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Jack posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Hope you can live happily in the other world!!
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Tony Demaria posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I always remember no matter how long it had been since Julie and I had made it up to New Jersey to visit, Mrs. Pizzelanti made us feel right at home.
She always was a straight shooter. I always knew exactly how she felt about something (a trait not found in most people today). We really enjoyed spending time drinking coffee at the kitchen table talking with her.
I remember her speaking to a caterer and he kept asking us if she wanted "Fish Tables". We both kept saying, "No!" The caterer with his accent kept saying "Fish Tables". You can imagine Mrs. Pizzelanti loudly saying, "NO! we do not want fish tables!" The caterer say's 'Fish Tables" over again. This goes on for a long time with the caterer insisting we will want "Fish Tables" in what appears to be a skit for Satruday Night Live, until after much frustration, finally one of us finally realizes the caterer is offering us "Vegetables"! It's just one of those moments that you share with someone that you'll never be able to truly share with anyone else.
Mrs. Pizzelanti used to really make me laugh, at her son Frank's expense of course. I guess I will have to keep that tradition alive at her son Frank's expense of course.
Mrs. Pizzelanti you will be missed but never ever forgotten.
Tony and Julie
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Tony DeMaria posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I always remember no matter how long it had been since Julie and I had made it up to New Jersey to visit, Mrs. Pizzelanti made us feel right at home.
She always was a straight shooter. I always knew exactly how she felt about something (a trait not found in most people today). We really enjoyed spending time drinking coffee at the kitchen table talking with her.
I remember her speaking to a caterer and he kept asking us if she wanted "Fish Tables". We both kept saying, "No!" The caterer with his accent kept saying "Fish Tables". You can imagine Mrs. Pizzelanti loudly saying, "NO! we do not want fish tables!" The caterer say's 'Fish Tables" over again. This goes on for a long time with the caterer insisting we will want "Fish Tables" in what appears to be a skit for Satruday Night Live, until after much frustration, finally one of us finally realizes the caterer is offering us "Vegetables"! It's just one of those moments that you share with someone that you'll never be able to truly share with anyone else.
Mrs. Pizzelanti used to really make me laugh, at her son Frank's expense of course. I guess I will have to keep that tradition alive at her son Frank's expense of course.
Mrs. Pizzelanti you will be missed but never ever forgotten.
Tony and Julie
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Tony Pizzelanti posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Continuation of the prior candle:
It troubled her terribly when she was no longer able to tend to her mother in her mothers home and her mother had to enter a nursing home. In recently clearing her mother’s home we came across this poem my mother in law probably had for her deceased husband. Lorraine left it on our kitchen counter and we can probably take some solace in it.
It goes like this:
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be
So, he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to me”
With tearful eyes we watched and saw you pass away,
Although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay,
A million times we needed you, a million times we cried,
If love could have saved you, you never would have died
A golden heart stopped beating and hard working hands were put to rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the very BEST.
In closing, for all of you that have spouses, Treasure them, because you can always do more. I would give anything to have even a few minutes more with her.
Lorraine, you will always be in our hearts and minds. Bless your family always.
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Tony Pizzelanti posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Lorraine was the most unpretentious person I have ever known and never ceased to amaze me----from her accepting her inevitable fate unafraid but with faith and more courage then I could ever muster. Ever since she almost died having her first child she always said she was here on borrowed time.
She loved many things, her family especially her grandchildren, friends, parties: well we all know how well she loved parties especially with music. She even started planning my recent 70th birthday party from a hospital bed. She loved to dance and our last dance together was also our wedding celebration dance to the music of “My Happiness”.
Some one who she only met once, characterized her recently, that she seems “to light up a room when she walked into it”. She made everyone and anyone comfortable. Lorraine’s most cherished quality is that she never judged anyone---she accepted everyone as they were. Even when hurt or affronted by someone Lorraine would cry privately but then forgive and forget. She hated to see conflict or disagreements and would do anything to resolve issues. In our 48 years of marriage we never went to sleep angry at one another.
Her most important goal in life is hopefully her legacy and her message to all our children and grandchildren---She wanted her family to love, support and respect each other without exception and like herself never judge anyone.
Her devotion to me was unfathomable. Much of what we did together she did to make me happy. She was perfectly content to just be together at home, crocheting and watching TV, or playing piano while telling me how to keep better time banging on the drum set she bought me. She would wake up before me every day of our marriage and we would have breakfast together regardless of the time I was leaving for work or a trip. When I was leaving we would hug each other and she would stand in the doorway and wave as I drove away.
Years ago when I traveled frequently, sometimes for a few weeks at a time she gave me the following for consideration and stapled it to my day planner. (Leaving someone we love is perhaps the hardest of human experiences. We are lost and hurt. It also presents the opportunity to trust and to have faith that we will once again be together.)
With four little children at hand she never complained but did a great job raising them. After she was diagnosed with cancer, she would on occasion ask me ‘are you going to be alright?’ ‘I would reply no, I am not'.To myself I was saying'I am empty without you'. She would hold my hand or we would hug. She always gave good hugs to everyone.
Whenever we had adversities in our lives, and we had our share, she would say ‘nothing else matters as long as we had each other’. She epitomized that titles, wealth, degrees were not as important as much as what you did with your life. But she would never say that---she just lived it every day in her personal and profession life.
Last year we were in EPCOT on a crowded afternoon when a voice in the crowd mentioned ‘you are Lorraine Pizzelanti’, neither Lorraine or I recognized the person who was now excitingly calling to her husband, daughter and grandchild. She said to her daughter and us that Lorraine’s kindness, real estate knowledge and perseverance when she was pregnant with the daughter 23 years ago made their first house possible. She said she would never forget her and apparently didn’t. Over the years many former clients would seek her out. Lorraine was genuinely warm and always sincere no matter who you were. What you saw is what you got. Her being who she was made a difference in all our lives.
