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Maria Guzzi Obituary
MARIA, on November 19, 2007, age 26. Loving mother of Cameron DeMouy. Dear daughter of Adrienne (nee King) Boyer (Steve), and James Guzzi. Sister of Julia Herbert, Lisa Demers (Kenny), Sara Guzzi, Ashley Boyer and Christina Guzzi. Dear aunt of Bobby, Brian, Colin, Scott, Mariah, Jake, Brooke, Joey and Eric. Also survived by her grandmother Patricia King. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Sunday eve. November 25, from 7 to 9 P.M. at THE JAMES A. McCAFFERTY FUNERAL HOME, 6709-11 Frankford Ave. (at Unruh Ave.) 215-624-4200. FUNERAL MASS Monday morning 10:30 A.M., St. Timothy R.C. Church, 3001 Levick St. THERE WILL BE NO MORNING VIEWING. Int. Forest HIlls Cem. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cameron DeMouy Education Fund, c/o Lisa Demers, 3001 Longshore Ave., Phila., PA 19149
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Angela Gallagher
February 11, 2020
My name is Angela Gallagher it was Angela Maxwell before I was married.Maria and I were friends for eleven years when we were children.We went to dance school together,rode bikes,went skating,went shopping,etc.Adrienne knew my mom Eileen Maxwell they were nieghbors.I am sorry for your loss Adrienne ,Maria and your family were like a second family to me.You can contact me if you like.
Beth Bleming
November 19, 2009
i can't believe how time is flying Maria. It feels like yesterday.. I miss you so much.
November 17, 2009
In the bottom of a pond lived some grubs.
They could not understand why none of their group came back after crawling up the stems of the lilies to the top of the water.
They promised each other that the next one who was called to make the upward climb would return and tell what happened to her.
Soon, one of them felt an urgent impulse to seek the surface. She rested on top of a lily pad and went through a glorious transformation that made her a dragonfly with beautiful wings. In vain she tried to keep her promise-flying back and forth over the pond. She peered down at her loved ones below.
Then she realized, even if they could see her they would not recognize such a radiant creature as one of their number.
The fact that we cannot see our loved ones or communicate with them after the transformation, which we call death is no proof they cease to exist.
Ashley Boyer
May 8, 2009
oh maria... time sure is flying by and cameron is getting oh so big!! he is so funny and i see your personality in him all the time! I really miss you alot and want to visit you in my dreams but i never seem to remember them.. I love you!
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November 18, 2008
tomorrow will mark one year.. i cant believe it has been that long!! this time of the year will always be hard for our family.. Maria please watch over Cameron especially now.. You are truely our angel and i know you guide us everyday, We all love you very much!
November 17, 2008
i hope your family can get through this terrible time dealing with your loss. just remember we have handsome Cameron that i thank Maria for every day, my prayers are with Adriene as a mother and to all her sisters Barbara Dixon
BARBARA DIXON
October 14, 2008
I have been looking at some pictures of Cameron, i see Maria's smile, i miss my son Justin too, he was a part of Cameron also, so sorry i did not get to really know Maria as his mother, I think about her & Justin still today, after both their deaths, but i know they are not hurting & are safe, well, now Barbara Dixon (Cameron's granny in Fl)
Sara
June 6, 2008
"She's with God now,
and She is God's Angel."
The Lord does everything for a reason,reasons we might not understand,but there is a reason behind it.
REST IN PEACE
BEAUTIFUL ANGEL
julia herbert
May 7, 2008
Well , things aren't getting any easier.... as some people say..(people who have never lost anyone close)..,they are getting harder,really hard......all of these occassions you should be at...all of these new lives you should be a part of.. so so much to tell you..... and we cant....... we all were robbed of you without any warning ....... ESPECIALLY CAMERON..... no one will ever be the same.....always thinking of you, missing you and figuring out how to go on........ love you julia
Cameron DeMouy
April 27, 2008
Cameron misses his mother so much !!!! He misses getting ice cream at the big cone with you ! He misses how you made him laugh !!!! He sings song you liked and misses singing them with you !!!! He misses hugs & kisses !!! He misses soo much but most of all just YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Sara Guzzi
January 29, 2008
Keep My Memory
Keep my memory with you,
For memories never die;
I will be there with you,
When you look across the sky.
