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Oct
28
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8 Entries
Teresa & John Polito Family
Earlier today
God Bless , Rest in Peace
Lucy Arnone
Yesterday
I was her first niece ...she was so special to all of her family & friends, she was a care giver to her Mother & 2 of her sisters, my mom & Antie..helping to take my mom to her chemo & visiting Aunt Antie every week in a care center...she was always there for me in good times & sad times... before we'd hang up the phone I'd say "I love you" & she'd say "I loved you first" her legacy will live for eternity ❤❤
Dr. Michel A. Sportsman
Yesterday
To: Joe, Kathy, Kids and Grandkids and all the extended Falco family.
So sorry to hear this news, but I wanted you to know that was my pleasure to have been a very small part of your mother/grandmother's life. I have very little to add to your elegant obituary which sums up a life truly well-lived; my only addition would be to note that, no matter the event, activity, or cause in which she chose to engage, she was an active "force of nature", an amazing trait that she richly and generously has passed on to so many of her children and grandkids. In that sense, her spirit lives on in all of you. Additionally, her constant and profound faith, throughout her long life, remains as a living example to all of us. I am happy to have known her. Jodi and I send you our heartfelt condolences. However, I am sure that she is, even now, happily entertaining the heavenly hosts, as she renews her old friendships and the many loves of her life. She was a genuine gift to everyone who knew her.
Sincerely, Michel and Jodi Sportsman
Paula Guarino
Yesterday
Mary Jo, Joe Jr. and Carolann, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. May God give you strength and comfort at this time. Praying for all your families. Love and peace, cousins Mary Ann, Paula, Tony and Paul Aquinas Guarino families
Peter & Kathy Cipolla
Yesterday
A fabulous testimony to Aunt Rosie’s life & legacy! She was one of a kind & one very special lady. Wish she could have lived another 98 years! We will miss her & her storied wisdom. Rest in peace, Aunt Rosie & give Joe a big hug & kiss!
Judy Smith
October 22, 2025
My condolences to all the family. Share memories and she will always be with you.
Carolina Carrollo
October 22, 2025
Rose Marie was the first born and I was the last.
She was the best big sister, always there when I needed her;
She held this family together;
She never stopped teaching;
She will be missed;
She was loved.
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