Yvonne Biondo - Realtor

Fantastic experience: Working with Yvonne Biondo was an absolute pleasure. She combined deep knowledge and endless patience with a genuine care for my needs. She sold my home in just 10 days and went above and beyond to make the process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to her incredible network of contractors, roofers, and attorneys, everything fell into place seamlessly. I’m so grateful I had her by my side—she truly is the best! I would highly recommend her services to anyone needing a realtor.

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough great things about my experience with Yvonne! From our very first meeting, it was clear that she has unmatched experience and a deep understanding of the local market. She took the time to explain every step of the selling process, answered all my questions, and always made sure I felt comfortable and informed. What really set her apart was how genuinely helpful and caring she was throughout the entire process. She listened to my needs, offered honest advice, and went above and beyond to make sure my home was showcased in the best possible way. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, I was able to get the absolute most for my home—far exceeding my expectations! If you’re looking for someone who combines years of experience with a personal touch, I highly recommend Yvonne. She truly cares about her clients and works tirelessly to achieve the best results.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is FANTASTIC ! She walked us through every aspect of the purchase of our house here in Coral Springs. Yvonne knew what we were looking for and was constantly going out of her way to show us more until she knew we were happy. She stayed in constant touch with us seeing how things were going with what we needed to have handled for closing. She was always asking us if we needed help in anything and if we did she was there to assist ! She made the purchase So Easy ! This was very important as we were selling our other house in Sunrise. Yvonne kept us up tp date on what was gong on with the seller at all times . I was Very Please that we had Yvonne on our side ! Joseph (JJ) Thompson

Fantastic experience: I am a real estate attorney who has worked with Yvonne Biondo on several closing transactions. Yvonne is a fierce and relentless advocate for her clients, is meticulous in the details of the file and is available from start to finish to do anything and everything to successfully close her transactions. I highly recommend her as a realtor.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne Biondo is a one in a MILLION agent. She has the best real estate skills in the business than any other agent. She knows how to keep deals together, has your best interest at heart is efficient, kind and a super woman!! She deals with every file like you are her only client. Keeps in touch with you daily and solves every problem that can arise in the real estate transaction. She always gets you to closing. No sale is too big or too small. Yvonne Biondo is the only agent you should ever use buying or selling real estate. Frank Panzarino

Fantastic experience: As a Marital and Family Law Attorney, I frequently have clients who are thinking about selling their home as part of the divorce process, and are not certain whether a sale will leave them financially secure. Yvonne is adept at market analysis and comparative value, even during these challenging and uncertain market conditions. She researches thoroughly, is able to explain the analysis process to my clients, and provides written documentation of her findings in advance of putting a home on the market, so the clients can feel secure about the process before it begins. Not only is Yvonne skilled in the real estate industry, she is also personable, friendly, able to work with difficult personalities, and willing to go the extra mile for a client. I highly recommend Yvonne for handling any real estate buy or sell transactions.

Fantastic experience: I had a very good experience with Yvonne in the selling of our house. There were bumps and roadblocks that occurred in the midst of the transaction. She was a very good communicator between the parties involved, seller (me and my husband), the buyer and the lawyer's office ( title company). She went above and beyond in helping to resolve the issues. The process could have been a longer headache without her help. Thank you Yvonne for everything!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne was instrumental in helping me sell my home in Michigan. Without her guidance and suggestions I would’ve never made it to closing. She has the knowledge and the power to get things done. If you are looking for a great realtor that goes the extra mile and knows how to get you out of corners call Yvonne Biondo. Yvonne gets thing done. You will not be disappointed. C. D. Boca Raton, FL

Fantastic experience: Have sold two properties with Yvonne. Her attention to detail and commitment to get the properties fixed up, ready for sale and then sold was remarkable. She devoted her full energies to the task, negotiated a great price each time and kept us full informed each step of the process. I am convinced that no other real estate agent would have done as fine a job! She has earned and deserves all the awards she recieves. She sets a high standard for other real estate agents to follow!

