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Roseann Young
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Mom and Dad! Another year without you and it still hurts. Lois will be with us and Sunday Joe is having everyone over. You are thought about constantly and Mom you were watching me make the rice balls!! Love and miss you both so much! Love hugs and kisses...Roseann
Joseph Barrato
December 21, 2008
Mom,
Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas. Wish I could physically hug you, feel the warmth of your body against mine. Your kisses on my cheek.
Where are you? Do you hear me speaking to you?
I miss you, more than ever. Sometimes I can't believe you and Dad are gone. It's still hard to register.
I'll be home for Christmas, sitting at the dinner table and feeling your presence, you sitting to Dad's right and Dad straight ahead from where I sit. I look and see you both there, eating, talking and enjoying life with your family.
At least I will have these memories, and death cannot steal this away from me like it took you and Dad away.
Thank God I have that.
Love
Joseph
Roseann Barrato-Young
December 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Mom! I decorated for Christmas and thought of you all the time. I have your little tree in my dining room with all the ornaments you bought. Its all lite, brightly, I bet you can see it! Miss you more and more, the second year is just as hard. Kiss Daddy for me, I love and miss you both so much!! Love Roseann, Will, Rick, Devin, Sean and Billy.
Rosean Barrato-Young
September 16, 2008
Dear Dad, I can't believe its been 10 years. It seems like yesterday I was with you. That day played out in my mind, just like it did for Mommy. All I think of is what you missed, all your beautiful great grandchildren and how I wish Mom was able to meet your newest Charlotte Ava and Our Little Barrato Man, Gianmarco Thomas! You would be smiling from ear to ear and kissing those babies like we are all accustomed to! I miss everything about you, your love most of all. I even miss the Sicilian olives, no one did it better!! You always said you thought you never did enough for your family but you went above and beyond. A better father I could not find, nor would I want. You were my Daddy and of course still are, always and forever. People always said, your Dad is a Gentleman, so true, kind and gentle, loving, sweet man! Give Mommy a big hug, my sweet Mom, how I miss her so. Many kisses to both of you, I love and miss you both dearly....Your loving daughter...Roseann X0X0X0X0
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Roseann Barrato-Young
September 5, 2008
Happy 71st Wedding Anniversay Mom and Dad!! Wishing you were with us to celebrate. Love and miss you so much, lots of love, hugs and kisses, Roseann, Will, Rick, Devin, Sean and Billy x0x0x0x0x0
Roseann, Dad,Mom and Joe
September 3, 2008
Roseann Barrato-Young
June 25, 2008
Dear Mom, Sunday was a year, a year that was unforgetable. I went to visit you and Dad and just thought, how could it be? Joe is right, we relived that whole week and it got the best of my emotions. I have so many ups and downs and Saturday was no better. Billy is officially a math teacher and we had a graduation party for him. Mom, you were so missed, you were constantly on my mind and I felt it so many times. I kept telling everyone, my Mom should be here and how much I missed you. You were an amazing mother, always was and will be. We speak of you often and I can finally realize why your grandchildren loved and respected you and Daddy so much. You meant the world to them, like they were to you. Losing Daddy was bad enough, you were the hardest. I tried to be supportive to you when Dad passed, but when you lose your Mom, your world just changes. Its a very empty feeling losing not only your Mom, but your best friend. I feel you and Daddy watching over us. They say time heals all wounds...to me thats impossible. Nothing will heal mine with you gone........life just isn't the same. Today is the 25th, the day you finally were with your Charlie, what I wouldn't do to see you both back here with us. Miss and love you both...always in our hearts and forever in our minds!! Love Roseann, Will, Rick, Devin, Sean and Billy xoxoxoxoxox
joseph barrato
June 21, 2008
Dad,
You have not be ignored, the trauma of Mom's passing has preoccupied my thoughts.
I always think about you, longing to hear your voice, see your smile and feel those tender kisses against my cheek.
My God, 10 years since I have felt that, I can't believe the years have gone so quickly.
Now you have Mom for father's day, enjoy and take care of her, Love you, Miss you, Happy Father's Day
Love
Your son
Joe
joseph barrato
June 21, 2008
Mom
Mother's day was difficult, without you is something hard to express. I remember when I was a little boy, the tradition for Mother's day was wearing a flower in your lapel, white for your Mom being alive, and red for Mom's that passed. I used to dread the red flower, it always reminded me that someday you may leave me. This Mother's day I wore a red flower in my lapel, and it brought back all those memories of my youth.
