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Ava Marie
June 24, 2023
Even though I was so young, I feel like I knew you so well from the way Mama and Nonna keep your memory alive. I notice the signs you send me and I feel your guidance on the days I struggle. I hope you watch over me as I grow. I wish we had more time.
Nicole Sabatino-Labidou
September 3, 2009
Hi Gram,
Well, I lost my other Grandmother (Alice) yesterday. She passed in her sleep for no reason at all. I am staying strong for my Dad and Grandpa. I think for some reason you are keeping me strong also. I love you and Miss you so much. Can't believe its going to be a year! You sent me many signs this year..Thank You! I needed every single one!
I love you more then anything and losing Grandma makes me miss you even more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nicole Labidou =)
April 4, 2009
Hi Gram, Its hard this month for me. I can't stop thinking about you and I want to call you all the time and tell you so much! I went to Auntie Peggys Easter Egg hunt today and remembered last year I drove straight to your house and took a nap on your couch because I had a bad headache and you took such good care of Ava. I woke up and she was eating a pb&j. The weird thing is I had a headache today too... I miss you so much. Auntie Barbara went to a psychic and she said you were "worried about the kids" I can't stop thinking about that!!!Please don't worry. You raised strong children and because of that they raised strong children. Even though we miss you like CRAZY we are staying strong as a family.
Donna Beacham
April 3, 2009
Hi Ma......Nicole's shower was this past weekend and neither her or I could eat the meatballs....lol...well it's my last day at work I got laid off and I know if you were here you would say "good" !!!!! You told me last summer that I should be slowing down...and I am....I want to relax my mind, relax on the beach and enjoy Nicole & Ava.....And Nicole's wedding......It's coming up soon, can't wait...Nicole and I know you will be there.....Love you Ma !
Nicole Sabatino
February 20, 2009
I miss you more and more everyday
donna beacham
November 4, 2008
Hi Ma.....It's me, just thinking of you. Well, I went to Nicole's for Halloween and Ava was soooo cute, she's growing up so fast right before my eyes.....I really appreciate the time I spend with her. I know you saw her and was there with us..
I think of you all the time and miss you, I know you are in good hands...
Sleep tight....Luv, Donna
donna beacham
October 8, 2008
Hi Ma,
I am doing "ok'..so is Karin....It's funny..Karin called me today and told me she usually called you when she was out from work and she wanted to call me....I felt honored...
I will now step in and be her guiding light like you were...I will do ANYTHING for her and the kids...never worry about that !
Sleep Ma....If you went through what I think you did ....you need too !
Love you, your best freind and daughetr ! Donna xoxoxoxo
Ron Conti
October 6, 2008
I am so speechless I do not know what to say... You were always there for everyone, through good times and bad (Just like your Yankees..I had to go there!!!). You touched so many lives. You will be missed so much Eleanor.
donna beacham
September 26, 2008
Hi Ma...just wanted to check in and say "Hello".. I miss you, it's wierd...I have known you my whole life and not to have you hear is sad....
I am doing "OK".....I have Nicole John and Ava to keep me going and I knosw you would what that...they are truley the love's of my life :)
O miss you and will talk to you everyday !
xoxoxo Donna :)
Billie Mae Dowd
September 24, 2008
Hi Gram,
I still can't belive you're gone this is crazy i guess this means no more square meatballs and gnoccis :( Nicole is lost with out you but I've been here trying to hold her up for you (its much easier now that she is a skinny little thing...lol) we miss you and love you soooo much but don't worry Donna is doing a great job trying to fill your shoes. you will be very missed but NEVER forgotten! With much love,
your step granddaughter
Billie Mae Dowd
nicole sabatino
September 24, 2008
Hi Grammy,
I still feel like you are here. Maybe thats a good thing? I don't know. I still don't believe it or maybe I just don't want to believe it. Its just confusing and strange. Maybe it will hit me when I pick up the phone to call you to ask you how to make something like I normally did on Sundays. Or maybe when the holidays come around. I framed a picture of you and Ava and it is going up in Ava's new room. I am also trying to get the girls together to go see Mama Mia on broadway for you. If we go I will bring you home a program.
I love you Gram and miss you.
Andrea Fellanto
September 24, 2008
Karin,
Its been such a long time since I have seen your Mom but hearing this news has left an emptiness in me.
Many times when I cook thoughts of Eleanor enter my mind (because she was so good at it!) When my daughter Brooke and I make meatballs she asks me "why can't you make them like "Karin's Mom?", the answer is always "because That Lady has the special touch"
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family, I know you will be fine she raised you right, but remember I will be there for you.
I Miss You Eleanor, but I rejoice because you are in a better place.
donna beacham
September 23, 2008
Hi Ma.... Well, I went to work for the first time today...felt like I was in a fog all day, felt really weird. I can hear you telling me to go on and do the right thing and that's what I am trying to do...really hard..but it is hard Ma.....I miss you terribly and will get through each day...somehow...love you...sleep tight..until next time xoxoxxo Donna
Brianna Conti
September 23, 2008
Hi old lady.
i love you and i miss you i wish i could hug you. i know you are an angel to watch over me. i will try to be good.
i will miss our sleepovers and fun.
