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Ronald Mongiovi II
November 3, 2011
Hi Dad (My Big Theer),
I can't believe it's been 3 years already, since you left us and went to Heaven. It feels like it has been 3 centuries and our pain never goes away without you. We had a very tough day today but we tried to do a few things in your honor after we went by to visit you and the family at the cemetery . Mom and I ate lunch at Tropicana in Ybor City and we thought about you and how much you loved it there. They have really good Cuban sandwiches there and I remember how much you loved those. I bought some steaks for Mom to cook us for dinner but she said she is going to cook them tomorrow when she feels a little bit better. I mowed the lawn and did some trimming today too as I remember our days doing that together with Mom on weekends and I remembered how important that was to you. I felt your presence right there with me. I will always remember that I had to buy another weedwacker today as the fuel line deteriorated on our last one. I did get another Homelite as you were always pleased with their performance. Also, you would be proud after the house was painted a few months ago, I put the shutters back up after Mom washed them last Saturday, the ones that you put up over 10 years ago. I know that keeping up our house is a big part of your legacy and I am trying to help Mom continue that. Well, I am going to go for now and say hello to all of the family up there in Heaven with you. Mitzo says hi and that he loves and misses you very much too.
I love you very much and with all my heart and really miss you more and more every day that goes by.
Love always,
Your Son (Gordo) Ronnie
Mima Mongiovi
November 3, 2011
Hi Pee,
Today was a very hard day for me, as it marked the 3 year anniversary of your passing up
to Heaven. I know you are in a better place now with no worries or pain and walking in streets of gold but my selfish pain of not having you here on earth with me is huge. Today being especially painful.
We visited Garden of Memories in your honor and took flowers to everyone there.
I thought of you all day with happy and sad time collectively. In my heart, I will always remember the beautiful love we shared and how I wish we could have grown old together as we wanted to. I will always hold on to the beautiful dreams and memories I hold dear in my heart of you. Your legacy lives on, my baby!
Always know that I love you with all my heart and soul and miss you more than words can ever say.
I will leave you for now, sending all my love and kisses up to you --- hope you catch them,
my baby!!!
Until the next time,
All my love always and forever...
Your Pea, Popeda and Wife
Mima
Mima Mongiovi
October 24, 2011
Hi My Baby,
Well, today was my 64th birthday and my third one without you to hold, my love.
I just want to tell you how much I miss you in my life, my baby. Ronnie and I had lunch together and this evening, we had pizza and cake at Stacey's house with the grandkids.
Everything was very special and appreciated but there is always that hole in my heart
that only you can fill. I miss you more that words can say and more than ever on special
days like this....there is always something missing and that something is YOU. Need I
say more my love? Always know what a big part of this family you were and always will
be. You are the missing link! Your legacy continues to live on inside of us.
I know you are sending me hugs and kisses from Heaven, I only wish I could reach up
to the sky and touch you.
Goodbye for now my honey.....
With all my love always and forever,
Your Pasita and Wife MIMA
Mima Mongiovi
July 30, 2011
Happy Anniversary, My Pee,
I spent all day thinking about our special wedding day 44 years ago.
We were so young, so happy and so in love--we just couldn't get to
our Honeymoon in Ft. Lauderdale fast enough--what beautiful cherised
memories. I can remember them so clearly, just like it was yesterday.
It's hard to believe this is our 3rd anniversary that I don't have you to hold
in my arms and dance to the Righteous Brothers singing our song. I would
give anything to have those days back.
We went to your resting place today to take roses and a cross to symbolize
our marriage in church. I will never ever forget that long awaited beautiful
day. I 'm so grateful that I have those memories to cherish my entire lifetime.
Ronnie took me to lunch today and the grandkids bought some balloons and flowers
in remembrance of our special day. I know you got your balloon they sent you because
it just drifted out the car window and up to Heaven straight to your hand.
I think you would be proud of how we are trying to keep up things at home.
The closet lights and kitchen lights were flickering and going bad, so your friends
Tony and Frank Traina are helping us get things fixed in the electrical department.
It's just so hard without your handyman expertise around here. We feel lost without
your knowledge that we so depended on.
Well, my love, I will close for now with a heavy heart because I miss you so much...
especially today!
All my love on our anniversary and always,
Your Pasita and Wife Forever,
Mima
Mima Mongiovi
July 9, 2011
Hi Pee!! Birthday Love sent up to you in Heaven today, my Baby...
I only wish I could hold you and kiss you all over to wish you a Happy 63rd Birthday.
Like I always tell you, "You Caught Up to Me Again". It just seems surreal that it's
been three birthdays since we have had you here on earth to celebrate your special
day with you.
Well, my baby, our dryer finally gave out and the washer was in real poor condition,
so I tried to remember all the things you taught me when we were looking at appliances
in the past. I went to Tate, as you liked, and I did the dealing you used to do to get
all the price cuts I could and I didn't forget to get the stainless steel tub like you wanted.
I think you would be proud of me! I had them delivered today on your birthday so I
would never forget when I got them. It's special just like you and the love we shared.
We are going to eat your favorite food tonite.....PIZZA, in your honor.
I continue to keep your legacy going in the eyes and hearts of our beautiful grandchildren.
They are so precious and have grown so much. I so wish you were here to share them with
me. Things could be so different. I will have to hold on to and cherish the wonderful memories
we made.
"Mitzo, Me Popie" misses you too and sends his love and licks on your birthday...
I will love you always and forever and hold everything we shared dear to my heart.
Until the next time...
All My Love Forever,
Your Wife and Pasita
Mima
Ronald Mongiovi II
July 9, 2011
Hi Dad,
Well, today is your 63rd birthday and I am sure you are having a happy one up there in the "Streets of Gold." Words can only express how much I miss you and wish you were here with us. It's hard to believe that three of your birthdays have passed since you left us here on Earth. I just wanted to let you know that I am still trying to "take care of business" here at home like you always used to say and do. Julie's Husband, Richard helped me sharpen the blades on the lawn mowers and change out the one on the edger. Like you used to always tell me, "good blades help keep the grass healthy from diseases." You would be pleased to see how nice the grass still looks that I am trying to keep up in your honor. We are going to continue to honor you tonight as Mom and I are going to watch "Journey To the Center of the Earth" on DVD as that was the last movie you went to see with us at the theater. Well, I am going to go for now. Until next time, take care and give my love to all up there with you in Heaven. Always remember that I love you very much and I will always be your "chip off the old block."
Love always,
Your Son (Gordito) Ronnie
Ronald Mongiovi II
June 19, 2011
Hi Pee/Dad,
It's Father's Day and this is the third one without you here with us physically and it never gets any easier for us. We know that you are always here with us spiritually. This is the first one I have worked since you left us here on Earth. You would be proud as we are carrying on your legacy as we try to live on. We are trying to keep up the house here that you built as we know that's what you would do and want. Your friends Tony and Ginger are painting it along with the eves and window sils and you would definitely love the colors. It looks so good along with the roof. When they did the pressure washing first, some of the eves and white trim were chipped and have to be touched up but the white fence in the backyard looks like new. They still have some finishing up to do but it is coming along quite well. When they finish the outside, they have a few little odds and ends to do inside, including the garage where the ceiling needs some minor repair. That's probably from all the hammering when the roof was being done last year.
