Tuesday, February 28, 2017
In her 93 and a half years of life, she has worn many hats. She was a daughter, a sister, a cousin, an aunt, a niece, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great Grandmother and a friend to all of us. She was an extraordinary person who touched many more lives than I think she even realized. Blessed with the gift of gab, she would strike up a conversation with anyone in ear's reach without prejudice. Personally, I was always in awe of her vast wealth of knowledge. I could listen to her stories from years ago all day long. She knew a little & sometimes a lot about most subjects and could debate with the best. She was a kind hearted, genuine, intelligent, sensitive person who always greeted the world with her cheerful smile. She lived her life solely for her family, the Syracuse Orangemen, the Boston Red Socks, all cats or I should say "furpieces" as she called them & her beloved St. Anthony. Her pride in her Italian heritage was unmatched & I will surely miss the Italian sayings she would incorporate into our conversations. The cherished memories of my childhood will live on forever in my heart. Being picked up from school in her orange Gremlin, spending the afternoon "working" with her in the liquor store to watching the pink panther enjoying a payday candy bar at her house. Priceless moments in time.
We have never been the huggy kissy mushy type of family but never once questioned her deep love for us, we just knew. She was an amazing person and I can only pray to someday be half of the woman she was. Rest in Peace Rosie13, my Nannie, you had a blessed life. You & Poppie can finally spend eternity together. Please watch over & guide us until we meet again. I love you and thank you for the lifetime of memories you've left with me.
