Friday, March 27, 2009
To: Carl, Sr., Carl, Angela, and Ross: I don't know if you remember me. When I was growing up in Westfield I was a very close friend of Greg Malacane and spent a great deal of time with Greg and his family during those years. Greg and I are still in close touch and see each other as much as we can even though we live relatively far apart. Greg had informed me that your mother was struggling with her health, and he called me when he was in Westfield on the day of your mother's funeral. I wanted to send my condolences to you and tell you what you already know: Your mother was a lovely person. She always acknowledged me with a warm greeting, a smile, and a sincere positivity when I was a kid growing up in Westfield. She had a way of making you feel good about yourself that I will always remember, even though it has been nearly 40 years since I last saw her. I always admired the Cash family who I knew (Carl, Tony, Josie, Charley, Louie) for your strong devotion to each other and the positive way in which you led your lives. I feel very fortunate to have known Greg and his family so well, and through them many of the rest of you. Without your realizing it, you all have had a strong positive influence on myself and my family. I feel lucky to have crossed paths with you at one time in my life!
