Thoughts from Michele Festa

A person’s life is measured by the many lives they’ve touched. I am comforted by my memories of Pearl – as a second mom, a teacher, a friend and a beautiful human being. The times spent with Pearl: at the ballet; at BAM; at the U.N. working with UNICEF; at her home in Brooklyn eating tuna fish sandwiches at lunchtime while at P.S. 131; playing Barbie and Monopoly with Ruthie in her room; attending Miss Joyce’s Dance School; and my weekend visits to Hewlett. Pearl had a way of making every experience interesting and educational. Thank you, Pearl, for touching my life so deeply.

I love you,

Michele