Memorial Fund for Maria DePoto

My name is Ashley and I'd like to tell you about one of my best friends, Nicole, and her mother, Maria DePoto. When I was three years old, I went to my local Boys and Girls Club for pre-school. There, I met one of my classmates, Nicole, and her mother, Maria (Ms. D), who was a pre-school teacher at the same school. From when we were three years old, I had a very special relationship with Nicole and her mother, Maria; we're now going on nearly 24 years of friendship! We have been through so much together over the years, both the good and the bad. Unfortunately, on April 9th 2017, Maria lost her life at the age of 68. Maria was a well known member in our community and was always there to share a joke or a laugh or be a shoulder to cry on. She raised a phenomenal daughter who has grown into one of the kindest and hard-working women that I know. With the unexpected passing of her mother, I'm asking for help to support Nicole during this difficult time. It would be so greatly appreciated if you could make a donation to help give Maria the proper final services she deserves. Any amount is appreciated and would mean so much to this amazing family I've grown to know and love over the years. Thank you so much!