I will be there in the clouds,
In the birds that fill the air;
In the beauty of the fragrant rose,
You will find my memory there.
You will feel me in the tenderness,
Of a tiny baby's touch;
You will hear me if you listen,
In the twilights gentle hush.
When your hearts are heavy,
And you feel your all alone;
Just reach deep down inside of you,
For you heart is now my home.
I will always be with you,
I will never go away;
For I will live on in your hearts,
Forever and a day.
Beth Bleming
January 9, 2008
Maria,
I really don't know where to begin. You truely are my sister and there is no way anyone can tell me otherwise. Through all these years you were always there to guide me and Ashley. All five of you were the sisters I never had and noone can take the place of you girls. There are so many times and situations that storm through my head each day. There honestly isn't a day that passes where I don't think about you. You were always such a unique person and noone can take that away. I'll never forget a few summers ago when Ashley was soo mad at me down the shore.. i thought she was gonna tell me i couldn't sleep in the house and you told me i could sleep with you and not to worry about anything. you were always there for me just like any real sister would be. you always told me how pretty i was and were always looking to borrow clothes when we were together. haha i'll never forget all the times me and ashley would come home and shirts would be missing from her closet. The first words out of our mouths would be "Maria!" I admire you Maria and your in my heart and thoughts each and every day. I know I havn't been around as much recently.. me and ash have been seeing eachother less because of school and what not but don't you ever think that i'm forgetting any of you. I LOVE YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. you are all my family. i tell ashley all the time.. REST IN PEACE MARIA. God has given us th best angel he possibly could. fly high ?
Sarah & Beth Lees
December 24, 2007
Julia, Cameron, and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If you ever need anything, we are always here for you.
Love
Sarah and Beth
ashley
December 24, 2007
maria,
happy belated birthday! you are now 27 .... me mommy and sara went to forest hills to visit you we put down flowers and nice little things... well tommorrow is christmas .... our first christmas without you but we all know you will really be there is spirit . maria lisa had her first baby! and it was a girl.... we didnt name her josephine like you wanted but adrianna after mommy and maria is her middle name after you!! would you of ever guessed that shed be named after you !! i know you must be oh so happy! merry christmas maria i love you and please keep your eye out for your family! i love you
Katie Watkins
December 24, 2007
Maria was my cousin. We were the same age, so we would always hang out together if she was in Florida or I was in Philadelphia. There are pictures from before I even have memories, but I also have memories of which there are no pictures. ? Like the time we found some old, crazy dresses of my mom’s…one of which my mom wore in her mom’s wedding! We played dress up like we were four- but we were eleven. That same trip, we were finding all these frogs and lizards outside my house and putting them in a shoebox. The boy who lived next door came home and asked what we were doing, and I said, “finding frogs and lizards.” Well Maria was horrified and nudged me so hard. She couldn’t believe I said that because it made us seem so uncool…surely there was some other really cool thing that could have been in that shoebox. On top of having the best hair ever, she was definitely “cooler”. It makes me smile to think of those times, because we were always doing something fun. Maria was so bright and fun. I wish I could have seen her more often than I did. I was really grateful that she could be at my wedding, and we actually had sons that are the same age. Maybe someday they’ll catch frogs and lizards together…
Christina Guzzi
December 18, 2007
Maria!!
