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Ilma Damiano Obituary
Ilma Veronica (Scafati) Damiano was born into eternal life on May 20, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred Damiano; her parents and six brothers and sisters. Ilma, a native of New Jersey, relocated to Melbourne with her husband, Al, in the early 70s after retiring as owners/operators of a plant nursery in Fanwood, New Jersey.
Ilma was an avid golfer, bridge player and travler. She was active in New Jersey politics, an interest that followed her to Florida. Ilma was the unidentified "Palm Bay" woman who called into the Larry King show and was connected directly to an astronaut in space to whom she asked what we all wanted to know, "Is it scary up there?" She so enjoyed telling stories about her large family and sharing their accomplishments.
Ilma is survived by many nieces, nephews, godchildren and two very special friends, Bonnie Denison and Claire Ellis, who will sorely miss her.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 5310 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay, FL.
Family and friends may sign the guest book at www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Fountainhead Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ilma Damiano
Meg Kuhn
June 9, 2011
Oh Aunt Ilma, I miss you so! I loved your contagious laugh, our long talks, your wonderful stories especially about my mother and our family. You and I had a very special friendship which I will cherish forever. I'm sad for me, but happy that you are now reunited with Uncle Al, my grandfather, Claude (oh how I miss him too!), all your other siblings and your parents. I know how you missed them so. You were such a unique, wonderful person and you are an inspiration to me! I love you!!
Patti McKnight
May 26, 2011
I feel a lot of sorrow for Aunt Ilma's passing, because it is the end of a past I cherished. Growing up and going to Grandma's house in Newark. having all the aunts and uncles and cousins around were wonderful times and so long ago. Now we all have gone our separate ways and have our own families. May we share with our children those good times we had so many years ago. Aunt Ilma, rest in peace.
Thea
May 26, 2011
"This is Ilma, sorry I missed your call. Please leave a message..."
Hi Aunt Ilma, this is Thea. I'm focusing on all the good memories, good visits, good laughs, and good family stories we enjoyed so much and I'll continue to enjoy sharing with everyone interested, reminding them always we have you to thank for so many of them. I am happy for you to be reunited with your mom and dad and brothers and sisters who you missed so much. We never used to say good-bye, just see ya later. See ya later, Aunt Ilma. Say "Hey!" to dad for me.
Fred Zarrillo
May 25, 2011
Dear Aunt Ilma, rest in peace,i'll forever miss you. Thankfully i have many memories that i'll never forget...
~all the visits to her greenhouse,helpingwater the plants and feeding the cats.
~All the sunday dinners at my house,and Ilma reminding Iona to make extra "mac's" because Al always went back for a 2nd helping.
~How for 10yrs they gave me the same Xmas present..A subscription to National Geographic which i looked forward to every month and still read.
~All the time spent with me showing me how to take care of my tomato plants.(which i still can't do taht well)
~Telling me how she use to hate red lights, but as she got older she tried
to catch every one of them so she could "rest".
~ Laughing about the fact that we couldn't understand how I became older then she was..
Thank you Aunt Ilma for all the memories you filled me with..I'll never forget you and always love you..
May 25, 2011
I have known Ilma since 1950.
I am left with a lot of nice memories.
Rest in Peace.
Rose Esposito
May 24, 2011
Friends since early 70's Bob and June Kendall share in the family sorrow.
Pam Cicetti
May 24, 2011
The Cicetti Family extends its sympathy in loving memory of our godmother, Aunt Ilma. She was loved by our parents, Norma, her girlhood friend, and our dad, Victor. My personal thanks go to Claire Ellis and Bonnie Denison for being her angels in later years.
May 24, 2011
Ilmas was a wonderful person and aunt. Although we were miles apart, she always called to say hello. Conversaton with Aunt Ilma was always interesting and fun. She will always remain in my thoughts and prayers. My love and good wishes go out to all family and good friends to Ilma.
Judy Travers
(Brick, NJ)
Catie Geist
May 24, 2011
I loved listening to Ilma's stories about her life and her experiences. She was such an interesting woman and she was a warm and caring friend and I will miss her very much.
Andrea Winkelman
May 23, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ilma's family and friends especially, my mother, Claire and her good friend Bonnie. They took such good care of Ilma during her later years. Ilma was special and a good friend to all of us. Her laughter, love, and support will be greatly missed by her adopted family. Claire, John, Andrea, Casey, David, Alicia, and Johnny.
Vittoria Cianciusi
May 23, 2011
With great sadness, we extend our deep condolences to members of Ilma's family. She will be dearly remembered and sadly missed by her relatives in Canada.
Vittoria, Luciano & Walter Cianciusi
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