Fantastic experience: The first time I met Yvonne Biondo was back in the late 80's. At that time she had a reputation for being a top realtor at a well known real estate firm. Yvonne is the ultimate professional and she has tons of knowledge. She is outgoing, very friendly and usually has a coupon for you(Home Depot, Lowe's). She has definitely given me some good advice with several real estate deals. I know many people who have used her services and were extremely pleased. I would not hesitate to use her in the future.

Fantastic experience: What can i say, this woman is AMAZING at her job. Definitely blows other realtors out of the water. She went above and beyond in order to get my mothers house ready to sell. She responds quickly to any and all questions and has TONS of connections for home improvement. Last but definitely not least she remained completely professional when unforeseen problems arose and handled them with integrity. I would hands down recommend Yvonne to anyone who is looking to sell their home. You cant find a better realtor out there!

Fantastic experience: We met Yvonne in 1998 after we moved from Seattle and were looking for a home in the Coral Springs area. We were using another realtor when we met Yvonne at an open house. She was friendly, informative, professional, courteous and respectful that we had already contracted with another realtor. After meeting Yvonne, we told the other realtor we wanted to work with Yvonne. The realtor told us, "she(Yvonne Biondo), was one of the most respected and tenacious realtors in this area." That realtor found us a house the next week for fear, "If they didn't, Yvonne would." Since then we have only given Yvonne's name as a reference. Recently, in addition, we needed a good real-estate tax consultant for another property and Yvonne was the first call we made. She was just as informative and helpful as in1998. We will only use Yvonne for any and all issues related to real-estate and we will only refer Yvonne to family, friends and inquirers. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Show more

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is head and shoulders above any realtor I have ever worked with. I was impressed the most by two things. One is her total knowledge about real estate and real estate transactions. There is so much the average person doesn't know and Yvonne seems to know it all. Two is her untiring initiative and advocacy for her client. Lots of times real estate transactions hit a snag and Yvonne was always there to work things out, get things done and keep things on schedule. One does not know how good an agent can be until they have worked with Yvonne.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is a bulldog when it comes to listing and selling your property. She continually keeps you posted and updated all the way through to closing. I highly recommend her and would never use anyone else in the future. She is understanding, kind and knows all the ins outs of getting your property sold.

Fantastic experience: I am happy to write a wonderful review for Yvonne. She is a very professional Real Estate Agent. Yvonne has may years of experience. She is tenacious, Thorough, and very detailed oriented. All the T’s get crossed and the I’s dotted. Her knowledge goes beyond the properties which includes financing, and has many good connections for assistance, such as appraisers, loan agents, plumbers, screen repair etc. She is always willing to help you find your dream home no matter the price of the home. She guides you through the paperwork for HOA applications, loans etc. The only mistake you can make with Yvonne is to not have her as your agent. Yvonne gets the job done! She also makes a good friend. Fourteen years and counting. Thanks for helping us.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is one of the best realtors that we've ever worked with. She works her butt off and in a smart way. She has taught us so much about real estate buying and selling! And I think she has over 30 years of quality experience, even though she doesn't look it. Thank you Yvonne for being such a terrific realtor to work with!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne Biondo is the consummate professional. As an out-of-state home owner from Boston, trying to sell a FL home for my sister's estate in the midst of the Covid pandemic, I was unable to be there in person,. I needed a realtor that instilled confidence and that I could trust to oversee all aspects of the sales process. Yvonne was that person and she exceeded my expectations. She is a very capable manager and accomplished so many things on my behalf, from prepping the house painting and getting it staged to helping the buyer obtain a mortgage by switching from conventional fo FHA and in order to beat the proposal. She definitely earned her 5-star review and I would definitely recommend her to other sellers (and buyers)

