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Richard Livingston
February 12, 2007
Legacy of Miriam Livingston’s Life
By: Richard Livingston 1-12-2007
I am not a cardiologist but have become an expert on the heart over fifty three years of my life. That was because I was surrounded in my life by very few hard hearts but an exceedingly abundant amount of kind, generous, and caring hearts.
When we were children there were nine of us living in a six room apartment? The Sisters of Charity would come to our home at Thanksgiving and Christmas; they would bring us food and gifts which was a kindness of the heart, charity being one tenant of our faith.
Although never meticulously coiffure Larry and Miriam Livingston were not pretentious or boastful they had a devotion and dedication to each other and to their family. One outward sign of their love for each other was literally in forty two years of marriage our parents were always seen holding hands anywhere they went. The other was the love they had for their extended family and friends another tenant of our faith.
Mom and Dad received their GED when they were in there sixty’s and their hope for anyone and everyone they mentor as a parent, relative, babysitter, or friend was to encourage a life long continuing education. Mother felt, no matter how long it may take even if it meant one course at a time and many years of work it would be worth it. Mother hoped to instill in us the value of an education, growing up she would sit us all in front of the TV to watch the space exploration Sputnik, Mercury, Apollo, the moon walk, State of the State, Presidential Press conference, Kennedy assassination and if we protested all mother would say “This is history in the making” hoping it would instill a quest for knowledge.
There are those of us who remember crazy Mary, a little spit of a women who was petrified of dogs and carried a broom with her every where she went. My mother saw something different under that heavy overcoat Mary wore year round. All Mary ever wanted to do was go to church; Miriam Livingston would accompany Mary to St Ann’s each day for many years broom and all too Mass.
One day our mother was walking home from church when from the window of “The Ashmont” apartment building a women also name Mary motioned her to come in, she was in her late seventies but quite feeble and unable to get around, from that day on Miriam looked in on this woman after Mass until she was in her nineties. These are the most powerful lesson one can learn from another person the selfless, altruistic, example of just doing what needed to be done never expecting an “Adda Boy” or for that matter this eulogy.
Miriam used to visit her mother and uncle in the local nursing home. Over the short time they were convalescing Mother got to know other patients and continue to visit them over the years. This selfless expression of the heart is something my brothers, sisters and I have had the humble experience to accept from the bottom of our hearts to Alyce, Carol, and Joan during their sisters and our mothers struggle.
My mother ascended to here everlasting reward lifted by the wings of angels to be joined again with my father by the intercession of the Blessed Mother Mary of whom she held dear her entire life.
In Life and death there are things we do not understand but accept because of faith. We believe and honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Precious Heart of Mary. To all of us here that now witness what appears to be that Miriam Regina Livingston’s heart has stopped beating like that of her husband, mother, father and sister. I would like those of Miriam’s sisters and brothers nieces and nephews to put your hand over your heart, Miriam’s children, grand-children and great grand-children put your hand over your heart, what it is you are feeling is the heart beat Miriam received from her parents, the heart beat that she has past on to her children and grand children and great grand children. That is the legacy of her life that we all have to carry us as we continue our lives.
Pledges that in Miriam’s name you all will continue to be who you are with those acts of kindness. Most important the content of ones heart and the altruism that it carries can not be written in a book or eulogist but only in the individual who carries that treasure in ones bosom. On behalf of my father, mother, my family and I, we wish a heartfelt thank you to all of you under perfect conditions in a perfect way in Jesus name. May, God bless you all.
Jimmy & Helen Livingston
February 3, 2007
To all of the Livingston Family
We are truly sorry for your loss of a mother,grandmother,and great grand mother.She will be missed,she was an orginial..No one will ever replace her.We are very happy to know she did not suffer,and she went peacefully,and not alone.She is very happy now to be with the one she has always loved and missed,her husband.Please all stay close as a family unit,your all you have now.I'm sure this is what Miriam would have wanted.
God Bless
Jimmy & Helen
Phoenix Arizona
Chuck Pasquale
January 29, 2007
I am so saddened by the loss of a long time neighbor and friend of both mine and my parents. Miriam was always thoughtful and generous to those of us who remember what it was like to grow up in Neponset. My deepest sympathy to all the Livingston family. Please treasure her warm smile and her sharp wit and carry her advice to "do the right thing" with you always..
Warmest regards,
Chuck Pasquale
Ann Gorman
January 26, 2007
Dear Kevin and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She is at Peace now and pain free.
We are thinking of you all.
God Bless,
Joe & Ann Gorman
Tina Girdlestone
January 20, 2007
Karen
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that you are in my prayers and my thoughts.
Gerry Cardinal
January 19, 2007
To my family and friends,I am now in heaven, so please don't sing songs for me, forget your grief and fears, for I am in a better place away from pain and tears.I'm far away from hunger,hurt,want,and pride,because I have a place in heaven with the Lord at my side. My life on earth was very good, as earthly lives can go, but paradise is so much more than anyone can know... My heart is filled with happiness and sweet rejoicing too. To walk with God is perfect peace, a joy forever new. Love you all
Geraldine Cardinal
January 19, 2007
Dear Alyce and family,Mrs. Livingston was a great pearson. I will always remember the good times going to church and then going out to eat after Mass, also I'll miss comming over to the house to give you Commuion when you could not go to church. Love and prayer forever Gerry Cardinal Neponset, Mass.
Robert and Colleen Canning
January 18, 2007
To the Livingston Family
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a great lady.