I have no clue where to start, you were not only my sister but my bestfriend and it hurts so much losing a bestfriend. I couldn't possibly right all our memories on this thing because it would be way too much! It kills me not to be able to call you during anytime of the night telling you some kind of crazy story and not having you there to comfort me. No matter what it was that I would be going through or had to tell you, you always made it sound like it was nothing compared to your situations!! These past couple years we became closer then ever tanning in my yard almost EVERYDay!! And waking up to you knocking at my door, even though I was half asleep, you would always say how pretty I would look and I would say "maria are u serious..shutupp" haha....and all of our crazy rides to the shore on the 5hr bus rides!!!! and the dangerous car rides trying to comfort alma, the guinea pig, and cameron all at the same time.. Every song I listen to reminds me of you because everysong that came on you would always say "WAITT Turn it up This is MY FAVORITE song"!!.. I talk to you through my soul and I promise I will NEVER STOP!! I will be there for Cameron to tell him how AMAZING and one of a kind his mother was!!! AND ALSOOO to be the best aunt possible :) I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
Chrissy Tobin
December 16, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I shared some classes with Maria in high school. She was a very nice person. Your family is in my prayers.
Mariah Rebitz
December 14, 2007
Dear Maria,
You are always in my heart. All your neices and nephews will always care about you and love you. It was very sad when you died but now you are in a safe place. And i know you will always look out for me.
Love your niece,
Mariah
Brooke Herbert
December 14, 2007
Dear Maria,
You were a great aunt to me.I wish you were still here and alive.I love you in all my heart.You will always be a great mom to Cameron.I will always be in your heart.I will always take care of Cameron for you.I am begging the angels and god to bring her back to our family.I hope you will always be their for Cameron.Everyone always will love and care for you and Cameron.We will always care,love,and miss you alot.Everyone will pray for you and Cameron together.Everyone will come to your grave. We will always give you peace and kindness.
Love,your niece Brooke
Scott Herbert
December 14, 2007
Maria was a great aunt to me.She would always take me to the el.She would always look out for Cameron.Even now that she's gone she would be the best aunt in the world.I love her so much that even if I die i'll always be with her.God had to bring her up to heaven because it would be a better place than here.Cameron is so much lucky that he has a very special mom.Cameron still misses her so much that he is thinking about her right now because i'm thinking about her too.Right now i'm going to miss her so much that right now i'm still crying and begging and begging for her to come back just one more hug for me please god i'm begging for it.I will still love you for the
rest of my life.God and all angels please bring her back please i'm begging.I'll beg until i see her.Cameron is the most luckiest boy in my life to have her as a mom.I'm begging for her to come back.
Love,your nephew Scott
Ashley Boyer
December 9, 2007
dear maria,
two more weeks until christmas and this one will be the hardest! no need to worry though because julia's work is doing a christmas for cameron so no one will be forgetting about your son. We are all going to try our hardest to make sure his every need will be taken care of and alot of his wants. You would be happy to know that me and danny painted cameron's room last week and all the wood work. He is going to get a big room! and it will be his own! 12 more days until your birthday and i will be coming to visit you.. i will probably visit before that too. i miss you so much!! i know you are here with us in spirit but it just isnt the same. i love you so much and i know i didnt tell you enough the past couple years and im sorry i really do regret it. i wish things didnt go the way it did but now i know what i need to do to make sure i dont feel this way if it ever happens again. you will always be in my heart and i will always think about you everyday and i have been praying for you everyday too. i love you maria!
love always your little sister
Ashley
Randi DeNofa
December 6, 2007
To the family & friends of Maria Guzzi:
I went to highschool with Maria and we shared alot of the same classes. We had so much fun together. She was so beautiful and was known for having the most gorgeous hair!!!! We went to Cancuun together for senior week and had such a great time. I'm sorry for your loss. Please know Maria will be deeply missed! Maria always brought a smile to my face. I'm sure she's up in heaven smiling down on all of us.
You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
christina,maria,ashley,bobby and uncle gary
December 4, 2007
maria,lisa,julia,bobby,ashley and adrienne
December 4, 2007
julia,ashley,lisa,maria and sara
December 4, 2007
lisa,maria and julia
December 4, 2007
Ericka McKenna (Carroll)
December 3, 2007
I am sorry for your loss.I went to highschool with Maria and we had a few classes together, I just always remember her being happy or us laughing at Mr.Kelly-she was such a beautiful and nice person.My prayers go out to her friends and family.
Brian Herbert
December 2, 2007
Lord, please hold on tightly, to my loved one that I lost,
The nights are cold and lonely, like the freezing from a frost.
