Dear Mary Beth and the Maioli family,
I am so sad and sorry to hear your mom has died. It seems so cruel, when you should have had so many more happy years together to look forward to.
I will always remember the warm hospitality your mom showed to me many years ago when I visited Long Island with Caoimhe, courtesy of Maureen Murphy, and we visited your family home. I remember sitting out on the back porch talking so easily with you and your mom late into the summer evening, even though we had just met. I remember your mom as brimming with warmth and happiness, and so much commonsense, and full of a lovely, laid-back pride for you, Mary Beth.
Please know that people far and wide are thinking of you and your family, and holding you in our prayers.
Yours sincerely, Maria Farrell