Also, from late March until late last month, we had Junior paint your red truck as you would love it as it looks brand new. The only difference is that we had to settle for standard pinstriping vs. the detailed original because it was not available anymore. All the emblems were replaced and everything else is still there. We wanted you to know that our Cousin Ida passed away a little over a month ago and your friend Anthony's wife, Susan, also passed away a couple of weeks ago but we're sure you have already welcomed both of them up there with you in the "Streets of Gold." We were by the cemetery yesterday to visit you and the rest of the family with more flowers and windmills. Give them all our love up there with you too! Your birthday is coming in a few weeks and we'll most likely talk to you again then. We love you very much with all our hearts and miss you very much.
Love Always,
Your Wife/Pasita Mima and Son/Gordo Ronnie II
Ronald Mongiovi II
April 1, 2011
Hi Dad,
Well, 38 years ago you held me up in the air and yelled, "it's a Girl... April Fool, it's a Boy!" Things have changed quite a bit since then. My birthday will never be the same without you. I miss you as much as all of us do and even more than words can say. It was a quiet day for me and Mom today and all we talked about was you and how much we miss you. I had lots of calls and cards but still the big hole missing is you. We ate lunch together earlier today and picked up dinner tonight. We plan to get together Sunday with Stacey and the kids as she had to work today to keep the tradition going as you would always want, Dad. Mom misses you terribly and sends her love as well too. Well, until next time, I am going to go for now. I love you very much and with all my heart.
Love always,
Your Son and Gordo Ronnie
Mima Mongiovi
January 1, 2011
Hi Angel Baby, My Pee:
Today is New Year's Day, I really do miss giving you that Midnight Happy New Year's kiss. We wish you were with us to bring in 2011. It seems impossible that another year is here and we are without you.
We had a very quiet New Year's Eve. Stacey and your Pasita went to church at Messiah and received
communion. Then we all went to Stacey's house to eat and be together. We surely missed your presence.
We told stories from the past and even chuckled at some of them and thoughts of you, Dickie and holidays
gone by. Yes, we went down memory lane and talked about the good old days. We came home early
and watched Dick Clark's countdown and then went to bed. Our lives have become plain and simple
without out. I guess what keeps the life in our holidays is our beautiful grandkids. What I would give to have you and your wisdom be a part of their lives! Not a day goes by that we don't speak of you but I really wanted them to have some hands on time with their Nano. I hope you can see from up there how
much they have grown and how very beautiful they are. Every plane or bird they see in the sky is a
memory of you and they will say, "Look Nana, there is Nano".
Ronnie is here in the living room watching the Gators Outback Bowl Game Vs. Joe Paterno's Penn State Nittany Lions (Urban Meyer's last game); he told me to let you know how much he misses you being there by his side rooting them on; and yes, they won! Go Gators!!!
Well, Pee this is the third year of not having you with us for the holidays and the hurt is still as strong as
ever.
We wish all of you up there in Heaven a very Happy New Year and send you all our LOVE and plenty
plenty kisses.
Until we write again...
All Our Love Always and Forever,
Your Wife and Pasita Mima
and Son Ron II
Ronald Mongiovi II
December 24, 2010
Hi Dad and Pee,
Well, it's Christmas Eve and all we do is wish you were here with us physically but know you are spiritully. Mom and I went by the cemetery last week to visit you and the rest of the family with the traditional Poinsettias. It's just hard to believe we are spending another Thanksgiving and Christmas without you. I have been sick with a cold this past week and have to work tomorrow on Christmas Day. However, a lot has gone on this past week as Stacey's friend Kacee's husband Emilio was found murdered yesterday after missing for about a week. What a tough Christmas her and his family are going to have as she is pregnant with his son to be in June! Stacey and Mom have been going to visit Kacee to be by her side during these trying times as our thoughts and prayers go out to hers and his family. Emilio is up there with you now too, walking the streets of gold.
Mom is keeping our holiday tradition going as she has bought the pick foods and is going to make the succo and pasta like she always has.The grandkids are so beautiful and so excited about Christmas; we just wish you could be here to see them open their presents. You always were and always will be a special part of our family's Christmas. Also, we put out some lights on the bushes and a small Christmas tree in your honor and we will always remember your words, "Exterior Illumination." We will never forget the joy you brought us during the holidays! It's just not the same with the big chunk of the family missing. Well, we are going to go for now until next time. As always, give our love to everyone up there in Heaven with you and as you always have, please continue to wrap your angel's wings around us and look down on us with your watchful eye.
Love always,
Your Son Ronnie and Pasita Mima
Lynda Lozano
November 8, 2010
Hi TIO. Have you on my mind today. Don't have to tell you why. Actually can feel all of you near me for days now. DAD, YOU and abuela and abuelo little things that happen or come up...gives me some comfort I guess. It has not been easy for any of us- Holidays are even harder. Just wanted to say HELLO and honor all of you and Hello to TIA MIMA, STACEY AND RON and let you know I was thinking of all of you with love, Lynda xo
Mima Mongiovi
November 3, 2010
Hi Pee, My Angel,
Well today makes 2 years since you left this earth and went to Heaven. It isn't
any easier than it was a year ago not having you by my side to have and to hold. I miss you so very much my love.
We put a memoriam of you in today's tribune and your picture is so electric, just as you were.
Ronnie took the day off, so we went to visit your resting place with fall flowers and straw men picks. We took to the whole family resting there with you.
Ron and I went to lunch afterwards at one of your favorite places, Panera Bread, in honor of you but we truly missed your presence. It's just not the same!
I guess you and your brother will be celebrating your mom and dad's birthday this weekend; kiss them both for me!
Also, I wanted to tell you that your little princess Stacey will be graduating and getting her degree this week on your mom's birthday. I wish you could be with us as I know how much you encouraged college. I know
how proud you would be to know she did it especially working full time with three kids. I can feel you smiling down on her with your seal of approval.
Well, my love, I will close for now but always know how much I love you and how I will forever cherish the beautiful memories we made together.
All My Love for Ever & Ever
Your Wife, Popeida and Pasita
MIMA
Ronald Mongiovi II
November 3, 2010
Hi Dad,
It's hard to believe that it's been two years since you left us. I remember this horrible day as if it just happened and it never leaves my mind. However, there's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Most important, I don't forget all the wonderful memories you left behind and there's so many, I don't know where's the best place to begin.
Yesterday was Election Day and I thought of you because I always remembered how proud you were to exercise that right and how much it meant to you. While at the poll, I could just hear you saying "that's your right and priviledge Son." I also took today off from work and will each and every year on this day in your honor and memory. Of Course, we will be by later on to visit you at Garden of Memories today. Your Mom and Dad's (Abuela and Abuelo's) birthdays are coming up too and we will be visiting them as well, not forgetting Tio Dickie, Nana, and Nano too. The article we put in the paper in your Memory came out today as well. That picture of you that is about ten years ago was the one we used again as you had that big smile as you were so happy. Well, I am going to go for now but always remember that I love you and miss you very much. As always, look down on us with your watchful eye, wrapping your angel's wings around us at all times. Say hello to all our loved ones and friends up there in Heaven with you.
Love always,
Your One and Only Son Ronnie
Mima Mongiovi
October 24, 2010
Hi My Pee,
Well it's hard to believe today is my 63rd birthday and my second one without your physical presence here with me.
I'm so blessed with the family we made together and yet without you so empty on special days like today.
I longed so much to see you and hear you say "Happy Birthday My Pasita"...if
only dreams could come true, you'd be right here next to me, holding me tight. I guess I'll have to keep on dreaming! I know you are always by my side, I just can't see you and hold you.