Tomorrow is the anniversary of your passing into eternity. I ofter wonder what it is like on the other side? You, Dad, the family, and I only think positively of how it must be. This past week I was reminded of the last week of your life on earth. Sitting on the deck and talking with you. When you said to me, Joe, am I really 90? When I said yes, and why do you ask, you replied, because I feel like I'm 45. I laughed and said then that's how old you are, 45. How would I ever have thought you would be leaving us within that week. It is a hard and difficult week, to relive, it is one year you are gone. I feel your spirit, as I do Dad's and at least I know that is something no one can ever take away, your love, your spirit of laughter, and care. I still feel it Mom, from both of you.
Love
Your son
Joseph
Roseann Barrato-Young
June 15, 2008
Happy Father's Day Dad!! This Fathers Day you have Mommy with you. She missed you so much and called for you many times. I know she is happy, but we miss you both so much. I told someone the other day, I can't believe Mom is gone almost a year and how hard it is still not to see her or hear her voice. You were such an inspiration to all of us, a hero in many ways, a true gentleman! Mom, take good care of Daddy for us and give him lots of hugs and kisses! We love and miss you both so much.......love, hugs and kisses always....Roseann, Will, Rick, Devin, Sean and Billy x0x0x0x
Roseann Barrato_Young
May 11, 2008
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM! Your first Mother's Day in Heaven! To me another day, so upset without you here. I was always with you on Mothers day. We never missed this day together, it was my Mom and Me. I THINK OF US LAST YEAR, taking our pictures together, in your new room in our house. If I could have one wish, it would be to spend more days with you and Daddy. I miss you so much. You and Daddy have been coming to me in my dreams, but they are not happy ones, they break my heart and leave me confused as to what they mean. We went to visit you yesterday and left beautiful roses from Joe and the kids and Willy planted flowers. It looks pretty, but still my heart is broken. I am so grateful for the closeness I have with Joe and the kids, the babies are my life. I see them and wish you and daddy were able to hold them. I know your looking down on our little angels and are so proud of them. They are all so beautiful in their own way. Today my boys will be here but its just not the same, I hope the day goes by fast. Remember how much I loved you then and even more now, both you and daddy. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, GIVE MY DADDY A BIG HUG AND KISS...LOVE ALWAYS ROSEANN
Roseann Barrato-Young
March 23, 2008
Happy Easter Mom and Dad!! Your first Easter together in heaven. A day we celebrate...CHRIST HAS RISEN! The boys will be here for a big dinner, as always that will never change. I made the usually delicacies, salami pie, cardone and bought the Easter grain pie. But yet I am missing the main delicacy, my Mom and Dad. The days are flying, I can't believe its already 9 months without you Mom and Daddy 10 yrs in Sept. I saw the babies recently and as usual they are just beautiful, Charlotte has chipmunk cheeks, what a beauty! Gianmarco is one good looking little boy and full of expressions!!! Ashley and Sophia are just the sweetest little girls, I just love them so much. I know how proud you are of all of the children, they are and will continue to be your legacy. Miss you so much, love you even more...I learned BUONA PASQUA!! HAPPY EASTER, LOVE AND KISSES....Roseann, Will, Rick, Devin, Sean and Billy
Your first Great Grandson, Gianmarco!!
March 9, 2008
Your New Great Grand-daughter, Charlotte Ava
March 9, 2008
HONEYMOON PIC...1947
March 9, 2008
Mom and Dad's engagement picture
January 17, 2008
Grandpa and his Seany!!
