful celebration! Everyone jumped with joy & adulation - it was like catching lighting in a bottle! I was only about 6 years old (or 7: 1972) at the time and have fondly remembered that special night (to me) since then! The only time I saw you happier is when you met and married the love of your life: Sweet Loretta (and you of hers as well I'm sure!). Everyone should be as lucky as you two to have shared such wonderful times together! I could tell, without a doubt, that you two are truly soul mates! God speed! Love always & forever, Billy Stepka (your great cousin)
