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Mary Puccinelli "ZeeZee" Duffer
Mary Puccinelli "ZeeZee" Duffer
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Lori
August 30, 2020
Zeezee
Can’t believe you would be 102 and have been gone for 12 years. So much has changed. Babies have been born, divorces, marriages, diseases, over a decade of crazy. Hope you and Nana are taking care of each other.. not to much bickering . I love you all so much. Say hi to my Grandma. She got to join you all this past December. And keep staying in our hearts. Hope you gals had glorious birthdays! Love and miss you all so very much❤
Lori
Cathy
August 28, 2009
Zee Zee,
I was just thinking about you today on what would have been your 91st birthday...Wow!! I love you and miss you today and always.
Andrew Reese
August 27, 2009
ZeeZee I know I barely remember you before
your memory went but I want to thank you for
those times I got to come see you I truly feel
that you knew we were there I'm sure of it
and when you passed I was proud that I had the
opportunity to help carry you to your peaceful
resting place. I will always love and remeber you.
you save me a place in havean
I promise that we will have a blast when I get there
god willing rest in peace love you.
love always, Andrew
August 26, 2009
ZeeZee,
Well its been a year...It has been a crazy one for me....but I guess you already know that since you've been keeping a close eye on all of us from above...I hope heaven is as wonderful as it sounds and you have found peace and have enjoyed having all your memories back....there are soo many good ones that we have of you! With all our love, forever and ever!! Lori
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August 26, 2009
Zee Zee,
It's hard to believe that you have been gone for a year. Just wanted you to know that I still miss you. I know that you are with all of our loved ones that have gone before us. May God continue to bless you with his caring heart. You will ALWAYS be in our hearts with many fond memories. Love you always, Mary Sue
Susan Reese
August 26, 2009
I can't believe a year has gone by since you left this life on earth. We truly miss you and know that you are happy and pain free from suffering now that you are back with JiJi and other loved ones like grandma. One day we will see each other again. I love you and miss you.
Eileen Keatts
August 26, 2009
Hi ZeeZee! I can't believe it's been one year today since you went to Heaven. The days have flown by for us still on earth. But you are in such a wonderful place you probably haven't even noticed that it's been a year since God granted you peace and a place in Heaven with Him. Please give a big kiss and hug to Grandma, JaJa, Daddy and Snuggles (and anyone else I've forgotten). I wrote this poem a few days after Grandma passed away in 1980. But it also certainly applies to you.
ZeeZee
If I had one wish to make
It would surely be
That God would send you down from Heaven
To spend the day with me.
I'd love to feel your gentle touch
See a smile upon your face
Together we'd make new memories
That time could not erase.
I'd listen to all those stories
I never took time to hear
And cherish each word that lingered
Thoughout the coming years.
But since there is no second chance
For some things we say and do
I'll have to wait until the day
God calls me home to you.
I Love you, ZeeZee
Tricia Britton
August 25, 2009
ZeeZee,
I can't believe it's been almost 1 year since we lost you. I remember all you and JiJi did for me and the family and feel truly blessed for you...My greatest memories are the ones at your house after Christmas and trips to Kings Dominion in that "ugly green truck" and JiJi always getting us "HOT" fries!! We have so many great memories ZEEZEE I could go on and on....The most important thing is that you not suffering anymore and you and JiJi and back together...IN HEAVEN! I love you ZeeZee.
Tricia
Cathy Morgan
August 25, 2009
Zee Zee,
Tomorrow marks a year since you went to Heaven and you are finally back to your old self. I hope you are looking down on us and seeing all the wonderful family you have. I miss you so much. I am so glad you are not suffering anymore and pray you are having a ball spending time with God , Jesus and all your family and friends. Save a seat for me in about 50 years...haha!! I love you and miss you.
Cathy
August 25, 2009
Zee Zee,
I can't believe it's been almost a year since the last time I saw you. I'm glad you are finally at peace because you fought a long battle and you deserve it. I hope you are still chasing Ji Ji around Heaven with a broom. That memory will stay with me forever! You know how much I love you and how close we were. No words can express my love, but I didn't want your anniversary to go by without honoring you and what you meant to this family. Tell Pap and Ji Ji I love them and enjoy Heaven because you have earned it!!
Erin
Michael
August 24, 2009
ZeeZee,
I truly miss you, but I know you're in a better place now—sharing a cloud with Ji Ji and watching over all of us.
I will never forget all the trips to Fredericksburg and Williamsburg, riding the truck to Kings Dominion, hanging out with the "7 year old girl and 5 year old boy" at Myrtle Beach or just hanging out on Ivy Ave. with you and Ji Ji.
We "grandkids" were so lucky to have you in our lives. You will NEVER be forgotten! All my love,
AseraCare Hospice
September 2, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the weeks and months to come.