Roseann Barrato - Young
January 17, 2008
Dear Dad, Happy Birthday! First thing this morning, looked at your picture and wished you a Happy Birthday.Mom is with you now and I am sure your having a party! Last night I was looking at pictures and came across one of you with your Seany!! What a beautiful picture, I copied it and will treasure it forever! It seems like yesterday Dad and then reality sets in and its just not the same. Miss you and Mommy so much.Joe and I send one another pictures that are just priceless.Will is keeping his promise he made to you, he takes good care of me.Hello Mom,your great grandchildren are just growing up so fast and Dad, Gianamrco is a beautiful baby and has your nose!!I call him the LITTLE BARRATO MAN! When I see the babies, they light up my life, they give me such joy.I only wish the boys were ready for marriage and babies. Rick has a puppy, German shepard,not my kind of grandchild and to make matters worse, ITS A BOY!!! I wil visit you today with sadness but come back home to beautiful pictures I will treasure for ever. Mom and Dad, watch over us,your children,grandchildren, your beautiful great grandchildren. Your both our angels in heaven.Miss and love you so much, forever in our hearts........Love Roseann, Will,Rick, Devin, Sean and Billy!!x0x0x0x0x0x0x
Roseann Young
December 25, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS MOM AND DAD! Your first Christmas together in Heaven. How I missed you yesterday, helping me, thinking of what you would be cooking.To me it was just another day,thought about you from the minute I woke up till I went to bed.Today I will try to get through it with the boys here but its just not the same. I get lumps in my throat and get up and cry. Mom and Dad you are missed so much, words can not explain the feelings. Have a wonderful Christmas with our family in Heaven,love and miss you so much, your daughter Roseann, Will,Rick,Devin,Sean and Billy...Jazzy too!! xoxoxoxoxo
Joseph Barrato
December 20, 2007
Mom this morning I went to Saint Pat's, St Anthony's alter, and burned a candle in your honor. I prayed to you to watch over us, and guide us. It is an emotional day, your first birthday in heaven, but I am sure a positive celebration for you with Dad and family and friends. By thinking this way I am able to endure this day and other days when I constantly think of you. To round off the day Mary and I had a Manhattan. Wow Mom, now I know why you liked those, instant buzz.I miss you, love you.
Mom in addition to the four granddaughters you knew, we have two more, a girl Charlotte and finally, a grandson, Gianmarco. Watch over them, touch them with your love of family that you and Dad always instilled in us.
Your son
Joseph
Roseann Young
December 19, 2007
Happy Birthday Mom! Its your birthday and your not here with me and I am feeling it so much.This week has been just so depressing for me.To think I haven't spoken to you or heard your voice for almost 6 months is just too unbelievable to me. I MISS YOU SO MUCH MOM, but I know how much you missed Daddy and you are both very happy together again. I wish I could feel the same, but my heart aches. Through tears I hope I can get through this day. I don't know how I can get through Christmas without you.I bought you beautiful roses,you loved your roses so much. I think of last year and the surprise we gave you for your 90th b/d, what a happy day that was. Who would believe a year later............
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM WITH MY BEAUTIFUL DADDY, YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR CHILDREN WILL NEVER STOP AND OUR LOVE FOR YOU WILL NEVER END.BLOW OUT YOUR CANDLES WITH ALL OF OUR FAMILY THERE WITH YOU. DAD I CAN SEE YOU SMILING WITH PRIDE. I LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH SO MUCH...TILL WE MEET AGAIN....LOVE YOUR Roseann, Will, Rick, Devin, Sean and Billy x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x
Roseann Young
December 13, 2007
Dear Mom and Dad, well Cristiana and Todd did it!!! We have a New Barrato in the family!!! Its a BOY...GIANMARCO!!!! We are all thrilled. How I wish you were here to celebrate, but I know you and Daddy are looking over our little guy and of course the girls.Your Joe has a Grandson! How wonderful is that? We are crying tears of joy.Watch over us, you are OUR ANGELS IN HEAVEN.LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH....ROSEANN
Roseann Barrato-Young
November 21, 2007
Dear Mom and Dad...HAPPY 1ST THANKSGIVING IN HEAVEN TOGETHER.We wish you were with us, we know how much you loved the holidays and all the specialities we would make. Joe and I were talking about that today. The holidays are a sad time for us, missing you both so much. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Sending you lots of love, hugs and kisses....Roseann, Will, Rick, Devin, Sean and Billy 0x0x0x0x0x
Roseann Barrato_Young
October 26, 2007
Dear Mom....had a dream of you this morning, the second one of you calling me. I heard you walking with your slippers, shuffling, walking in the hall and you calling. Roseann.......
Thats all I get, then I wake up sometimes thinking its real. How I wish it was true.Having a tough week...always thinking of the what if's. The pain doesn't go away, EVER. Kiss and hug my Wonderful Daddy for me. We miss you both,love you so much. Love always Roseann x0x0x0x0x0x
your son Joseph
October 23, 2007
Mom
To say I miss you would be too simple; I miss speaking to you and hearing your voice expressing your love and emotion that always made me feel like your little boy. Not to experience that again devastates me.
Four months in heaven with Dad...................
