Mom's Heaven Date, June 14th / Maria (Daughter) Mamma, It's almost June 14th and I can't believe it will be 5 years since you left us. I know Daddy is happy to be with you and all our loved ones. Mom, he was never the same after you left us. He loved you so much. You always said, "you'll see, you'll miss me when I'm gone", I know that was always a joke when you said those words to us. But, never did we realize what they meant and HOW much we would miss you and grieve for you. Daddy's grief is over. He is with you now and I thank GOD for that. But, Mamma, my grief is still with me. I love and miss you so much. Thank you Mamma for making me the woman that I am. I am so blessed to have had you for a Mother. I think of all you told me in my life and the values you instilled in me and I know now you were the wisest woman. I love you both so much and I miss you more than anyone can imagine. Think of me always, that's what you wrote to me. I always do, every minute of every day. I love you so much my beautiful Mother. All my love to you and Daddy. Maria
The source of everything we have, Everything we are.
I want to take this chance to thank you and let you know how I feel. It seems like the closer we are to things, the harder it is to see them sometimes... and I know that a lot of what you did for me I didn't appreciate at the time... But the more time goes by, the clearer I understand how much your love has affected my life. So much of who I am and where I'm going I owe to both of you; my Beautiful, Generous & Loving Parents.
Always, Maria
One Year Heaven Anniversary / Maria (Daughter) Daddy, it's almost a year, May 12th. I miss you more today than on that fateful day. My love for you is never-ending! Oh Daddy, there have been so many things I have wanted to talk to you about; and I hope that you hear my thoughts and prayers. My heart is broken without you. I will never forget the lessons and love you taught me. I hope you are happy again with Mommy up in Heaven. Thank you daddy for always loving me, respecting my decisions and trusting me. All my love to you always, my beautiful Father. Your loving daughter!
Faith/ Maria (Daughter)
For almost the past five years, my faith had been shaken. I was so angry with God for taking my Parents from me, but today my Faith was restored. I know now, as I've always known that there is a reason for everything that happens in our lives. We don't know for sure what that reason is, but there is a reason! I will miss them everyday of my life, but I know they are there and are watching over me and my family. I know that without question or doubt.
His power is unquestionable its power unconquerable, its inpact unmistakable, its meaning undeniable, its sacrafice incomparable, its price unimaginable, its depth immeasurable, its absence unthinkable!
TWO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! / PATRICIA
I JUST WANTED TO LET THE BOTH OF YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU WERE LOVED BY EVERYONE. I REMEMBER WHEN I FIRST MET THE BOTH OF YOU AND HOW YOU BOTH ACCEPTED ME INTO THE THE FAMILY LIKE I WAS A FAMILY MEMBER. I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW LOVING AND CARING THE BOTH OF YOU WERE. AND STILL ARE UP IN HEAVEN BECAUSE I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR EVERTHING THAT IS GOING ON DOWN HERE. AND I JUST WANTED THE BOTH OF YOU TO KNOW FROM ME HOW GREAT OF A DAUGHTER YOU HAVE WHO IS SO LOVING AND CARING AND WHO I AM GRATEFUL TO HAVE AS FRIEND.
ALL MY LOVE, PATRICIA
just saying hi / Brielle Graziano (Great neice ) Hi everyone, You already looked at my tribute and I was kinda rushing as you can see. I made alot of spelling errors. Well, I guess you all had a laugh but everything I wrote is the truth about zia & zio, they are great loving people. I miss them so much. My love to all. love you lots Brie
Maria you are the best. Read this one. I was not rushing. I love you so much. Thank you for always being here for me. I am finally sixteen...wow.
