Monday, June 17, 2013
In memory of Ethel Hopkins I’d like to share a very special moment held close to my heart for many years. Ethel and Gerald’s son Joey is married to our daughter Shanda. Joey & Shanda dated for a verrry loooong time and Joey had shared many of our family occasions over the years. When Ethel and I first met Ethel took me aside and told me how very thankful she was to me for taking care of her son and for our family’s kindness to him. That struck me as so unusual, so unexpected, and Ethel was so very sweet and genuine. She also said she knew Joey had to marry a girl from an Italian family because he loved Italian food so much! So now, in remembrance of Ethel, I would like to thank her for being such a wonderful mother and raising such a wonderful son(s). Joey has been a huge blessing to our family, always remembering special occasions and flowers for even me, his mother-in-law, all because of his mother’s grace and guidance. Thank you, Ethel! What a great family you and your loving husband raised! May the Lord’s love shine upon you and your family forever. Love, Miriam and Tommy Mangione
