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Joanie
April 25, 2024
Hi uncle.I hope you and aunty Alice are with my mom and dad.I try and hang out with lori as much as I can even with our busy schedules.You would be so proud of her.We miss you guys so much but we will all be together some day.
Joanie
April 26, 2023
I miss you so much uncle.You were always so funny and always made me laugh.
Lori A. Wilding
April 25, 2023
Hello Mom & Dad,
Although I think and talk to you everyday in my thoughts and always share stories to my grandchildren It has been a while since I entered something in this journal. As you know Kailey became a teenager. Can you believe it she turned 13 years old. Chanel (brother Rays daughter) and my granddaughter Tessa (my Tina´s daughter) just turned 8 years old. My grandchildren are getting older. Too fast I think. Well, I won´t go into too much detail, but brother Frank had a real nice wedding, and I was glad that my grown children were there too. I brought a picture of you and mom to the wedding and Frank put it up on the head table. It was the most memorable picture of you and Mom all dressed up. I thought that would be perfect for the event. Actually it was the same picture Timmy and I had at our double birthday party. I also danced with Frank and dedicated a song. I told Frank it was from you and mom. The name of this song was
"my wish for you", It´s a beautiful song. I will be coming by the Veterans Cemetery soon as I always make time to. Dad I can´t believe that you have been gone for 8 years. It seems like yesterday, that you left us to start your journey with mom. That day I packed all your things up and your stuff is still packed. I have not gone through your things as I still have not gone through a lot of Moms things either. Hopefully this year will be the year that I do all that. And Mom I still can´t believe God called for you almost 30 years ago. You were way too young. I still needed a Mom then and I still need you now. We also attended another wedding this year. My nephew, Kyle (on my husband Timmy´s side of the family) and his wife, Jessica. It was a beautiful wedding. Oh and little Donnie´s son (again on Timmy´s side of the family) my nephew, Dante went into the Marines. I am so proud of him. That´s Tim´s brother Donnie´s grandson. I´m still in contact with cousin Barbara. Don´t know why we have always called her cousin Barbara but I guess the name just stuck. I keep in touch with cousin Joanie too! We talk always. Actually recently we went to the casino and I played a few slot machines for you Mom. Although I did a little good, you know how it is. It always goes back in the machine. Brother Ray had surgery on his shoulder. And I´m gonna be prepping for surgery soon myself. Hopefully in the next 3 to 4 months. It´s long overdue. Tim just had another neck surgery and he might be needing shoulder surgery in the future. We are all getting old. Young at heart but the bodies getting old. My oldest granddaughter Skye is going to be 16 years old in October. My youngest granddaughter Violet is going to be 4 years old in December. I think they keep me young. Next Birthday is Baby Dillon. He is turning 9 years old in May, then Anna will be turning
9 years old in August. I love and miss you both so very, very much. I recently gave Krissy ( brother Frank's wife) some pictures of us kids growing up. She wanted to make a memory book for him for his birthday. I hope to see it. All those memories come back as soon as I see the pictures. Dad & Mom although you are not here with us I know you are together and are happy. You loved each other so much. I couldn´t ask for better parents. I was so blessed.
Love and miss you both,
Love always
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Joan Odsen
May 5, 2022
Hi Uncle...I think about you and aunty Alice every day.Tell my mom and dad I miss them too.Me and Lori meet for coffee whenever we can sneak away from our busy life.You would be so proud of her.She is taking very good care of your grandkids and your great grandkids.She is amazing.You are very missed and never forgotten.
Lori A. Wilding
May 12, 2021
Hello Mom and Dad!
Mom I know I visited you at the Veterans cemetery on Mother’s Day. I was glad to have found your favorite flowers which are Lilacs. But the true story is I really couldn’t find them until I noticed at our lawyers office their parking lot was full of lilac bushes so I pulled right over and helped myself. I had your Great granddaughter Violet with me. She is so good and very smart too. She’s only 17 months old but understands everything you say. Mom and Dad I know you saw Violet with me that day when we visited. Violet was so funny. She smelled the lilac and put it down on the head stone. She then stepped on everyones head stones. I loved it when she was looking down at the head stone while I was talking to her. She doesn’t understand know but she will when she gets older. Dad you would of got a kick out of Violet. She loves to be outside so I could just picture you out in the yard just following her around just like my son Frankie does on a daily. I miss you both so very much. Mom and Dad you are both loved and missed by everyone.
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori A. Wilding
April 25, 2021
Hello Mom and Dad,
It’s been a while. I know I often talk to you both while visiting the cemetery and I always keep your memories alive through all the stories I pass onto my grandchildren. Well besides Chanel turning 6 years old also Tessa turned 6 too. Tina had a get together at Dave and Busters. Dinner and some games for the kids. The kids had a great time. I know you know how much you both are loved and missed. ❤ As the tears roll down my face I think of all the great times I had growing up. How I wish I was little again and had both my parents in my life. Skye got her hair cut short and it looks great. Kailey had her hair in braids and it looked great too. Tessa was funny, she had her mom straighten her hair. It looked great. Tessa’s hair is so curly and she can wear her hair straightened or curly and it looks great. Baby Dillon got his hair cut at the barbers with his father. He was so proud of his hair cut. You know the kind of hair cut that is short in some spots and a little longer in other spots. I think they call it a fade?? or line up??! Anna wore her hair in a long pony tail and violets hair was just put up. They all looked great and wanted to make sure I noticed their hair. It was funny to see the expressions on their faces.
Auntie Brenda is doing well. All test have been coming back good. Well uncle Ernie just had surgery and cousin Ernie said it went well so far. I’m always saying prayers for everyone. and brother Ray is going through some stuff as you know. Please watch over him. ❤
Please give me the strength to stay positive through these hard times and through this pandemic. We love and miss you both so very much. ❤
Please continue watching over all of us. Love ❤ Always.
Love your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori A. Wilding
February 14, 2021
Hello Mom and Dad,
It has been a while since writing, I have not for one minute stopped thinking of you both. I love and miss you both very much. Last time I wrote in here was August 2020. A lot has happened since then. So after we got through the twins birthday and my (GD), and your (GGD) Anna’s birthday!! (Aug 17th) she turned 6 years old. Then it was time for your birthday Dad!!! (Sept 6th) Happy birthday to the best father in the whole world. I couldn’t have asked for a better father. Then next was my (GD) and your (GGD) Skye’s birthday!!! (oct 2nd) Skye turned 13 years old. I can’t believe 13 years ago I became a grandmother. It was one of the happiest times of my life. Then let’s not forget Nov 11th (Veterans Day). I always try to go to the veterans cemetery to see uncle Nicky’s name that you put on the wall along with the rest of our family members that are resting there too with you and Mom. Then Tim and I had another anniversary (Nov 14th), Then it was brother Rays birthday!! (Nov 15th). After that we rolled into thanksgiving. Turkey day, but this year it was very different not only because of COVID but other reasons too. We all just made the best of it. That’s all we could really do. Then came Christmas Eve (not our usual Christmas Eve party again due to not only COVID but other reasons too). We celebrated but on a smaller level. Christmas was very different this year!! news years is always the same. We stay home and watch the ball drop but 2020 was just a year that was taken away from us all. Everyone is just trying to stay safe and enjoy family as much as we can. Then Allison had a birthday!! (Jan 31st). She turned 21. Can you believe it my niece, your (GD) Allison is 21. And Mom now we come to your Birthday!! (Feb 4th) Happy Birthday Mom!! You was the best Mom ever. You were not only my mother but you were my best friend. You were taken too soon but I will always cherish the time we had together. I miss you and Dad so much!! Then Auntie Brenda had a birthday!! (Feb 7th). Brenda is doing well. She is still going through with research Kemo and the good news is that her test results are good. I pray all the time. And know it’s Valentine’s Day. ❤Happy Valentines Day Mom and Dad!!❤ And we all know what that means, it’s Kailey‘s birthday!!❤ My (GD), your (GGD) is 11 years old. How time goes by so fast. I can still remember the day she was born. I was so happy she was born on Valentine’s Day. ❤ Next birthday coming up will be brother Frank’s birthday!! (March 11th). I’m sorry to cram all this into one entry but with COVID it’s been hard to find the time to really sit down and write. We have such a big family. I know I don’t have everyone’s birthday listed like the rest of brother Rays kids and our extended families but I will get it all together soon plus I’m going to figure out how to post pictures to the entries too.
I love and miss you both so very much. We all love and miss you both. I wish you both were here with us but I know you are looking over us each and every day. Please continue to guide us through life and keep us all safe. ❤
Love your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding ❤
Laurie & Benjamin Gomez
October 29, 2020
Thinking of the Russo/Wilding Family
Lori A. Wilding
August 12, 2020
Hello Mom and Dad!
Love and miss you both so very much! I can’t believe tomorrow is my twin son’s Birthday’sHow time goes by in the blink of an eye . We won’t really be celebrating big this year due to Covid - 19. We will have cake and I have already been looking back on their first birthdays. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think, miss and love you both. My (GD), your (GGD) Anna is going to be 6 on August 17th. I will have the birthday tree all decorated for her special day. It’s good that she lives with her cousins because they will be the kids at the party. Again due to the pandemic we can’t have big parties with all family and friends. It’s different but has to be done to keep everyone safe. It saddens me to know that I can’t even hug my nieces and nephew. I stop by to see the family but can only stay in the car and say hi through the window practicing social distancing. Oh and Skye is going to be 13 on October 2nd. Can’t believe she is going to be a teenager. ❤ The kids are getting so big. Kailey is 10, baby Dillon is 6, Tessa just turned 6, Anna will be 6, Avery is 8, violet is 8 months and Ava is 12. Mom and Dad please continue to watch over the family.
Love and miss you both so very much. ❤
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
July 1, 2020
Hello Mom and Dad,
I am so sorry I havent entered an entry in a while but its because I was having trouble with the guest book and had to correspond with the sight so they could fix it. Well its fixed know and I am back to writing. So much time has passed. Baby Dillon turned 6 years old on May 28th. I became a year older on May 27th. And then their was Fathers Day.
I want to wish you Dad a Happy Fathers Day! I miss you so much!! You was a Great Father!! I had the best childhood and the best years of my life being brought up by you and Mom!! Mom you know I have said it so many times that you was the best Mom!! I love you both. ❤ Baby Violet is getting so big too! She is crawling and stands up in her crib. She is such a good baby. Avery loves her little sister so much!! All the kids love talking to them on FaceTime. I am so blessed to have so many grandchildren in my life. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Next up will be the 4th of July!!
Not much going on around due to the Pandemic. Life has certainly been different. Everyone is trying to adjust to the new rules and social distancing. Mom and Dad please continue to guide the family and watch over all of us.
We love and miss you both so very much.
Love, your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
May 16, 2020
Hello Mom and Dad!
First thing Mom, I know you know I didn't forget Mother's Day because I have been talking to you in my prayers It's been crazy with all this pandemic stuff going around that I needed to wait for a quiet time to write to you both. Happy Mother's Day again Mom. I love you more than you will ever know. You were my Mom and my best friend. I couldn't imagine growing up without a mother like you. I remember all the quality time we spent together. I cherish everything about my childhood. As I write this I can't help but let the tears fall down from my eyes both of sorry that you are gone and of happiness that you are finally with Dad (the love of your life). ❤ As you know Mother's Day was great for me as I am able to spend it with my family! Dad, Tina still does her Mother's Day breakfast. The kids love it!!! What was different this year was for the first time ever we were unable to go on our family traditional Mother's Day picnic due to the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the new normal as they call it we will just have to find new traditions. Mom I am still going to stop by the veterans cemetery. I didn't want to stop by earlier because I figured everyone was going to crowd their and we are still under a social distancing order. The kids are still distance learning at home. They are doing well. Plus they have the trampoline, pool and plenty of riding toys to keep them occupied outside. Dad, as you know Tina got the property sprayed so to keep the Mosquitoes and ticks away. Not to mention bees and everything. we have been doing spring cleaning and giving the inside and outside of the house a makeover. Dad, I wish you were here to see that my son Frankie had Joey and their friend Matt come up here and drop the trees from around the house. I don't know how many conversations we had about that but finally it is in progress. So far 9 down and many more to go. Tim and nick have been chopping them up and we offered them to Santo as he still burns wood for heat. Mom I know your Mother's Day was special just being their with Dad!!❤ I know you both are watching over us all. ❤ I feel your presence always plus we are visited by red cardinal's often. And Mom, we can smell the smell of lilac flowers from time to time. Mom and Dad please continue to watch over the family and pray for us always especially through this pandemic. I am worried about this new virus making children sick. Mom I still remember when I was growing up that you use to tell us that God watches over the children. I hope and pray he does always. It's a scary time for everyone. A lot of our family and friends are first responders. I pray for everyone's safety day and night no matter who they are because we are in this together. Love and miss you both. ❤ Mom I will be by soon to bring you flowers for Mother's Day.