Roseann Barrato - Young
October 22, 2007
Dear Mom, today is 4 months that you are gone.I still can't believe it. I tell Joe its getting a little easier but its not at all. I miss you more and more. I go in your room and see you sitting there,reading or looking at Dad's pictures.Everything is the same, I even added some babies for you that I know you would like, all over your bed. It makes me feel good.
Dear Dad and Mom, I saw your new great grand-daughter, Charlotte Ava, she is beautiful just like her sisters. We are all excited for Cristiana and Todd's baby,hoping its a boy to carry on the Barrato name.Everyone is doing well.We love and miss you soooooooo much! Always in our hearts and prayers......lots os love, hugs and kisses...Love Roseann x0x0x0x0x0x
Roseann Barrato-Young
September 23, 2007
I am sharing the dream Sean has of you Mom and Dad,its truly amazing!Love you!!
I have to
say that my dreams are usually very vivid so don't be weirded out. Feel free to pass this around to everyone. These dreams have been occurring probably since grandma moved in to the house.
In each of these couple of dreams I feel like a younger boy probably since grandpa was around up until I was 14.
1st time I dreamt of grandpa he didn't say anything to me. Didn't even look at me. In the dream I was crying.
2nd time I dreamt of him, he smiled at me. I was nervous to go up to him and was crying again.
3rd time I dreamt of him he said "Hi" and smiled. I went up to him and hugged him and cried.
4th time I dreamt of him I went up to him again crying, and asked him why I keep crying every time I see him. He told me, "Don't be upset, everything is okay"
5th time I dreamt of him (about 3 weeks ago, first time dreaming of him since grandma passed away) you (mom) were with me and asked me, "Aren't you gonna say hi to grandpa?" I looked over at grandpa and he did his usual, "Ohhh Seanie my boy!", and I ran up to him and hugged him. He looked at me and said, "You know its a dream again right? I told him yes and he said "We're happy now" and grandma was there with his arm around her. The dodge dynasty was in the driveway too. This dream took place on our front lawn.
After that dream I was starting to feel like I was communicating with grandpa. I was starting to get use to seeing him in my dream and was understanding that the only way I was seeing him was because it was a dream. I'm no longer getting upset anymore either when I see him. Its weird too because I feel like he's getting use to seeing me also because he went from the first dream of him not looking or saying anything, to this dream with him talking to me and saying certain phrases that reminded me of him.
So last night (actually this morning because I woke up at 9am right when it was over) I had a dream that you were pregnant. Very weird dream, made no sense to me. In this dream I'm my age, no longer a younger boy. You ended up having a miscarriage and I was the first to know of all the boys and I was walking down a hall to tell Ricky Devin and Billy (took place in a hospital). I walked into the room and first thing I saw was grandma and grandpa. I looked and grandma and got nervous and she didn't say anything or look at me (like when I first dreamt of grandpa). I started making a studdering noise as if I were speechless and Billy asked what was wrong and I said, "Don't you see them?" He said, See who? Grandpa said "They can't see us (this is the part I left out when I talked to you on the phone.) and said "Give me a kiss". So I went up to him and he gave me a kiss on the cheek and I looked at him and said "That's not the way you kiss us" and he starting laughing and said "You're right and gave me one of those smothering wet kisses". He then put his arm around me and said "Lets go make sure you're mother is alright". I walked in the room and told you someone was here to see you. In the dream you're aware that grandma and grandpa are no longer alive. Grandma and grandpa walked in and you got very upset but were so so happy to see them. At this point one by one Dad Ricky Devin and Billy started to see them too. Everyone was smiling and wiping tears away. Grandpa sat with you with his arm around your back and said, "Everything is going to be okay."
That's really as much as I can remember. It was odd to me that you were pregnant in the dream and that grandpa was there telling you it was okay and then finding out the same day that Chris and Tolley had their baby and named her Charlotte, "Charlie" for grandpa. It just stunned me for a second to realize that the dream I had with grandpa had to deal with a pregnancy but more to tell you that everything was okay.
The weird thing about these dreams is when you have a dream about seeing someone you that miss and wake up, you think to yourself how you wish it weren't a dream and was actually real life. When I woke up this morning I didn't feel that way. I'm use to seeing him in my dream. This morning I woke up right after that dream and was smiling as to say, "It was good seeing you again, see ya soon."
I've been meaning to tell you about these dreams for a while but didn't wanna get you upset. But after today, it was all too ironic and weird and I had to fill you in. For everyone that receives this email, reply to all and give your input on this. Has anyone else had any dreams? I'll be the first to admit that this doesn't make sense and could just be me dreaming with grandma and grandpa on my mind. Who knows...
