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May 8, 2011
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO THE "BEST" GRANDMOTHER IN THE WORLD!
LOVE YOU ALWAYS!
XOXOX
December 25, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS NANA!
December 5, 2010
HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY NANA!
LOVE AND MISS YOU!
BRENDA XOXO
August 18, 2010
2 YEARS 8-18-08 TO 8-18-10
June 10, 2010
Hi Nana
a day late to light a candle for grandpa! June 9 1987 ...23 years ago
....seems like yesterday....still miss him terribly....still talk about him all the time.....still telling everyone, he was one of the greatest men in the world!
I know you welcomed Billy a week ago!
May he rest in peace.
love you
Brenda
May 9, 2010
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY NANA!
December 25, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS NANA!
September 8, 2009
Wish Grandpa
a Happy "belated" Birthday 9-7-09!
Miss him & you and think of you ALWAYS!
August 18, 2009
Nana
Today is your 1 year Anniversary!
How fast one year has gone by and how much that has happened since then!
You taught me to be strong and to be me, no matter what and that is what I continue to do everyday!
Since you left us, Mom came to be with you, Bianca graduated from Middle School and will start hs in a month. Another recital has come and gone(which you loved so much) Ariana made the Softball All Star Team and Gianna continues her amazing brightness with high honors and is off to St. Mary's with Bianca. She will do amazing things!
Dino and I continue to be a strong base for our children! I know that makes you and grandpa proud!
Sadly, your grandson is not well, he needs all the strength,prayers, thoughts and love that you can send....he may not have much time, but we don't know right now.
Finally I leave you with two thoughts one from my "mom" calendar the day you passed: There is oly one happiness in life, to love and be loved.
2nd, funny comes from the emblem of the little league baseball league,
COURAGE, CHARACTER AND LOYALTY....three things that I learned from you, three things I live everyday by and three things that every person should have!
Miss You - Love You - Always in my heart! MASS FOR YOU Aug 31
Brenda
July 3, 2009
Hi Nana
Happy early 4th of July!
Hope you enjoy all the firewroks!
You always did!
Miss you (almost a year)
Love
Brenda
May 10, 2009
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY NANA!!!!
LOVE
BRENDA
April 12, 2009
HAPPY EASTER NANA!
March 18, 2009
7 months have already passed.....
will it always feel this way..........
life continues to go on, my busy schedule doesn't stop......but not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts.....the girls talk about you all the time....
They all got honor roll ..........they continue to make me & Dino proud everyday!
Continue to watch over us.......
Continue to send us prayers.....
Continue to give me strength.....
Love you
Brenda
January 19, 2009
Yesterday was 5 months............
It is weird, sometimes I feel like you have been gone as long as Grandpa(22 years this June)and other times, I almost find myself driving to the Nursing Home to visit you!
There is never a minute that you are not in my thoughts. So many things remind me of you. My mind is full with wonderful memories, but my heart aches with sadness that never goes a way...
What is a grandmother....
"Grandmother - a wonderful mother with lots of practice."
"What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abudance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort and lessons in life. -Rudolph Guiliani
Miss you - Love you
Brenda
December 31, 2008
Happy New Year's Eve! Nana
I still can't believe that you amd Mom are both gone!
It just seems like everything happened so fast!
It was a snowball effect after you died! I guess Mom was better off being with you then staying here and not being herself!
Tell Grandpa the Bruins are on fire!
I will never forget all the games we went to and sat in Lodge 17. Remeber the two brothers that sat behind us...
Remember all the signs I made for the Players birthdays....
Remember Mom's cow bells!
That was the best! We had so much fun! That's all I can think of everytime I hear Bruins talk. We would meet Grandpa at the Box Office, then he would get out of work and we would watch the games.
I am glad I have these wonderful memories.
Love you
Brenda
December 25, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS NANA!
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Eve Nana!
I remember as a little girl,on Christmas Eve, how you would make escarole soup for everyone with the little meatballs! But always a special batch for me, just the little meatballs!
Love you
Brenda
December 18, 2008
Hi Nana
It is already 4 months.......
two weeks ago yesterday we sent you an angel for your birthday ( you could not be without each other)......hope mom is doing well.
keep watching over us.......
keep us safe..............
love you/miss you
December 8, 2008
HI NANA
I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE WITH US TODAY/TOMORROW AS WE CELEBRATE YOUR DAUGHTER.
KEEP WATCHING OVER ALL OF US.
I NEED ALL THE STRENGTH I CAN GET!
LOVE YOU
BRENDA
December 5, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANA!
"A Mother's love is indeed the golden link that binds youth to age: and he is still but a child, however time may have furrowed his cheek, or silvered his brow, who can yet recall, with a softened heart, the fond devotion or the gentle chidings of the best friend God ever gives us."
December 4, 2008
(Mother's Day Calendar-quote of the day)
"The tie that links mother and child is of such pure and immaculate strength as to be never violated."