Love and miss you both so very much. ❤
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
April 24, 2020
Hello Mom and Dad,
Well as you know we just celebrated Tessa's Birthday yesterday! I can't believe she is 5 years old! Dad, that means it's been 5 years since you left us to go be with Mom. We miss and love you both so much! Tessa enjoyed her birthday! Her birthday theme was frozen and pepper pig! Tessa loves them both! Tessa wanted a pepper pig cake and Tina made her a cupcake cake. I am so glad that Tina knows how to make beautiful cakes. Everyone loves her cakes. Everything was decorated. Tessa was so beautiful. When the frozen music was playing Tessa made her grand entrance. We were all clapping and the kids were all blowing their party horns. Tessa had a smile from ear to ear. Everyone sang happy birthday! Tessa opened all her presents but will be having another birthday event on Saturday. Tessa loves putting on make up. She's so cute. She actually got a make up bag with make up! She loved it! Oh forgot to mention Chanel just turned 5 too. Chanel had gum stuck in her hair and her mother took over 3 days to get it out so not to have to cut her beautiful hair off. It was bad. The gum was all throughout the back of her head. I couldn't believe the picture. My nieces (Liliana, Maranda, Chanel) and nephew ( Brett) are getting so big. Plus Mom and Dad I know you are so proud of my niece, your great granddaughter Allison. She is graduating May 3rd. Her occupation is an occupational health therapist and she works as a CNA. We are all so proud of her. Mom she loves helping people. Brenda had another treatment. She is doing well and staying positive and strong through all that she is going through.
I hope you and Dad continue to watch over the family. Oh and my granddaughter Violet is growing up so fast. She is 4 moths already. She is a happy baby. Avery loves her little sister and Violet loves her big sister. My son Frankie is a proud father. He
loves them both so much. All the kids love them. We all do.
Love and miss you both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
April 15, 2020
Hi Mom and Dad,
Just wanted to say Happy Easter! It has been so busy around here lately! For starters the grandkids had a blast over Easter!❤ The kids started off that morning with getting and enjoying their Easter baskets from their parents (Easter Bunny), then after that we got them all set up to color their Easter eggs. The kids played and watched TV then they got to open and enjoy all the baskets/toys from MeMa and PaPa and other relatives. I decorated my white Christmas tree themed for Easter. I did the same thing for Kailey's Birthday on Valentine's Day and they loved it. After we enjoyed a great Easter dinner. Tina made Ham, mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese sauce, candied yams, roasted carrots and dinner rolls. Not to mention we had cheese, pepperoni, crackers, celery with cream cheese, chips and dip, etc. everything was delicious. After dinner the kids went out for a huge Easter egg hunt. The kids loved it. We are so blessed to be all living together so we can spend this time together. The kids all dressed up and I got some beautiful pictures. On the other hand it is sad to me that I couldn't be with the rest of the family due to the Governors Stay at home order. The rest of the family keeps in touch through phone calls, text, messenger, Facebook and an occasional ride by. We need to stay safe. Mom and Dad we love and miss you both so very much. I know you both are watching over us❤
This is a crazy time out there in the world. Please pray for all of us that we get through this Pandemic! As you know we have a lot of family members and friends that are first responders. I am praying for everyone. On another note Auntie Brenda has been continuing her treatments. Each day what makes her a little weaker makes her stronger!❤ Mom and Dad Brenda really appreciated you both. I think you know she loved you both very much! We all did. I also got to share some memories with Roxann. She too loved and missed you both so much!
Love and miss you both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
April 5, 2020
Hello Mom and Dad!
Happy Palm Sunday! I really wish I could have stopped by with palms to see you both but with all this Coronavirus (Covert 19) going on I thought it would be best to wait. I figured that a lot of people would be going to the cemetery today and the Governor still has everyone on an order to stay at home but mostly keep social distancing. Dad, I'm not sure what is going on with this virus and it scares me. I get by day to day by reminding myself and the family of the words you use to say to me which were (try not to worry about things that you have no control over) and this is one of those things. I pray that we all get through this safely. ❤ The family is keeping in contact with one another to make sure that we are all doing ok through texting, Facebook and calling! Mom, I had a bonding moment with my daughter Tina today. ❤ She told me something nice today. I gave her a hug, a kiss and told her I loved her. My heart felt filled with love. ❤ Mom, I want you to know that when you passed away you left me with so many memories and a heart full of love. ❤ Dad, you were my tuff soldier. ❤ You stayed so strong for me (right to the end). I still remember the night I knew Mom was coming for you. Everyone said good night to you like they did every night. All the grandchildren came in and gave their hugs and kisses and then I came in to talk to you even though you couldn't answer me I knew you were listening. I told you I knew you were ready to go and be with Mom and I was ready to let you go, well i told you I didn't want you to go but I would only be selfish if I didn't because Mom has been waiting a long time for you. Mom sacrificed by letting you stay with us for so long. I love her for that. As I sit here crying I realize I will never stop loving you both and your stories and memories will be shared and passed on forever. ❤
Please pray and look after all of us.
Love and miss you both so very much
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
March 18, 2020
Hello Mom and Dad,
Well another Saint Patrick's Day has come and gone. We had our traditional dinner! The kids all had something green on like they always do. Anna had a tiara on, Tessa had a green shirt on, Dillon had a green shirt and the hat with the built in beard, Kailey had a hat with a built in beard, Skye along with the other kids had on Irish color bungee bracelets. The kids all had a great time just like always. We try to celebrate all holidays to the fullest. Well it's been crazy around the world with this coronavirus. It's scary not knowing everything about it. The news is on all the time and I get the links directly to my phone. I really hope it goes away soon. All the kids got their packets from school for possible mandatory home schooling. But thank God the family is hanging in there. We are praying for everyone's safety. It's tuff staying in but it's the safest way to make sure we don't come in contact with the virus. It was so ironic but today while I was down Oakland Beach I was talking to my friend about what were the popular names of kids in the years that they were born. So, i started to look up the years of my kids and grandchildren but none of the names were the names we picked. Funny ha, ha! Then I got on to telling my friend how beautiful my brother Raymond's kids names are. Like, Brett, Liliana, Maranda, Chanel, Allison (which I told her was named after my mother which her name was Alice) and Raymond. Then I mentioned how I haven't seen all the little kids at the same time and then all of a sudden I see a bunch of kids walking and I said Oh my God there is Tanya and my nieces and nephew. I pulled over and got out of the car. The kids were as glad to see me as I was to see them. I got hugs from them all. Plus I took some pictures of us. Auntie loves them all. Mom and Dad I know you are watching over us all. Please pray for everyone so that we can get through this difficult time with the virus out there.
We love and miss you both so very much. Words just can't explain the loss we have all suffered when we loss you both but I am truly glad you two are together again. I know it took Dad a long time to get to you Mom but I think God left him here with us as long as he did because God took you too soon from us. Your memories will last in our hearts forever.
Love and miss you both always.
Love your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
February 24, 2020
Hello Mom & Dad,
As you know it's been a little crazy around here with Brenda's health. Surgery went well and know she has to hurdle the next phase. In the meantime Kailey turned 10 on Valentines Day! ❤ I can't believe she is 10 years old. We celebrated on Valentine's Day with, cupcakes, chocolate covered cherries, candy and Tina made a delicious dinner. Tina and Dillon decorated the table with a table cloth, party plates with hearts on them. Everything looked great!!
MeMa and PaPa are getting Kailey a bike as soon as she picks out the one she wants. Tina & Dillon surprised Kailey with a new phone. Kailey was so happy and excited. She got lots of stuff like; a cookie jar with cookies, candy, toys, stuffed animals, cloths, etc. Mom & Dad, Kailey was so happy when I surprised her with a decorated Valentine's Day tree. I used my white artificial lighted tree and decorated it with all valentine stuff. I hung red Christmas balls on it, valentine ribbon and garland and added a red skirt around the bottom. I also had two decorated signs that said love on them. I put Kailey's Birthday presents under the tree along with all the kids valentines treat bags full of candy and toys. It looked like Christmas. The kids all loved it. Brother Franks birthday is coming up again. Oh forgot to mention, Dad remember that year I had all you 8mm films put into a DVD? I know you do because you really enjoyed seeing those old films of all the family. Well I let brother Frank borrow it to watch. He watched it over three times. He really loves it. Every time you watch it you end up seeing and remembering another memory. Cousin Joan wants to see the DVD too. I love and miss you both so very very much. We all do. ❤ I think it was on your birthday Mom and I was probably crying a little bit when Tessa said to me MeMa why are you crying. I answered and said I am a little sad today because I miss my Mom. Tessa said where is your Mom and I said she is in heaven with my Dad (Pa). I said someday I will see my Mom again when I go to heaven but it won't be for a long time. I told her I am not ready to go plus my Mom has my Dad with her and I know they are happy. Ok so I am getting to the point, then Tessa says to me so serious MeMa I went to heaven to see your Mom and Dad. I did go there. I paused for a minute, then I said Tessa you couldn't have went there. Tessa said yes MeMa we did go there. MaMa took us there and we put flowers down there and we talked to your Mom and Dad. She really thought that going to the cemetery was heaven. I explained to her that it was the cemetery. She looked at me and smiled. She made me smile too! The grandchildren are always asking about you both. Anna always says remember when Pa sang to me when I was a baby. It's true Pa did always sing to her. I also have a picture of it and will save it for Anna for when she gets older. All my grandchildren are special to me. I love them all. They are my world!
Before I forget I went to cousin Mike and Barbara's daughter Lisa's (your god child's) daughter (Alisa's) daughters (Jordynn Rose's)1st birthday party. I mentioned this because Dad, they gave the baby your sister Rose's middle name.(cousin Mikes mother's name). Mike was happy about that. Plus Mom, Barbara always talks about how she loved your antipasto salad that I just had to make it for the birthday party. Everyone loved it. The family continues to grow. Our littlest granddaughter / your great granddaughter Violet is so beautiful and smart like all the kids. Violet loves her sister Avery and Her Dad and they both love her too. And let's not forget my 1st granddaughter / your great granddaughter Skye. She is 12 years old and Dillon my only grandson / your great grandson is my handsome little man. Well Tina just left for work and Tim just woke up so I better try to get some sleep. Morning comes quick.
Love and miss you both
Love, your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
February 6, 2020
Hello Mom and Dad,
Mom I didn't forget about your Birthday the other day (Feb 4th) it's just that some of my entries into this journal was not getting posted. The site had the entries mixed up so I had to wait for it to get fixed or the entries would have been out of order if that makes any sense. Happy Birthday Mom! love and miss you always. Dad I hope you and Mom had a great Birthday celebration. We are into the 20th century!! Can you believe it!! I can't!! Today I hung out with Brenda, Allison and Mrs. Paquette (Mrs. P. Is visiting from Florida). I know you and Dad know what is going on with (Brenda's health) because I don't want to just put it out there. We are all taking it one day at a time. The good and the not so good news. Tonight we also went to Mrs. Buccini's wake. I was very sad to know that she had passed but great to have known her and it's great that she lived to be 95 years old. Well Brenda's Birthday will be coming up on Feb 7th. Also your (GD), my niece Allison turned 20 on Jan 31st. I cant believe how time flies by. Next Birthday after that will be my (GD), your (GGD) Kailey's Birthday on Feb 14th Valentines Day! ❤ Kailey is going to be 10. Auntie Sue's Birthday is also on Valentines Day! ❤I could go on and on with Birthdays but I have to save some for the next month. I just want you both to know that their isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you both. I miss and love you both so very much. Please remember that I will never forget to keep your memories alive for all to read.
Dad I just want to tell you that brother Frank reminds me so much of you in all that he does. ❤My husband Tim misses you both too. Every time I mention you both a tear comes rolling down his face. The kids are all growing up so fast.
I love and miss you both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
December 25, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad!
Miss and love you both always!
Well for starters Tina your (GD) turned another year older on her birthday ( December 9th), and your (GGD) Avery turned 8 on December 15th and your (GS) Frankie just had another Daughter (your newest GGD) Violet. She was born on December 3rd. She is so beautiful like all the kids are. Our Christmas Eve Party was great as always. I was happy that brother Frank and Krissy stopped by for a visit. It was nice. Brenda was here this year too. My son Frankie came up with Avery, besides Me, Tim, Nickolas, Anna, Tina, Dillon, the kids (Skye, Kailey, Dillon, Tessa), Plus the usual crowd (Dwayne, Sue, Danielle, Danny, Donny, May) and the Santo family (Santo, Erica, Chris, Erica, little Santo and his girlfriend. Plus Sara, the kids (Levi, Emma), Eric and Brenda. It was a great time. We had great food, family, friends and lots of laughs. The kids opened presents, played with everything and had a great time. They were so funny. Tessa got a make up case with make up just like her sister Skye. Tessa was so happy. Tessa was giving everyone makeovers. Anna and Levi were playing with play-doh. Skye, Kailey and Avery were hanging out watching videos. Baby Dillon was putting a puzzle together. All the kids were coloring, drawing, painting and playing with slim. Let it be on the record that I hate slim. It makes a mess. Brother Frank loves the ceramic tree that Mom made. It brought back so many memories when he saw the tree all lit up. Mom I sometimes feel bad that your son Frank didn't get a lot of time with you. What I mean is that you got to see me, Ray and Debbie get married and have a few kids but your son Frank wasn't married yet and didn't have kids. Mom you know what I mean. I love and miss you both so very much. Dad, Tina did the stuffed squid. I know you are proud. Well actually Tina does a lot of the cooking with me. Everyone helps out in one way or another. Well it Is getting late and Santa still has to come and put all the presents under the tree.
