Here is a note written by Mary 'Tommy' Stewart on the first anniversary of Angela Byrne Ruane's death. Thanks Tommy - great !

Hi Andrew and Angie

Been giving some thought to the death of the Pope.   People on TV all say how good he was.   So I think that God called him up to heaven to help him cope with that rowdy "Byrne Family".  Angela has had a year to get her feet wet and she has probably put together reunion parties for the family.  The generations prior to our parents are up there and I am sure Angela thinks it is about time they should all get to know each other, what a party?? Think about it. my mom doing her unique Irish Step Dancing & laughing,  Mike and Luke out doing each other with their jokes, Jim, John & Ella enjoying all the goings on and Ciss just wondering how she got into that family and Angela making sure a good time is being had by all and telling herself, next party she will invite the Pope.