Mary Sue
September 1, 2008
Zee Zee,
I love you and miss you with all my heart. You have always been so very special to me and my children. I thank God for the wonderful memories that I have of both you and Ji Ji. You were so good to me and Eileen when we were growing up and then after we were grown, you were there for our children. We had our first trip to the beach, over night stay at a motel and trip to New York were just a few of the many places you took Eileen and me. I wouldn't even have my home , if it weren't for you. I only hope that I can be 1/2 the aunt to my neices and nephews that you were to me. May God's angels watch over you and I pray that you may finally find the peace that you so deserve. I love you and hope to join you when Our Lord decides that my life on Earth is over. God Bless You, All my love, Mary Sue
Julie
August 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have fond memories of ZeeZee and all of your great family times together. Peace and blessings.
Margaret
August 30, 2008
Mary, I just want you to know that I LOVE you. I know we used to argue a lot (like most sisters do) but you were SO good to me and my children and that made me love you more. You will ALWAYS be in my heart; I'll miss you forever; I'll love you forever and I look forward to seeing you again....but not TOO SOON! Love, Your Baby Sister
Susan Reese
August 30, 2008
ZeeZee, I love you so much. I am sad that you are gone but I am happy to know that you are back with JiJi. I know all of you are watching over us and that gives me peace and comfort. Love always.
Dawson Reese
August 30, 2008
Ecclesiastes III
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to sow, and a time reap;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
I remember the times.
The wedding dress, the first born child, the trip to Disney World, the New Year’s Days at Johnny and Mary’s house. It used to seem like a forever trip from where we lived but, is now only a stone’s throw. I occasionally ride by the house on N. Ivy Ave. and remember the times.
Janet Evans
August 28, 2008
Margaret, Mary Sue, Eileen, and families, I haven't seen ZeeZee for many years, but I can remember how much fun she was. Like Mama said, you are my family also, and I love each and every one of you. You stuck by me in the darkest time of my life, and you are still there. As time passes, you will be able to laugh and talk about the good times with ZeeZee, and be comforted by the knowledge that she is at peace. Love to you all, Janet
Annie Reese
August 28, 2008
To all the family, my heart goes out to each one of you. I love you all. You are my family. ZeeZee and I always had good times together, good old talking and laughing conversations for hours. The time would pass so fast. She was such a good person and I loved her. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love, Grandma (Annie)
Lori Heath
August 27, 2008
ZeeZee You have been missed for a very long time. Alzeihmers is such a sad disease. I will always remember how good you were to all of us kids, I wish all of our children could have gotten a chance to know you. You would have loved all these babies. I will never forget going to Disney World because of you and all the trips to Kings Dominion in the watermelon truck. I am so glad you are finally at peace and can have all your wonderful memories back, you have waited such a long time. You will not soon be forgotten in any of our lives. Weall love you very much! Lori
Steven Reese
August 27, 2008
Zee Zee,
You are very special to all of us and are greatly missed. You are a blessing to this family, and specifically to my mother, and for that I am very grateful. I don't have as many memories of you as the rest of the Keatts/Reese kids do, but the ones I do have are very special to me. Mostly I remember hanging with Erin in your old house and eating Vanilla/Pink cream wafers! You always knew just how to satisfy all of the "grandkids". You filled everyone's heart with joy, and we will be telling your story for generations to come. I love you!!
Bob & Jeanne Hopkins
August 27, 2008
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of "ZeeZee." Her smiling face and her sense of humor will always be with us. Her presence could brighten up a room and make those around her a little happier. As you know, we have known "ZeeZee" for a long time and feel like she is a part of our own family. She will be missed dearly. It does bring us some comfort to know that she is in perfect peace now, but at the same time, we realize how hard it is to have to give her up. My God be with you in this time of grief. Please know that our hearts are with you all.
Cathy Morgan(Reese)
August 27, 2008
ZeeZee,
I am so thankful to God that you are now free and can be with us in full mind and spirit. We have missed you so much and now I will miss you again but in a different way. You are so special to us and loved us all as your own. You and JiJi were always there for me. I will never forget the fun times coming to spend the weekends and holidays with you and JiJi and him getting upset once because "we kids" would not eat the chicken you bought for us to eat on the way to Kings Dominion(hahaha). Now you can Rest in Peace. I love you ZeeZee.
Eileen
August 27, 2008
Zee Zee, I know you are in Heaven with Ja Ja, Grandma and Daddy and I pray to Our Lord that you are finally at peace. You fought a long, hard battle with grace and dignity and now that journey is over.
Thank you, Zee Zee, for everything you did for me. I can never repay you but please know that you are a big part of the fabric of my heart and will be with me the rest of my days on earth. I can see you smiling now and you look so peaceful....that's what I have wanted for you for many years, even though it will be so hard to let you go. God truly blessed me when he made me a part of your family and you will ALWAYS be a part of mine. I will miss you greatly and love you all of my days.
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