Lena Beatrice Marocco

I am at a loss for words. I always tell my beautiful daughter that actions speak louder than words... So, instead of writing a testament here to you Grandma, I will vow instead to go work on living and being the example you set for us and our children ( all of your beautiful great grandchildren you loved so much!). I will work on my actions. I will work on being selfless and giving of myself to others. I will work on being thankful for so many of the little things we sometimes forget to...

Ciao Zia, un altro pezzettino del mio cuore è volato in cielo, anche se eravamo distanti sei sempre stata presente nella nostra famiglia, sei stata per noi un esempio, la tua gioia nell'affrontare la vita ci sarà sempre d'insegnamento e di guida. Ricorderemo per sempre i bei momenti passati insieme. E dalla casa di Nostro Signore aiutaci ad affrontare la vita con la stessa forza del tuo sorriso . Con amore Aurora, Lucia , Massimo, Orlando.

The world has just lost an amazing woman. Grandma you were the most gracious, caring, loving, kind, beautiful soul. I'm so grateful to have had you in my life for 36 years. Your words of wisdom will never be forgotten.

I love you Grandma. Thank you for loving me like I was your blood. I have loved you since the very first day that I met you...Christmas 1999! You cracked a joke about Monica Lewinski and gave me a hug. You have taught us all so much love and wisdom. I can only hope that when I have grandchildren, I am loved as much as we all love you. Thank you for everything. Xoxoxo. I love you love you love you!

Mom, you were the best mother in law in the world! I am so blessed to be part of the amazing family you and Bob created. Thank you for raising such a good son, and giving me the gift of Andy, a wonderful husband and father. I could not have loved you more if you were my own mother. You are in my heart and in my soul.

Grandma,
You always made sure we never took anything too seriously. If we made a mistake, you laughed with us and made sure we were OK, then you gave us words of experienced wisdom before you sent us back into the crazy world. Visiting you was always centering and playful and I always felt better after visiting. Sometimes you filled my belly, sometimes you filled my pocket, but you always filled my heart joy and laughter, just what we all needed. How did you know? I'm going to miss...

Our sweet sweet Grandma, not a day will go by that your lessons are not lived, your words are not heard, your love is not felt. There is no way to measure or express the impact you've made. Thank you for showing us exactly how to treat and love one another. Such unconditional love and compassion has left a deep scar on our hearts. We will see you real soon grandma and until then we will be "ok". BBBH