Love and miss you both
Love your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Oh and I forgot to mention that I was invited to spend Christmas dinner with your (GGD) Allison. She is cooking Christmas dinner and invited her mother Brenda and me. We hung out last week. Me, Brenda and Allison had a spa day. We loved it.
Mom, last year I handed down to Allison your jewelry box ( the one that I had got for you) and she was so proud to have it and to have heard the story of why it was handed down to her. This year I am giving Allison Earrings.
Love ya both.
Good night.
Lori Wilding
November 12, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad!
I was so happy that I got to visit you both yesterday at the Veterans Cemetery on Veterans Day! Happy Veterans Day! Tina had taken the kids there the day before. Tessa (your GGD) was so funny, she told me that they came up there to put flowers. I told her that I would be coming up to see you both. I told her that I wanted to tell my Dad Happy Veterans Day! Tessa then said well you can't hear him talk to you!
I said I know but he can hear me talking to him. She smiled. It was funny too that I mentioned I would be stopping by and I just happened to bump into my friend Lori. Shuttallen. Dad, you remember her. She is such a good family friend. Mom, you would have loved her too. She has a heart of gold and goes out of her way for everyone. Well next Birthday's coming up is your (GGD) Avery (December 15th) . I can't believe she is going to be turning 8. My son Frankie just posted a picture of you (Dad) holding Avery 6 years ago. Also your (GD) Tina's Birthday too is coming up (December 9th).plus brother Ray has a Birthday (November 15th) and Tim and I will be celebrating our wedding anniversary on (November 14th)! Isn't it funny how time goes by in the blink of an eye. And let's not forget we got Thanksgiving , Christmas Eve and Christmas Our favorite Holidays! I love and miss you both so very much. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you both. I am always sharing your memories with everyone.
Love and miss you both so very much! ❤
Your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
November 2, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad,
Just wanted to say Happy Halloween! I know it was a couple of days ago but it was hetic around here. We had bad weather. It was rainy and windy. A lot of tree's, branches and wirers down causing us to Loss power. We have the generator but it still is rough. On another note the kids were all dressed up for Halloween. They all looked great! Anna's MiMi sent two bags of candy for all the grandchildren to share. She also has been sending books (learning books) to teach them how to read. It's great! They are enjoying them! Thanks MiMi
Mom and Dad the kids have been writing their Christmas list. As you know they have a great imagination! Christmas is my favorite time of year! I enjoy family and friends coming together. You, Mom and Dad brought us up to have Christmas traditions like the night before Christmas Party. I remember all the times this was held at Grandma and Grandpa Russo's house, then when they couldn't no longer do it then it was passed onto you Mom, then you made sure I was ready and it was passed onto me (with your guidance and Dad's too), and it is still with me. Tina takes a lot of it on right know and I am hoping that someday I can pass it onto her fully. I know I will. Tina understands how important this tradition is in our family. Dad and Mom, I have been going through a lot of old pictures. I came across a lot of them from the Russo family house in OB (Oakland Beach). Dad remember the tape I made you for Christmas from all the 8mm tapes that you had, well I just watched them with Auntie Brenda and she was so happy to see it. The Parade was great! It was good to see all of my Aunts and Uncles that have passed. I truly miss them all. They were a big part of us growing up. We were a close family back then and even know moving forward. As we move forward and family members pass on remember we always have babies being born into the family. I love and miss you both so very very much! I thank you for being the best parents in the whole world. Everyone loved you both. Everyone wished they had you both as parents! People today still say how wonderful you both were.
Love and miss you both
Love your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
October 2, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad,
Love and miss you both so very much! Well as you know today is a very special day! It's my (GD) your (GGD) Skye's Birthday!
Skye is 12 years old today. Time went by so fast. I can still remember when I first found out I was going to be a grandmother. I was so happy and excited. I always show her pictures of you Mom and tell her stories so she will have those memories of you and her Mom (my daughter Tina) Dad, Skye grew up around you and had more time with you. I know Skye loves and misses you so much. Just the other night I was with Brenda. We have been going through some old pictures. We came across so many pictures of you both with family and friends in the yard at grandma and grandpa Russo's. We remembered all the pictures and it took us back to those places in time. Skye is going to have a few of her friends over for a sleep over, pancake breakfast in the morning and cook out the following day. Dad, you know Skye (that's what she wanted) plus Mom I see a lot of you in her too, like she wanted all of the party decoration the color black. Mom that was a favorite color of yours. Skye is definitely a leader. Skye is a great artist Skye's grades are great! All my (GC) your (GGC) kailey, Dillon, Tessa and Anna) were so happy it was Skye's Birthday. They sang her Happy Birthday twice. It was so funny . Skye is a great sister She always helps out around the house and keeps the little ones occupied with music video's. I love all my Grandchildren equal but Skye was my 1st. Skye made me the best MeMa I could ever be for all my Grandchildren. ❤ Happy Birthday Skye! ❤
Mom and Dad we all Love and miss you both so very, very much! ❤
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
September 6, 2019
Happy Birthday Dad,
I can't believe it's another year gone by without you. I cried today just thinking about you and Mom and all the memories I hold and cherish so dear in my heart ❤
As you know the (GC) your (GGC) all started back to school. Even Tessa started school. Tessa is in Pre-School. I remember when we first moved here and my children, your (GC) were all getting the bus at the end of the driveway and know four of my (GC), your (GGC) are getting the bus at the end of the driveway. Isn't it funny how history repeats itself. Also my three (GC), your (GGC) are all getting Baptized on the same day which is this Sunday September 8th which was Grandma Russo's ( your Mom's) Birthday. I am so happy for her to play a part in this special event. I think about Grandma and Pa Russo alot lately. I have been going through old photos of all the events we celebrated at their home and in their yard. All of our parties were held there. Our 1st communions, Birthdays, Our kids Birthdays, Cook outs, Graduations, Prom pictures and even my wedding vows were done at the beach house. Mom, another special event was when you got baptized right in the house. That house holds so many memories. I am so glad I got to put all the reals of movies into a DVD for you before you passed. I enjoyed watching it with you. The tape will be shared with all family members and friends. I miss you and Mom so much. I can't express into words how much I love you and how many lives you touched. People still hold you both dear to their heart. Anywhere I go, someone always mentions good memories of you both. Funny is that Steve ( cousin Barbara's sister Hellen's husband) remembered the green Maverick Mom used to drive and the gold station wagon you (Dad) used to drive. Hellen also mentioned that she remembers when her mother ( Mrs. Andrews) use to send her to your store (Russo'sMarket) with a note for groceries. Everyone's lives were affected when you both left. You both are loved and missed by everyone who ever knew you both. I am not sure how to post pictures on this site but when I do I will start posting pictures of all events so to keep those memories moving forward.
Love and miss you both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Again a BIG shout out to the BEST DAD in the whole world. Happy Birthday!!
Mom you were the GREATEST too!!!❤
Love ya both ❤
Lori Wilding
August 18, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad,
Well today was my (GD) Anna's (your GGD's) Birthday Anna turned 5 Anna had a Birthday breakfast at IHOP with her Mom and Dad. Anna loves pancakes. Anna had cupcake pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream. Mmmm good!! Anna got some nice stuff from her mother. (she got Minnie Mouse sneakers and unicorn shoes plus a unicorn backpack filled with jojo hair bows, hair clips, lip balm). Anna also went to mystic sea aquarium with auntie Tina, big Dillon, cousin Skye, kailey, baby Dillon and Tessa. Also with big Dillons nieces (Mia and Rosie) and nephew (Maurice), which makes all the kids cousins ❤ The kids had a great time. Also the other day Anna got a set of reading / learning books from her MiMi which I have been reading the books to Anna nightly. She really likes picking out the books and following along as I am reading them to her. And today Anna received a card (with a gift card) from her GiGi, Grandfather, Auntie Kelly and Family. Due to many events going on this month we will be celebrating Anna's actual Birthday Party in the next few weeks so that Anna can have her cake and presents from the rest of our family and friends. ❤ Anna is excited about having a party. Anna looked so beautiful today in her pink Birthday dress. Mom and Dad I know you are both watching over all of us. I feel your love all around us. I still cry everyday because I miss you both so very much. I know my Grandchildren give me the strength to move on. They are my world! My children, grandchildren, family and friends always have nice things to say about memories they have shared with you, Dad and the family. Everyone loves and misses you both. Remember when we were little and Hellen and Steve use to come up the house in the country. Well recently Brenda and I were invited by Hellen to go to her daughters house for a family get together because she just purchased a new home. Well it brought back so many memories because Bobby was there and how the table turns from them coming to our house and know we are sharing events at their home with their grown children and their grandchildren. Mom and Dad, i feel like God called for you too early but I do believe God also has a plan for all of us. Mom I remember when you use to tell us that it didn't matter what you do that everyone has a number and when its your time it's your time to go. Dad, I remember that before you passed you said that you don't have any regrets and you lived a good life. I try to live my life with no regrets. I also remember you would say don't worry about things you have no control over. I try to apply that and pass that along to the kids. Well last but not lease tonight Brenda and I went to Twin River Casino We had a good time! I know your ears were ringing because we were loud and were talking to you and Dad the whole time we were there like as if you both were standing right their with us. We were winning and putting it right back into the machine but we had a great time Brenda and I shared a lot of memories with you both.
Love and miss you both❤
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
August 13, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad,
I know I am getting old now, due to the twins turned 30 today. Wow, how time goes by. I can still remember the first time Mom told me that I was going to be having twin boys. Everyone was so happy. My family is my everything. I know you both are missed and loved so very much!!! My Granddaughter Anna ( your Great granddaughter will be turning 5 on August 17th. Anna will be going to Kindergarten with my Grandson Dillon (your Great grandson) this year. They are both so excited to be riding the bus to school. My Granddaughter Tessa (your Great granddaughter) is starting Pre-k this year. Tessa is also excited. I am going to use the following abbreviations: lest typing on my part. Lol (laugh out loud)
Granddaughter - GD
Great granddaughter - GGD
Grandson - GS
Great grandson -GGS
My (GD's) Skye and Kailey ( your GGD's) are also excited to go to school so they can see their friends.
I am so blessed. I love and miss you both so very much. I know you both are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts ❤ always. Please continue to watch over the family.
Love and miss you both
Your loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
July 5, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad. Sorry it's a few minutes after midnight but I just got home and wanted to wish you both a Happy 4th of July! I went to a cook out with Brenda, my neice Allison and Michael (Allison's boyfriend) we had a great time! All my kids spent the holiday with their kids today. Everyone had a great time! My friend Lori called me this morning. Dad, she wanted to let me know that you were in her thoughts. Mom, I don't think you got to know her. Dad remember the day me and you got the news of your health and Lori came right up to the Veterans Hospital to see you. You could hear her calling for you (Pa) in the hallways because they didn't want to let her in the back because she wasn't family but she got back their anyway. We took pictures of me, you and her. We are searching for the pictures. I want to get them in a frame. Plus I recently found the only two pictures that we have of you and your great granddaughter Tessa. I wanted to get them printed out so I can give them to Tessa when she grows up. I am going to try to stop up the Veterans cemitary this weekend to visit. Oh and we saw our first black bear. It was right in the driveway. I can't believe it took 22 years in this house to see one on the property. It was cool and scary at the same time. Now we are all in caution mode. Mom, Brenda was so funny today. She brought back a memory of when it would get close to Christmas time and you would say "Russo" you need to do more overtime I need money for Christmas for the kids. Dad, I know you are smiling right know because you know that's true. Oh and last week Brenda and I was in a hail storm. Well I love ❤and miss you both more than you will ever know.
Your memories will live on forever.
Love your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
June 16, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad!
Happy Father's Day Dad!
