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Patricia Della-Piana
April 30, 2009
Eda was one of a kind. She used to have the word "breathe" taped up all over the house, to teach herself to breathe from her diaphragm. She was a woman of incredible joy, for life, for people, for her beloved Angel. I am proud to have shared some part of my life with her.
Gabriel Mario Angelo Della-Piana
September 9, 2008
It is difficult for me to find words to express the influence of Eda and her Angel (Arcangelo) in my life. Joy certainly. Something that lifts you, causes wonder and you don't know why. Pizzelle. Pieces of art she gave to me and Connie: "The Critics", "Madonna". Thinking of Eda and Angelo brings a feeling that makes you want to take that feeling to others. I certainly fall short of what they did, but thinking of them reminds me of the possibility to strive for in work and life.
Jeannette Michienzi
July 8, 2008
Dear Family,
We've shared Eda's and Arcangelo's lives since we were married 44 years ago. Arcangelo was Giacomo's guardian angel and support system while at the BAC. Eda and Arcangelo became members of our family almost instantly. They were close to my parents as well as my sisters, daughters, and in fact all our friends. Arcangelo would have eating races with my father as to who would eat more. They were godparents to Natasha and took that role very seriously. They were always present at Tanya's and Natasha's special events, i.e. births, communions, birthdays, marriages, etc. We spent wonderful and memorable times with them. Eda was especially close to my mother, Angele. They were the same age and both enjoyed singing opera and painting.
Oh, how we miss them all -- but what fond memories they've left behind. Every member of my family is proud to have known them so intimately.
Please keep in touch.
Jeannette Michienzi
Eda on her 92nd birthday, June 5th 2008
July 7, 2008
Tina and John Dirks
July 7, 2008
Dear Family,
We were sad to hear of Eda's passing away.
Our family has fond memories of her.Also Our children, especially David, loved her very much .Frequently, there was an invitation to come over to get a tray of cookies at her place. Always nicely presented with a ribbon around it.
She also called me many times to ask if I was listening to the radio on channel such and so, because there was a beautiful opera or classical singer on and I should listen.
John and I with Eda also had many walks in the neighborhood together and she criss crossed the street to make it a longer walk.
Always in a good mood, always a laugh, we will miss her.
Five fielders Tina and John Dirks
July 7, 2008.
Phyllis Sonnenschein
July 4, 2008
Eda (and Angelo) enriched our lives in so many ways during the 19 years we lived at 1 Barberry Road--just two houses away. Her art (we have a fabulous print of 5 cows and a charcoal drawing of her cat--both of which we treasure), her wit and wisdom, the many talks we enjoyed, her twinkle and her ability to make others feel good and happy when with her--and, of course, the pizellas and pizzas she spontaneously brought over.
I will quote the last paragraph of an essay that our son, Andrew, when he was in high school, wrote about Angelo after interviewing him as this ending paragraph really focuses on Eda.
"One often recurring theme in Arcangelo's art is that of his life with Eda as a fantastic dance between two flowers. Eda describes this dance in this way. 'When Angelo knew he was going to marry me, he carved a hope chest which tells a story in abstract symbols. The two spirits dancing are us, and there are tragedies in life one can't avoid, and finally, the meeting of the poppy, which is him, and the daisy which is me." Andrew commented, "This seems appropriate: two flowers, dancing through the good and bad of the world, seeing beauty, and adding to it some of their own.
What a treasure she was.. our condolences to her family.
Peggy Bicknell
July 3, 2008
Bob and I share so many of the same memories that other Five Fielders have submitted. So, we share a few that are more personal. In her early twenties, our daughter , Sheryl, had a special male friend of Italian background. He shared his love of his grandmother's (then deceased) pizzelles. When I told this to Eda, she arranged for Sheryl and her "friend " to come over for a pizzelle cooking lesson...which they did.
The experience was filled with the "wonder of Eda". As a result, I have Eda's pizzelle recipe (which is unlike any other..too healthy) which I'd be glad to share with any who crave the adventure.
Another Eda memory, more special to me than pizzelles, perhaps, is the "Madonna and Child" sculpture she gave to me as thanks for my help (with Sharon Cerny) setting up the collation at the house following Angel's Memorial Service.
When Bob and I "downsize" (time unknown) it might be the time to pass on the sculpture to a member of Eda's family.Responses welcome.
Peggy and Bob Bicknell
Judy and Eric Teicholz
July 3, 2008
We are writing as "Five-Fields" neighbors of Eda, Judy and Eric Teicholz. She was a bright light in our community, a creative and joyful spirit. We cherish a painting of Eda's that we bought at an exhibit of her work held at the Lincoln Public Library. Our son Adam took art lessons from Eda and we've even saved the pieces he made with her, under her inspiration and guidance. Eda was one of a kind and will be missed.
Anne Souza
July 2, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Eda's passing. I grew up in Five Fields and took art classes from her, like so many others. Who can forget the goat and the cookies? Eda had me keep a sketch book/journal during a trip to England with my family when I was an yearly teen. But, we had problems with the plane(s) coming home and they moved everyone to another plane. I lost the sketch book during all the moving and was so upset. I had filled that sketch book and it was gone. I was more upset that I didn't have it to show her when I got home than anything else. I will never forget that. Still great memories!!! She was a wonderful women and will be missed. I am so sorry for your families loss.
Nick Grey
July 2, 2008
Aunt Eda...I'm going to miss your laugh and smile. You were always cheerful and singing. I promise to keep your spirit with me. Be happy.
