Last night we were informed of the passing of one of our closest friends.

Bella had been hospitalized and was undergoing chemo for cancer. Sadly, she was also suffering from some other medical problems and recovering from serious infections following surgery. Apparently a blood clot traveled to her heart.

When Donna and I began dating in '99, Bella & her husband Pete were among the first of Donna's friends to take me into their circle. Since then we have enjoyed dinners, baseball games and trips down to Atlantic City. We are going to miss those times greatly.

Our heartfelt condolences and thoughts go to her husband Pete, two children and her new granddaughter, who shall not know how much Bella loved her. Also, to Bella's surviving sisters and other family & friends who mourn her.

Rest in peace, Bell. You will always be in our thoughts.