Ellen Crowley
January 18, 2007
Karen,
We express our deepest sympathy. You are such a wonderful daughter. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Ellen and Leo
Overton Family
January 17, 2007
Mir we all enjoyed our time at LaSalette Shrine with you and dinner. Great memories of a great lady. Love Karen,Mike,Jason,Joshua
Joshua Overton
January 17, 2007
mir, you are the best grandma ever I always enjoyed going to bickfords and playing games with you
love joshua xoxoxo
Carole Pidgeon
January 17, 2007
Alyce.... My deepest sympathy on the passing of Miriam. I am so sorry that I miscalculated and did not attend the wake. In my mind I thought the wake was tonight - Wednesday. Maybe Miriam and my Mom can attend Lucky Thousand together from heaven.
I am so sorry for your loss! Sincerely, Carole
Jason Overton
January 17, 2007
Dear Mir,
You were the best Grandmother a kid could ask for. You always had a way of making feel like I was your favortie, and I bet you made everyone feel like the favortie. I really loved seeing you and spending time with you. I wish you hadn't passed away, as I was always hoping you would be there at my High School and College Graduations so I could show you how much education meant to me. But, I am glad you don't have to suffer anymore and are in a better place.
Love you,
joshua overton
January 17, 2007
mir, you where the best grandma ever i always enjoyed going to bickfords with you and playing games.
Sarah, Joshua, & Evan Johnson (Hastings) Johnson
January 16, 2007
I only wish I could be home at this time to say good-bye to my Grandma. She was an extrodinary person who was always thinking of others and was great at giving hugs. I wish even more that my son Evan would've been able to meet his Great Grandma, I know they would've loved each other as much as I love them. I hope that he can grow up to be like her.
I love you Grandma, tell Grandpa we love him too. I hope you two are happy together and watch over us as you dance in the stars.
God Bless the Livingston & Weydt Family in this time of great sadness, and know I would be there if I could.
All Our Love,
Sarah, Joshua, and Baby Evan Thomas Johnson
Kellie King
January 16, 2007
To the Livingston Family
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. She was the kindest soul and the rock of your family.
From all the "Kings"
Kathy (Burke) McDonald
January 16, 2007
To the Livingston Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know in your hearts that Mom will never be forgotten. My love to you all.
simon clifford
January 16, 2007
Rich, we are so sorry for your loss.
Think of you
Simon Kate and Amy
Michael Flynn
January 16, 2007
Dear Livingston family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this time of sorrow.
Mary Cunniff
January 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you Kevin, Ginny, the girls and your family. Mothers are something special and remember she will always be in your heart.
Karen Overton
January 16, 2007
Ma your the best we will miss you with all our hearts. But you are at peace now and we have cherished happy memories of you. Love your daughter Karen (Overton) Easton,MA
Rhonda and Janet Pritchett
January 16, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joseph Linscott
January 16, 2007
Linda and Family, Sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers. God bless.
"Joe" And the kids
Ernie & Kathy Staiti
January 16, 2007
Billy
Our thoughts and prays go out to you and your family. May you be comforted by the memories that you share.
Jeanette Pishkin-Lydon
January 15, 2007
With deepest sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers to the Livingston family.
Sincerely,
Lorraine (Pasquale) Lonardelli
January 15, 2007
To All the Livinston's
I have such fond and pleasant memories of your Mom & Dad, growing up across the street from all of you.
Miriam was a kind, sweet woman who loved her family unconditionally.
Stay close with each other and cherish her memories.
Miriam, Rest in Peace
With deep sympathy
Sandra Gordon
January 15, 2007
To the Livingston Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss and I know your heart is breaking. My heart is also breaking for the loss of our neighborhood mother and I will cherish the Florian Hall lunches.
Love,
Lillian A. (Pasquale) Pansewicz
January 15, 2007
To Miriam's Family - May good memories of Miriam comfort you. It's like when a piece of music stops - it still echos on in your mind and you enjoy it because your loved that piece of music - just as you loved Miriam - something beautiful will remain in your hearts. The Pasquale Family, John, Lillian, Lorraine and Chuck.
Keri GIROUX
January 15, 2007
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 1998-2007
Sharon & Billy Livingston
January 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss. Grandma Livingston was a good person, a great mother and a wonderful Grandmother.....she will truly be missed.
Keri Giroux
January 15, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time of loss.My deepest prayers are with you at this time of loss.
mike molisse
January 15, 2007
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES AT THIS TIME.
Christopher Campbell
January 15, 2007
Dear great grandma,
I am glad you are in heaven so you can be all better.my great grandpas will be there with you. I promise to do my best in school just like you said.I really wish you didn't die but now you are ok.You were really nice to other people which I was really glad of. love your grandson Chris
P.S. I really love you.
Matthew Campbell
January 15, 2007
great grandma I wish you did not have to go to heaven already. I will miss playing rummy and go fish with you I love you.
Barbara Franzen
January 15, 2007
Linda,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how close you were with your mother. God Bless.
Love,
Barbara
Christine McDonald
January 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sadness. May fond memories live forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew her.
Ted & Karen Turowski
January 15, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Joyce& David Rogers
January 15, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Danielle & Jessica Rogers
January 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joyce& David Rogers
January 15, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Vicky Livingston
January 14, 2007
Grandma was the rock of our family. She will be remembered and will be held in our hearts.
CAROL MCDONALD
January 14, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief. May the happy and joyous memories of Miriam always stay warmly in your heart. She was a very special woman who touched so many lives with her kindness, compassion and caring of others around her.
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