Except for missing you and wanting you, I had a nice day. Thanks so much for the delicious chocolate covered fruit you had delivered (I know you never forget me). I only wished you could have been the delivery man, that would have just topped it all off.
Ronnie had to work today, so the grandkids took me to breakfast and then we did the traditional ABC Pizza and cake at Stacey's when Ronnie got off work. Hope you got the birthday balloon we all sent up to you.
Sharon and Barbara took me to dinner last night. Buster and Janalise invited me over to their house for a while today and Brother Buster came over to visit also. I received cards, special little gifts and calls from many of family and friends which meant a lot to me because it's so difficult to have a Happy Birthday without you in it. Also, Stacey is taking me and Selena along with Desiree, Carol and Sharon to see Carrie Underwood tomorrow. You know she was always my favorite American Idol.
Well my love, all my hugs and kisses go up to you in Heaven, and always know that I carry you in my heart and soul always.
How I wish you were here my love!!!! Goodnight and farewell for now...
With all my love forever,
Your Wife and Pasita
MIMA
Stacey Stromsnes
September 28, 2010
Hi Dad,
Laying here in my bed tonight thinking about you deeply .. having a hard time getting to sleep (which is rare for us "Mongiovi's"). You're always on my mind but I guess it's one of those nights for me. Ugh!! Missing you more than words can describe. Your voice, your hugs, your jokes, your daily phone calls, your presence .. this can go on and on! Often think about how I wish you were here to be involved in my kid's lives. You have always told me to keep my chin up so I will for you dad, but it isn't always easy.
Mom and Ronnie miss you tons too as you can imagine. Keep sending us your strength to get us through these tough times!
I love you sooo much Dad! Just wishing you were here so I could hug you right now.
Always and Forever,
your Peanut,
Stacey
Mima Mongiovi
July 31, 2010
Hi My Husband, my love...
Today makes 43 years ago we said I do. It's so hard to believe its been that many years.
I woke up remembering what a beautiful happy wedding we shared. Our long awaited honeymoon
was just how I dreamed it would be. We were so young and in love, we glowed. I wish I could go back
in a time machine and do it all over again...that would be wonderful! Yes, my soulmate, we had something so few get to share in life and for that I am forever grateful. I just never wanted it to end.
I know you had a better day than I did. Ronnie and I had to go to Port Richey to clean the house out
there and get it ready to sell. What a mess! We just can't take the stress it has brought us anymore.
We certainly tried but it's been nothing but heartaches. We are going to take a beating with the way the market is now, but we know you would agree that this is what we have to do. How I wish you were
here to help us. We need your strength so much. I told Ronnie, well 43 years ago I was signing my
marriage license and today, 7/30/10 I'm signing to sell the house we ended up with by default.
Ronnie and I ate out in Port Richey after we finished and spoke of you the whole time. Yes, my darling,
you are always in our thoughts, prayers and by our sides. I just long to see you, hear you, and feel your touch, especially today, 7/30/10 on our wedding anniversary.
Happy 43rd Anniversary my hubby , my love and always know how very much I love and miss you.
My Love, Hugs & Kisses Always...
Your Wife and Soulmate of 43 years
Mima
Lynda Lozano
July 12, 2010
Happy Belated Tio!! You were certainly on my mind that day and weekend! And in a couple of weeks your brother's Bday. Hope u celebrate together not only on bdays but EVERYDAY! MUCH MUCH LOVE to U always!! RED IN THE HEAD :)
Ronald Mongiovi II
July 9, 2010
Hi Dad,
I just wanted to wish you a Happy 62nd Birthday up there in Heaven. Today has been one of those quiet but sad days because all I do is think of you being here with us. I did, however, drive your little red pickup truck today as a way of you being with us. We made the best of the day as you would want us to. I went with Mom to the YMCA to swim with the kids and then we took them to get some pizza, one of your favorite foods. While we were at Stacey's house eating lunch, "The Pink Panther" cartoons were on and of course all we could think of was you and how you loved those movies with Peter Sellers.
After we left there, we went to The Garden of Memories to visit you. When we put up that little Gator windmill, we were saying how much you would have loved it. Before I forget, I wanted to let you know that we went to your friend from Eastern Airlines, John Angeles' funeral last week at St. Lawrence Church. I know you all are going to town up there talking about Eastern. Well, I am going to go for now until next time. I love you with all my heart and please continue to watch over and guide us as always.
Love always,
Your Son Ronnie
Mima Mongiovi
July 9, 2010
Hi Pee, My Love...
Happy 62nd Birthday, "Angel Baby!"
It seems unreal that this is your second birthday up in Heaven. I wish I could hug, kiss and squeeze your Happy Birthday wishes to you but I'll just have to settle for my beautiful memories of your birthdays gone by that I hold dear to my heart.
We went to your resting place today and took you the coolest Gator pin wheel. I wish I could see your face
smiling with happiness and approval.
Of course, we didn't forget the birthday balloons. We put one in your
flowers and one by your picture at our
house and one at Stacey's house. We are going to release them to you on Sunday after a family spaghetti dinner in your honor just like your last one here on earth with us.
We had a rather quiet day... Ronnie and I took the kids to the YMCA swimming pool/water park and of course thought of you the whole time; especially being at the "Y". We said you could of been in there exercising like you used to do with Rene. When we left, Ronnie bought one of your favorite foods, pizza, for us and the kids for lunch.
Oh, I forgot to tell you Ronnie drove your truck today so we could just feel your presence!
The kids asked me today if you were going to have a birthday party in Heaven, and I said I think he will have a great one with Abuelo and Abuela, Tio Dickie, Big Nana and Big Nano. I just wish we could be there to be part of the celebration. We talk about their Nano all the time----they will never ever forget you.
Well, my darling, blow out those 62 candles and as I always told you on your birthday, "you caught up to me again!"
I love you so much it hurts to know I can't be with you on your special day.
I will carry our beautiful memories locked away in my heart forever...
Happy Birthday with all my LOVE forever and ever,
Your Wife, Popeida, Pasita, and Pea MIMA
Mima Mongiovi
June 20, 2010
Hi My Pee, My Love...
Happy Father's Day in Heaven!
Well, today we passed our second Father's Day without you and it wasn't any easier than last year.
Yesterday, we visited the Mongiovi Family resting place at Garden of Memories and took ornamental
birds and flowers for all of you up in Heaven.
My love, father of my children and Nano of my grandchildren, this special day for honoring fathers is so difficult for us without you. It just doesn't seem fair or right without you here with us.
Our son had to work today and our grandchildren had a Vacation Bible School program, so I went to see them. They did so good, you would have been so proud of them. After the program, we were invited to
Julie's house for lunch. I wish you could have been with me. I miss you by my side so much.
Yesterday, was little Selena's dance recital. You would just eat her up. She's so darn cute, she reminds
me of Stacey when she danced at that age. All I do is think about you sitting next to me during their performances glowing and being so proud....I could just hear everything you would be saying! I wish you could be here to enjoy them with me, they are getting so big.
We finally had to put the new roof. Richard and his company did it for us. I know you would approve and be happy with it...They did a great job and it looks so nice. He reminds me so much of you, it's
amazing. He has helped me and Ronnie out with some other house problems we have. We are so lost without you. You were the one that took care of all these things for us.