Fantastic experience: Yvonne was recommended by my real estate attorney, and I could not be more pleased with her performance. I was the seller on behalf of my elderly parents. She walked me through every step, kept me and my attorney informed of progress, and when the sale was getting a little shaky from the buyer’s end, she stepped in and pulled it all back together to make it happen! That’s what decades of experience will get you when you choose her. I would not hesitate to use her again! 5 stars all the way!!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne helped me find my dream rental at an incredibly affordable rate three years ago and I've been happy with the decision year over year. She is 110% dedicated to her job and always on your side. Should I ever decide to purchase I know exactly who to call. Thanks Yvonne!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne went above and beyond to help us close. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne was the listing agent for the condo I was living in. I had a tight deadline to move out or I was going to be evicted. Since I am 80, it was a very difficult situation. It was a difficult situation for Yvonne, but she was professional and treated me with respect and compassion which I feel like most realtors would not have. Yvonne was sympathetic and was supportive and helpful with my move. I would recommend her to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne was referred to me by my neighbor. I needed to sell my house, but knew I was going to have a rough time showing because of the dogs I had. She was able to accommodate my schedule and the dogs. She gave me very specific, actionable items to work on improving and it made the process significantly easier. She made it as simple as possible for me. I will use her again the next time I need to deal with real-estate.

Fantastic experience: When you meet Yvonne Biondo you can see she takes great pride and enjoys her work!! Yvonne was efficient, responsive, ethical, resourceful, reliable, punctual, and followed through on every detail! Thankfully, Yvonne took over the listing that was previously mismanaged, and made selling the property from out of state easy and pleasant, providing guidance and support at every step in the process. She swiftly brought in a reliable crew to do repairs and sold our home. I would confidently hire Yvonne Biondo again and recommend her real estate services to all our family and friends!

Fantastic experience: Thank you you were really helpful and helping us find what we were looking for in a home and by the canal is exactly where I wanted to be I would recommend you to all my friends thank you again

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of working with Yvonne Biondo recently. Yvonne is by far one of the most professional realtors I’ve ever worked with. She provides great guidance with years of experience and truly has the clients best interest. She is a true team player with a wealth of knowledge. I look forward to working with Yvonne again in the near future.

Fantastic experience: Thank you, Yvonne! You really helped me through a rather unsettling process.. Even though it was short notice, you gave me the assurance for me to push through successfully.. Every follow up call or text was filled with top notch advice or briefing with a tad bit of humor! Surpassed my check list of everything I would want in a realtor! For anyone who needs a delightful realtor, please look no further.. Yvonne is here!!! I'm very glad to have found you! I hope all the best- Carlyle W.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne helped me buy my first home and made the whole process a breeze! She was quick to answer any questions I had. With her wealth of knowledge in all aspects of real estate and mortgage she guided me to the smoothest route to closing. It was truly a pleasure to work with Yvonne and will definitely recommend her.

Fantastic experience: I met Yvonne a few years ago at the doctor’s office where I worked. I told her that one of these days I would sell my house, so she gave me her business card. The decision to sell the house finally arrived 5 or more years later. I could have not asked for a better realtor with all years of experience than Yvonne. She was always very knowledgeable, organized, and most of all, she always kept us informed. Yvonne, thank you very much for the great advices and, of course, I would recommend your services ten thousand times. Thank you, Jessie Peto

Fantastic experience: Her name Yvonne Biondo says it all, she reaches above and beyond securing her clients satisfaction. My family and I met Yvonne through one of her sale listings and upon interacting with her we felt an instantaneous sense of warmth and dedication to our needs. Yvonne would not only supersede our expectations but ensure it was done in an unbelievable time frame with our demanding schedule. My husband and I are expecting our first child due on the 18th of May, we started our home buying process with Yvonne in the second to last to approximately the last week of April. With such a overwhelming time crunch we were a bit worried that this wouldn’t be possible, but then comes Yvonne to the rescue not only assuring us she would have us in our home before our due date, but she actually delivered. What I enjoy most about Yvonne, is the level of professionalism she exudes with listening to minute details and ensuring her clients needs are met. She is honest, trust worthy, educated within her field, and most importantly very tenacious in serving her clients. I would never hesitate to recommend her to any and everyone in need of a trusting, self reliant, dedicated, and determined realtor. She is by far the best in the business that we have encountered and I intend to keep her close by for any future transactions.

