Dear Greg and Anthony,
I want to thank both of you and all your associates at Wellwood Memorials for everything you have done
that allowed me to capture, display and share with other pet lovers the essence of and relationship with
my little buddy and special friend, Frisky.
Your dedication to working with me in developing and fulfilling my vision for Frisky’s entire monument
was exceptional. Beginning with the initial consultation on my draft design sketch, through the editing
process of several epitaph iterations, the monument structure, size and placement of the epitaph, Frisky’s
characteristics and our daily routines, his porcelain picture portraits and etchings and the porcelain
picture Rainbow Bridge poem, you consistently demonstrated your professionalism, patience and
compassion. Your guidance and responsiveness to the many facets of the overall design that I desired, as
well as Pat’s artistic talent, Lester’s craftsmanship and Mike’s installation expertise and careful
placement were all very much appreciated. Lisa, Claire, Mary and Claudia were also always there to
answer my calls and contributed to help me through this entire process.
I was also very lucky to have had the help of Mike LoBianco, graphic designer and manager at FastSigns
in Wantagh, who crafted Frisky’s picture sign for temporary placement at Bideawee Memorial Park, as
well as his work on my special Rainbow Bridge poem design, the “Cat in the Heart” figure, and the full
size two dimensional colorized rendering of the final monument design.
I’m also grateful to Maureen, Helene, George and the other people at Bideawee, for all their support from
the start and allowing me to temporarily place Frisky’s picture sign until the monument was finished.
Finally, I know your business is not an easy one, considering the circumstances under which your services
are provided. It is, however, most meaningful to the people and families you serve, and should be very
gratifying to you, as you and your entire team actually build and provide the everlasting bridge from
memories of to eternity for our loved ones.
We only live on if we’re remembered. Frisky gave us so much fun and love to remember him forever.
On behalf of the entire Rao family, and especially Frisky, I want to express to all of you my sincerest
thanks once again.
Sincerely,
- Phil Rao