Also, me and Ronnie went to my class reunion, pizza lunch get together, for a couple of hours. How weird I felt without you there with me for the first time. Everyone spoke so highly of you. We were
proud and sad all at the same time because you couldn't be there with us. Rene and Barbara were missing your presence too. I really don't want to do any of these things without you. It 's so hard.
Nothing is the same without you by my side. I can hear your voice so clearly all the time and remember
all the funny and witty things you used to say. I am so blessed to have such wonderful memories.
I keep going for the love of our children and grandchildren which are a part of you, my love.
I'm going to leave you for now but always remember you are the flame within my heart and my
cherished memories of you will never ever fade.
My love to you always...
your pasita and wife,
MIMA
Ronald Mongiovi II
June 20, 2010
Hi Dad,
Well, today is Father's Day and it has been anything but a happy one. I guess so without you here with us but I know that your spirit is always around. I couldn't even tell my male customers at work to have a Happy Father's Day because I was hurting today without you. I really missed waking up this morning and running to your room to tell you Happy Father's Day. I know this is the 2nd one since you went to Heaven but it doesn't feel a bit better. Mom and I went by "Garden of Memories" yesterday to visit you and the rest of the family since I had to work today. As always, we left flowers and decorations.
You would be proud to know that Richard's company just got done putting a roof on the house for us last week. The previous one was 23 years old and really shot so we had to move quick, especially with insurance renewal and hurricane season right around the corner. We also had a few niknak handy issues we had taken care of around the house by one of Richard's men that normally you would have taken care of. He did a pretty good job too as you would be impressed. I told Mom that you built this house and we are always going to do our best to keep it up. This house will always remain in the MONGIOVI name and you can be rest assured of that. I am going to go for now and I will talk to you again soon. I love you with all my heart and always remember to watch down over us from up in Heaven.
Love always,
Your Son Ronnie
Mima Mongiovi
April 5, 2010
Hi My Heavenly Easter Bunny,
Well, yesterday was Easter Sunday, our
second one without you. It's just so hard, nothing will ever be the same; you were always my huggy Easter bunny. It was relatively a quiet day. We were invited to Julie's house to eat and hide eggs for the kids, but when we got to Stacey's, the kids were sick along with big Trevor, so the kids really didn't get to enjoy their Easter baskets as much. Luckily, the church Justin and Selena go to school, had an egg hunt on Saturday and we took them to that in the morning and then went to take flowers to all the family at Garden of Memories. I remember so clearly how you used to come with me to do that for our parents and now I'm doing it for you. It's just so unreal and hard for me.
We also cut a cake for your son, Ronnie II, on Friday at Stacey's and it's so sad without you. He said, "Momma, I can't believe I'm turning 37 and my father's not here to celebrate." We try but your presence is so dearly missed. You brought the happiness, fun and laughter to our family functions. Also, Friday made two years since your brother went to Heaven. It's so hard to believe all that's happened.
I'm feeling a little under the weather myself today, I guess I caught something from the kids. So, I'm going to close for now, but always know you are my one and only Easter Bunny. I can just hear you singing, "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" to the kids. Since you weren't here, I sang it to them and let them know that it was from you to them.
Bunny Hugs & Kisses....
With All My Love Always,
Your Wife & Popeda Mima
Ronald Mongiovi II
April 1, 2010
Hi Dad,
Well, today is April Fool's Day and you know what that means! 37 years ago, seems like yesterday at the hospital when you told everybody it was a girl and moments later, you shouted, holding me high in the air, "April Fool, it's a boy!" Of course, what sucks is that this is my second birthday without you here with me. You have no idea how much I miss you but I always know that your spirit flies high around me all the time. The biggest thing too about this day in 1973 was being named after you and you know how proud I am to have that honor. Mom got me a GPS for us to have for when we take any trips on the road and we need directions. You used to be our human version of a GPS. As you would want, we are going to Stacey's house tomorrow night to have pizza and cake with the kids for my birthday.
Since I took this week off from work to get a few things done, believe it or not, me and Mom went to Best Buy last Saturday to pick out a stereo and speakers for your little red truck and have it all installed that coming Tuesday. It sounds great and I know you would be happy with it. We finally used those gift cards we had gotten you a couple years ago for Father's Day and your birthday. That truck will always be yours and we were proud to have this done in your honor. I even had two new speakers put it my 78 Buick Regal yesterday as well and you would be proud of that too. More and most important about my Buick is that I bought some rear brake shoes and the hardware for them at AutoZone earlier this week and Paul came over two days ago and put it all on for me which helped me out quite a bit. Also, you would be proud that we are getting close again with Paul and his family after going to his son's birthday party a couple weeks ago and him going to Justin's last week. I know you loved that car and you always told me to take care of it and never get rid of it, especially with all its sentimental values, as you always taught me to do so on all our vehicles.
Well, I am going to go for now but we are going to visit you and the rest of the family at the cemetery this weekend for Easter Sunday. We will also be writing to you again on Easter Sunday as well. The biggest thing I would wish for on that day and everyday is that you would ressurect and be here with us again like before. I love you with all my heart and always know how proud we are to carry the MONGIOVI name. As always, wrap your Angel's wings around us and watch over us with your watchful eyes.
Love always,
Your One and Only Son and Gordo Ronnie
Mima Mongiovi
February 14, 2010
Happy Hearts Day, My Pea, My Baby,
Today is a very very hard day for me without you here to celebrate this day set aside for lovers. You were my heart and without you, it is broken in half.
I can only reflect on the beautiful love we shared in years gone by and through our love what wonderful children and grandchildren were made. A part of you lives on in all of them.
I got out some of the valentine cards you wrote me in the past and I could just hear you saying the things you wrote to me, my love. I only wish I could wrap my arms around you and whisper sweet nothings in your ear. I miss our closeness and special love so very much. Without you, I'm so depressed some days, I don't even want to get out of bed. I just know how much the kids need me and that's what keeps me going. They deserve everything special like we had.
I bought a little stuffed valentine doggie for the kids that sings "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch", in honor of you. I'll never forget you singing that song to me. It brought me such joy. I miss those happy days so much.
I will end by saying my heart will always belong to you, my love. I only wish you were here so I could show you.
I know I am blessed to have had such a special love in my life.
I will love you always and forever. Missing you beyond words...
Your Valentine, Wife & Popeda
Mima
Ronald Mongiovi II
February 14, 2010
Hi Dad,
Well, Valentine's Day is here again and it is our 2nd one without your physical presence here with us. Rest assured, you are always in my heart and thoughts every day that goes by. Mom and I went to the cemetery yesterday and took you beautiful red and white roses with special Valentine hearts as you will always be our Valentine. We also took roses and hearts to the rest of the family there with you. It doesn't get any easier for us as it is so hard for us to go there and be close to you as we want you here at home with us, physically. Well, I am going to go for now but always remember how much I love you and am always proud to be named after you. Say hi to Abuelo, Abuela, Nana, Nano, and Tio Dickie up there in Heaven with you. As always, continue to watch over us and wrap your angel's wings around us.
Love always,
Your Son Ronnie
Dominica Mongiovi
January 1, 2010
Hi My New Year's Angel,
It's 2010.............
Well another New Year without you. The second one and it's just as painful as the first was for me.
We miss you and are coping without your physical presence here on earth
as best as we can. It's not easy at all. I pray that we can someday find the peace on earth without you as you have found up in heaven with our Lord.
I spent the day with my dear friends/sisters Barbara and Sharon and the evening waiting out the New Year at Stacey's house with our children, grandchildren and family. As the clock struck 12, all I could think about is how I missed us being together every New Year's eve and that special Happy New Year's kiss we shared.