Roseann Barrato-Young
September 22, 2007
Dear Mom and Dad, on Sept.21st, you became Great Grandparents again to another beautiful baby girl.Her name is Charlotte Ava and she will be called Charli.Both Tollie and the baby are doing well.Chris is excited with his number 3 daughter. Ashley and Sophia are very excited with their baby sister.Yesterday was a bittersweet day, a new life in the Barrato family and yet I wish you were both here to share in this celebration.The phone was ringing off the wall, e-mail sent out to everyone to share in this joy and most of all HONOR!! Mom, I wish I could have seen your face when you were told the babies name,when you were back here with us. You would have cried like I did.I know you and Daddy are smiling in heaven at your beautiful family and the joy all the babies bring to us.Now we are waiting for Cristiana and Todd's baby,I can't wait.When my time comes to be a Grandma, trust me, you will hear me scream with happiness!
Sean shared his dream he had of you yesterday,it was ironic in a way.Dad keep talking to Sean like you do and Mom he sees you now but he needs to hear you too.Sean told me Daddy kisses him in the dream like he did with all the grandchildren.I am happy that he sees you both very happy with your arms wrapped around each other and the comfort it gives to us.With much love....your daughter Roseann. We love and miss you so much...xoxoxoxo
Roseann Young
September 15, 2007
Dear Dad, today is 9 long years that you are gone.Now you have Mommy with you, Your Beast Flo and Mom is with her Charlie.This anniversary doesn't make it any easier for us, but to know Mom is with you it helps alittle. I miss you so much and Mom is still so recent, my heart aches.I promised you I would take good care of Mom, I think I did. I sit here with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat. I never thought losing both MY BEAUTIFUL PARENTS WOULD BE SO HARD.Mom is constantly on my mind, not a day goes by when I don't cry for her or see her face at the end.I am becoming Mom, asking her to help me find something, like she would always ask you. Dad, with Mom living with us, I heard her call for you, she would say Charlie, please come for me.I would tell her Mom, please don't say that. I truly believe Mommy wanted to be with you in heaven for your 70th wedding anniversary on Sept.5th,2007. Dad you will always be OUR HERO, such a good man, A GENTLEMAN,loving and devoted Father.You would say to me, Roseann, I wish I could have done more. You did so much for the family,you guided us, comforted us,you were always so generous too.I will never forget how you would kiss the grandchildren and loved them. They miss that, we miss that. Rick talks about the time you put a fish on his hook, thinking he caught it. We have memories to last a lifetime, always happy!If I was granted a wish it would be to have you and Mommy back with us, your both missed and loved so much.Take good care of Mom and give her a big hug and many kisses from us.Love you Mom... love you Dad. Lots of love, hugs and kisses, your daughter Roseann, Son-in-law Will and grandsons, Rick, Devin, Sean and Billy and Jazmine xoxoxoxoxo
Camille Araujo
September 10, 2007
All my memories of Flo & Charlie were of two happy and always smiling people. Always having fun with lots of laughs for the whole family. Such treasured memories for me always. I know my Mom & Dad were waiting for you with open arms. Give a good hug to them from me.
Joseph Barrato
September 9, 2007
CHARLES BARRATO
01/17/14-/09/15/98
WITH LOVE TO A SPECIAL HUSBAND, DAD AND GRANDFATHER
My Dad was my foundation, my rock, my idol. * His wit, laugh, compassion, decency, kindness, humility, moral character, kisses, and his divine love and protection of his family is his legacy.* A mere ten days ago when we were celebrating Mom & Dad's Sixty-First wedding anniversary he looked proudly at his children and grandchildren and said to Flo, "look at what we accomplished". He was so proud of his family and I don't know of another man more committed to his family. His love for my mom Flo, my sister Rosann and me, my brother-in-law Willy and his grandchildren Joseph, Christopher, Todd, Lauren, Greg, Ricky, Devin, Sean and Billy will forever live through us and our family.* The past two years were difficult and somehow this once physical tower of strength could not understand or accept his illness. He was in denial but somehow this kept him with us longer than we expected. His stubborn courage and feisty spirit allowed his to pass peacefully in his home where he wanted to be. * Dad, you were always there to turn to when things got rough, not necessarily to help or advise. Just to be there. Just to bring back the feeling of being utterly, completely safe. I am going to miss that feeling. But even though you are no longer physically around, I feel your spirit in our hearts and minds, and you will be a part of everything we do and always will be. You will never, ever leave us.* Thank you Dad. Although those simple words are not nearly enough for everything you have done.* Rest in Peace, my loving, precious Daddy. With all your family and friends in heaven, you who once mourned are now comforted. * I love you, as we all do. I will miss you, as we all will. * Farewell Dad, as you begin your new journey in heaven with your Savior Jesus Christ and we pray to him and trust his will to lead you to eternal life.
