Ava Paige Backert

Ava Backert Obituary

BACKERT Ava Paige Backert, age 5 months, of Stratford, beloved daughter of Melissa (Raguskus) and Michael Backert, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, July 22, 2004. Her family receives comfort in the fact that Ava is resting in Heaven in the loving hands of her great-aunt, Judy Pierce. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Alexis Backert and half-sister, Ana Ruelle; her maternal grandparents, Jay and Linda Raguskus of Stratford; maternal great-grandmother, Marge Maynard of Florida; aunt and uncle, Erin and Javier Jasso of Stratford, and their children, Antonio, Emilio and Diego; and several cousins, great-aunts and great-uncles. Friends may greet the family on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford. A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Wimmer. Interment will be private.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2004.

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GRANDPA JAY

February 21, 2005

AVA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I MISS YOU SOO MUCH. I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER...

GRANDPA

Stephen Raguskus

February 19, 2005

A year ago, on February 20th, the world became a better place. The deep pain caused by Nina's death just 2 weeks earlier was eased. The normal cycle of life was going on. The bright eyes of Ava Paige Backert were open.

And for 5 months, life was wonderful for all of us who had the opportunity to hold this beautiful child, to see her smile, to hear her laugh. To feel her love.

But then the inexplicable happened. For some reason we will never understand, God took her from us. God caused us all unspeakable pain.

But please understand we are the ones that feel the pain. Ava is safe and happy with all of our loved ones who have passed on. She's with Judy, and Nina and Grampy, with Hank, Eugene, Harold, and all the other family and friends we miss so much. We are the ones left alone, suffering, feeling the loss. Asking: Why?

I don't think that there is an answer to that question of why. All I know is that we are all still here, we're not as happy as we should be, but we are all still here. And we are all lucky enough to have each other. We need to love each other and find a way to carry on, to laugh and sing and dance and have fun and make the most out of every day we have left together.

The only way to honor Ava is to remember those 5 wonderful months and the joy she brought. She didn't bring sadness, she brought joy. We can't let sadness be the only way we remember her. We can't let our lives be forever shattered by her death, but instead remember that we are all better for those 5 months of life.

Uncle Stephen

GRAMPA

August 25, 2004

I HAVE BEEN WAITING A MONTH NOW TO TO WRITE SOMETHING WITHOUT CRYING. I FIND IMPOSSIBLE. I MISS MY LITTLE AVA MAY BROWN WITH ALL MY HEART. I'M SO MAD AT GOD, THAT I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR ANSWERS. I KNOW THAT HE NEEDS LITTLE ANGELS,BUT WHY DID HE HAVE TO TAKE MINE? WHO DO I PRAY TO IF I'M MAD AT HIM? THE DAYS DAYS GO BY AND THE EMPTINESS IS STILL SO DEEP. PEOPLE SAY THAT IT TAKES A LITTLE TIME. I STILL DON'T THINK THAT'S TRUE....I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND THIS!!!I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT GOD WILL GIVE ME A SIGN THAT SHE IS WITH HER GREAT AUNT JUDY, SO I CAN FEEL SOME COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT SHE IS BEING LOVED AS MUCH AS WE COULD HAVE LOVED HER HERE. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH......

GRANDMA

August 23, 2004

TO MY LITTLE MISS AVA,

I WAS SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU FOR THE FIVE MOST WONDERFUL MONTHS OF MY LIFE. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR BEAUTIFUL AND HAPPY SMILE. THE MEMORY OF IT WILL ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE EVERYDAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. I WILL MISS AND LOVE YOUR ALWAYS.......

LOVE GRANDMA

What we would give to kiss this face again......

August 22, 2004

Erin M. Jasso

August 22, 2004

Hi stinkerbell,

I can't believe you have been an Angel for a month now. I miss you so much. I think about you all the time. I wish I could hold you & see those gorgeous eyes & that huge smile again. Just a year ago everyone was finding out that you were on your way & now.....

Ava, we are all going crazy without you, please help us thru this. We're numb, can't breathe and the sadness is so thick that no one is the same anymore. We all love & need you so much. People still tell us that it will get easier, but it just gets harder & harder everyday. I'm still in shock & I hate the way it feels. The pain is unbearable.

I hear you paid your sister a visit. I think mommy would like one too.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

10 million kisses,

Auntie Erin

Maria Marino

August 2, 2004

Melissa and Mike,

Ava was a gift from God for you and all who love you. He took her back and our hearts broke in pain. But we know deep in our hearts that she is okay and is looking out for you guys. I was very lucky to have held her the times I did, I thank God for giving me the chance to have known her and loved her. We will miss her and love her for ever.

The pain will get easier.

Ava you are missed by your whole family.

Regina Carini

August 1, 2004

Dear Ava Paige,

Everyone who was near you will never forget your beautiful smiling face. You have changed everyone you have come in contact with for the better. I know you are happy in heaven, but we deeply miss you down here.

Love,

Regina, Joe, Reilly, and Jack

Rachel Pierce

July 30, 2004

Beautiful Ava Paige-

Everyday that you were here was a gift. Everyday your in heaven is a gift to your "Aunt Judy". She is very lucky to have you with her. To see your precious face, will bring happiness to her. Take care of my mom, as I know she'll take care of you.

I will Love and Miss You always

Rachel

AJ, Mimi & Diego Jasso

July 28, 2004

To Our Baby Cousin Ava Paige,

Our family is not the same without you anymore. We miss you very much. We wish you were here in your mommy's arms. You will not be forgotten and you cannot be replaced. God bless you, Beautiful Angel!

melyssa knies

July 28, 2004

We all miss you so much. Please send your mom and dad a sign to let them know it will be allright. We already know you're watching over your sister because you were born into the nicest family I know.

Love, Jonathan Mas, Melyssa Knies &

Natasha Bella

Stephen Raguskus

July 28, 2004

Ava, I will always remember you, especially your big, beautiful, eyes. It's raining now and the sky is gray and overcast. But the clouds will clear and when they do, we will all look up and see those bright eyes sparkling in the sky.

Love you forever,

Uncle Stephen

Erin & Javier Jasso

July 26, 2004

My Beautiful Ava Paige,

We love you more then you will ever know. Life will never be the same without you. You made this world a better place. God Bless You.

Love Auntie & Uncle Javvy

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