I was glad I stopped by the Veterans Cemetary today. I love and miss you both so very very much. I always have so much to say when I stop by and I always feel better when I leave knowing you both are there to guide me with my thoughts and prayers. The last time I stopped by I put a rock with an American flag painted on it by your head stone but today I noticed the Rock was gone. I know the grounds staff probably have to remove items due to mowing the lawn but I dug down in the soil so it would be level with the head stone. Maybe someone liked it and took it for themselves. Well only you and mom would know that. On another note I just wanted to say again that you both were the best parents ever.
I loved you both so very much. I struggle from time to time wondering how I will move on without you both but I take it day by day and I have my family, children, grandchildren and friends to keep me moving. I will always remember the memories and will pass them on for as long as I can. I had coffee today with cousin Joan. Her daughter Mary and Mary's son Kalib met up with us. We had a good visit. Joan and I have been trying to keep in touch. Family is important to both of us.
Happy Father's Day again to the best Father in the world and I will never forget my best mother in the world. You both brought me up well and I am strong and will stay strong for my family. ❤
Love, your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
May 27, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad
Well on (May25th) we celebrated baby Dillon's and Tessa's Birthday at Goddard Park. It was a great day. We had a cook out. Tina made the food and made the cakes. One was themed Spiderman for Dillon and Frozen for Tessa. The kids had a great time! The kids played in the field, crawled through tunnels, played kick ball, flew kites and threw water balloons. The kids all had a chance hitting the piñata filled with candy. Tessa loved her Frozen dress and wore it all day. Dillon was playing with his toy chair saw. Dillon and Tessa got a lot of presents and loved them all. We took lots of pictures. I wish you both were there but I do believe you are always with us in many ways. Dad I left a rock painted with the flag on it above your head stone and Mom I left the rose for you. I got that rose from Tina for Mother's Day and wanted to pass it onto you for Mother's Day. That rose meant a lot to me coming from my daughter. I love her so much. ❤ Well today I spent the day with Auntie Brenda. Dad she made her famous macaroni, meatballs and pepperoni. Mom it's close to how you use to make it. Tomorrows my Birthday which actually falls on Memorial Day! I will be stopping by tomorrow to pay my respect to you both. I love and miss you both so very much.
Love, your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
May 13, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad!
Just wanted to wish you (Mom) a Happy Mothers Day! ❤ I love and miss you both so very, very much! Yesterday we had our traditional Mothers Day Picnic. It was raining like it always does on Mothers Day but we always make the best if it and have a good time. Dad, Tina did most of the cooking (Ribs, chicken, three color macaroni and baked mac & cheese) and everything tasted great! Tina and Dillon also brought the Dunkin Donuts. The kids were doing crafts, coloring with chalk, blowing bubbles and drawing pictures. Dwayne firered up the fireplace and we all sat our chairs around it. It was really cold. We all made smores. Sue brought the biggest marshmallows and made her famous potato salad. Danielle and Danny made the hot dogs, burgers and sausage. Tim, me and nick brought all the paper goods, soda and chips. Jayden was able to sleep over to hang out with the kids and had to leave the picnic a little early to spend time with her other mother. I went to see my son Frankie later that night and also had time to see Auntie Brenda too. She was happy I stopped by and she always has nice things to say about you both. All the kids (Skye, Kailey, Baby Dillon, Tessa and Anna) had a great time. Mom their isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and Dad. I love and miss you both. I continue to share your stories and memories always. I had a great Mothers Day. I know you were ok too because you got to share Mothers Day with Dad.
Happy Mothers Day Mom!
Love and miss you both, ❤
Your loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Joan Odsen
April 26, 2019
Hi uncle and aunty.I was sitting here watching the rain outside and thinking of you two and my mom and dad.How the four of you loved spending time together.I remember as a kid being being at grama and geandpa russos house and all the chaos cause there was always so many people.What a fun time it was tho seeing all my cousins and running around playing while grama cooked the macaroni and meat.Then we all sat down and had dinner.How i miss those sundays at gramas.I hope the four of you are up there looking down on us.We all miss you guys so much.All the laughter.Your daughter keeps up with the tradition of having all the kids around tho.This summer I am planning on having a get together with all the kids and Lori.It will be fun to get everyone together.We will try to keep up your tradition of family....love you guys so much..take care of my mom and dad...your loving neice Joanie
Lori Wilding
April 25, 2019
In loving memorie of the best Mom and Dad ever! ❤
You both are loved and missed by so many people. You both have touched so many hearts ❤
You both were so kind to everyone who came in contact with you. You both would help when possible without expecting anything in return. You both will forever be in our hearts❤
Your loving memories will last forever.
Love your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
❤XOX❤
Lori Wilding
April 23, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad!
Well today my little granddaughter Tessa turned 4. I can't believe how time goes by so fast. Tina had a cake with cupcakes around it for her until we celebrate her big Birthday party! We sang happy birthday. She got a few gifts but will have the rest at the party. She was so funny when we were singing Happy Birthday she was covering up her eyes. Tina got it on video. Dillon put frosting on her nose. She was laughing. Skye made her a great birthday card. It was full of frozen characters, colored in and had glitter on the card too. Skye always loves ❤'s to draw. She makes everyone cards. Kailey gave her sister a unicorn key chain and some change out of her own money. Tessa loves her change. She puts it right in her bank to save. It's so funny to watch her. Kailey was very thoughtful to do that. I got her a Melissa and doug set of foods that you can cut up because they are held together by Velcro. She loved it. It comes with a cutting board, all the fruits and vegetables, and a play knife so you can cut apart all the food. She loved it. She went right over to her play kitchen and started to cook. She will get the rest of her gifts from everyone the day of her party. So for know all the little ones (Baby Dillon, Anna and Tessa) in the house are 4 at least until Baby Dillon turns 5 next month. On another note Skye was drawing tonight and wanted me to tell her to draw something so I asked her if she remembered her Pa and she said yes. I then said can you draw Pa. So, Skye began to draw. Dad she drew you holding a cigar, she remembered that you loved the color green so she colored in your shirt green, she remembered that your pants were grey, she drew your hat (she called it your Casino hat), she drew a slot machine, a crap table, money in the picture and above the picture she wrote "Jackpot". In the corner of the picture she wrote Pa and drew a heart around it. I took a picture of the picture. I told her I would save it and someday when she is a famous artist I will pull this memory out. I couldn't believe the details about you that she remembered and put in the picture. Mom and Dad, Skye is a great artist. I tell her that all the time. As I share memories with you both I am creating lasting memories for our whole family and friends. Me and cousin Joan have been keeping in touch. We try to meet for coffee from time to time. We talk about old times and memories that we hold. Also Brenda and I have been hanging out. We too share memories. I see Allison and Raymond a lot too. You both would be proud of them both. They are very respectful young adults. ❤
Dad last night Tim and I were watching jeperdy and the asked questions about Movies that John Wayne played in and right away Tim said I know that answer because your father liked the "duke" and so did my father. Tim said I watched a lot of movies with your father and he would tell me all about the movie. Dad, Tim really misses you. Mom, I know due to our many conversations you always liked Timmy. You always had nice things to say about him way before me and him were together. I wish we had more time with you when I did get together with him. Mom, you were my best friend. I loved you so much and could talk to you about anything. ❤
Love and miss you both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
April 22, 2019
Mom and Dad
I love and miss you both so very much!
I wanted to wish you a Happy Easter the other day but we were on the road coming back from our yearly vacation. I am saying Happy Easter today because we are back from vacation and the Easter Bunny came today for the kids. On Friday We had our Easter dinner in Florida this year. Tina made a Ham with all the fixings. I know you would of loved it Dad. Mom I can remember all the Easters we shared. You and Dad always dressed us up in New Easter cloths. We would celebrate at Grandpa and Grandma Russo's house. As long as I can remember that house has been where our family's have gathered. We have shared our night before Christmas's there, cook outs, holidays, Birthday parties, church gatherings and Mom I also remember the day the catholic priest baptized you in the house. So many memories are in that house. I look back at all the pictures like my kids Birthday parties in the yard and my graduation party was there too. I basically grew up in that house. Tomorrow is Tessa's Birthday. She is going to be turning 4. She is so tiny but doesn't take any you know what from anyone and she is so smart too! All the kids are smart. Love and miss ya both more than you know.
Love and miss you
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
March 20, 2019
Mom & Dad
Just wanted to say Happy belated Saint Josephs Day! I was thinking about how we always made sure you got your Zeppole every year. I also have memories of you having your coffee and Mom having her Pepsi. The Grandchildren are learning about lent in CCD class. Our next Birthday to celebrate will be Tessa's. She will be turning the big 4! We love and miss you both so very, very much.
Love your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
March 18, 2019
Mom & Dad,
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
We love and miss you both so very, very much. Skye & Kailey made their sacrament of reconciliation today. It was a great mass. They had made crosses in their CCD class to wear today. They both wrote out some confessions (sins) to tell the priest. I could feel you and Mom with us in Spirit. It brought back so many memories of my childhood. I remember when me, brother Ray and Frank all use to walk up to Saint Rita's Church each Sunday to go to church and I remember we had to bring the church bulletin home. I recently joined a class at the church. I met a man named Sal. He is very involved in the class called the upper room and even got me a bible for the class. In my first class I met George and Alice. Plus Janice is in the class and very involved with the church and runs the church food pantry along with Dolores. I have met a lot of nice, kind, caring and friendly people there not to mention Shannon who runs the CCD. Dad I know you use to give to charities including the church for the whole family and I want to keep that going. I am going to start giving to Saint Jude. Mom I know that will touch your heart ❤ I also want to be involved in the church. The younger grandchildren (Dillon, Tessa & Anna) all go to CCD class once a month. They enjoy going and they are starting to learn the religion. Today Auntie Brenda spent the day with me and the family. Brenda loved and missed you both so much. She has so many nice things to say about you both and we share so many memories.
Love and miss you both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
February 15, 2019
Hello Mom and Dad,
Well another Valentines Day ❤ has passed. Kailey's 9th Birthday! She is so beautiful and is growing up so fast. Dad you would of loved seeing me trying to make sugar cookies and the little ones thinking they were helping baking them by putting the dough on the cookie sheet. They decorated the cookies and those poor cookies had so much colored sugar on them. It was funny to watch them. All I was thinking was "here is another good memory" for them to look back on when they all are grown up. We are celebrating Kaileys Birthday today and are having a Party Kailey is having her party this year at the skating rink. I can't wait to see them skating. The kids are all excited to go. Brother Ray is bringing his kids to the party. I can't wait to see them all too. I was glad that I was able to stop by the Veterans Cemitary the other day to wish you both a Happy Valentines Day! ❤ I love and miss you both so very much. Oh I forgot to mention that I made some chocolate brownies today. Dad, Skye is just like you when it comes to chocolate "she loves it". The kids all loved their Valentine presents My grandson Dillon told me that I give him very good presents. I call him my handsome little man. He likes it when I say he is my only grandson. He smiles. Tessa is so smart. She will ask me what I want for Christmas and then will quickly say "hugs and kisses" and then will hug and kiss me. She makes me laugh. Mom, she is fresh but in a funny way. Anna is tuff but will tell me "MeMa I love you" every morning when she wakes up. Dad, Anna reminds me of how you use to say "if you give in its a sign of weakness". Anna is very smart too. Skye is growing up to be a very smart and beautiful young lady. All the kids are beautiful and smart. Avery is kinda like Anna, they both like to boss their Dads around. They are Daddy's little girls for sure. I tell my son Nick a lot that Anna is his daughter for sure. She sometime reminds me of how he use to act when he was younger. Avery, loves to go to the play ground just like Anna does. Plus when they are together it it funny to see how much they are alike in many ways. It's funny how my son's daughters act the same sometimes toward my son's, their Dad's. Moments like that just give them more memories for them all to hold onto. Although we don't see Ava due to the distance between where we all live, she is always in our thoughts and prayers. The kids remember visiting their cousin and will talk about her and how they miss her. Kimberly and I keep in contact by text and she sends pictures so we get to see Ava growing up. She too is beautiful. ❤
Cousin Joan and I set time aside to have coffee. We talk about good old times and we share memories. I love that she reads and writes in your guest book. Mom and Dad you both know I have many pictures of the family and will be sharing them with everyone so they too can remember all those memories I hold so dearly.
We love and miss you both so very much.
Love, your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Joan Odsen
February 8, 2019
I want to wish you a belated birthday aunty.How I miss you and uncle.It makes me smile tho yo know you ,uncle,and my mom and dad are together.Hope you guys are not causing too much trouble.I had coffee with Lori recently.We try to stay in touch even with our hectic schedules.You would be so proud of her.Shes a great mom and grandmother.Keep an eye on my mom and and dad and Peggy and I will write soon.Love you so much,your neice Joanir
Lori Wilding
February 5, 2019
Happy Birthday Mom!