(her brother) Adio and Eda singing "Mamma"
July 1, 2008
Eda with Great Nephews and Nieces
July 1, 2008
rachel hanks
July 1, 2008
My name is rachel hanks and I took art lessons from her I am also the daughter of peter and stephanie and i grew up at 5 barberry road . She always had a smile on her face for me. I loved visiting the goat. I would wait (as every other neighborhood child would) and hope that she were attending the event- pot luck, cook out, square dance - where she would make her famous Pizzle (SP?) cookies. All the kids would RUN and grab as many as we could- it was such a special treat! It took me YEARS to find cookies ALMOST as good as hers. I tolerate them because it reminds me of her and a wonderful childhood memory. My love and thoughts go out to your family. She was a wonderful women- I am a better person for knowing her.
Laurie (Galvin) Kafel
July 1, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Eda's passing. Like so many of us who grew up in Five Fields, Eda holds a special place in my heart and my memories. In addition to Shoe Shoe, art classes, pizaelle, etc., I remember Eda's warmth and laughter.
Mark Angelo Salza
July 1, 2008
PISAN CANTOS, LXXXI
EZRA POUND
What thou lovest well remains,
the rest is dross
What thou lov'st well shall not be reft from thee
What thou lov'st well is thy true heritage
Whose world, or mine or theirs
or is it of none?
First came the seen, then thus the palpable
Elysium, though it were in the halls of hell,
What thou lovest well is thy true heritage
What thou lov'st well shall not be reft from thee
I consider myself truly fortunate to have spent so much of my childhood and adult life basking in the example of true love displayed everyday by my Aunt Eda and Uncle Angelo. As my brother Lou once beautifully put it; we stood "literally in the shadow of monumental achievement". Big spirits, great souls that made the world bigger just by their being in it. They are the gold standard and will remain an inspiration to me as an Uncle, an artist, and a human being,
Peter Richman
July 1, 2008
We were Five Fields neighbors of irreplaceable Eda, who brightened all our lives. She radiated warmth, humanity and love. Her lovingkindness, her infectious laugh, made her a very special person to us.
One of Eda’s wonderful works, “familglia,” has graced our wall since the early 1970s. It expresses her feeling that the human race is, indeed, all family. Nothing could better sum her up. Eda was an absolute darling.
Stephanie hanks
July 1, 2008
Sorry to hear about Eda. I live at 5 Barberry road and I remember first seeing eda walking down the road in a very long dress with her goat on a leash. Every few months my husband would go up to the house and trim the goats nails for her. she was always gracious and we adored her and her cookies, of course. We are both saddened by her passing. It is truly the end of an era. Stephanie and Peter Hanks
Arthur Katz
July 1, 2008
My fondest memory of Eda is watching her walk with Angel around Five Fields. Angel slowed down some time before Eda did - so she simply walked in a serpentine line around him as he slowly made his way down Barberry Road. Her warm smile was missed when she moved away from us - we will not soon forget her.
Arthur Katz
Nicholas Reinhardt
July 1, 2008
I am sorry to hear about Eda. When I lived in Five Fields, both she and Angelo were wonderful neighbors! My deepest sympathiy to her family.
Fern and Arnold Abrams
July 1, 2008
We, the Abrams family, were Five fields neighbors of the Cascieris for many years. Her warmth, generosity and caring were always valued and appreciated. We still have a little sculptured head made by our daughter in an art class she held for the neighborhood children. She brought beauty to the world. Our deep sympathy to the family
Thomas Payne
July 1, 2008
Eda and Angelo became my next door neighbors in Five Fields, Lexington when I was about nine years of age. It wasn't too long after their arrival that Eda set up a pen in her back yard where she raised goats. They were her muse. Sho Sho was the subject for so many of her beautiful prints and illustrations. My family were terrible lawn and garden keepers and our bramble, posing as lawn, directly abutted the Cascieri back yard. One day Eda had asked if she could mow our back yard by staking her goats to long tether points in the scrub grass and weeds ... so that they could graze. I have distinct memories of the ever shifting "crop circles" of mowed lawn in our back yard. Each circle defined a different moment in time as the grass and bramble would grow back. It was strangely beautiful. Eda was gloriously generous and beautiful in her own interests as an artist and wife and partner to Angelo. I was always welcome in their home and I often think about their own uniquely aesthetic life together.
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Zolon
June 29, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of Eda's passing. Now, she will be united with her beloved "Cas." We love you both. To the family, God bless you with our sympathy.
Love,
Phebe and Kenneth R. Zolon
Eda DIBICCARI
June 29, 2008
Eda #1, I miss your wonderful laugh! Actually, my kids say I've inherited it! : ) I will always appreciate the way you encouraged me and others to create art and to see beauty everywhere.
Eda with Angelo in 1980
June 29, 2008
Louis Bruno Briasco
June 29, 2008
There are a number of stories, quite possibly apocryphal, which circulated through the family years ago regarding my aunt Eda's driving abilities and her infamous Peugeot. When she and Angelo lived on Park Ave. in Arlington Heights, one approach to their home involved going under a railroad truss el. After a particularly violent summer storm, so the story goes, as they approached the underpass, Angelo is supposed to have suggested turning around and going the long way, to which Eda responded, "! can make it." She did. To the middle of the underpass. Where the water was three feet deep. And the car stalled. The car doors couldn't be opened because of the water pressure. Angelo is said to have climbed out the window and then walked around and helped Eda out of her window. They walked home, soaked to the skin, a block away. Years later, I remember asking them about the incident. I remember the smile that formed on my uncle's lips. I remember my aunt laughing her inimitable laugh and then quickly adding, "We don't talk about that, dear!" I shall miss that laugh more than any one can possibly know.
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