Eva was a second mother to the entire neighborhood. With 6 kids in the Picone family, 6 in the McCaw family, and 8 kids In the Gracia family, plus many more, it wasn't hard to find someone to play with. Eva was a very large part of that. It seemed we were all at her house at many tumes of any given day. She always had the best food and always willing to put us up for a slumber party... or 12. No matter how tired she was from studying and working. The Cristmas eve traditions of tamales before mass was always one of my favorite memories. And the best tamales I've had since. I remember seeing her grow larger than Ben when she was mad, but quickly became her adorable, petite self within minutes afterwards. Her smile would light up a room and instantly become the center of attention without even trying or knowing it. Thank you for helping to shape me into a man, Mom #2. Your kindness and generosity are impressed on me for life. You're a true treasure I'll cherish you forever.