We are trying hard to take care of business here as you would want us to do but we truly miss your guidance, wisdom, support, strength and love surrounding us.
My total true love to you and all the rest of the family up there with you on New Year's and always my darling.
Until next time, I will sign off...
Your wife and pasita always,
Mima
Ronald Mongiovi II
January 1, 2010
Hi Dad,
Well, another year has gone and left us and it was a solid, tough one without your physical presence here with us. As I am writing this, I am here watching the college bowl games by myself and am remembering all the New Year's days we spent in the past watching those together. It looks like we have another long year coming but we know that you are always watching over us and we have you as part of our discussion 365 days of it. That definitely helps us get through it. We were definitely missing you while we were at Stacey's with the kids and family, being together into the start of the New Year last night. Until next time, my "right arm" and "chip off the old block", I am going to go for now. I can just hear you saying those as some of your most memorable phrases. I love you very much and the father and son memories we had can never be taken away from us and will live on forever.
Love always,
Your Son Ronnie
Ronald Mongiovi II
December 26, 2009
Hi Dad (My Idol),
Well, another Christmas, painfully went by without your physical presence here with us. However, we always know that your powerful spirit is here with us. I really miss you and I have a hard time knowing that I have to wait until my time comes to be with you again but I'll be there someday as all of us will.
We kept up the tradition because you and Mom bought a stationary bike for us to have on Christmas in your memory. We remember how you used to ride that thing in the patio everyday when you felt good. Well, guess what, we are going to continue your legacy with that among many others. We have lots of memories to cherish and symblize you and of course, since that sad day when you left us last year, not a day has gone by that we don't talk about you.
We went by the cemetery last week to visit with you and the rest of the family. Mom, Stacey, and I brought flowers and crosses for all of you. Mom said a prayer in your honor as we bowed our heads in front of your resting place. Please say hi to Abuelo, Abuela, Nana, Nano, and Tio Dickie up there in Heaven with you and always wrap your angel's wings around us and with your words of wisdom. I love you with all my heart and always know that I am proud to carry the MONGIOVI name with pride! Well, I am going to sign off for now, until next time.
Love always,
Your Son Ronnie
Dominica Mongiovi
December 26, 2009
Merry Christmas my Santa Baby,
How can I ever forget the smile on
your face when I gave you that
singing snowman with the song you
loved, "Santa Baby". I have it
right by your picture with the photo
the kids took when you got her, you
were so tickled, it seems like yesterday. We also hung your favorite
gator Santa hat on your lifesize photo
in the living room so you could still
be right with us as in the past. It's hard to believe this is our second Christmas without you and your brother Dickie physically here with your families. Believe me, it's not any easier than last year without you.
On Christmas Eve we went to the church candle light service, as it gave us peace and a closeness to you, your brother, our parents and all our loved ones up in heaven with Jesus on his birthday.
We spent Christmas Day at Stacey's house and enjoyed our grandkids as I know that's what you would want. We
kept the memory of you alive and know your spirit was right there with us.
The beautiful memories with you on Christmas Day at our home will never vanish from our hearts and minds. Your warm love and smile filled our
house with joy at Christmas and always.
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you that I put out the lights up front in honor of you, as you always said you loved
the electrical illumination at Christmas...you taught me well, my darling.
I will always miss your comforting hugs, words of inspiration and love for me and our family but will never forget the special love we shared. You are and will always be my soulmate.
I love and miss you so much!
Your wife & pasita always,
Mima
Mima Mongiovi
November 26, 2009
Hi My Angel,
I can't believe this is our second Thanksgiving without you. It's a day
for giving thanks for the special things in our lives, so as I go down memory lane, I remember the wonderful Thanksgivings we had as a family and all the love and treasured times we shared. I thank God that we were able to have those beautiful memories.
We had a broken kind of day as you were missing and little Ronnie was working so I spent the day with Stacey, Trevor and our grandchildren at Eunice's house. It just is so empty without you. I try my hardest to be everything you would want me to be in your absence but it's so very hard because I just want you by my side. It's especially hard on holidays. If if wasn't for our children and grandchildren I would just stay home alone. I want our grandchildren to have what we had as cherished memories.
I remember the fun Thanksgivings we had with your family, my family and our lifetime friends...those memories keep me going and are embedded in my heart forever.
I will love and miss you forever and ever, my darling.
Always and forever,
your wife and pasita
Mima
Ronald Mongiovi II
November 26, 2009
Hi Dad,
Well, another Thanksgiving without you with us has gone by. I had to work today like usual on this day but I know in my heart that this day means a lot because we have reason to be thankful to have had you in our lives. You are and always will be the core our family.
It's time for the Florida/Florida State game again and you know how I will be thinking about you the whole time I'm there in Gainesville, hoping our Gators win their 4th National Title. Remember that you created our Gator Boosters Membership back in 1993 and you are the main reason why I am continuing it on. However, it will never be the same without you there. As always, you will be there in spirit. I love you very much and with all my heart and you will always be my idol. Until next time, I will sign off for now.....
Love always,
Your Son Ronnie (Smelly)
November 11, 2009
Ron,
It is so hard to believe over 1 year has gone by without you
We have so many good memories of you and lots of Maintenance guys talk about the good times,Maintenance is not the same without you
Mom and Dad bought a house up in Land O lakes in my neighborhood and will be putting thier house on the market soon
we Cherish all the work you did for them.
I sometimes still say I wish Ronnie was here he was an awesome person that gave a lot of respect to all
We continue to pray for your Family everyday.
Steve and Tammy Brattin
Stacey Stromsnes
November 6, 2009
Hi Dad,
November 3rd marked a year since you left us behind. That day brought back so many emotions. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you, dad. You left so many wonderful memories behind and we hang on to those to keep us going. You are missed more than words could ever describe.
Hugs & Kisses from me, Trevor & the kids.
Dominica Mongiovi
November 3, 2009
Hello My Love,(My Pee)
It seems impossible to believe that today makes one year since you left me for Heaven and forever changed my life and that of our family. Things will never be the same without you.
It was a very sad day for us as we remembered what took place last year at this time and how terribly hard it was for us to lose you. It still doesn't seem real.
We all went to Garden of Memories and took flowers to you and the rest of our beloved family members resting there with you. We, also, released three balloons to reach you in Heaven.
As I was driving home today, I heard the song "My Girl" on the radio and it took me back to our happy high school days & how much in love we were. Oh how I wish I could bring back those days.
We also spent time talking about all the beautiful things we remembered about you and how special you are to all of us...that will never change.
Nothing can ever erase the fond memories we have of you and the life we shared. We talk about you everyday
and the wonderful memory of you lives on in all of us.
I so wish I could see you, touch you, hold you in my arms, kiss you and talk to you like we used to. I miss all these things more and more with each passing day. Half of me is always with you and the other half is caring for our family as you would want me to do.
I will always cherish the special love we shared and it will never never tarnish.
Until me meet again, my love, I will have to carry you forever in my heart.
With all my love always & forever,
Your Pea and Wife Mima
Lynda Lozano
November 3, 2009
Tio, One year ago you went to join your Mom, Dad, Brother, Mother in law and all family members on the other side. I know you are all together but it does NOT make it that much easier for us here left behind. All we have mostly now are all our wonderful, loving memories of all of you and all the good times as a Family.