I close my eyes at night, hoping sleep will over come...
Hoping that by morning, my body won’t feel numb.
Oh, God, how hard it is at times, even after all these years,
The pain just never goes away... nor do all the tears.
I can’t seem to focus, on the things I know I must,
For I still see the face, of the one I love and trust.
The holidays are rough, Dear God, even though I try my best,
But I can’t seem to forget the day, I laid my love to rest.
I read a book, I watch TV, I try to write a letter,
Hoping and praying, each day will soon get better.
Thanksgiving soon to be here, then Christmas on its way;
It’s so difficult to celebrate, since my love has gone away.
Forgive me Lord, for I am weak, and I wish to be strong,
Please take this sadness from my heart; replace it with a song.
Oh Lord, help me remember, You, are only a prayer away,
And when I keep my faith in You, I know I’ll be okay.
So as the holidays approach … to my loved one I express,
Not a day on earth goes by, that I fail to think of “us”.
And now I must be thankful, for God, I love You so
Just knowing You are there for me, so much to You, I owe.
Now in the quiet of the night, the snow falls from above,
As I look into the Heavens, I still miss my precious love.
Tonight I’ll light a candle, for the one I miss so much;
Knowing I can never feel, that tender loving touch.
But when I leave this world, and join my love again,
I’ll know in my heart, in God’s hands he’ll remain.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
© 2006
Frances Blitz
December 2, 2007
To all Maria's family and friends: especially her Mom, Adrienne,my sister, Dad, Jim and Step Dad Steve,
Maria was our gift from God. She was unique in her idiosyncrasies and temperament. We all enjoyed her fun loving spirit and unassuming nature!! Maria is a part of all who knew and loved her. This is her everlasting gift to us. Missing her is too sad to write about for me, but I want her to be remembered as a caring daughter, sister and mom, to Cameron. She was the best niece and cousin. Losing Maria is losing a piece of my heart. We will all remember and love her forever her for her honesty and sincerity.
Love, Aunt Fran
Dayna Mitchell
December 1, 2007
To Maria's Family and Friends,
My heart goes out to all of you. I know this can't be easy , I wish there was something I could do to ease your pain. Please know that I am Praying for you and Maria. She was a sweet and beautiful girl. Through your memories she will live on...
Christina,Maria,Ashley,Lisa,Kenny,Sara,Julia
November 30, 2007
Maria And Cameron
November 30, 2007
sandy murphy
November 30, 2007
lisa and family,
i am so sorry to hear of your loss i feel for all of you. Lisa i am sure you will take care of Cameron
as if he is yours. Keep your head up high and know that you did everything in your power to help.
Sometimes there are things that we cannot control. She is in Gods hands now looking over you and her son.
Love
Mrs Murph
Erin Hallman
November 28, 2007
Though I haven't seen Maria in years I will always remember her fondly. Through grade school and high school she was a good friend. Everyday she had a new goofy question for me, or exciting story, or funny something to whisper. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She is now an angel looking out for her son.
sara guzzi
November 27, 2007
As the "little sister" of maria,she always wanted everyone to know that.She loved us soo much.I have so many great memories of us playing together,going to dances together,or just sitting around sharing funny and crazy thoughts together.She was a great mother and Aunt too.Now my heart is crushed forever. I will miss her everyday.I know god will take great care of her.Maria you are loved and missed soo much,I don't know how we can go on without you.Love your little sister, Sara
Randi Salera
November 27, 2007
I became friends with Maria in high school and hung out with her for a few years later, but we eventaully lost touch. She was always a fun and carefree person as well as a good friend who shares in some of my craziest memories. Although she has been through her share of struggles, her family and friends always remained important to her and she can be remembered for that. My prayers go out to her family and especially Cameron.
Ashley Boyer
November 27, 2007
Dear Maria,
Sitting here remembering,
The smile upon your face
And how it made the world light up
You were full of heavenly grace.
No longer can I see your face
For you are with God above
But your loving smile will always be
Tucked in my heart with love.
