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Chapter 51
- The conversation between Rose and Paul about the sale of D’Orette was inspired by documents found in my collection.
- My Aunt Jessica shared the story of discovering my dead grandfather at E. J. Korvette’s. The reason she was shopping that day came from my imagination.
- The scenes of Doris and Rose in New Rochelle after Paul’s death came from my imagination. However, he was cremated and interred at a later date.
Chapter 52
- The conversation between Doris and Rose about getting a roommate came from my imagination. However, over the years, Rose did have several roommates in order to help financially.
- Information regarding Rose’s health and finances was supported by documents found in my collection.
- How Rose came to have an air conditioner installed is not known. A document found in my collection from the apartment management stated that manangement intended to charge her for an “unauthorized install.” After Rose’s death, my mother brought the air conditioner to her home and installed it in the wall of the newly finished family room. Years later, she contracted Legionnaire’s disease due to the filthy filter!
Chapter 53
- Information in this chapter was supported by documents found in my collection and my personal knowledge. All conversations came from my imagination.
- After Paul’s death, Valerie gave the car to my mother.
Chapter 54
- I have a vivid memory of being in the lawyer’s office with my mother. While I don’t remember a single thing that happened regarding the divorce, I do know I haven’t had a grape lollipop since that day!
- The scenes in this chapter were inspired by documents in my collection and conversations with my mother.
- Deborah Hobson, Alan’s second wife, told me this past summer (2023) it was actually her father’s idea to give the 1955 Belair to my mother.
- My sister Jeanne shared the story about Mrs. VanGelder’s comment.
- The scene of getting the phone call about Dean’s birth came from my memory.
Chapter 55
- The scenes in this chapter were inspired by my own memories and supported by documents in my collection.
Chapter 56
- The scenes in this chapter were inspired by my own memories and supported by documents in my collection and conversations with my father’s sister, Jessica.
- The letter below, sent by one of Rose’s closest friends after her death, gave me some insight as to what Rose was thinking at that time.
Chapter 57
- The scenes in this chapter were inspired by my own memories and supported by documents in my collection. The scene where Doris threw the sugar bowl at the wall actually happened, but I don’t really remember what the cause of her anger was.
- I remember several instances where my mother and I took pieces of silver to the Vanco Coin and Stamp shop on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut, which was owned by my friend’s uncle, Gene Gagliardi.
Chapter 58
- The scenes in this chapter were inspired by my own memories and supported by documents in my collection.
Chapter 59
- The scenes in this chapter were inspired by my own memories and supported by documents in my collection.
- “I don’t do sick,” was a sentiment shared unapologetically by my mother.
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