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for Lillian Velardo
Cathy Wild
August 7, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
ellen velardo
February 10, 2009
silly lilly whats goin on its just really strange without you let me tell ya pops is still in florida he likes the warm weather.well just wanted to say hi love ya smell
ellen velardo
January 23, 2009
hey sil its beenlong since I wrote its almost 6months sure do miss you pops went to florida for awhile to keep warm geez wish you were here love smell
ellen velardo
August 25, 2008
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 1998-2008
Pamela Gregory
August 25, 2008
I will always love you Gammie! You were the sweetest person and loved by everyone. I will always remember you.
ellen velardo
August 24, 2008
hey sil its me again hung out with pops saturday.hes doing okay he misses you so much as we all do we had our tears and laughs we love you till we meet again say hi and give my mom and nana kisses for me love smellin ellenxoxoxoxooand cafacha too tell him pissy says fondalachooch
ellen velardo
August 23, 2008
mysilly lilly, I feel so lost without you you were my other mother. now iam so empty inside but I have so many special memories in my heart thanks to you. you were the best so i will sing our song shes silly lilly with the snow white hair the prettiest girl anywhere her eyes so blue a heart so true her love and kindnes was always ther for you!!!Ilove you sil and always will thank you for everything sil I love and miss you love smellxoxoxox
Paul Schneeloch
August 20, 2008
Grandparents are very special people. I was particularly close to my grandmother, affectionately known by her grandchildren as Gammie. I was her favorite grandchild, although I am pretty sure that every one of her 10 grandchildren were also her favorite.
Gammie served many roles throughout her life.
-She became the matriarch of the Velardo Family.
-She was a devoted wife to her husband, Domenick.
-She was a caring and nurturing mother to her 3 children, Domenick, Donna, and Frank.
-She was a loving grandmother to her 10 grandchildren, Christine, Gene, Myself, Michael, Frankie, Jodie, Jacklyn, Casey, Jake, and Christopher.
-She was also a great-grandmother to her 9 great grandchildren, Dominick, Samantha, Gavin, Tye, Patrick, Jimmy, Gabrielle, Shannon, and Brandon.
I best knew Gammie through her role as a grandmother; and I can tell you that she was the best grandmother a child could hope for. Every Christmas morning, after opening presents at home, we would go to Gammie’s house for round 2, which became round 3, Round 4, and Round 5. From my experience, Santa’s sleigh was blue and white and had the words “Velardo and Aloise” stenciled on the side.
Gammie was a good listener. Whenever any of us had a problem or concern, we always knew that we could talk to Gammie. When I would stay over her house, we would often stay up past midnight, and talk about anything and everything.
Gammie loved to laugh, and you could hear her hearty laugh from a mile away. She was also good for a practical joke. I remember on our childhood birthdays, she would wrap our toys in JC Penny’s boxes just to see the look on our faces when we though we were getting more clothes.
Gammie was always supportive of her children and grandchildren trying to better themselves. When I was short on money needed to pay a semester’s tuition, she was quick to lend me the money until I could pay her back. More importantly, she taught my wife how to do Jello shots; something that she should have learned while away at college.
Gammie was hospitable and giving to everyone she encountered. I recall the mail-man dropping off the Christmas-Eve batch of mail and him not being allowed to leave until he consumed 2 pounds of butter cookies and his Blood Alcohol Level was three times the legal limit. She also opened her door as a semi-permanent residence to almost every one of her grandchildren at some point during their lives; some obviously stayed longer than others.
Gammie was simply a great person who would do anything for anyone, anywhere, at anytime.
-- If I had to pick two words to best describe Gammie, those words would be UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. It didn’t matter if you lived far or near, or how often you visited, or even if you had a disagreement or two; she loved you the same, unconditionally. She also loved her children’s and grandchildren’s spouses as if they were here own blood.
Gammie touched the lives of many people.
It isn’t easy to deal with the death of a loved one, and it certainly isn’t easy for Gammie's family and friends to deal with losing her.
We all must remember that it matters not how a person died, but rather how they lived. Gammie lived a complete, fulfilled life of almost 80 years. I known that she is looking down upon us hoping that we celebrate her life, rather than mourn her death.
Gammie has given something to every person she knew; whether it be knowledge, values, wisdom, or simply memories of the good times she shared with us. This is how she will continue to live, through each of us, because everyone who knew her is a better person for having known her.
So Gammie, goodbye for now, until we meet again. You will certainly missed, but more importantly, you will be fondly remembered.
Gammie, Gampie, Frankie, ellen, Family
August 20, 2008
Gammie, Gampie, Domenick & Family
August 20, 2008
Gammie, Gampie, Frankie
August 20, 2008
Gammie, Dominick, Tye
August 20, 2008
Gammie & Gampie
August 20, 2008
Family
August 20, 2008
Gammie & Gampie
August 20, 2008
Gammie & Her Children
August 20, 2008
Gammie, Donna, & Michael
August 20, 2008
Gammie & Shannon
August 20, 2008
Gammie & Her Mom
August 20, 2008
August 20, 2008
Gammie & Samantha
August 20, 2008
Gammie & Jimmy
August 20, 2008
Gammie & Patrick
August 20, 2008
Gammie & Brandon
August 20, 2008
Paul's Wedding
August 20, 2008
Christine's Wedding
August 20, 2008
Wedding
August 20, 2008
Engagement
August 20, 2008
Cathy Wild
August 19, 2008
Hi this is Cathy Wild -- Neice and Goddaughter to Aunt Lilly.
I want to send my prayers and condolences to all of you --
I do have a request -- that if anyone has any digital or old pictures of my mom and Aunt Lilly and recent ones from the past few Holidays wil you please send them to me via e-mail.
My prayers and my heart all with you all. I know that our precious Lilly is now an angel looking out for all of us. God Bless...
Love, Cathy
Happy Times!!!
Gene Velardo
August 17, 2008
Gram(My Honey),
You are the the best Grandmother anyone could ever ask for. You will be missed dearly and remembered fondly. We miss you and love you.
Gene, Camille Gavin, & Gabrielle Velardo
Tom Wild
August 15, 2008
"Aunt Lilly"
Uncle Dominick, Dom, Frankie & Donna (sorry) So much time passes us by and then I hear this Sad News. I will Always remember the Good Times I had as a Child at your home! The Holiday Bashes like only you could throw... And your kind words and Compassion when I seldom called to say Hello..
I love you & will miss you!!
-Tommy
Carolann (Doddy) Edwards
August 13, 2008
Dominick, "little" Dominick, Donna, Frankie and your families.
Your house was always my favorite to go to as we were growing up, you always felt at home and loved. I'm sorry I hadn't gotten back to Long Island for so long, but I'm glad I did see Lillian and Dominick both when we were back in June.
My sympathies to all of you.
Carolann & Trisha
Dianne Kearns
August 13, 2008
"Moms",
The love and kindness you have shown so many will always be remembered. Your home was always open to me and it was a place where I always felt your warmth and love. I will forever see you in your kitchen window and will forever hear your wonderful laughter.
With love and regards to your family,
Dianne
Michele Hake
August 13, 2008
Dear Donna & Steve, and Family:
Our deepest sympathies are sent to all of you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Michele & Bill Hake
Donna & Steve Magnani
August 12, 2008
The best words to describe my mother are "unconditional love". Mom will be missed by many and will remain forevermore in the hearts of all of her family and friends. She will never be truly gone as long as we always keep her in our hearts.
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