Marie Verde

Uncle Anthony,

Loved reading through the obituary. Really felt I got to know your mother through this. A lifelong New Yorker in the heart of the city and what a life it was. Sending my condolences.

Love,
Christopher

My father Umilo and Marie's mother were siblings. Both my parents loved Aunt Mary and every feast of San Gennaro or St. Anthony my mother and I would take the bus from NJ and spend the weekend at Aunt Mary's. I would get to sit on the fire escape and watch the festivities. Since I only had two sisters I envied the closeness and chaos of being with a big family. Marie's brother Jimmy was my confirmation sponsor. And my sister Angelina was Marie's maid of honor and godmother to her daughter Frannie.
Those trips to New York were a special part of my life and not soon forgotten.
I eventually moved to New York, got a job in publishing and lived there for 47 years. We kept in touch for awhile and then sadly ties were broken. One day an Anthony Verde called me to show me his portfolio and we have kept n touch via Facebook. Thank you Anthony.

Beautiful tribute to your wonderful Mom, Anthony! So sorry for your loss.