I know it's a few minutes after midnight and your Birthday is actually Feb 4th but I wanted quiet time to enter this entry. Tonight I was glad that I was able to stop by the veterans cemitary to wish you a Happy Birthday. My granddaughter Anna came with me. I know you could hear her talking to both you and Dad. Mom although you never got to meet her, you would have loved her. I call her my busy little girl. Anna is so smart. The kids are learning about God and church. They go to church and attend CCD classes. I know that means a lot to you Dad. I remember growing up and you and Mom having us go to church. My grandchildren all ask a lot of questions like when I told Anna I had to stop by to say Happy Birthday to my Mother, Anna quickly said where is your Moms cake? I told her why we couldn't bring a cake. I told her we would come back next time and bring flowers. Anna smiled. Anna said your Mom is in the clouds know. I told her that my Mom was an angle. Dad, Anna remembers you. Anna will say that Pa use to feed me and sing to me, which she is right. Dad you use to sing to all your great grandchildren. Tessa will see me crying and say I know your thinking about your parents and you miss them. Tessa is so smart too. All the kids are smart. I hope you both know how much you both are loved and missed. I am sad to have lost you both but I am very happy that you both finally have one another again. I often cry but that's because I will never forget you both. I hold so many great memories. The other night Brenda and I were remembering back in the day. Brenda reminded me how much you both loved me. Brenda loved you both like parents. She misses you both. My children, grandchildren, your great grandchildren will always have memories of the past, present and future. Oh Mom on another note I bumped into Bobby Andrews and he misses you both too. He remembers all the great times we all had up the house in the country. You both were such good friends to a lot of people and touched their hearts in so many ways that they will always remember, never forget and will always share their memories with others.
Happy Birthday Mom! ❤
Love and miss you both very much
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
February 3, 2019
Mom & Dad,
Patriots did it again!!!
Super Bowl Champions!!!
What a great game!!!
I could feel your presence!!!
Love ❤ and miss you both!!!
Oh, and to correct my previous entry, we have the number "11" jersey's. We will think about the next number jersey real soon.
Love your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
February 3, 2019
Mom & Dad,
Just reaching out to say hello! We miss you both so very much! Dad today is a big day! It's the Super Bowl and out team, the "Patriots" are there once again. They are playing the "Rams". I wish you were here watching the game with us. I enjoyed watching football with you and the rest of the Family. Everyone has their game shirts on. I got the whole living room decorated with "Patriots" stuff. Plus, not to mentions stuff in kitchen and the rest of the house too. Tina is cooking and the kids helped decorate. I always think of you and Mom and especially tonight I know you will be here in sprit cheering right along side of us. I know I will feel your presence. All of the grandchildren proudly were their team jerseys. Right know we have jersey's "12" Brady & "87" Gronkowski, but we are building the team. This year probably going to get number "11" Edelman.
Until the game tonight! Love and miss you both. Go Patriots!
Lori Wilding
January 1, 2019
Mom & Dad
Happy New Year!
We all love and miss you both so very much!
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
December 27, 2018
Mom and Dad,
Just wanted to wish you both a Merry Christmas Eve and a very Merry Christmas. We had our traditional Christmas Eve Party. It was great! We had Family and Friends over the house. The food was great! Tina did an amazing job with cooking like always. Auntie Brenda brought her famous peanut butter balls. Everyone had a great time! We did a toast in your honor. Christmas Eve is a time to look back on memories and look toward the future. You and Mom are always in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you both so much. I saw Allison and Raymond on Christmas Day. They are growing up so fast. I know ever since you (mom) passed away and Allison was born I always said that I wanted to give her your jewerly box that I had got for you. Each year I wanted to give it to her I would say that she wasn't old enough yet to appreciate it and the truth is I probably wasn't ready to pass it on to her but this year it was time. I was ready and she was grown up. I went with Brenda over to Allison's apartment and I explained to her the meaning of the jewelry box and why I was giving it to her. Allison appreciated it and was very happy. I know it is in good hands. I always knew I wanted to give that to Allison. I guess it was because you never got to meet your granddaughter and now I know she shares a part of us by having the jewelry box.
Dad I am living by your words that you use to say which was "don't have any regrets in life"
We love and miss you both so very much.
Love your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
November 23, 2018
Hello Mom and Dad,
Another Thankgiving has just passed by yesterday. Tina cooked and Dad, you know how excellent it came out. Tina is a very good cook. We all had a nice dinner and said what each of us was thankful for. You and Mom are very much missed and loved. We think of you both all the time. Your memories fill our lives. As we approach Christmas Eve it is harder for me because I know the true meaning of that Holiday and how it all started as a tradition at Grandpa and Grandma Russo's house. The whole family would gather there to celebrate, then it got turned over to you Mom and then you turned it over to me and someday I will pass it onto my Daughter Tina. ❤ I have so many great memories growing up. I love and miss you both so very, very much. I wish you both were here but I know you both are here in spirit. I know Tina brought your Great Grandchildren up with flowers to see you both for Veterans Day I know your Grandson Frankie stops by often to talk to you Dad. Everyone misses you so much. I know a lot of friends and family must be stopping by to see you both. I also know that our good friend Santo (you remember him Dad) he also stops by to see you and say hello. Mom you didn't know him but I know you would have liked him. He's a true friend and part of the family. We stopped by Sue and Dwayne's for desert It was nice. Danny, Danielle, Donny and May were there. And not everyone will know what this means but I wanted to mention it "grand theft auto". It has a meaning but It's just a family joke. ❤ I will be by to see you both soon.
I Love and miss you both,
Your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Joan Odsen
November 14, 2018
Hi uncle and aunty,,I was just sitting here thinking of you both.I sure do miss you guys I always find myself thinking about the time we were at the cousins beach house in Boston.Aunty you were so funny.They only had come no Pepsi and you weren't having any of that so we went and got your Pepsi lol.Uncle you were so funny with that laugh you had and when your daughter does that smirk she looks exactly like you.I love you guys.Please hug my mom and dad for me.I know you guys are up there getting into some kind of mischief...your living nice joanie
Lori Wilding
November 11, 2018
Hello Mom and Dad
Happy Veteran's Day!
I am sorry I didn't get out to see you both today but I will be by soon! The Holidays are approaching and along with that comes some sadness of not having you both here. We love and miss you both so very much. You both have filled our lives with so many memories and happiness. ❤ I think about you both all the time. I find myself telling my grandchildren the same stories that you both passed on to me. Ain't it funny how things just happen. My grandchildren do things that makes me think of you both, for example the way they say something or just things that trigger a memory. I always tell them that you both are watching down on them. They have so much love and are so courious. They ask questions like what was your mothers name and what was your dads name. Then I had to try to tell them where heaven is and so on. It was one question after another. I take all the kids to church. They ask a lot of questions there to. Some are funny but I try not to laugh and answer the best that I can. I do thank you both for having me go to church when I was little so at least I know what's going on when I attend mass. Please continue to watch over us and give us guidance.
Love and miss you both so very much
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
November 11, 2018
Hello Mom and Dad
Just wanted to wish you both a Happy belated Halloween The kids looked so cute. Skye was a scarecrow, kailey a wolf, Dillon a boxer, Tessa was Sunny day and Anna was Minnie Mouse with the pink Polkadotted dress. They all had fun going out and getting candy.
Love and miss you both so very much.
Your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
October 5, 2018
Hello Mom and Dad,
I can't believe Skye turned 11 the other day! She is growing up so fast. All the kids are. She is going to be having a big Birthday Party to celebrate. She wants her theme to be LPS - Littlest Pet Shop. She wants her Mom to make her cake Dad you know Tina makes great cakes. She makes all the kids cakes for their BirthdaysI remember how Tina use to make you your favorite cake (chocolate). Skye takes after you when it comes to chocolate and candy Skye loves them. Tessa is always asking me for some soda and that reminds me of how much you loved your Pepsi soda Mom. Each day I see them growing up, reminds me of memories of you both. We all love and miss you so very much. Please continue to watch over us. Oh I forgot to mention my son Frankie took me for a ride on the Harley I know Dad you probably can't believe I got on the bike. The first time I ever got on the bike was with Tim when he first got It. I only went a short distance and this time my son took me through the midway. I wasn't afraid at all. Just another thing crossed off on my bucket list. Halloween is just around the corner and winter and Christmas will be here before you know it. The kids are all doing great in school plus I have been taking them all to Church. Oh and Avery is cheerleading. She looks so beautiful. She looks just like her father. Ava is growing up fast too. Kimberly just sent us her school picture. Kailey (our little KK), she gets a little thick headed at times but really has a heart ❤ Anna is my busy little girl. Always learning and asking questions. She takes after her Dad always on the phone. Dillon is my handsome little man. I always tell him he is my only grandson. He likes to hear me say that. Tessa is fresh and has a temper but is the cutest little girl. Skye is the #1 granddaughter (first born). She is a great big sister. She helps everyone and has a way about her that the little ones look up to her and listen to her. Mom they all would of loved you if only they had the chance to meet you. Right Dad?
love and miss you both so very much
Your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
September 7, 2018
Dad - you had another Birthday the other day! Just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday! ❤ We all love and miss you very much! Love and miss you too Mom! The kids started school a few days ago all but Tessa, she will go next year. Skye's in the middle school this year, Kailey is still in the elementary school, Dillon and Anna started pre-school in the elementary school. They were so excited to be in school. Avery is going to Oakland Beach school. The same school as brother Rays kids go. It's football season again and we will be hoping to see our team the Patriots do some winning.
Well love and miss you both so much!
Your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
August 21, 2018
Hello Mom & Dad
Well we just celebrated Anna's 4th Birthday and the Twins Birthday too!
Anna had so much fun. We had all the kids together at my son's (uncle Frankies) house for cake. He got her a themed watermelon cake. The kids loved it because it had plastic ants on it. So, it really looked like ants on a piece of watermelon just like if you were at a picnic. Uncle Frankie got Skye her own chocolate cake because Dad you know Skye loves chocolate just as much as you did. It was great. Kids had a great time. We had Skye, Kailey, Dillon, Tessa, Anna and Avery all together. They all played and had fun! My daughter (Auntie Tina) made Anna a cup cake themed poppy's hair cake. It looked great, Anna loved it. My son (Nickolas - her father) also took her to Chucky Cheese. She got enough tickets to get a pink drinking cup. Anna was super excited about that. And then I had all the kids over my friend Pams house and she made Anna a bunt cake with Shopkin fruit snacks on it. We had a little party there too. Next, is Skye's Birthday in October! Skye is going to be 11 years old! Can't believe how fast time passes by. Oh and the other day Tessa was eating a cheeseburger (how I remembered how much you loved cheeseburgers Dad) and she put a lot of pepper on it. I tried to take some off but she said no. It was so funny. Tessa loves pepper just like you Dad. Oh let's not forget they love soda just like you Mom. We all love and miss you both so very much. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love always,
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
August 7, 2018
Hello Mom & Dad
Just wanted to say how much you both are truely loved ❤ & missed! The twins are approaching another Birthday soon and Anna will be turning 4. I can't believe how fast time is going by. I wish I could slow time down. 4th of July went by so fast too. Now we are in August. Before you know it Christmas will be here again. We still celebrate our traditional night before Christmas Eve. We wish you and mom were here with us. I know you both are here in spirit. We love and miss you both with all our hearts ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Baby Dillon and Anna should be starting pre-school this year. The Grandchildren are always doing something that triggers a memory of you both. I find myself saying your Grandmother & Pa would be so proud. Anna tells everyone that her Grandmothers name was Alice and her Pa's name was Raymond. All the Grandchildren are so curious and ask a lot of questions. I keep your memory alive. I tell them stories just like you and Mom used to tell us. We just celebrated Jaedyn's Birthday. We had fun. We spent the weekend in Cape Cod at the inflatable water park, then when we came home we all went over Sue's house and Tina cooked a spaghetti dinner and we enjoyed another Birthday cake. All the kids had a Great time!!
I love & miss you both so very, very much
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
June 24, 2018
Hello Mom & Dad
We love and miss you both so very much!
Last Tuesday I stopped by with my Granddaughter, your Great Granddaughter Anna. She is getting so big. She is about to turn 4 in August. Well Anna was so talkative. As we were on our way to the cemetery, she asked, What color is their house. I explained my parents your great grandparents are in heaven. She said they live in the clouds. She then said your Mom is an angle. I said yes. She then said well Tessa is an angle too. I chuckled a little due to she remembered that Sometimes i call Tessa an angle. Anna kept asking what your names were. I told her Pa (Raymond) and grandma (Alice). Mom I told her that you were a Princess like Alice in Wonderland. Anna smiled. Anna then said Pa use to give me my baby bottle of milk when I was a baby. I answered yes and he also use to sing to you too. Anna continued to talk to you both. She kept saying that she missed and loved you both even though she never got the chance to meet you Mom I could feel that she loved you. We continue keep you and Dads memory alive. When it was time to leave Anna waved to the headstone and then up to the clouds and said I love you grandma and pa, threw you both kisses and said next time I come I will bring flowers and Anna will. Anna never forgets anything. She is so smart. Thats probably the first time I have come to visit you both that I didn't break down in tears. I had tears in my eyes but they were tears of happiness to know that Anna remembered her Pa and was happy to know that Anna wanted to know your name Mom. I will coninue to show the kids pictures of you both and will continued to tell them stories of how wonder you both were ❤ We have pictures around the house of you both and will continue to share your memories with them.
