Saturday, July 27, 2024
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I consider it to be a blessing to have had Doris (Dori, as I called her) for a dear friend in my life.She was a most gifted writer and so loved her students while teaching elementary school. She emitted such grace and elegance in all she represented, being a fashion forward icon whom I admired tremendously. Some of the fondest memories I have are times spent with Dori, and her devoted loving husband , George, and my late husband, Norman, who thought the world of her. We shared many, many times together going to wonderful restaurants, shows, outings too many to list. Having them to our house for dinner, partiularly in winters with our fire blazing, just warms my heart to recall those days. But those that are most near and dear to my heart are holidays spent at their beautiful homes, both at the Cottage in Tobyhanna, Pa., and Rockaway, N.J.,wherein we always felt very special and welcome. She possessed a great talent in decorating, with George by her side, assisting wherever needed, resulting in a home filled with great love and serenity. The most cherished memories are attending the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Newark, NJ for their annual Christmas Carol sing along and candlight service, followed by dinners in the Portugeuse section in Newark. Amidst all the many social events, my favorite memories are those wherein we'd be invited for a "simple, Sunday Pasta dinner" at their home. We spent countless time reminiscing about vintage movies, surrounded by the enormous photo collection of movie stars with so much nostalgia and bittersweet laughter about how current day life had changed.
Watching them together on a dance floor was so special. Definitely a beautiful marriage made in Heaven. Dori possessed a joie de vivre in all she did and truly loved and respected all of nature and God's gifts.
I will forever be grateful for the years we shared as friends and pray that she Rests in Eternal Peace. I will miss you dear, beloved friend, for always.