Whenever we had issues with the kids she would always take their side. If they needed money from the ma and pa bank she would always tell me let them have it now so they would not have to struggle as much as we did, you cannot take it with you and besides they will pay us back ---but she never said when. She raised each child to be independent thinkers but she also wanted a caring family who looked forward to a Sunday get together. Although you thought she had favorites she loved you all the same and if you think about it, as each of you know, there were times in your lives she would drop everything to help you and be with you. She always loved you and grandchildren around her and could be the ‘poster grandma’ for never saying NO! especially at grandma’s house. And for our grandchildren, let me tell you it will always be ‘Grandma’s house’. She had a special way in interacting with each of you but however it was, it was done out of pure love. She was so proud of each of you without exception. On the Disney cruise last year it gave her the greatest pleasure seeing how you each took care of looking after one another and she hoped you always will.
She told me she hoped that each of you always do the best you can in life and if you do, you will be happy and successful. Although she did not see her ninth grandchild in person until she was on a hospital bed unable to speak she did crochet him a blanket while she was able to do it. Eight weeks ago we were in Florida for her last time and she was buying you Christmas presents. Grandma was not afraid to die but she did not want to die. She knew we would miss her but she had little choice in the chain of events that were to happen but handled them with great courage and faith.
She would tell me our children would need me more after she was gone and I had to be there for them. After my heart surgery in late May she would be on top of me always to make sure I was taking my medicines even after she got worse. So I tell you I will, God willing, abide by your mother’s wishes…… but you all have to live her legacy.
See part two for the remainder of this 'candle'
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Phuong posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure"
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Janet & Larry Caruso posted a condolence
Monday, December 8, 2008
Dear Tony and family,
My wife and I extend our sympathies and condolences to you and your family at this time of your loss.
Our prayers are with you.
Regards
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Mike and Patty McDonnell posted a condolence
Monday, December 8, 2008
We Thank you for all your generosity to our family. You always welcomed us to come to your home and you always extended your heart to us. We will miss you. We pray for you in heaven and your family for peace and comfort during this time.
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Tara Contiliano posted a condolence
Monday, December 8, 2008
We think of you every night when we place the beautiful blanket that you made on our son Matthew.
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Annes_dungtu posted a condolence
Monday, December 8, 2008
"Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. Please forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal life. I ask you in to my life and heart to be my Lord and Savior. I want to serve you always." Bless her to be in God's hand forever!
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Wendy posted a condolence
Monday, December 8, 2008
Frank and Family,
Very sorry to know about your loss. Please extend my deepest symphathy.
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LoanTMN posted a condolence
Monday, December 8, 2008
Our sincere condolences for your loss! We all pray for you!
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Frank posted a condolence
Monday, December 8, 2008
Dearest Mom, you'll never know how much you're missed. you'll never stop reaching out and touching our hearts again and again as we all remember you in a valiant and heroic battle fought in the name of love. Love, Frank
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Lonney C. Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, December 7, 2008
I am so sorry. I wish you all the best during this time of sorrow. I didn't know her but I know she was a great person that this world will miss greatly. I wish you all my best.
best wishes and my heart felt sorrow for you all.
Lonney C. Smith
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Nga posted a condolence
Sunday, December 7, 2008
I pray to the God that you have a peaceful life in the world of God.
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Da & Cuc posted a condolence
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Beyond thoughts and opinions
Beyond songs and silence
Beyond today and tomorrow
Beyond life
Just one thing remains, MEMORIES
May God's Blessing and the memories of your loved one support you forever!
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Marlan Schwartz posted a condolence
Saturday, December 6, 2008
I send my condolensces to Donna and your family.
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Angie posted a condolence
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Lorraine, you were such an inspriration to all of us. You always welcomed us to your home and we had some great memories there. I will always remember you in my heart as a fantastic sister-in-law (sister) and a caring person. Love you forever....
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Jackie and Tom Ritter posted a condolence
Saturday, December 6, 2008
All our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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dr anju rustagi posted a condolence
Saturday, December 6, 2008
my thoughts and prayers for the family
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Thuy Le de Font posted a condolence
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Our sincere condolences for Frank, Huong and Matthew and the Pizzelantis.
Thuy & Cristian Font
Madrid, Spain
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Lan Nguyen posted a condolence
Friday, December 5, 2008
Lorraine, we are praying for you and we strong belive that you will happy in peace in the God Father's house.
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Ann Califf posted a condolence
Friday, December 5, 2008
Even through your suffering, you beautiful face shone through just like it did when I met you over 50 years ago. Your strong spirit throughout your illness showed immeasurable strength of character. Sharing our lives with you isn’t over. Your being cannot be robbed from us by death. My dear Lorraine, you will always live on in our hearts and minds.
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Roy Hunsbedt posted a condolence
Friday, December 5, 2008
Tony and Family
Please let me extend mine and my family's deepest sympathy for your loss. Having lost both my mother and my wife's mother I understand the pain the loss of a mother can be. May you be comforted by the memories you have of her and your faith.
Roy
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Glen Landesman posted a condolence
Friday, December 5, 2008
so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Matthew posted a condolence
Friday, December 5, 2008
I am only 5 months old. I haven’t spoken the first word to call "Grandma" yet. But I will never forget your love for me. Thanks Grandma to keep me warm by making me a woolen blanket.
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Tony & Theresa posted a condolence
Thursday, December 4, 2008
We love you mom and always will. Keep looking down on us, and keep us safe. We will look up to you in Heaven, as we looked up to you here on Earth. You are our Angel.
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