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for Philip Bova
March 31, 2010
Daddy~ hope you made it safely I miss you so much, not a day goes by that I don't think of you, miss you and just want to say hello. I can't believe it has been a whole year not much has changed here but the loss of your presence. It has been difficult but we are managing, just how you would have wanted.Tell everyone up there we all say hi and miss them for one day we will be together again, until then love always and forever your daughter~XOXO Penny
Darlene Carlos
April 9, 2009
Phil was the best brother-in-law anyone could ever have. Growing up I spent many summers at their home and the memories are all good. Phil was a great husband, father and grandfather. His kindness and patience with everyone was unlimited. . He was truly loved by everyone and will be greatly missed by all.
Our love, prayers and condolences to Pauline and the family.
Love,
Darlene & Barry
April 8, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
I was just a little girl the last time I saw cousin Phil, but I still remember him fondly. I am the daugher of the late Tony and Frances Bova, and the sister of cousin Tony Bova of Boston, Roberta (Bova) Grispi.
I hope you find peace in the knowledge that Phil was such a wonderful man and so
highly thought of by so many.
Erika Montez (grand-daughter)
April 8, 2009
A huge thank you to everyone who has given their love and support during this very difficult time in my families life. It has not been easy, but nor did I think it would be. No matter how prepared one thinks they may be, I have learned you just never quite are. I am thankful for the almost 29 years that I had with this most perfect man, and more thankful for the time my children had with him, I thank God everyday that I was blessed to have a man for whom all other men in my life must measure up to, or at least try to measure up to! I have learned so many things from my "papa" and I will never forget him. He is everywhere for me; from the comb on the bathroom cabinet, to the rainbow in the sky after a rainstorm, to my children's faces and in my heart and memories, I will love him forever!
Penny Lucky
April 7, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Cousin Tony Bova
April 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pauline and your loving families in your time of grief.
Cousin Philip and I are two of Agostino and Maria Bova's 26-grandchildren from their 11-children, most of us residing in the Boston area. Though we wrote letters back and forth for years, it was in 1997 that I first travelled to California to visit Phil, Pauline, the girls and all of my west coast cousins. I most admired Phil's love of family and how proud his was of all of his children and grandchildren. It is the love and support of family that gets us through these times.
From all of us Bova's here in Boston, especially Cousin Phil's 83 year old Uncle Nick Bova and his 85 year old Aunt Angie (Bova) Trovato, may all of your great memories bring you comfort.
Dino Nicolosi
April 5, 2009
Pauline,Penny,Richard and family
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
We know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
The Nicolosi Family
Christina Bonanno Orozco
April 5, 2009
I'm not even really sure where to start. I have SO many memories and story to share but at the same time so lost for words. I do want to say that my papa was the GREATEST man I have ever known. He is the foundation to our family and made it what it is today. He and my Nani were married for 56 years and showed me what it really is to work hard and to take care of the ones you love. I never wanted to know what it would be like to live without this great man in my life and I look ahead and I know somewhere down the road I will be able to deal with it because I know I’m very lucky to have him in my life for as long as I did and at least my daughter has gotten to know him and I know that he lives through all of us. I know there are so many beautiful reasons to be happy so at this time I am sad and I do find myself crying ALL the time but then I think about my papa and I know he’s in a better place and he’s not in pain anymore. He fought for SO long and is the most courageous man that I know so I’m not mad and I do understand but it still hurts. I thank god everyday and I know that one day I will see him again. It’s really hard to write the perfect thing to make people understand just how incredible this man was but if you knew him I don’t even have to explain because I know that if you had ever had the chance to meet him even in just one meeting you know just how special this man was and still is and always will be. My PAPA will be truly missed by everyone especially his family. But he is in god’s hands now and I know he is watching all of us from up above and I know I can still talk to him every day. You may be out of sight but never out of mind…. We miss you papa!
Love your granddaughter....
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