My love is never-ending / Maria (Daughter) There is not a day that goes by, or a minute for that matter, that I do not think of both of you. Each morning the sun rises and every night the sun sets and my heart is always with you. Whether I am having a good day or a bad day, my thoughts are with you. Most of the time, you are both in the backround of my mind, but always a constant. I wonder some days if it will always be this way and a little voice inside my head whispers, "yes". Grief is forever. There are moments in the beginning that you believe you will not be able to survive the feelings to go on to another day, but somehow you go on and the sun rises again. Basically, you just learn how to live with your grief and all the beautiful memories resurface. I have so many of those beautiful memories that I will cherish forever. I love you both so much and I think of you every moment of every day. Always your one and only, Maria
THe memories / Brielle Graziano (great neice )
CIAO CIAO ZIA E ZIO I WAS LOOKING AT PITCHURES THE ATHER DAY WITH MOMMY AND WE WERE TALKING ABOUT ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES WE HAD .WE ALWAYS LAUGH WHEN EVER IT COMES TO YOU BOTH I HAVE TO SAY FROME BEING THE FIRST GREAT NEICE I BEEN AROUND YOU GUYS ALOT .MOMMY ALWAYS TOALD ME YOU ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE A BIG FAMILY BOY IAM .I WAS VERY FOURTUNATE FOR YOU GUYS TO BE AROUND FOR EVERY THING MOMMY HAD FOR ME . I JUST WISH YOU BOTH WERE HERE FOR MY SIXTEEN BUT HEY YOU ARE WITH ME EVEY DAY AND EVERY NIGHT AND MOST OF ALL IN MY HART AND THANK YOU FOR ARE LITTLE TALKS AND YOUR WORDS OF INCOURAGEMENT .I am so glad I am close to Maria she is not only a great cousin she is a great friend .Well I guess when you were here with us I never stopped talking and asfor Know I am still a chatter box. That will always be me your loving great neice Brielle ciao Bello ,bella xoxo Tiamo
Miss you Both so much! / Maria (Daughter) Daddy, it has been almost 9 months that you entered Eternal Life and Mommy, it has been 4 1/2 years.....it seems like yesterday that you were both here with me loving me, laughing with me, yelling at me. I miss you both so much. My life hasn't been easy lately without the both of you, but I go on because I know that you are both with me in spirit watching over us. And, I know that someday we will be reunited. Please be my angels and please steer me in the right direction and whisper in my ear, so that I may always make the right decisions. I love you both eternally.
Happy Birthday Daddy / Maria (Daughter)
We all have a destiny. I believe in destiny, always have. You used to talk to me about destiny and you always said, "I hope God is good to me, because I've been a good person". Well, Daddy, you WERE and I know that God gave you a peaceful and quick return to Heaven.....That was your destiny. Wednesday, January 10th would have been your 78 birthday here on Earth. I would be planning a party for you here at my home with our loved ones. But, unfortunately, this year I won't be having your birthday party. You will be spending it this year in Heaven and I wish I could pop in and give you the biggest hug and kiss, but I can't, that is my destiny. I still belong here to raise my children and go on with life. I will be thinking of you all day. You have plenty of our loved ones there to have a party with, GOD KNOWS. I'll visit you at the cemetary and wish you the Best BIrthday Ever. Give Mommy and everyone there a huge hug and kiss for me. I love you both so much and miss you more. Your daughter always
Happy 78th Birthday Daddy / Maria (Daughter) Today, January 10th is your birthday and I am thinking of you. I'll be thinking of you all day. I will come visit you at the cemetary. Jake and Julia picked cards out for you. Last night Jake starting crying that he missed you so much and wished he could see you. I hope that you could come to him in a dream so that his wish comes true. Julia was telling everyone yesterday who would listen that your birthday is today. She thinks of you all the time. I love you Daddy and I wish you the best birthday ever. Give my love to Mommy and everyone else. I love you always and forever. Maria I send you kisses Daddy...
Happy New Year 2007 in Heaven / Maria (Daughter) My Beautiful Parents, Giovanni & Nunziata I love you both so much. I miss you terribly, but I know that you are together and that you are dancing in Heaven. My love for you is eternal. Thank you for all that you did for me all my life. New Year's Day came and went without both of you...I missed you so much...we would have been in my Den waiting for the ball to drop, waiting to pop the cork on the champagne...I couldn't bare it without you both, so I slept through it and dreamt of both of you. My love for you always, Maria
Christmas has come and gone without you / Maria (Daughter)
Christmas this year wasn't like it used to be....GOD knows....I miss those wonderful times when we were ALL together...those days are gone but forever etched in my memories...Christmas was okay this year...I kept myself very busy...had my traditional Christmas Day party down at the shore...new traditions...I couldn't do the usual without the both of you, just couldn't. Daddy, I missed you most of all because it was my first Christmas without you. First thing in the morning, you would have come over with your gifts for the kids and that sweet, generous envelope for me and Jimmy. I owe you everything, Daddy, everything! Never did I think I'd be in this situation at this point in my life. I love you so much and think of you every moment of every day.
Jake and Julia were so happy to run down the stairs and see the tree. I wish you could have seen their faces when they came down and saw that under the tree was filled with all those presents, but you're both up there, and we are here. I do know that you were both watching over us, though. I know it as sure as I breath. Please send me strength to go on my daily life....so difficult these days, so, so difficult. I love you so.....with my heart and soul.
