A tribute to my Four Queen of Hearts — my daughters — and a lifetime of love, resilience, and memories, all carried with me forever.
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Learn MoreTwo months ago, I lost my oldest daughter, Gia (29). She had “Here:Now” tattooed on her wrist where a watch would sit -styled like a digital clock -a reminder to live fully in the moment. My youngest daughter, Antonella (22), got the same tattoo in her honor. Angelina (26) tattooed Gia’s favorite number, 22, and Sophia (27) tattooed her initials, G and a cross. Their strength, bond, and the love we share as my Four Queen of Hearts finally inspired me to start my own journey.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?It would say: “Here. Now. Always.” It would tell the story of a father who raised his Four Queen of Hearts on his own, while running pizzerias and figuring out life along the way. It would whisper memories of laughter, sacrifice, hard work, and a bond that even loss can’t break. It would remind me that no matter what happens, love lives on — here, now, and always.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d work with an artist to create a piece that tells our story the right way, honoring my Four Q❤️ and the life we built together. I’d start with “Here:Now” over my heart in the same digital clock style Gia wore. From there, a King of Hearts surrounded by my Queens, weaving in symbols of strength, love, and family. I’m open to a sleeve, chest, upper arm, or legs, wherever the story fits best.
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