For that we can all be very proud.. for you and Dad and Abuelo and Abuela showed us all how to be loving and keep our strong sense of family together no matter what!! With much Love today and forever, your niece, Lynda (RED) I will always SMILE when I think of YOU.
Ronald Mongiovi II
November 3, 2009
Hi Dad (My Big Theer),
It's been a whole year since you left us to go to Heaven. It just doesn't seem real. I took today off in your honor and to go with Mom and Stacey to the cemetery to visit you and bring you some flowers. I just want you to know that it has not gotten a bit easier trying to move on without your physical presence here with us. I look around at times and visualize you as if you were really here with us. In my eyes, you always are here because I talk and think about you everyday and will forever as you will always be in my heart. Please say hello to Abuelo, Abuela, Nana, Nano, and Tio Dickie up there in Heaven with you. I love you very much and with all my heart and the legacy you left here on Earth will never fade away. You definitely left your mark and it will always be lived on. As always, please wrap your angel's wings around us and look down on us with your watchful eye. I am going to go for now until next time.
Love Always,
Your Son Ronnie (Gordo)
P.S. We are taking good care of your little "popie" Mitzo. He and the rest of the doggie gang really miss you and send their love too.
Dominica Mongiovi
October 24, 2009
Hello My Baby,
Today is my first birthday without you by my side. I can't even put in to words how hard it's been to think of my special day without your physical presence here with me. I know you are here by my side spiritually though. I can just hear you say to me, "Happy Birthday my Pasita...I Love You...What do you want to do for your birthday?"
God, I miss you so much and it hurts so bad. My birthday will never be the same again without your hugs and kisses. I guess I will have to hang on to all the beautiful memories you gave me of my past birthdays. I can still see your little face last year at Moffitt with my gift under you arm as you whispered, Happy Birthday Mima, I Love You, my Pasita. Oh, how I wish I could hear that today.
The grandkids came by this morning with breakfast and balloons to try and cheer me and Ronnie bought us dinner last night. Little Selena was here with us, she spent the night to keep me company. I received a lot of cards and calls which helped my spirits a little. Rene & Barbara came to take me to MiMi's and we saved your spot for you. The kids are going to have pizza and cake for me at Stacey's tomorrow, and we will be sending some balloons to you in Heaven.
I will never forget you and the wonderful life we shared, my love.
I talk to our grandchildren about you everyday. Every time they see an airplane, they say "Nana, look there's Nano." As you asked, I promise, they will never forget you.
We lost another family member this past week. Elaine's son was killed in an auto accident. It was heartbreaking for the whole family.
Well, my LOVE, I will close for now, but I will be writing soon as it is real close to the one year anniversary
of losing you. My God, it just all seems so surreal.
As I write this letter, I sit here staring at your picture and wishing I could bring you back to life.
I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND ALWAYS WILL.
Your Loving Wife and Pasita
Mima
Ronald Mongiovi II
July 31, 2009
Hi Dad,
I just thought I'd tell you that Mom went to Hondaland today with Trevor and got a brand new 2009 Honda CR-V. It has almost all the same colors as the Jeep and is fully loaded with a leather interior. This was due to the "cash for clunkers" program that was set up by the government. They gave her $4500 for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was hard for her to let it go but it was starting to need repairs more often and she wanted to have a more reliable vehicle. I know you would want that as you and her talked about it last year when you were at Moffitt Cancer Center. I remember talking to you at one time about getting the aluminum wheels from her Jeep and putting them on my Jeep. Well, guess what, I did that first thing this morning before Mom and Trevor went to the dealership to make it happen. I will help her maintain it as I always learned from you. I know you are not here physically to see it but I know you are looking down and smiling from ear to ear. I love you very much and was very excited to bring you this news.
Love always,
Your Son Ronnie (Smelly)
P.S. Mom wanted me to share this news with you as she was a little teary eyed that for the first time you were not here when we bought a vehicle and it just felt very strange. You would be very proud of Trevor as he fought for Mom and did very good.
MITZO (Me Puppy) looks for you everyday and misses you terribly too.
LYNDA LOZANO
July 31, 2009
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY WONDERFUL AUNT AND UNCLE YOU ARE A TRUE TESTAMENT TO REAL AND ETERNAL LOVE EVERYONE SHOULD BE SO LUCKY TO HAVE A LOVE LIKE THAT! JUST WANT U TO KNOW I REMEMBERED YOUR SPECIAL DAY LAST NIGHT.. LOVE YOU BOTH XXO LYNDA (RED)
Mima Mongiovi
July 30, 2009
Hi My Darling,
Happy Anniversary to you up in Heaven!
Forty-two years ago today, my baby, we
were saying "I Do" and it's hard for me to even phantom that you're not here with me to celebrate our special day. This first one without your physical presence is a true heartbreaker.
My cherished memories of our wedding day are so vivid and beautiful. We were so young, so innocent and so in love. As one of our favorite songs said, you were my soul and inspiration. That was one of the happiest days of my life, only followed by the birth of our children and grandchildren.
Today, I reflect back on the great years we had together as husband and wife and the special love we shared. When we said, "Til death do us part", we meant it. It just happened too soon, I wanted so badly to grow old with you. It hurts me like crazy to
not have you here by my side on this special day of ours. I do know you are spiritually here with me because I feel it my love. I keep busy with caring for our grandkids and routine everyday life; but not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the special love we shared. I miss you more than words can say. Life without you in it is so very empty and lonely. I know you're up there watching over us...we couldn't ask for a better angel.
I Love You as I did then, with all my heart and until we meet again someday, I will hold all our cherished memories dear to my heart always.
Your true love, Pasita, Pupeda and forever Wife Mima
PS: Thank you, my love, for giving me a lifetime of beautiful cherished memories!
Ronald Mongiovi II
July 30, 2009
Hi Dad,
I wanted to wish you and Mom a Happy 42nd Anniversary. Even though your physical presence is not here, in my eyes, this will always be yours and Mom's special day. I miss taking you and her out to dinner tonight as that was always my treat to you both every year on this day. It's very hard to believe that you are not here to physically celebrate your special day after 41 prior years.
Words can't say how much I truly miss you but I know in my heart that your spirit is always by my side, guiding and mentoring me as you always did mentally and physically. Not having those "Father and Son" talks anymore is really painful but I know someday our family will reunite in the "Streets of Gold". You left a lot of wonderful memories behind and I would not trade them for the world. Take care and give my love to Abuelo, Abuela, Nana, Nano, and Tio Dickie up there in Heaven. I love you very much and please continue to watch over and guide us as we will always carry on your legacy with "THE MONGIOVI NAME".
Love always,
Your Son Ronnie (Smelly)
Stacey Stromsnes
July 30, 2009
Hi Dad,
Happy 42nd Anniversary to you and mom today! The love you and mom have is truly a bond that will never break. Although you are physically apart, you will always be together thru love and spirit. You and mom have taught me what true love really is and I am thankful for that. Now, I am able to pass it along to my family.
My birthday and anniversary recently passed. First ones without you and it just makes me realize more and more just how much we all miss your presence. We have to hang on to all of the memories as you truly made all occassions SPECIAL.
The kids send their love always. Airplanes remind them of you. They will NEVER forget the amazing person their Nano was!