Love and miss you both
Your loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding ❤
Lori Wilding
June 17, 2018
Dad, Happy Fathers Day!
I love & miss you very much. I know you are with Mom. Hi Mom. Love ya. Mom waited along time for you to be with her and although I am sad you are not here with us a part of me is happy that you are with Mom. ❤
I think of you both all the time.
Love your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding.
Lori Wilding
June 16, 2018
Hello Mom & Dad
Your Great Granddaughter Skye graduated the other day. When I saw the Video of her walking up to get her certificate it brought tears to my eyes. I was so happy for her but sad that you and Mom were not here celebrating with us. Next year she will be going to the middle school in 5th grade. I can't believe she is 10 years old. It seems like just yesterday she was born. My first Granddaughter. I still remember the day at the hospital when Tina told me she was having a baby. Auntie Sue was with me. We both were happy. Everyone was so excited for her. We all worked hard to get the nursery ready. Skye is so thoughtful. She loves her family very much. She is a very good sister to kailey and Tessa and brother Dillon. They love her very much.
We love and miss you both so very much.
Love your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
May 27, 2018
Hello Mom & Dad
Well we celebrated Baby Dillon & Tessa's Birthday the other day. Dillon is turning 4 tomorrow and Tessa just turned 3 in April. We had a cook out at the house. It was great! Tina made the cakes. Dillon's cake was themed (dump trucks) & Tessa's was themed ( Trolls). All the decorations looked great. Tina does an amazing job! The kids played with the yard toys, rode the motorized trucks and went on the trampoline. Dad we still have the motorized esclade truck that you and Tina got Allison for Christmas over 16 years ago. All the Grandkids enjoy riding in it. Everyone had a great time! We were surrounded by family and friends. We really love and miss you both so very much. ❤ Brother Ray was here with the 4 kids (Brett, Lilliana, Miranda & Chanel)! They are getting so big. I know you and Mom are always watching over us. I can feel you both all around me. Love and miss ya both.
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
May 14, 2018
Hello Mom and Dad!
Yesterday the family celebrated Miranda and Chanel's Birthday. Brother Ray and Tanya had the party's together. We had a great time. The food was ordered from Marchetti's. Ray had rented a pony for all the kids to be able to take turns riding it. The owner / trainer was very nice with the kids and the kids all loved riding the horse except for Anna. She didn't want to ride the horse but Tina managed to get her to sit on the horse so she could get a picture. All the kids had so much fun. You should have seen the expressions on their faces as they got on the pony to ride it. (Skye, Kailey, baby Dillon, Tessa, Brett, Lilliana, Miranda and Chanel). Anna even gave a smile when she got up on the pony for her picture. They were also all playing in the yard on the swing set. I saw Allison and Raymond. They are both so grown up and Miranda looks just like her sister Allison when she was little. I say it to Miranda every time I see her. All the kids are beautiful.
Love and miss you both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
May 14, 2018
Happy Mother's Day Mom!
I love and miss you so very much. Today we had our traditional Mother's Day picnic. All the Grandchildren love to go and have so much fun. The kids are getting so big. I love thinking about old memories and making new ones. I know you were watching over us today. I could feel you in my heart. ❤
Dad you are in my thoughts always too. I love and miss you so very much too.
The kids were all around the waters edge with their nets and pails trying to catch crayfish. I know Kailey caught the first crayfish. Baby Dillon was so happy for his sister and was trying and trying to catch one for himself but instead he caught a spider, a water bug and even a flower from the water. All and all he was so happy and proud showing me what he had caught. it was so funny to watch him bare footed standing at the waters edge with his net. Tessa had her pink rain boots on and she keep getting water from the pond to put inside the pail for the crayfish. Skye, Kailey, Anna, Jayden and her friend Hailey were at the picnic table coloring with chaulk after they all tried catching crayfish too. Anna also picked me many flowers. We took a lot of really great pictures today. Even when it was time to make Smores the kids had a blast. Me and Auntie Sue started out helping the little ones toast their marshmallows until their parents came back from there walk. Tessa kept wanting to blow out the marshmallow when it was on fire, baby Dillon didn't want his marshmallow toasted and wanted it on the stick so he could just eat it that way, Skye and Kailey wanted the real deal (Toasted marshmallow, chocolate and gram cracker). Mmmm good!
Happy Mother's Day Mom!❤
Love and miss you both so very much.
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
May 3, 2018
Hello Mom & Dad,
Tonight was a special night for Skye and the whole family. Skye had her award dinner at URI. Skye's poster placed #1 in Rhode Island. Skye received $50 and was able to take her poster home with her. Plus they had a nice dinner to recognize the event. Skye was so excited. We are all so happy for her. We love and miss you both so very much. Please watch over all of us as I know you both already do.
Love & miss you both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
April 24, 2018
Hello Mom and Dad,
I can't believe little Tessa turned 3 on April 23rd. Tessa was so funny! She didn't want to say that she was 3 and kept saying that she was still 2. Tessa is potty trained. This was right before her birthday. Dad she reminds me of you so much in things that she does. Hopefully in September Dillon, Anna and Tessa will all start school. It's only a few hours a day but it gets them ready for the future school years. Oh before I forget you and Mom will be so proud that Skye participated in a drawing contest in her school and won 1st place out of every school that entered and placed number 1 in Rhode Island. Skye gets $50 dollars and they honor her at a dinner at URI. We are all so proud of her. Also her poster will on display for ever for all to see. Kailey also was recognized with a certificate of respect. We are also so proud of her too. All the kids are great in everything that they do. We really love and miss you both so very much. I will continue to log memories for my grandchildren to have forever.
Love and miss you both,
Your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Joan Odsen
April 3, 2018
Happy Easter Uncle Raymond and Aunt Alice.I miss you both so much...your loving niece Joanie
Joan Odsen
April 3, 2018
Happy Easter to Uncle Raymond(Pa) and aunt Alive.I miss you both so much....your loving niece Joanie
Lori Wilding
April 2, 2018
Mom & Dad
I can't believe yesterday was Easter & it fell on April 1st (April Fools Day). We miss you both so very much. I know you both are looking down on us all. Tina cooked the Easter dinner. She made deserts. It was great! The kids colored eggs and we had a hugh Easter egg hunt in the yard. The kids were so happy and excited. They were excited about the Easter Bunny coming and bringing them their Easter baskets. The funny things that they do. Tessa and Anna got some candy flavored lip balm. They keep putting it on over and over again. Dillon got some army toys that he played with all morning. Skye and Kailey enjoyed their sour candy too. They got so much stuff. The kids did some yard work with their Uncle Nickolas and today we woke up to snow. Can you believe that it's snowing out. I saw Raymond's little ones the other night when I brought down their Easter treats. They are getting so big. We didn't get to see Avery but my son Frsnkie did. I miss and love you and Mom so very much. Oh and we got Tessa a bike for her Birthday. Her eyes lit right up when she saw it. Tessa hopped right on the bike. I was glad that she loved it. Dillon and Anna were taking turns on the bike too. Please continue to look after us all. We wish you both were here with us.
Love always,
Your loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
March 19, 2018
Mom & Dad
Happy Saint Patricks Day!
Happy Saint Joseph's Day!
We miss and love you both so very much!
I miss bringing you home a zeppole. I have so many great memories of you both. You were the best parents anyone could ever ask for. I was so lucky to have you both. Each day is a struggle to move forward without you both in my life, but I do it everyday for myself, my family and my presious grandchildren. I want them to know how great you both were. I will make sure your memories and stories are shared with them. I loved all the stories you and Dad would tell us. I loved hearing of the old days and how things were then compared to how they are now. I know people would think I am crazy but I often feel that your here with me. Everything brings back good memories for me weather it's a smell, a photo, a piece of clothing or a place. You both were a big part of my life and my children's life. I only wish you had more time with the great grandchildren. They are all great and they remind me of you both often. ❤
Love and miss you both always
Your loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
February 16, 2018
Mom & Dad
Love and miss you both so very much. I can't believe Kailey turned 8 years old on valentines Day! ❤ How fast time goes by.
I love all my Grandchildren and they all hold special spots in my heart ❤. Kailey loves animals, especially her cat "Smores" and her cat loves her. I know you both are watching over all of us and we thank you for that. I will never get over both of your passings. I worry about not being here for my family but in my heart I know they will be ok when that time comes. I have to believe that. You know that song "my next 30 years", well I hope I got that and then some. I want to be apart of their lives and continue to make great memories. It's funny how things happen but Roxanne gave us an open invitation to visit her home with the kids. I know they will have fun seeing all of her animals. When the warm weather comes we are all going to plan for that. I know your sprit will be with us and we will be sharing memories both past and present.
Love & miss you both
Love your loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
February 9, 2018
Hello Mom & Dad
Just wanted to say that I didn't forget your Birthday Mom (Feb 4th). You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Your Birthday fell on Super Bowl Sunday. The Patriots vs Eagles. We had a little party. Dad I know you were looking down and seen all the kids wearing their jerseys. They were all cheering for the Patriots. It was great, except we were hoping the Payriots won but they didn't.
I can't tell you both how much we love and miss you. Please continue to give us the strength to move on.
Love and miss you both so very very much
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
January 2, 2018
Mom & Dad
Happy New Year! 2018
Love & miss you both so very, very much.
I truely believe that 2018 is going to be the start of a new beginning for the whole family. We are only moving forward from this point. Health, wealth and happiness.
The grandchildren are growing up so fast. I don't want to miss a moment. I love them all so much! Each one of them has their own personalities. They are amazing. XOX
Most of the time they do things that trigger a memory of you and mom. I am always thinking of you both. I know you both are looking down on us and are watching over us all. Love ya both! Please continue to guide our family in the right direction.
Love and miss you both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
December 26, 2017
Mom and Dad
Miss and love you both so very, very much.
Christmas Eve was a good time. We were surrounded by family and friend. Tina did a lot of the cooking and made the squid. You would be proud. Dad, she makes it the way you showed her. Danielle and Danny came up early because they had Jaedyn for a half day. They helped Tina and I in the kitchen. We had a great time. Skye helped alot with organizing and decorating. Everyone pitched in. Nick helped with picking up and wrapping gifts until after 4am with me. Nick had Anna. Frankie had Avery that night it was a happy time for the whole family to get to spend sometime with her. Frankie also had his girlfriend Mariah's children (Olivia & David) but Mariah had to work. Dillon watched the kids (Dillon,Tessa& Kailey) most of the early part of the morning so we could get the cooking done. Tim called his brother and Donnie and May stopped by. Sue & Dwayne were here including Santo, his daughter Erica, her husband Chris and their kids (Able & Grace) Sara & Jay and their two children (Levi and their new baby girl Emma) Sara and Jay made this ball wrapped with clear plastic wrap with gifts in it. The objet was to unwrap the ball as fast as you can to get the gifts while the other person rolls the dice. When the other person rolls doubles it's their turn. So you keep unwrapping until then. It was fun. We all won something except May. We had a great time. We shared a lot of memories that night. We could feel both your presence with us that night. The grand children had a blast too opening their gifts. Oh and Dad, the Patriots played that day and won! I didn't get to watch the game but Nick taped it for me so I can watch it later. They opened so many gifts that night and on Christmas Day. Santa always does a great job!
I Just wanted to wish you both a Merry Christmas. We love and miss you all so very, very much !
Love, your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
November 23, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving!
We love and miss you both so very much!
Tina is doing the Thanksgiving dinner and Dad as you know she is a very good cook. Mom I wish you could have spent more time with her. She really turned out to be a great mother. She spends time with her children and that is important. Her children will always have those great memories like I did growing up. Each holiday that passes without you both gets harder and harder. I guess it's because I am getting older and I worry about what will happen with my family when I am gone. I am sure they will be fine but I still worry. My family means everything to me. I know you both are watching down on all of us. You both can see how wonderful your grandchildren and great grandchildren have turned out. They are very much loved and cared for. Mom and Dad I hope you know how much you both mean to me. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you both. Everything in my whole life holds a memory of you both. I look around my home and the memories are there. I look at pictures of the kids and you both are there. Every christmas, birthdays, holidays, school events, etc. you were there. you both hold special memories not only to me but to everyone that was a part of your lives. I am glad you both have each other. I love and miss you both so very, very much.
Love, your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
November 12, 2017
Happy Veterans Day Dad!