Fantastic experience: In my lifetime I purchased fourteen homes and by far the service I received from Yvonne Biondo in purchasing this house is the best. She was very professional, timely and work with a sense of urgency, she also saved us money during the process of the sale. Thank you Yvonne and keep on “WOWING” your clients. I will recommend any and all home buyers to you in the future.

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much Yvonne. You are beyond amazing. Thank you for patiently walking me though the process of selling my home with no hiccups. You went above and beyond, you are simply the best!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne Biondo is my "go to" realtor for buying or selling my properties. We have done several deals together and she is the best! She is a true professional and genuinely nice person. Yvonne is a realtor who is always on your side whether buying or selling your property. She is with you every step of the way. She always answers your calls, emails or texts no matter what time of day/night. Yvonne's professionalism, knowledge, honesty and hard work ethic are much respected and appreciated. I would recommend Yvonne to anyone searching for a new property, or selling your existing one.

Fantastic experience: You were amazing to work with during this transaction! Thank you for making everything go so smoothly! I would love to make another deal happen with you involved!!

Fantastic experience: Today I closed on a property where I was the Buyer's agent and Yvonne was the Seller's agent. Working with Yvonne was truly a pleasure. She was professional in every way and did everything she could to assure that the transaction closed smoothly. Thanks Yvonne!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne remained diligent in her efforts at all times to market my property. 24/7 you will get her committed service. Having a difficult property to market and being licensed in real estate myself, I had to seek the advice of an educated and highly professional agent. I chose Yvonne Biondo and never once regretted my choice. She is the best.

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Yvonne for close to 10 years. She has proven to be an intelligent realtor that is truly dedicated to helping her clients with all of their real estate needs. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to refer business to her!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is a very knowledgeable realtor who is always helpful when I have any questions. Yvonne works hard for her clients to get their houses sold at the best possible price, finds her clients the right house to purchase, and makes sure her clients' interests are protected in any transaction. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a real estate agent.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne was really great realtor. She found me the perfect apartment at the perfect price and I am very happy here. She held my hand every step of the way and made sure that everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend her as a conscientious and caring realtor.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne Biondo has been a great resource for all of our real estate. She has found tenants for our apartments and acted on our behalf when there were tenant issues. She is very professional and consciousness to get the job done. I would recommend her real estate services.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne Biondo was my selling agent and was stellar. She had to go above and beyond what any selling agent normally has to do because of the pitifully inept buyer's agent. Yvonne had to keep following up because he wasn't performing his required duties. If it weren't for Yvonne calling him on a daily basis, we never would have gotten to closing which was delayed because of other agent's ineptness. Yvonne is an agent who looks out for her sellers in every way and I am sure she would do so if she were the buyer's agent. Very impressed.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne Biondo listed and sold my home in one day in the Oakbrook/Hidden Hammocks area. She properly priced the home and went into details on all of the paperwork involved. The first person that walked in bought it!! She stays with you every step of the way until closing. She is knowledgeable, Friendly and a DYNAMO!. The Best Real Estate representative that we know.

Fantastic experience: Love this lady! Always pays attention to the details. Highly recommend Yvonne!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne Biondo at Century 21 is the ultimate professional in today’s realtor pool. She has exceptional knowledge of the current real estate market and is both detail-oriented and efficient at her job. Trust her with you real estate needs, you will not be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: I have been in the mortgage business for over 20 years and have had the pleasure of working with Yvonne for the majority of my career. She is extremely professional and always goes above and beyond for her clients. The amount of repeat clients she has is a true indicator as to how great of an agent she it. If you are looking to buy a home, I would highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Bought and sold two homes in the previous year and Yvonne Biondo was instrumental in both transactions. Her experience, expertise, negotiating skills and ability to make very difficult transactions seem simple and fun are some of the reasons I recommend Yvonne! The best reason, though, she really cares about her clients!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is what you want in a Realtor. Someone that has the experience with your market area and the expertise to make that deal happen. Best of all, she is honest and treats you with respect. I trust her.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Yvonne Biondo to handle the purchasing or selling of your home, she gets the job done.I have dealt with many realtors and no one gets the job in in a timely manor , like she does

