I looked up to my mother, one who knew everything, always had a solution to everyday problems, a pianist, an opera singer, a community volunteer, involved in social causes and supportive of her six children’s dreams and accomplishments. That is (was) my mother! Without fear, she would prepare gourmet meals for social gatherings of no less than 100 friends and family; too many times to count. She mastered new skills to near perfection from becoming an accomplished tennis player to a virtuoso pianist… nothing stood in her way of accomplishing her goals, strive for love and happiness for her family and all of the people she loved. Her charm, self-assurance and positive outlook and influence were contagious and she went out of her way to help people in need.