I just wanted you to know how proud I am to have had a wonderful father like you. I miss you so much. I still remember that day at the VA hospital when I had to tell you that you were dying. I know you were being so brave for me. I love you for that. That's probably one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I still can't believe you are not here. I lost my mother at an early age. I love you Mom and miss you dearly. You were my best friend. I could tell you anything. I loved spending time with you always. Please watch over the family. We love and miss you both so very much. I will be by the Veteran Cemitary soon to visit.
Love and miss you both
Your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
October 1, 2017
Hello Dad and Mom,
We celebrated Skye's 10th Birthday Party today! I know you were both here. I could feel your presence. I can't believe that my 1st Grandchild is 10. I see so much of you and Mom in all my Grandchildren each and everyday. They always trigger a memory of you both. Well today was great!! Skye was so excited about her birthday party. Plus she was so excited when she got a phone. The look on her face was priceless. We were all starting to cry. We were all so happy for her. She so deserves it. Skye is very helpful, kind, caring, loving and is the best Big Sister. Skye loves her Brother and Sisters and they love her too. I know she is growing up fast, but she will always be my baby. I even told her today that 10 years ago tomorrow is when she made me a MeMa. Then I told her that's when it all started. Now look, I have 6 Granddaughters and 1Grandson. Skye looked at me and smiled. She has the cuties smile. I love all my Grandchildren so much. I love and miss you and Mom so much too. I just hope Skye knows that she holds a special place in my heart as all my Grandchildren do!!
Happy Birthday Skye!!
❤❤
Love and miss you Dad and Mom
Love, your loving Daughter
Lori A.Wilding
Lori Wilding
September 6, 2017
Happy Birthday Dad!
Love and miss you always.
I thought about you and Mom a lot today. I really miss you both so very much. Even though I am sad you are both not here with us, I know you are not alone and both have each other. I still cry all the time. I love you both so much. I saw brother Ray and the kids today. They are getting so big. It brought back memories. When I saw Chanel I remembered her being born before you passed and Tina's Tessa coming early too so she could meet her Pa. I truly believe that was a miracle. All my children's memories are wrapped around you both in one way or another. Mom I have memories of you with my children being involved in their first years and Dad, I have memories of you being involved in their first and later years.
I still cry all the time. It's just hard for me. I still don't know how I am moving on without you both. You both brought me up well and I am trying to be strong.
Happy Birthday!
Love and miss you both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
XOXO❤
Lori Wilding
August 28, 2017
Hello, Mom and Dad
Well, we recently celebrated Anna's 3rd Birthday! Her theme was Unicorns. Anna kept saying that Auntie Tina was making her a Unicorn cake. Tina did make the cake and it was Great! Anna was so excited. You could tell by the precious look on her face that she was having fun. Danielle brought her jumpie house and her, Danny, Nickolas and the kids helped put the decorations up outside. Danielle even helped make all the party favors for the kids. Tina ended up doing most of the cooking with me which I appreciated. Nick had been working on the property to get it all ready for the party. He did a Great Job! Auntie Brenda brought her mother (Mrs. Paquette) with her to the party and we talked about old times. Everyone had a Great time! Anna got a lot of gifts and was very excited when she opened each of them. Nick tried to help her but she wanted to open them by herself. I call Anna "my busy little girl". She was funny. After she opened each gift, she would hold the cloths up so Auntie Sue could see them along with everyone else and then Anna would put them behind her back so no one could touch them as she started to open another gift. By the time Anna was finished opening her gifts she had a pile on the chair behind her back. If the gift was a toy, Anna would stop and ask her Dad to open it. Nick would tell Anna that she has to finish opening all your gifts and then she could play with them. Anna said ok and continued to open her gifts. Skye was taking pictures with my phone of Anna opening her gifts. It was funny. Skye would say "Anna look, smile so I can take your picture" and you could hear me saying "Skye make sure you get Anna in the picture not just the gifts. Lol, lets just say when I look at the pictures I will remember this memory. Next Birthday will be Skye's. I can't believe my first Grandchild is going to be turning 10. I love all my Grandchidren. They are all growing up so fast. Mom and Dad I wish you were still here with us. I know you are and in many ways you both are looking down on us. I feel your presence all the time. I miss and love you both so very, very much! Please continue to watch over us and guide us.
Love, your loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
July 4, 2017
Mom & Dad
Happy 4th of July!
I am so proud of you Dad for serving in the Military. Even towards the end of your life you were always my brave soldier. The hardest thing for me to do was when I had to tell you (My Dad -My Hero) that you were dying. I remember asking you if you were afraid and you would say to me that you were not. I know you held it together for us. You would say that you lived a good life, had no regrets and had no unfinished business. I will never forget that. You also would say that you shouldn't worry about things that you have no control of. I do love and miss you and Mom so very, very much. I will always pass on your memories, sayings and stories to the family. You and Mom are always in our thoughts and prayers. Every memory revolves around you both. You both were an important part of alot of events in our lives. You both will always be alive in our hearts. Your memories will live on and on. I will make sure my children & grandchildren know how wonderful and great their Grandmother (great grandmother) & Pa (great Pa) was. My biggest fear is that I will leave this earth before my time. I am so afraid to leave my family. I worry what will happen to them once I am gone. I know they can take care of themselves but I still can't help but to worry. As for my children & grandchildren, I will be making each one of them a memory box which will include pictures of you and Mom. I will include pictures of the family & memories so they have something to pass onto their families in the future. I will be stopping by soon to see you and Mom, plus I want to stop by the wall (that you honored your brother by adding his name to the wall) for Uncle Nicky. I know we have other family members at rest in the Veterans Cemetery and I will try to pay my respects to them too at one time or another.
Love and miss you both
Love your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
XOXOX
Lori Wilding
June 18, 2017
Happy Fathers Day Dad!
Love and miss you always.
Not that I didn't want to stop by today but I will be by to see you and Mom tomorrow.
I know my son Frankie stopped by today to see you Dad. I am sure you got other visitors too. We all miss you both so very, very much! I can't tell you both how much I think about all the great memories you have left us with. I still can't believe I am getting through life without you both. I think it's because how you and Mom raised me and the values that were instilled in me. Your memories and stories will live on. I share them with my Children and Grandchildren all the time. They are always reminding me of you both in all that they do. No matter what I always find something about what they have done or said that brings out a memory of you both. I write in here often so that I keep these memories for all our Family and Friends to have for years and years to come. I hope when the Grandchildren get older they too use this to log in memories for their future Families. This is just a small way to give back, so that all our memories are captured forever. This is a place were they too can add memories of their life. I still cry about the lose of you both. Family is so important to me. Love and miss you both.
Love, Your Loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding
XOXOX
Lori Wilding
May 30, 2017
Mom & Dad,
Well I celebrated another Birthday! Plus baby Dillon just turned 3 on May 28 and let's not forget Tessa just turned 2 in April and Anna will be turning 3 in August. We all miss you both so much. I know my son Frankie came up to see you both today and I asked him to say something nice for me. Just thinking about him going up there made me cry because it made me realize how much he misses you both and if I know Frankie he needed to talk to his Pa. Dad you were such a big part of my kids life. I still don't know how we are living without you. Mom when you left us my kids were little but they will always have the memories of you and the times you spent with them. I have lots of pictures and I now share those memories with their children. I will always share those memories. I also wanted to say Happy Memorial Day! I still think about how brave you were Dad when I had to tell you that you were dying. I know I got through that because of how brave you were. You are truely my Hero. Mom I am so Happy that you have Dad with you now and that you are no longer alone. I love and miss you both so very, very much. XOXO
Love Your Loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding
May 18, 2017
Happy Mother's Day!! 2017
Just wanted to say Happy Mother's Day to you MOM! It has been crazy busy with the Family lately and I know that's not an excuse for not stopping by on the actual Mother's Day but you know when I come by I like to spend some time with you and DAD! I love and miss you both so very, very much! I promise I will be stopping by the Veterans Cemetery soon. Well though the years we have always gone on a Mother's Day Picnic. This was a tradition that was started on Timmy's side of the Family. We use to take our kids there and now our kids are taking their kids [my grandchildren] there. We have been doing this for years. I have to admit it's a day for me to just relax and enjoy everyone's company. I look back at the memories and we make new memories. Skye is growing up so fast. They all are. She is so out spoken and she really cares about people. On Mother's Day she handed me a gift bag that Tina and Dillon had picked up for me from the kids to give me. Skye was so excited and said, "Hurry Me Ma read the card, I picked it out for you", then she said "open the gift I picked it out too". I smiled and opened the box. Inside was a necklace,[Cancer awareness]. It was beautiful. then Skye said to me. "You lied to me", I said how did I lie to you. Skye said "you told me that your Mother had died". I said "yes', she did honey. Skye then said "but you didn't tell me she died of Cancer". Skye then said "My MA MA told me that". Skye then said, that is why I picked out this necklace for you because it has the Cancer Pink Ribbon on it so you can think [remember] about your Mother. I was so touched by that. I then realized that not only does she always ask about you MOM but she really wants to be connected to you. If I am sad, she will often tell me that she knows why and then will say it's because you miss your MOM, right? Or if its Father's Day, she will say "you miss your DAD". Right? Most often she is right. I love her so much! I love all my grandchildren with all my heart. I love my Family. DAD, I will always have a place in my heart for you. You were the glue that kept everyone together when MOM passed away. OK, so Now I am crying. I have so many great memories growing up and I just want my children and grandchildren to know that. It's important to me that they know. Soon it will be Father's Day and I will be writing more in this journal so that our Family can look back on some of these memories that I remember. MOM & DAD - All of my grandchildren have their own personalities. Skye - well I have always said it, she is the 1st grandchild and changed my life from the first day Tina told me she was pregnant. I can still remember that day. We were at Kent County Hospital and Auntie Sue was there too. We were so Happy that Tina was having a baby. My first Grandchild. The name Skye fits her too. Then when Kailey came along, again I was Happy. I was even more Happy that she was born on Valentine's Day. [Auntie Sue's Birthday is that day too]. I was lucky enough to be there for both their births. [I Love my pumpkin and my Peach]. I call Skye my pumpkin and Kailey my Peach. Then when Tina had baby Dillon. [Again Happy] O my God! A grandson. I couldn't have been more Happier! My only grandson so far to this day. I always tell him he is my only grandson and he is my little hansom man. [Love him] OK - then came Tessa. [Love her] So glad that you DAD was able to hang on until she was born so that you could hold her before you pasted away. Tessa came early so she could meet her great grandfather. I truly believe that. In some ways I really think it was a miracle she was born before you passed away. I am so glad that we got that picture of you holding her. That will really mean a lot to her when she grows up. I know it means a lot to Tina that you got to see and hold Tessa. MOM, Tessa is fresh but in a funny way! I know you are looking down and probably can't help from smiling because you never know what Tessa is going to say next. She might be small but she will get right in there and not get pushed around by anyone. DAD I know you held on for both [Tina & Tessa] to be home from the hospital. When Anna was born I was so happy. [Love her!] That's my busy little girl - that's what I call her. She has the cutest smile and she laughs from the heart. [She can get mad at times but she is working on that]. Anna loves her DAD so much! She even gets jealous if the other kids are even near her DAD! And Avery [Love her!] although I don't [we all don't] get to see her as often as we want, but the times that we do we have a good time. You can clearly see she loves her Father with all her heart. And last but certainly not least there is my granddaughter Ava. We don't get to see her often either because of living in a different state but we love her just the same. Skye reminds me of Ava at times. My daughter Kimberly keeps us up to date with Ava's school, activities and is good about sending us pictures so we can see her growing up. All my children are amazing and have amazing children [my grandchildren]. I love them all. They are all so special to me. I always wished that one of my children would have had TWINS but maybe my grandchildren will have them when they grow up. I wish!! Maybe even Triplets!!
DAD - I knew when your last night with us was going to be. I could feel it. I knew that night I talked to you and kissed you good night that it would be the last time. I remember telling you that I know MOM is here waiting for you and not that I am ready to let you go but it's OK if you go with MOM. I love you both...MOM waited a long time for you and you waited a long time to be with her again. I wish I had more time with you both but that's how life is sometimes.
I love and miss you both
Love, Your Loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding - XOXOX
Lori Wilding
March 17, 2017
Mom & Dad
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Love and miss you both so very, very much. I wish you both were here with us all.
Love, your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
February 5, 2017
Happy Birthday Mom - I know it's a little after midnight but truth is I didn't forget your Birthday. I worked a double shift tonight and I am just getting home. I have been thinking about you and Dad all day. I did a lot of crying too. Words can't say how much my heart is missing you both. I have so many great memories and i would give anything to have you both back here with us all. Skye wants me to do my bathroom in purple and that made me think of you Mom because I remember you liked that color lilac and Dad, the Patriots are in the Super Bowl. I remember watching all the football games with you. The Grandchildren put on their jerseys and we chear for the Patriots. I know you will be here in Sprit. Mom I lost you at a young age but I am grateful for the time I did have with you and can't amagine anyone else as my Mother. You were the best!! I loved hanging around with you. I was proud that you were my mother. Dad even though I had more time with you I still wish I had more time. I will make sure your Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren never forget you both. I will continue to pass your stories that you would tell us onto them. Happy Birthday Mom! Mom I know you waited a long time for Dad. I am glad that you and Dad are finally together.