Much love, hugs & kisses to you,
Your little peanut,
Stacey
Mima Mongiovi
July 19, 2009
Hi My Baby,
It's hard to believe that your little peanut turned 32 today and that you are not physically here to help celebrate her birthday with us as we have always done in the past. I thought back in time when she was born and our little family was complete. Oh, how happy we were in those days. We were flying high. I would love to bring those good ole days back. Although I know you are spiritually with us, it just feels like nothing is complete without your physical presence around us, especially on special days like today.
I know you are sending your little peanut hugs and kisses from heaven and watching over her on her birthday and always. Life without you in it will never be the same. We hold the precious memories of all our birthdays together as a family so very dear to our hearts where they will remain forever and ever.
We are missing you more and more everyday.
All our Love Always and Forever,
Your Wife Mima, your children and grandchildren
Steve and Tammy Brattin
July 11, 2009
Ron,
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Just like your Family I have been missing you. You were always like another Father or Brother too me
It is still hard to believe you are not here with all of us.
You always gave great advice and always looking out for everyone.
July 10, 2009
Hi Tio! I hope you know I was thinking of you and your family on your special day- I tried to always call on your Birthday and you would say "Hi Baby!" you were always so happy to hear from me and truly concerned how we were all doing. And that is a very special thing to me that I hold close to my heart.I am sorry I could not do it this year but I will never forget and I keep a picture of you and I and Dad right in my room to remind me of much happier times. NOTHING is the same since we lost Dad and I know I can speak for your wife and children that they feel the same about you. Hopefully someday we will all be together when the good lord calls us home. Until that day comes please guide us and pray for us - I love you always, your niece-RED IN THE HEAD (smile)xo
Mima Mongiovi
July 9, 2009
Hi Pee,
Happy 6lst Birthday up in Heaven, my
ANGEL BABY. This is your first one up in Heaven to share with your parents, brother and my parents. I'm sure it's a great party. It doesn't seem real that you are not here with us to celebrate your special day. I could hardly sleep last night thinking about you and wanting to see you, hug you and kiss you. It just wouldn't sink in that I couldn't wake up with you by my side and give you a great big Birthday Kiss. Oh how I wish I could just jump up in the sky, see your smiling face and hear you say how much you love me. To be without you is the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my whole life; and it's not getting easier.
I never would have dreamed last year when I made spaghetti and meatballs for our family on your birthday that it would be the last one. I will never forget your words that day, "Well, God let me turn 60 and I''m happy to be here".
I will always remember and cherish the beautiful memories of all your birthdays gone by, my love. We truly made some wonderful memories together.
In honor of your birthday today, we memorialized you in the tribune, ate your favorite empanadas, and the kids released birthday balloons to reach you in Heaven.
I will leave you for now, my baby; but my love for you will be always and forever.
Eternally yours,
Your wife and Pea Mima
Ronald Mongiovi II
July 9, 2009
Hi Dad,
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday up there in Heaven. Words can not say how much I really miss you. This morning when I woke up at 5 AM, I couldn't wait to see and show Mom your birthday tribute that she, Stacey, and I put in the newspaper in honor of you. It was hard not to be able to physically tell you Happy Birthday as you were laying in the bed this morning. For the first time since I have been working at this store since January, I went in at 6 AM to unload the truck today. I was off at 2 PM. I thought about you the whole time and said for the first time, I had a slighly different schedule than usual. What would be a better day for it to happen than on my special Dad's birthday? I missed your daily phone call to me at work to let me know that you were ok. The thing that bothered me the most was that when I went home, your physical presence was not there, but definitely there in spirit. Tonight, in honor of you, Stacey invited Mom and I to eat empanadas from Mr. Empanada, as we remember how much you loved the food from there. I love you very much with all my heart and as always, please continue to wrap your angel's wings around us and look down on us with your watchful eye.
Love always,
Your Son (Gordo) Ronnie
Stacey Stromsnes
July 9, 2009
Hi Dad,
Happy Birthday to you! July is our birthday month together. Can't even describe how deeply you are missed - your voice, hugs, everything! I am sending you tons of birthday kisses to heaven. You are so special and we love you so much! Trevor, Justin and Selena send Nano their love too.
Love ALWAYS - your Little Peanut,
Stacey & Family
July 9, 2009
Hi Ronnie
Happy happy birthday. I miss calling
you to see how you are. We all miss you. Mima, Stacey & Ronnie are lost
without you. At least you are resting
now. Til we meet again.
Love you & always thinking of you.
Love Margie
Lynda Lozano
June 23, 2009
Hi Tio, I just wanted you to know you and your family were heavy on my mind on Sunday. I usually called you on that day to wish you a Happy Father's Day and chat with you. So I missed that this year. It was a hard day. We love you and miss you! Love your neice, RED HEAD
Stacey Stromsnes
June 22, 2009
Hi Dad,
Wow do I miss you so much! Yesterday was Father's Day & as you can imagine, it was so hard to go through the day without you here with us. Me, mom and Ronnie shared plenty of tears although we know you are in a better place. I tried to remember all of the beautiful memories we have and that is what keeps me going at times. Mom and Ronnie made me a keepsake photo album of you and our family which brought back so many memories of the good ole days. Those days will never be forgotten and neither will you! You will ALWAYS be a special part of our family, Dad! ALWAYS know how very much I love you and I will ALWAYS be your little PEANUT!
Happy Father's Day, Dad!
Hugs & Kisses,
Your one and only daughter,
Stacey
Mima Mongiovi
June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day Up in Heaven, My Pee!
Today is our first Father's Day without you here with us, my love. It was so hard to go by the card shops and not buy a card for you this year.
Our beautiful memories run deep as you were always a loving son, husband, father and Nano. I feel close to you by reading all the cards you wrote to me on special days.
I will never forget the day you became a father;You jumped so high at St. Joseph's Hospital, you hit the ceiling with joy. That special day will remain treasured in my heart forever.
The kids, grandkids and I went to visit all you Dads at the cemetary today, it was very hard for us all, but we felt close to you there.
As you would always say, "We are doing whatever it takes" to survive without you and to keep our family loved and together without your leadership.
Missing you with all my heart yesterday, today, tomorrow and always but keeping your memory alive in our hearts forever!
Your Loving Wife and Pea til Eternity
MIMA
Ronald Mongiovi II
June 21, 2009
Hi Dad,
Happy Father's Day. Even though your presence is not here with us on Earth, we know you are up there with Abuelo, Abuela, Tio Dickie, Nana, and Nano. You all are having a real good Father's Day up there in the "Streets of Gold". I took today off in your honor and to be with Mom and Stacey on this tough day as it is our first Father's Day without you. We went by this morning to visit you and the family (mostly the Dads) at the cemetery and bring you some flowers and peace birds. We really felt your presence right there with us.
We are in the verge of replacing the air conditioner at home, as it is on its last leg. Richard, Barbara, and Felix have been by our side to help us out with advice. You would be proud of me as I have been right there with Mom trying to get it taken care of. We miss you in this respect as you were always wise when it came to these kinds of things. You took care of everything and we never had to worry, so it is pretty tough for us, Dad. Even some burned out light bulbs have been replaced by me and all I think about is you, the best electrician that ever walked Tampa. All I do is think about you all the time and how much I really miss you.
As a tribute to you, Mom gave me a picture frame of me and you to cherish and she came to the store and her and I made memory books in honor of you for us and Stacey. That was what we did special for Father's Day to honor you without you here.
I love you very much and with all my heart and I am doing the best I can to fill your shoes here but nothing is the same without you and never will be. Please send my love up there with the rest of the family and please continue to watch over us with that watchful eye and spread your angel's wings around us at all times.