I know you wouldn’t want to see
Me crying the way I do,
But losing you was a part of me
And days, I can’t make it through.
Do you hear me crying?
It’s because some days I’m down
I look around for you,
But you’re nowhere to be found.
Only pictures now remain of you;
Special songs that meant so much
So if you hear me crying,
It’s because I can’t feel your touch.
Sometimes I think I see you,
On a crowded street or mall.
I then run up and call your name,
But it wasn’t you at all.
My heart still aches in sadness
And tears, oh how they flow!
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.
So, if you hear me crying,
It’s something I can’t control
Just understand my darling,
When I’m again with you, I’ll be whole.
“Author”
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
©copyright Sept 2007
julia herbert
November 27, 2007
MARIA I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU IT HURTS SO BAD BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE OK NOW....... I KNOW HOW HARD YOU STRUGGLED......I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE CAMERON..... I WILL DO EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO HELP RAISE HIM AND GUIDE HIM LIKE YOU WOULD HAVE DONE.........I KNOW THAT YOU LOVE ME AND ARE PROUD OF ME BECAUSE YOU USED TO TELL ME ALL OF THE TIME...... I JUST WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW WHAT A GOOD , CARING AND FREESPIRITED PERSON YOU ARE..... YOU NEVER DID ONE BAD THING TO ME OR MY CHILDREN THROUGH ALL OF YOUR STRUGGLES AND I LOVE YOU FOR THAT....... MISS YOU SO SO MUCH..........SISTER JULIA
Kristen Sammin
November 27, 2007
I am truely sorry for your loss. Maria was a beautiful girl with a big heart. I know she is at peace now. I will never forget her and the good times we shared together. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, especially her son.
Bill DeMouy
November 26, 2007
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. May god comfort the Guzzi family during this difficult time, and watch over all of you. Give our love to Cameron. From Bill DeMouy and Family
BARBARA DIXON
November 26, 2007
I AM REALLY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I KNOW MARIA LOVED CAMERON & HER FAMILY. I HOPE YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY CAN GO ON ESPECIALLY FOR CAMERON NOW. BARBARA DIXON
Jessica Dougherty
November 25, 2007
I remember Maria to be one of the best people/friends that I had ever met or had always ready for anything as long as we would have a good time. We had some great times from highschool to living down the shore for the summer and many more. You will always have a special place in my heart and I love ya forever.
Christopher & Heather Picariello
November 25, 2007
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for your family and Cameron. May God provide comfort to you in this time of loss. Chris Pic
Joanne Barder (Guzzi)
November 25, 2007
I hadn’t seen my niece, Maria too often in recent years. She did however attend my daughter’s wedding last May. Maria complimented me on my dress, saying, “Aunt Joanne, you look so pretty, just like Cinderella”. I replied, “I feel just like Cinderella” and we both laughed. Maria had a genuine sweetness about her. That memory of my dear niece is one that will remain in my heart forever.
Janet Barder (Lyszkowski)
November 25, 2007
Twelve years old and carefree, that’s how I’ll always remember my cousin Maria. It was summer of 1993 and Maria and I spent summer the way all children should. We’d ride our bikes in search of the biggest hills to fly down. I remember peddling up the steep hills of a golf course or St. Dominic’s cemetery. Side by side we’d laugh with the warm wind rushing though our hair as we flew down the hills. We’d spend all summer making up a dance for the much anticipated Ditman Street block party at the end of the summer. We’d laugh and dance the days away, until all our moves were perfect. Maria was the only one who could ride the Music Express with me at Dorney Park five times in a row and still want to go on again. I had no sisters, but Maria filled my summer days with the fun and energy that were synonymous with her personality. Maria’s struggle is over now. She is now free to be that 12-year-old carefree spirit that she always was, and always will be to me.
Lisa DeMers
November 25, 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
trout
November 25, 2007
im am so sorry to here about your sister and daughter my prayers go out to all of you
James & Kathy Scott
November 24, 2007
May God watch over you and Protect you!
Denise Zobnowski
November 24, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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