06/25/2026
Two years without you, Neli. ❤️
How has it already been two years?
Some days it still feels like you’ll walk through the doors, check on everyone, and say, “Good job, guys. You kicked ass today. I’m so proud of you all.”
You weren’t just the owner of Neli’s Family Restaurant you were the heart of it. You treated every employee like family, believed in us when we doubted ourselves, and were always the first to lend a helping hand. Your kindness, generosity, and laughter filled this place in a way that can never be replaced.
The restaurant is still here because of the foundation you built, but there will always be an empty place where you should be. Every day we carry on your legacy, hoping we’re making you proud.
If Neli ever made you smile, shared a conversation with you, served you, helped you, or made a difference in your life, we’d love for you to share a memory in the comments. Your stories help keep his spirit alive and remind us how many lives he touched. You will never be forgotten.
Forever our boss. Forever our family. Forever in our hearts. ❤️