Dear June and all the family of Joy Arlene Czito, We were very much saddened to learn of your great loss in the passing of Joy. Clearly she was a remarkable person who brought much to her family and our world. Because of the kind of person she was she will be fondly thought of and greatly missed. May her memory be a blessing to her family and all those who knew her. The Greenwood Family

I was so sad to hear of Joy's passing. We spent a good bit of time messaging on July 14th. I am so sorry for your loss. Joy was a true friend, loyal and so loving. The love and support she gave me is unmeasurable. She was fiercely protective of those she loved. I was so happy to hear she was doing so well. She was like a sister to me. She was so supportive of my recovery and her loving words kept me strong. I was so looking forward to spending time with her as we recently reconnected. I miss her, I'm sad for the people who will never get to experience her. I'm not sure how all the stray animals in Chapel Hill will survive without her, as it seemed to be her mission to feed them all. If you were lucky enough to be one of "Her people," you were blessed with her true unconditional love and regard. There is so much I can say about my sweet Joy. She made me a better person. She loved me when I couldn't love myself, she celebrated my every success no matter how small, she was my friend, my sister, and I will treasure her memory and keep her in my heart forever. To her family, she loved you all so much. She spoke of you often and shared many loving stories with me. I cannot imagine your pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish there was something I could do for you. I would have written sooner but I just learned of her passing this past weekend. It's hard to imagine a world without Joy. The last thing she wrote to me on 7/14/2020 "One last thing; classical music really helps me. My current favorite is Danzon #2. For some reason it makes me feel. I love you sweet girl."- Joy I'm listening to Danzon #2 as I write this and it makes me feel as well, and it just sounds like Joy. Maybe it will give comfort to all that love her. I am picturing her dancing around the room and I just can't help but smile. That statement is typical of her spirit and of her always thinking of others. I am so blessed and thankful to have received this message from her. Katherine Tiller

Thank you Katherine for your kind words. Reading this does bring some comfort to me. She was our Joy and will be missed beyond measure. June

Thank you Fania. Your kind words help during this difficult time. June