Fantastic experience: Yvonne Biondo is by far, one of Best and Only Realtor that I would use or recommend. Her knowledge of the industry is endless. There is nothing that Yvonne can't and won"t do for Her her Clients. Yvonne helped me with the Sale of my Parents Home. She got exactly what I wanted for it and Her recommendations on any subject is helpful and cost effective. She will save you time and money with Her expertise on Real Estate. If you need a Realtor that treats you like family, Yvonne is the Realtor for you. Rose Mora

Fantastic experience: I have had the privilege to work with Yvonne Biondo over the years , I Have successfully closed transactions with her and can attest that she is extremely professional , hard working and enjoyable to work with.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne was a referral from my CPA and helped us tremendously. She sold our home in Coconut creek and then we purchased a home in Parkland thru her. She is a diligent, and detailed agent. No stones were left unturned. She solved any issues that were challenged of her and she took us to smooth closings. She involved all of my family in this purchase process. I would highly recommend Yvonne Biondo to represent you in all your Real estate transactions. She is a likable, intelligent agent and will always have your back. Andrew and Janine Kartiganer.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne has been my Realtor for 20+ years, she continues to be the most committed, knowledgeable and custormer focused Expert in the real estate space. She invests time in energy to stay abreast of the industry as well as keeping pace with the communities that she serves and to understand her customer needs. It is always a pleasure working with Yvonne!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is the best in the business! Not only has she helped us buy our home, but she also helped us with a rental property and the sale of a condo. She is on top of everything! She's very knowledgeable and helped us make the right choice for our family home.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is fabulous! She is truly invested in her clients. She looks for every single detail you want and makes your priority in a home, her priority. Second to none... wouldn’t buy a home from anyone else!

Fantastic experience: Yvonne was efficient and proactive in finding me a condo in Margate. She is very knowledgeable in the real estate market She was always available day or night to answer my questions and always with an upbeat smile. . When it comes to buying or selling real estate Yvonne Biondo is the only one that you should select. She pays special attention to detail and listens to the needs of the client. I am very happy with her services and would highly recommend her to others

Fantastic experience: Yvonne helped me find a house to rent in Coral Springs a while back, her experience and expertise in the area made my move here and finding the right house for me and my family a breeze. She made quite an impression so she was the first person I called when I moved into the market as a buyer, her attention to detail made finding the perfect house easy and stress free. I would give her 10 stars if I could.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is a true RE professional. I know Yvonne for over 10 years and she is always finding the way to help and keep her customer informed during their RE transaction. I have personally worked with Yvonne and she also helped me with my personal Real Estate needs and I'm strongly recommend her services.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne was very instrumental in finding a home For our family Relocation from New Jersey. She listens very carefully to our needs since we have three large dogs in need of a very large yard. Finding the perfect home was her task. She did not let us down She was on top of everything from inspections to closing as we were still in New Jersey finalizing our properties there.. Anybody looking for an professional realtor that has the knowledge to pay attention to what you need and works hard on making you happy is the realtor you should select. I would highly recommend Yvonne for all of your real estate needs.

Positive experience: Yvonne - Thanks for all of your assistance and ensuring a smooth sale of our home.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is an amazing agent. She was with me through every aspect of my condo purchase. We saw about 30 properties, all vetted and scheduled by her in an efficient and organized manner. I don't know how I could have accomplished all this without her expertise and energy. I have worked with other agents in the past but none have provided this level of service. Very knowledgeable of the local real estate market and knows how to close the deal. Personally, she is a wonderful and caring woman who places her client's needs first and foremost. I highly recommend her for any of your real estate requirements.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne has been very helpful for helping me find properties for out of town and out of country friends...She is very attentive to detail for prospective buyers and offers tips as a result of her years of experience. She is a walking encyclopedia of Real Estate knowledge to help eliminate problems later in the process. She is quick to respond to calls and texts...I would definitely recommend her services.

