Monday, May 24, 2010
My deceased mother and father, Mesha and will Burdian, were dearest friends with Mary and Steve my entire life. Mesha and Mary attended high school together in L.I.C., Queens, N.Y. My grandfather, Joseph Derewianka, gave Mary away to Steve at their wedding. I had the honor of wearing Mary's veil at my wedding. I still have a special doll they gave me, as a child, one Christmas. Mary and Steve have always been a close part of our immediate family. My sister, Donna Della Pietra, and all of us will deeply miss them... always... a truly wonderful, caring, and kind couple. by Elaine Burdian Cecere.
