Since  I went went to school farther away from home than most girls, there were plenty times I needed to stay in Brooklyn late and not go straight home. Whenever I went over with Riki to her house and Yossie saw me there, he would  put on the biggest smile and genuinely be the most excited family member that I was in his house!
I learned from him to greet others with true happiness, and I will never forget the image of his welcoming smile.
Shani Wallach (yurowitz)
