My elegant Paws started as a tribute to Mr. Raymond Antonucci; being one of the fortunate ones he called his friend. He has been and always will be my mentor and dear BEST Friend. Raymond was and always will be an artist, not only in the dog world, but in the hair industry, horses and astrology to name a few. He had many other accomplishments besides The Yorkshire Terriers. He spent  many years of perfecting the correct , Yorkshire Terrier, (Being true Steele Blue in color). However those who, knew Raymond knew of his many other talents. Before the Yorkie's he raised and showed one of the most prominent Champion shitzu's that ever came to be.

Raymond was a perfectionist and would never settle for second best. After 50 years of being devoted to the Yorkshire Terriers he brought from France, he stood tall, devoted, and dedicated, to his amazing creatures he bred and nurtured. All who knew of Raymond knew he stood by the breed standard of being "True Steele Blue" in color, not Gray or silver.

Raymond also being an Astrologist would amaze me with his knowledge of the stars. He sure could tell exactly who and what you were all about by your birth date and time of birth. All his life long stories I loved to hear. As that's how we became friends. My Father being a sports announcer doing Harness Horse Racing and we both lived in Brent wood California at the same time. When I called him to inquire about his Yorkie's and we started talking and we ended up knowing allot of the same haunts and people in Los Angeles. We became instant friends and my best friend, in which I haven't called any one my best friend in many years. I am very fortunate to have had Raymond in my life. My children loved him as well.

Raymond was a kind, loving, thoughtful, giving, sweet and gentle individual. He loved his (crazy) life with his dogs, but most of all his devotion to his friends. Raymond, could be very tired and barely talk, but if you were his true friend and call thinking your life was the pits he'd talk your ear off until you hung up with a different attitude and you knew your life wasn't the pits after all.

I have lost my best friend and mentor, I am devastated, hurt, appalled, and sickened. Raymond did not deserve to be taken from this earth so undignified, and disrespected. My Mother living in Florida suffered a very similar situation. I have no sympathy for those who live off the system and I hear in Florida they have (old Sparky) now to deal with criminals, and if you don't know old sparky watch the movie ( The green Mile) many of whom will read this may think I'm a cold hearted person and how dare I, but I hope and Pray what or whom ever is responsible for taking away such a loving beautiful, magnificent artist, get the worst punishment possible. When all Raymond did was give a person a chance, and now he's gone.

Raymond my dear Friend, you know how much and all who miss you, love you and have adored you. I pray everyday for your happiness, peace, tranquility, and now there is no more craziness. My love, admiration and thoughts are with you for eternity. I'm so blessed to have been a part of your life and can call you my dear friend. Thank you for all the laughs, love, friendship and schooling. I hope forever to make you proud and keep your legacy living on in My Elegant Paws.

All my love forever.
My Elegant Paws

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