December 4, 2008
I hope you are enjoying your early birthday gift!
Tell mom I Love her!
December 3, 2008
Open the gates wide
................there is an ANGEL coming!
Bianca
November 30, 2008
Nonni,
i have been thinking about you every day...i still miss you but i know that you are watching over us. PLEASE watch over nana...she needs you now more then ever...take her so she doesnt need to suffer anymore:(
Mom is the best. You are lucky to have a granddaughter like her. Every day she is there to see Nana. Watch over mom as well. She deserves a prayer:)
i love you, Bianca(:
November 27, 2008
HAPPY THANKSGIVING NANA!
November 26, 2008
A MOTHER IS SOMEONE WHO LOVES AND SUPPORTS YOU AS YOU PURSUE YOUR DREAMS!
November 24, 2008
Nothing is going to stop it now.....not even you! I pray it will be over soon!
November 18, 2008
Today is bitter sweet..........
It is 3 months since you left us.....
And it is Gianna's 12th Birthday....
You loved them so much........
And they loved you too!............
You would be so proud of them, they are doing great in school, sports/dance! We remember how you would never miss their recitals!!!
Or mine when I was little!
I have been going thru pictures...what great times I had as a kid with you/Grandpa...and Mom/Dad....we did everything and went everywhere!
We pray for you always, and we need you, Grandpa/Dad to continue to pray for Ma! Don't let her suffer. I know the only thing that remains is that her heart aches because you are gone!
"Sometimes it is right to share our wisdom and lead those we love to correct answers. Other times it is far wiser to stand quietly in the shadows, allowing someone dear to stumble upon her own answers."
I continue to learn everyday. As I have said, death is funny, you see things in such a different way, when it hits close to home. You get to a point where you say, who cares what people say or think! You know what is right and what is the truth! You need to live in reality, which I do everyday when I look at my mother. Some people think living in a fantasy world, is the place to be! It doesn't exist.
Always in our hearts...
Always in our thoughts...
Always in our prayers.....
Continue to watch over us!
Love you!
November 11, 2008
Oh what a power is motherhood, possessing
A potent spell
All women alike
Fight fiercly for a child.
-Euripides
November 6, 2008
No joy in nature is so sublimely afecting as the joy of a mother at the fortune of her child.
-by Jean Paul Richter
It's a rainy, gloomy day today. The kind of day you just want to stay in bed. I saw mom this morning, she was in bed still sleeping. She is sleeping more now. She just seems more exhausted, the disease is really taking a toll on her now! I don't know how much longer she has with us! No one knows. (6 weeks, 6 months, 6 years) Things just seem to be moving really fast, I just don't know what will go next.
If you need her,(I know she needs you) take her quickly, it is getting more difficult to see her this way.
Pray for her, and pray for us.
Always in my thoughts
Always in my heart
Always in my prayers.
Love you
October 29, 2008
A Mother's smile is like a rainbow----
it brightens up a rainy day.
October 24, 2008
I looked at my calendar today....
to see what was on this day for a quote....
"
Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall:
A mother's secret love outlives them all.---
Oliver Wendell Holmes, "The Mother's Secret"
I thought.... extremely appropriate!
I know that mom can still feel your love for her!
Even if she feels nothing else!
Always in my thoughts...
Always in my heart....
Love you..............
(P.S. tell Grandpa they blew it)
October 18, 2008
Hi Nana
It's already two months!
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. And everyday when I see Ma, it reminds me more!
She is starting to look a lot like you.
She is not well and continues to fail a little everyday.
Watch over her !!!
Watch over us!
(Calendars have not been changed!-maybe its my daily reminder of you)
p.s. Tell Grandpa to send some prayers Red Sox are down 3-2 and need to win tonight/tomorrow to go to the World Series!---Again!---he woud be loving this right now!
September 18, 2008
It is a month today since you left. (The calendars on my desk have not changed....I can't bring myslef to) I will never forget your last 4 days.....I am so glad that I was there! It makes it ok!
The girls speak of you often and still can't believe that you are not here anymore. I tell them that you are always in the hearts. They always talk about how they would watch bowling with you at Nana's house. Not to mention your false teeth.
The hardest thing in life to do is to keep strong and continue on. I have learned that you see things in a whole different perspective! I was younger when Grandpa died/my Dad. Didn't understand things and people like I do now. Death is an eye opening experience!
Please continue to watch over my family, especially mom!
I know you must have been so proud last Saturday. Ariana was honored at the Red Sox game with her team, as the New England Regional Softball Champions. She got to go on the field. It was very cool! I know you, Grandpa and Dad must have been watching with big smiles!!!!
I'll be back soon..............
always in my thoughts
always in my heart
Love you
September 16, 2008
I thought by letting you go and be at piece would make me feel better.....it doesn't.....
I have 2 friends(husband/wife) the wife tells me you learn so much about people when someone dies, the husband says that GOD only gives crosses to bear to people who can handle it....Both are the truest of all statements!