Love ya both always. XOX
Your loving Daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
January 1, 2017
Mom & Dad, Happy New Year! Love and miss you both so very much! We celebrated New Year's Eve with the grandchildren Skye, Baby Dillon, Tessa & Anna but Kailey, Avery & Ava were not here, but we were thinking of them. We love them all. They were so funny. Uncle Nick got them hats, horns, streamers and things that made a bang when you threw them down on the ground. They ate ice cream cones filled with vanilla ice cream. They were happy and laughing. I was taking pictures and they were singing [Happy New Year!] Even though they are too young to understand what New Year's Eve is, they still were all having a blast. Skye kind of knows a little about New Year's Eve. She knows that the ball comes down at midnight. Skye was up this year to see the ball drop and ring in the New Year! [2017] We love and miss you both so very, very much! I know you both are proud of our Family. They love and miss you both so much! I hope we can get the family to move forward this year! This year is our year!!! Please watch over us and guide us. XOXO
Love and Miss you always,
Your Loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
December 31, 2016
Mom & Dad -
Love and miss you always! Just wanted to wish you both a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As you both know, your grandson Raymond has passed. This is sad! No parent should have to go through that. As for the Holiday's this year we were trying to be happy for the little ones for Christmas eve & Christmas day. Each time I look at my grandchildren, they remind me of good times I had as a child with you both as parents and good times they would have had with you both if you were still here. I know you are watching over them. I feel your presence all the time. Oh and Dad, Baby Dillon loves pepper. He will ask to have pepper put on his plate just like you use to put it on your plate. How funny is that. Skye is still curious about seeing pictures of you both. Kailey doesn't ask much but I know she is listening when Skye is asking about you both. Anna is a busy little girl. She has the biggest smile and a laugh that makes you smile. Tessa is so little but, I call her the freshest girl I know and she smiles and laughs out loud every time I say it. They all are so smart and each one has their own personalities. I love them so much!! I hope 2017 will be better for us all! I am praying for that! I want to see everyone succeed.
Love & Miss you both so very, very much!!
XOXOX
Lori Wilding
November 24, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love & Miss you both!
Thanksgiving to me is special because it should be the time that every lets go of the past and reflect on the future. Life is too short as we all know it. I know sometimes you can't let go of things but then you shouldn't create more bad to go along with it. I remember Mom saying if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all. I also remember you Dad saying, Don't worry about things you have no control over. I try to remember those sayings. The grandchildren are all growing up. Each have their own personalities. I know you both are looking down on them. They can make you cry [happy cry] and make you laugh at the littlest things. And Mom i would have to say that every time i look at Tessa doing something wrong, I think of you because I remember you always saying that if you had the money you would buy a great big house and take all the bad kids that no one wanted and would give them a place to live. You always told me that kids are not bad, they just need a chance and someone to love them. I am not saying that Tessa is bad, but I tell Tessa all the time that she is the freshest kid I know and she laughs out loud. I love her. I love all my grandchild with all my heart. Nothing in this world could ever replace them. Tina is cooking Turkey today. Dad I know you use to be in the kitchen looking around to see what you could taste before the dinner was done. You always said you needed to make sure it was OK for everyone else to eat. We all would laugh out loud. I do remember some Thanksgiving dinners with you Mom. I remember you use to cook the Turkey in a brown paper bag and it was delicious. You use to get us all dressed up too. I really miss you Mom probably more than you know. Dad, you got to know how much I was going to miss you just by the talks we had during your last days with us. I love and miss you both and as time goes on it doesn't get any easier. I will always think of you both.
Love ya both always!
Your Loving Daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
November 24, 2016
Mom & Dad
We all love and miss you so very much! I didn't forget about Veterans Day! I will be up soon to visit. I know Tina & Dillon took the kids up. It brought a tear to my eye when Tina sent me the pictures of the kids and of how she told me Skye said a few words as she bent down to touch your head stone. Although they didn't get to meet you Mom, I know they love you. I feel it in my heart. I also tell them about you often. They will know you were the best Mom in the whole world and had they had the chance to meet you they would have said you were the best Grandmother in the whole world too. I know they miss their Pa too. They had a lot of time with you Dad, I just wish it could have been longer. Tessa got to meet her Pa which made us all so happy. I looked at that picture the other day of you holding Tessa that first day she came home from the hospital. I could see it in your eyes that you were waiting for her to be born. You looked so happy. You had a smile on your face. I am so glad she arrived in time for her to meet her Pa. I Love and miss you and Mom always.
Love, Your Loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding XOXOX
Lori Wilding
October 2, 2016
Dad & Mom -
Love and miss you both so very much!
I can't believe your first Great Granddaughter Skye turned 9 years old today. Skye had a very special Birthday! Skye went to The American Girl Store and got her very first American Girl Doll. She even got some extra accessories for her doll too. We started out with lunch at the Cheese Factory where they brought over chocolate cake and sang Happy Birthday! I wish you were there. I cried a little today just thinking of how Skye loves you both so much and how much we all miss you both. Mom even though Skye never met you I know she loves you because she always ask to see pictures of you and she ask questions too. Things like, what was your Mom like, what did she like doing, what did she look like and so on. Dad, you would have loved just seeing that all the Great Grandchildren have their own personalities. They really are great! Well I know you both were looking down on skye today. I could feel your presence. XOXO
Love & miss you both
Your loving daughter Lori Wilding
Lori Wilding
September 27, 2016
Love, miss and think of you both always.
Love, your loving daughter Lori Wilding
Lori Wilding
September 6, 2016
Happy Birthday Dad!
I miss & love you so very much!
Hi, mom - you are always in my thoughts!
As I sit here and cry over how much I miss you Dad, I also think that I can't be selfish because Mom has waited a long time for you and she deserves to have the love of her life with her again. My visit to the veterans cemetery really helped me today to realize that you both are together in a beautiful and peaceful place. One day we will all be together again. I do believe that everyone on earth has a purpose. Please watch over my children & grandchildren. I love them all with all my heart. Everyone misses you both so much. Dad, Tim is really lost without you. You were like his best friend. Every memorie in this house reminds me of you both at times. I love and miss you so very, very much!!
Love your loving daughter,
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
September 2, 2016
Mom & Dad
Words can't say how much I love and miss you both so very much. My heart is broken. I can't overcome the sadness of not having my parents. Even though I am not alone I truly feel like I am sometimes. I think my grandchildren keep me pushing forward. I love all of them very much. They often see me crying and Skye will usually say " I know why you are crying MeMa, it's because you miss your parents -right?". And she is right. I do miss you both very much. Memories are all around me. There isn't a second that goes by that I don't think of you both.
I love & miss you both.
Love, your loving daughter
Lori A. wilding
Lori Wilding
August 17, 2016
Mom & Dad
Love & miss you both very much!
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
August 17, 2016
Mom & Dad
Well, don't know what I was thinking but thought when I was writing the last entry that it was Anna's Birthday. I thought my entry would post after midnight but when I checked it had already posted. Ok so today August 17 is Anna's official birthday. Anna has a great smile and giggles when she laughs. MeMa loves ya Anna (my busy little girl). I always whisper in her ear (your gonna get me in trouble). I use to say that to her when she would wake up in the night. I would hold her and sing to her to try to get her to go back to sleep. Anna would just be smiling and giggling.
Love ya Mom & Dad
Your loving Daughter
Lori A. Wilding
Lori Wilding
August 16, 2016
Mom & Dad
I love and miss you both very much. Today was Anna's Birthday! Can't believe she is 2. We had her party on Sunday at Bounce U. The kids had a blast. Plus the Twins just had another birthday too. Can't believe they turned 27. They miss you so much. We all do. I have so many great memories of my childhood. You both were the best parents anyone could ever have. Ok so now I am crying. Tonight I was showing Skye pictures of you Mom. I guess because she never got to meet you, she is very courious about seeing pictures of you. Skye asks a lot of questions too, like what was your Mom's name, what did your Mom look like, etc. also tonight Skye was looking at a picture of Tina, Frankie & Nickolas when they were younger. Those pictures just bring back so many good memories for me. Skye is sitting right beside me as I am writing this and she is correcting my spelling. Kailey is watching Pepper Pig (a cartoon) on TV. Baby Dillon & Tessa are in bed. Well just got to say it again. We all love & miss you both. I know my grandchildren keep me motivated to keep moving forward. They are my life. Family is my life. Without family you really don't have anything. Now I am crying again. I cry a lot these days. It's hard when your both parents have passed away. I will always keep your memories alive.
Love & miss ya both
Your loving daughter
Lori A. Wilding
XOXOXO
joanie odsen
August 14, 2016
Hi uncle.....thinking of you a lot today.thinking about all the fun we had when I was young.going to grama and grandpa's every Sunday and you were there with aunt Alice making everyone laugh.those were the good old days and I will never forget them and every time I am sad I will think of those HAPPY times.I love and miss you uncle
Lori Wilding
July 7, 2016
Mom & Dad.
Happy 4th of July 2016.
We all love and miss you both very much. I know you both are watching over the family. You both left us with a lot of wonderful memories of the Holidays.
Mom & Dad, you will always be in my heart.
Love & miss ya
Your loving daughter Lori.
Lori Wilding
June 19, 2016
Happy Fathers Day! I love and miss you so much Dad! I can't believe it is Father's Day and you are not here with us. I am thinking about all the Father's Days we have shared. I still cry everyday [I miss you so much!] Memories are all around me. Each and everyday the Grandchildren remind me of you and Mom. I share stories with them often. I will never let the kids forget you both. You both were the best parents anyone could ask for. I Love you both!!! As I look at the Grandchildren growing up, having expressions on their faces and just the simple things that make me say things like: I know my Mom would have loved you, or that is how Pa use to do this and so on. When the water is left on in the kitchen, I will say "What are you trying to be like Pa by forgetting to shut the water off", or when I say to Tessa [your the freshest girl I know], it reminds me of Mom and how she loved fresh kids. Mom always had a spot in her heart for the kids that she thought didn't have anyone to love them. I remember Mom saying that if she ever hit the lottery that she would open a big house and take in all kids that no one wanted so she could give them a chance at life. I love you Mom. Dad, I sing to the kids at night and it reminds me of how you use to sing to the kids. Skye is going to be 9 years old, [she is our #1], Ava [which I miss so much], Kailey [our little Valentine baby], Avery [looks just like my son Frankie], Dillon [my little handsome man], Anna [my busy little girl], Tessa [Freshest girl I know]. I love them all - I know you are watching them grow up. They are really amazing Grandchildren.
Love and Miss you both!
Lori Wilding
May 8, 2016
As I sit here with my granddaughter Anna Mae thinking about you both I can't help but cry. I miss and love you both more than words can say. It is 12:01 Mother's Day! Happy Mothers Day! I Love you Mom! We go on our yearly Mothers Day picnic today. The kids enjoy it. It will be a sad day for me because you both are not here to share this with, but I will share in some happy times too because of the grandchildren and the laughter they bring. Love and miss you both always.
Your Loving Daughter,
Lori Wilding
Lori Wilding
April 29, 2016
Dad, I can't believe a year has passed by. I don't know how we are making it without you both, but we are taking it one day at a time. We all love & miss you & Mom very much. I know you both are watching over us, the grandchildren & great grandchildren. They love and miss you both too. My promise to you both is that I will keep your memories & stories alive. There isn't a day that goes by that you too are not mentioned in some way. You both were a huge part of our lives. No one can take that away from us. You have left us with memories that will last a life time. I love & miss you always, Your daughter Lori xoxo
March 17, 2016
Happy Saint Patricks Day!
We all Love & Miss you both so very much! Tim is kinda lost without you. He misses watching movies with you. The grandchildren are growing up so much. I know you both are watching over them. Dad, Baby Dillon still calls out for you. He says "Pa", and looks around for you. The grandchildren will always remember you both. Skye & Kailey ask to see pictures. And baby Tessa, who came early just to see her Pa will have that picture of you and her [memories to hold onto]. I don't need to tell you that all of our Children love and miss you both. You were a big part of their lives. Love & Miss you both - Your daughter Lori XOX
Lori Wilding
February 4, 2016
Happy Birthday Mom!
Love & Miss you always.
Mom & Dad - you both are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
Love, your daughter Lori Wilding
Lori Wilding
January 10, 2016
Mom & Dad - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Love and Miss you both so very much. Kisses & Hugs XOX
September 6, 2015
Happy Birthday uncle.I love you and miss you very much.
Love your niece joanie
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