Fantastic experience: Hello, I have known Ms. Yvonne Biondo for a very long time. When It comes to business matters, she doesn't drag her feet getting things accomplished. she can be very aggressive when she needs to be, she always concentrates on getting things accomplished the right way, doesn't put any ghosts in anybody's closet, doesn't mind going the extra mile for the client, is very professional in attire and knowledge in the real estate business, attends seminars and classes related to the business to stay on top of current trends, puts her clients first and works hard to see they get the best deal she can get for them . I've used her for the purchase of my existing residence and for the sale of my last residence and as usual everything went according to plan without any glitches. You won't find a better person or broker then Yvonne. Regards, Michael Jacobus

Fantastic experience: Yvonne has sold property and managed rental property for me. She is incredibly organized and efficient, taking care of the smallest details and expediting whatever process is required to complete the big picture. She's available to assist and advise whenever needed and treats her customers like family.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is amazing! Although our home went under contract immediately, Yvonne remained diligent throughout the entire sales process helping us navigate to a successful closing. I strongly recommend Yvonne as your real estate professional...she is a dynamo!!!

Fantastic experience: As a longtime real estate attorney in Coral Springs, I have worked with numerous realtors. Yvonne Biondo stands out among them as one of the best. She fights hard for her clients and makes sure they have everything they need for a successful real estate deal. Many realtors don't bother to learn about the real estate transactions beyond the basics, but, with her years of experience and constant desire to know more, Yvonne has an impressive expertise. She is a true professional.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is a super nice professional that will take care of you with the utmost respect and you'll get the property of your dreams

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is very efficient and knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate sales and purchasing. She is easy to work with and will find her clients the perfect fit. She is a true real estate professional. She stays with her clients from the beginning to the end and beyond! I truly believe Yvonne will meet all of your real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: Yvonne is great! She is very professional, knowledgeable and compassionate! She had handled many real estate transactions for my family and friends and I would recommend her without hesitation.

Fantastic experience: "Yvonne Biondo came very highly recommended by a real estate attorney. He commended her on her expertise and many years of experience in real estate. Pictures of the property were taken very promptly, the printed matter for the open house was nicely organized and the Century 21 Website displayed the pictures and description of the property beautifully and in the most flattering light. Open houses were conducted regularly, and Yvonne always highlighted all the selling points of the property to prospective buyers. Yvonne worked really hard and was very dedicated to presenting the unique aspects of this property to potential buyers. Yvonne Biondo always kept me updated on any feedback she received on the property, and we worked with that feedback to make any changes in the presentation of the property that we felt would be beneficial to the sale. Yvonne had a great eye for knowing exactly what needed to be done to fix a property that had been left unattended for many many years, and make it look like new. Yvonne had many contacts regarding contractor work, and these contractors did phenomenal work, were very reliable and dependable, and completed very difficult repairs. I did not know my way through any of this and Yvonne took charge of many situations and ensured that everything was completed exactly how it should be. She was extremely patient and kind, and always upbeat and comforting regarding any obstacles I encountered. She was so generous with her time, and constantly offered and helped me through many difficult situations in fixing this property to a salable condition. I did not have contact with other staff except on the occasion I had to drop off a house key, and was greeted by a very nice woman who placed the key in a secure place for Yvonne. This was a tough year for me in taking on the responsibility of selling a home that was in a state of complete disrepair. I was also not local to the property. I never would have been able to get this property sold for the price it sold for without Yvonne's help and guidance. Yvonne counseled me on what needed to be done to repair this home, recommended extremely professional and reliable workers, ran to the house any time I needed her to when I was unable to be there to let workers in, or look over their work. She updated me regularly on the progress of the repairs and always let me know if she felt things were not going as they should be. She was my eyes and ears for 8 months and did all of this graciously and generously, without ever considering the time commitment. We became friends quickly and loved to chat about our beloved pups. Yvonne has a phenomenal background in all aspects of real estate and I knew I was in the best hands possible, which was crucial considering the tremendous challenges that had to be overcome in bringing this property to a salable condition. Yvonne showed over and over again her commitment and dedication, and she is a tremendous asset to Century 21. Best of all though is that Yvonne Biondo is a wonderful, kind and very special human being."