I saw the head Nurse on your floor today! Yes I went there again! And he wanted to know how things were going with mom. Please watch over her! And keep the prayers coming. She needs them.........and so do I!!!
September 7, 2008
Wish Grandpa a
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for me!
Brenda
August 30, 2008
Hi Nana
Imagine as I sit at my desk working today...thinking back two weeks ago...sitting by your bedside....in some ways it is like time has stopped....my mothers day calendar and red sox calendar are still on August 18....
the girls start school next week...
I am hemming pants/skirts, something you did so well!
Funny at the Red Sox game last night(Thanks Benny)it sprinkled just a little bit, almost like tears, maybe it was you! I miss going to the games with Grandpa! I listen on the radio to the games, too, just like he did!!!he had that little black radio!
always in my thoughts...
always in my prayers.....
always in my heart
Love you
Brenda
Brenda Iafrate
August 25, 2008
It's me again......it was a week today that you left us! I went to visit Ma again yesterday and could not help but go the 3rd floor to your room! Only problem was you weren't there! I certainly feel you around us! I think you know what I am talking about! Thanks!!!!!
Love you
Brenda
(Keep us safe and keep me strong!)
Brenda
August 22, 2008
Hi Nana
What a beautfiul celebration for you yesterday!!!!! There was not a cloud in the sky! Your friends/relatives came to pay their respects.
You would have been so proud of Bianca, Gianna & Ariana(greatgrandaughters) they were amazing young ladies! I guess my hard work does pay off. Dino and I could not have been prouder.
I hope you enjoyed your eulogy! I did have my moments while reading it, but I think I recovered nicely!!!
Please watch over your daughter!! She needs you so much now! I will do everything I can here!
It was a very emotional day yesterday! I need to take a little time today!
I will leave you with this thought:
A quote on the day you left us.....
Why you lived to be 96 years old!
"There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved" - George Sand
talk to you soon-Give Grandpa and my Dad a big hug!
Rest in Peace.......Love you
Brenda
Ariana Iafrate
August 21, 2008
Dear Nonni,
I love you with all my heart and i will always.I love when you were alive but i know that now you are still here with me always!!!!!!!
i love you!!!!<3
R.I.P. Nonni i will miss you!!!
have fun on your next trip!<3
ariana!!!!<3
Jeanine
August 20, 2008
Dear Brenda,
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I can still remember her always being at your house when we were little. You were a wonderful granddaughter to her and you have a whole lifetime of great memories of the two of you. I'm glad we've stayed friends for all these years and if you ever need anything just hop the fence!!! Love You
Virginia Innocenti
August 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love & Prayers, Sister Eileen & Ginny
Mikayla Romano
August 20, 2008
Dear Bianca, Gianna & Ariana,
Sorry to hear that your
great-grandmother passed away. I'll say a prayer for her & your family.
Your Friend,
Mikayla
Frank Iarrobino
August 20, 2008
Jo Jo
I'm sorry of your loss I have a lot of memeries of your mother and the whole family in the North End May your mother rest in peace.
Roseann Romano
August 20, 2008
Dear Brenda, Dino, Bianca, Gianna & Ariana,
Our deepest condolences for your loss...She is at peace now...Brenda, your grandmother will be very proud of all that you did for her...Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Roseann & Michael Romano
Nicole Sasso
August 20, 2008
Brenda, Dino, & the girls
Brenda I love the photo, good choice.
I know Mary is proud of you today and everyday. You do it all!
My prayers and thoughts are with you always. She's at peace now.
What ever you need, I'm a phone call away.
With Love,
Nikki
Jo Spinale
August 20, 2008
To JoJo, Brenda, Billy and family,
I want to extend my sympathy. I remember growing up with Aunt Mary. Always a comfort to others. Such a lovely person. May she rest in peace.
Bianca Iafrate
August 20, 2008
dear nonni,
i love you very much!!! i loved spending so much time with you. if it was a birthday party, or if we were watching bowling on tv, we were always having such a fun time together! i will miss you and i know that now you are at peace now. I love you very much.
Love, bianca your FIRST :) great granddaughter
Brenda
August 20, 2008
Nana
I know that you are at peace now! It has been a long time coming. You are with Grandpa now...give him a big hug for me! I will never forget all the wonderful times that we had together! I will treasure them forever! as well as your last day here! I know that you will be proud of me, Dino and your great granddaughters tomorrow!
Love you, Brenda
Gina Castiello
August 20, 2008
I have wonderful memories of Auntie Mary, even though she was a great aunt we were close growing up in the same neighborhood. What a wonderful full life she lead. Rest in peace 4 ever.
Catherine Figucia
August 20, 2008
Dear Josephine, Brenda, Billy and families,
So sorry for your loss. We have wonderful memories of Mary, Tony, and you that will help us through this difficult time. God bless you all.
Love,
Frank & Nancy Previte, Catherine
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