Your loving son, and family.
joseph barrato
September 9, 2007
Florence Pompelio Barrato
December 19, 1926 ~ June 22, 2007
With love to a Special Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother….
My mom, Florence, the matriarch of our family, our inspiration.
All of us privileged to know her understood she was an amazing spirit. ? Mom had a welcoming presence and special warmth that always made you feel comfortable. She cared for all that she knew. I am overwhelmed and touched by the loving, emotional comments from friends who knew my mother. She touched many people in special ways. She was always someone's favorite. ? Mom had a wonderful sense of humor, and we will never forget her laugh. ? Mom was a progressive thinker and wise in a very special way. ? Mom was feisty, positive, a breast cancer survivor for over 40 years and it never hampered her style or attitude. ? Mom was the families "Lidia", entertainer, cooking teacher, we all have “Flo’s” recipes floating around. Food was an important part of her life, she enjoyed eating and cooking and an occasional glass of wine. ? Mom was creative, think of the wedding favors, a tradition we will never forget. ? Mom was elegant, and beautiful in the old world Hollywood style. Her manhattans, her jewelry. The vibrant red hair, her trademark. ? Mom was a great storyteller. Just the other day she told me how she met Dad, I must have heard it a 1000 times, and the story never changed. I wish to God I could hear it 1000 more times. Her stories will never be forgotten. ? Mom led us spiritually and by example. Her favorite patron St., St Anthony never left her side, he was always present in her life. ? Mom had the opportunity to spend the last 10 months of her life living in Roseann's home with her family. We are so grateful that we knew she was in a caring and loving environment. She loved her new apartment and spending quality time with my sister and brother in law Willie. ? Most of all she was passionate. Her commitment to my dad, Charlie, is a love story of fairly tale proportions. Married 61 years. When he passed almost nine years ago, we could never comprehend her loss. She mourned in private, not fully expressing her devastation, because she did not want to burden us. But she never let him leave us. Just a couple of weeks ago she sent me a birthday card signed Mom and Dad. She did that with all the celebration cards she sent us. It was her way of saying he was still with her.? In the last six months she had a constant vision of him. It became almost obsessive. Well mom, your vision is now your reality; you have your Charlie again. ? And she was equally passionate about her family. Roseann, Willie, me and Mary, her nine grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, with two more on the way. She would always tell me how blessed she was to have such a beautiful family. Mom, we were blessed to have you, because you epitomized the word “family”. Mom you were always there for us, your commitment and devotion to your family will prevail for generations, that is your legacy. ? Rest in peace, my loving precious Mommy. Rest in peace with Daddy, your loving family and friends. I know you, Dad, Aunt Grace, Uncle Lou, Cousins Lucy and Charlie, are catching up and celebrating your arrival in heaven. ? Mom, you who once mourned are now comforted, I love you and we will desperately miss you. Farewell Mom, as you begin your new journey in heaven with you savior Jesus Christ, we pray to him to trust his will and lead you to eternal life.
Your loving son and family
Joseph Barrato
September 8, 2007
Mom and Dad
Happy Anniversary in Heaven. We miss you but in our hearts know you are happy and together watching over us. Mom, thanks for your help Wednesday, when you answered my prays. Dad I didn't bother you because I wanted to give Mom some practice.
Have fun together as the two of you share this new dimension of eternal life, and Dad, let her drive in heaven. For almost 10 years she reminded me how you never taught her to drive!
Love you both
Joseph
Sean Young
September 5, 2007
Grandma & Grandpa,
After close to 10 years you guys finally have been reunited to be together forever. Just in time for your anniversary. We Love and Miss You Both. I dream about both of you often and I think you know this. I see vivid images of you two standing together with arms around each other wearing the biggest and happiest smiles. Haha even the good ol' maroon Dodge Dynasty was in the back. Looked like grandpa was ready to wash it. Love and miss ya both.
Roseann Young
September 5, 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
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