LOVE Brianna Elizabeth
Nick Ma & Brianna
September 23, 2008
Ma dancing with kids at Bri's Communion
September 23, 2008
Peg Cleary
September 23, 2008
Dear Eleanor God took a very important branch of our family tree. we will miss you always but also remember your great smile, laugh and caring and simple life style. You were more than a great sister-in-law to me you were a wonderful friend. I was thinking recently of the many parties and get togethers you planned mainly just to get us all together and also so you could feed the flock....and so abundently at that! Rest in peace dear Eleanor.Send strength to us all to go on without you. Love you always, Peg
Christmas 2007
Nicole Sabatino
September 23, 2008
Last Christmas. Grammy giving Ava her Dora doll carriage! I miss you Grammy! I love you.
Barbara Alonzi
September 23, 2008
Karin,when we met, our boys were entering kindergarten. Not only did you become my friend, but so didn't your kind,funny,loving Mom,. She was not only nurturing and caring, but funny and one heck of a cook. I will miss my weekly conversations and hugs when I would see her at Stop and Shop, but do know she is in a far better place-any place is better than the deli at Stop and Shop-lol. She is watching over you and yours, how could she not, you all were her life. Take comfort that she is at total peace.
With so much love,
Barbara Alonzi
Ale & Rodrigo
September 23, 2008
Karin, Billy, Nick & Brianna,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember your mother very fondly; she was a great woman and will be greatly missed.
donna beacham
September 22, 2008
Hi Ma, I miss you so much, I can't believe this happened to us...I really can't !!!! What do I do now ??? How do I call when I want to tell you something....Please..please come see me//I LOVE you....more than I probably ever ever said.....Anyone reading this, if your Mom is still here..call her.....see her...love her....
It's not bye Ma....but talk to you soon...I hope...xoxoxoxoxxo
Nick Conti
September 22, 2008
Gram,
I'm too sad to write anything long. But i miss you. I don't know how to be happy without you here. I love you.
Nick
Karin Conti
September 22, 2008
Hi Ma :)
Well, it's been a week. I miss you so much i can hardly breath sometimes, but i am ok. I promise you, i will always be ok, beacuse you taught me how. Here is what i said at your funeral, and i meant each and every word. Love you, Rest peacefully, see you on the other side.
K
My family and I would like to thank all of you for your presence, support and prayers. There truly are no words to express how blessed all of us are to have had my mother in our lives, but I will try, because my Mother taught me that no matter how hard something is, I should always try.
Whether you knew her as Eleanor, Ellie, El, ArnieAna, Gram or Ma, my Mother was someone who touched many lives in many different ways. My mother’s family was what she lived for, and her friends were just extended family. She supported us continuously, she protected us fiercely, she loved us unconditionally, and she fed us…endlessly.
Feeding people was my Mothers way of bringing us together. As her last gift to us that is exactly what she did. She brought us together, because we need each other, because that, as she would say, is what it’s all about.
To my sisters and I, and our Children, she truly was everything, and our proudest moments where when she told us, that we were Wonderful Mothers, we learned from the best, and we could not have had a more magnificent teacher. She loved her grandchildren and great-granddaughter with every part of her heart and soul. They are where her faith in god lived, and how she expressed and celebrated that faith.
As her family and friends, we are now faced with doing the unthinkable, learning how to live without her, and as I personally struggle with that immense challenge, I hear her voice asking “Ya Think it’s easy kid?”… No Ma, we know it’s not easy, but we will do it anyway, in your honor..and because you loved us. Thank you for blessing us with your presence in our lives, rest peacefully, we love you.
Judy MacLellan
September 19, 2008
karen,
I have many happy memories of your mother and the "knitting club girls" getting together and having lots of laughs. I don't know if any knitting got done but they certainly seem to have a good time trying.
I will be thinking of you Karen as well as the rest of your family, I pray that the happy memories of your mother will stay with you for a very long time.
God Bless you all.
Judy (Nancys daughter) MacLellan
JIM TREBISACCI
September 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great sadness.
Jim & Liz Trebisacci
Westerly,RI
Nancy Lankford
September 18, 2008
My prayers go out to your family, Eleanor. You ran a good race and now it is time to go to a better place; to rest and watch over your family and friends. To me, you were a kind and caring neighbor. I will miss you but know you will be at peace.
your neighbor
Lisa Filbin
September 17, 2008
I feel like I lost a aunt or another grandmother, I have so many memories of "grams" house. She really was a great grandmother. She always opened her home to anyone who needed help, Even if it was a kick in the butt that they needed!!! She truly will be missed.
Love Lisa
Becky and Ian Greene
September 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Eleanor's Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Moore
September 17, 2008
Brian & Family,
So sorry for your sudden loss. Hope that you may find peace during this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, The Moore Family
Nicole Sabatino
September 17, 2008
I miss you Grammy! Why did this happen? Only you know. I love you. Please visit me!
Cheryl Uttaro
September 17, 2008
To Eleanor (my second mother)
You have no idea how your life has touch me and my family. You were right there for us while my own mother was failing and will never forget your love and kindness you gave us during this difficult time. Although you have left us much too soon I am comforted knowing you are in a good place because good people get rewarded in the end. I will miss you terribly but I thank you for giving me such wonderful memories that I can at least hold on to. I wish you peace and love forever and I know you will keep the angels smiling as you have done for many of us here on this earth.
Love
Cheryl
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