Our mom, Julie, was the heart of our family. Born in Brooklyn and proud of her Puerto Rican heritage, she was happiest at the beach and surrounded by her loved ones. She raised five children, Jessica, Lauren, Nate, Jason, and Josh and poured her love into her grandchildren, our pets, and everyone who crossed her path. She had a gift for making people feel accepted, cared for, and truly seen.

Recently, our family faced the heartbreaking reality of losing her after her long battle with cancer. While we’ve been navigating the emotional weight of this loss, we’re also faced with the unexpected financial burden of funeral expenses.

We’re asking for help to honor Julie’s life the way she deserves and to give her a beautiful farewell. Any amount, no matter how small, means the world to us and will go directly toward covering these costs.

Any remaining proceeds after memorial expenses will be donated to the Lung Cancer Society in her memory, to help others and honor the fight she faced.

On behalf of our entire family, thank you for your support, your prayers, and your love during this incredibly difficult time.