Christmas is a time of joy and happiness because Baby Jesus was born and we are all thankful for his birth and what it represents. And I am, but I also can't help but be sad because I cannot spend it with my beautiful parents. I love and miss them so much...life is so difficult without them...I miss their love and support and the generous way they lived their lives. I can only hope to become a slight version of what they were in their lives. Thank you, Mommy and Daddy for teaching me my values and most importantly for showing me what is most important in life, FAMILY. I love you both so much and I wish you a wonderful Christmas in Heaven. Watch over me and my sweet babies and my Husband. I think of you both every moment of every day. All my love eternally!
it's just not fair... but we give thanks / Susann Leishman (Niece) Happy Thanksgiving to you Zio John & Zia Nancy, It just not the way it used to be when we were "young". I never ever rememeber feeling lonely, alone or sad growing up in our family! We always had somewhere to be and all of our family waiting to see us. The tables that were set, the wine to he had and the funny, funny stories that were told. I cannot believe all of the fond memories I have shared with my children. And I still have so many more to tell. Some memories are private and a bit mature for them to understand. But the ones that I have shared are so important to me. I could not have asked for a more loving family, extened and home. I thank you, Zio and Zia for helping with all that you did for me and my family. I know the holidays aren't the same anymore, but please be our angels and help us cope with all that we still have to indure. We all love and miss you and most importantly I thank God for allowing us to have had such a generous, loving and thoughtful unlce and aunt. PS: Maria is such an unbelievable person, she has truly been an inspiration to a lot and amazing in her grief. With love and admiration to you both, Susann, Jimmy, Sean and Shannon
Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven / Maria (Daughter) My beautiful Parents, How much I miss you both, especially now with Daddy's first Holiday in Heaven. Mommy take good care of him....I'm sure you're cooking a feast today for all our loved ones up there on the other side, and the many people you have met since arriving. I will think of you both on Thanksgiving. My first thought when I think of what I should be thankful for will be that I had the both of you in my life, the most beautiful parents in the world, and that I treasure all the memories you left me. I love you both so much and always will. There is not a moment in my day to day life that I don't think of both of you. I love you eternally. Maria
I miss our friendship most of all / Maria (Daughter)
Oh Daddy, I think of you everyday...every moment...today when I got home from the shore I needed to talk to you and you weren't here. I miss your friendship most of all. I could tell you anything, anything and you would just listen to me and hear me rant and rave and scream or cry or whatever....and somehow you always calmed me. I miss you so much! I love you so!
I miss you both so much / Maria (Daughter) Mamma e Papa', I miss you so much....words cannot explain what is in my heart for both of you. Please give me strength to endure this grief I feel. I love you both so much and my heart aches for you. I know you're both happy, but I can't help missing you so! All my love always, Maria
A Day, A Week, A Lifetime Without You / Maria (Daughter) When I wake up in the morning, I ask myself? How will I get through this day without you? As I dress and prepare to start my day I wonder, How will I go on without you? As the day slowly slips away I remember how you made me laugh, and I smile without you. At the end of the day As I prepare to close my eyes, I know in my heart I couldn't have gotten through this day WITHOUT YOU...
Papa' del mio cuoro / Maria (Daughter) Papa', quando ti manco! Ti voglio bene sempre. Tu hai stato una gioia della mia vita, piu meglio Padre in mondo. Mi ricordo Papa' tutto che mi hai detto. Dai un baccio forte alla Mamma che anchi la manco con tutto il mio cuoro. Siette tutto due le miei stelli nel chielo. Guardami sempre Mamma e Papa' e io ti penso sempre.
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We all have a destiny. I believe in destiny, always have. You used to talk to me about destiny and you always said, "I hope God is good to me, because I've been a good person". Well, Daddy, you WERE and I know that God gave you a peaceful and quick return to Heaven.....That was your destiny. Wednesday, January 10th would have been your 78 birthday here on Earth. I would be planning a party for you here at my home with our loved ones. But, unfortunately, this year I won't be having your birthday party. You will be spending it this year in Heaven and I wish I could pop in and give you the biggest hug and kiss, but I can't, that is my destiny. I still belong here to raise my children and go on with life. I will be thinking of you all day. You have plenty of our loved ones there to have a party with, GOD KNOWS. I'll visit you at the cemetary and wish you the Best BIrthday Ever. Give Mommy and everyone there a huge hug and kiss for me. I love you both so much and miss you more.
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