Love always, your one and only Son,
Ronnie
Ronald Mongiovi II
May 10, 2009
Hi Dad,
Well, today is Mothers Day and this is the first one without you. Mom and Stacey know that you are looking down on them, aware that this is not going to be one of the better ones, but they know that you send your love from Heaven and that's what will get them through it. I myself, took the day off, as Mom asked me to since it was going to be the hardest Mothers day ever without your physical presence but know that you are here in spirit.
Yesterday, Mom and I went to visit you and the rest of the family (mostly the Moms) at the cemetery and we felt like you were right there with us. Also, while we were there, we picked up your keepsake bookmarks. After we left, we went to Fort Wilderness to stay with Stacey and the family for a few hours before we drove back home. They stayed out there the whole week. We thought about you the entire time we were there because of all the trailers and campers. We kept saying how much you would have loved it there. Again, we felt your spiritual presence as the night went on.
Dad, we all love you very much with all our hearts and as always, not a day goes by that we don't miss you and think about you. Please continue to watch over us and wrap your angel's wings around us all the time. Until then, take care and say hello to Abuelo, Abuela, Tio Dickie, Nana, And Nano up there.
Dad,
I am writing this for myself and Mom as she is having a very hard first Mothers Day without you. She just keeps telling me how you were her everything and is very lonely without your love and you. She misses waking up with you on Mother's Day and you making her coffee. We know today is Mothers Day but without you, we would not have the loving family that we have today.
Love Always,
Your Son Ronnie and Mom (Pesita)
Ronald Mongiovi II
April 20, 2009
Hi Dad "Our Big Theer",
I just wanted to let you know but I am sure your were looking down on us yesterday when we had your Granddaughter Selena's 3rd birthday party at LaFleur's Gymnastics Club. We had a nice time and of course, thought about you the whole time, saying how you would have enjoyed this. We had a nice turn out and Stacey and Mom were very pleased. Like Trevor and Justin, Selena released a balloon after her party for you in Heaven. At that moment, planes were flying by as we left the building and the kids and us always felt your presence with us as they were flying by. It felt good for me to have taken the day off from work to have been there in your place as if you remember, I could not get off for many things like that in the past. My new manager even let me have Mother's Day off since it would be Mom and Stacey's first one without you with us.
I would also like to tell you that Mom bought an Ashley couch and recliner over the weekend and the set is very nice in the living room with our home theater. We know how much you would be enjoying it if you were here physically. I just want you to know how much we love and miss you and not a day goes by that we don't talk and think about you.
Love Always,
Your Son Ronnie "Smelly" and loving Wife Mima
Stacey Stromsnes
April 14, 2009
Hi Dad,
I had a dream about you last night. It was so good to see you again. It felt so real! Then I woke up and realized it was only a dream!
Me, Mom and Ronnie went to the cemetary Saturday. It is so peaceful there but it's very emotional at the same time.
Easter was different this year without you. We talked about the good times we had in the past and how you were our Peter Rabbit. We could just hear you singing, "Hear Comes Peter Cotton Tail".
Hope Heaven is as beautiful as we vision it to be. You were so amazing and we miss you but we try hard to keep in mind that you are in a better place.
Much Love, Hugs & Kisses,
Your Peanut Stacey & Family
Mima Mongiovi
April 12, 2009
Hello My Pee, My Baby...
Today was our family's first Easter without you and all I could do was flashback to all the Easter's gone by with all the beautiful memories of you in our lives. Easter was always one of our favorite holidays.
I remember when our kids were small, we would get the baby ducks and raise them in our back yard. I, also, remember the family picnics, egg hunts and you singing your favorite Easter song, "Here Comes Peter Cottontail." How could I forget the story you told me about the baby duck you had as a child named Joey
and how you put him in a shoe box when he died so you could save him in your chest of drawers and keep him forever.
I remember the excitement in your face when you worked at Eastern Airlines and would surprise us at Spring Break with
getaway flight tickets. How I wish I could bring those days back.
Most recently, I remember you being so greatful that you could still play Easter Bunny to our precious grandchildren. Well, in keeping with tradition and knowing you would want them to have the same type of Easter
our kids had, we bought them baby ducks they named Spike, Mohawk and Daffy Dolly....Boy, do they love them. I made the kids their Easter baskets and we spent the whole day together; I know you were right there with us spiritually.
I can hardly believe Dickie's been gone a year now and that it's been three years at Easter for your Dad and my Mom. You are and always will be my lovable, huggable Easter Bunny and my life will always have an emptiness because you are not here by my side anymore. GOD only knows how much I love and miss you.
We will always keep the memory of the joy you brought us alive in our family. You will always remain deep in our hearts.
Forever & Ever...
Your Loving Wife and Pea,
MIMA
Ronald Mongiovi II
April 12, 2009
Hi Dad,
Well, Easter Sunday is here and I know it is one of your favorite holidays. I remember all the years we used to go to the park with the family and to Nana and Nano's house. I also remember the years when we used to raise the ducks and now Mom bought one each for the grandchildren. They love them a lot.
I finally was able to get an Easter Sunday off and I always knew how difficult it was to get it off. Of course, it has to happen when you are not here. I wish I would have been working at this location while you were here. I know I would have been able to get a lot more holidays off with this manager.
I remember 3 years ago we lost Abuelo and Nana and a year ago we lost Tio Dickie all around Easter but not a day goes by that I don't think about you and all our loved ones that have gone on to Heaven. I just wanted to let you know that me, Mom, and Stacey went to the cemetery yesterday to visit you and the rest of the family and bring some flowers and pinwheels. I love you with all my heart and I will definitely be thinking about you today as I do everyday. Words can not say how much I miss your physical presence but I know you are here in spirit and up there with Abuelo, Abuela, Nana, Nano, and Tio Dickie. As always, please continue to watch over us and wrap your angel's wings around us.
Love always,
Your one and only Son Ronnie
Ronald Mongiovi II
April 1, 2009
Hi Dad,
Well, today is my birthday and who can forget 36 years ago when you lifted me up in the air at the hospital and shouted through the top of your lungs, "APRIL FOOL, IT'S A BOY !!" This is not going to be one of my happiest birthdays without you with me but I know you are here in spirit. Uncle Buster, Little Buster, and Janalise came by to visit me on Sunday. Also on Sunday, Mom, Stacey, and the kids had a little dinner and cake for me at their house and it was also very hard for all of us without you there, although you were there in spirit, it just wasn't the same without you visibly there. I took the day off today from work as Rene is going to spend the day with me while Mom is at Stacey's taking care of the grandchildren. I know you would want me to do something on my special day I know you and I would be together today if you were here but what helps me get through it, is that I know your powerful spirit will always be with me, along with your angel's wings, guidance, and wisdom. I love you very much and with all my heart and not a day goes by that I don't think about the great father that I love, idolize, and am proud to be a son of and even more, named after; also, a man loved and respected by all. I will always keep the MONGIOVI legacy going, forever.
Garden of Memories made the correction on your headstone and we were there to spend time with you, Tio, Abuela, Abuelo, Nana and Nano on Saturday. Dad, you were so loved by your friends that many of them have been coming by and calling here to see if they can help us in any way.
Love always,
Your one and only Son and (APRIL FOOL), Ronnie
P.S.:
Mom is here with me this morning and sends all her love to you in heaven.
Ronald Mongiovi II
March 31, 2009
Hi Dad,
Well, today makes a year that Tio Dickie left us and went to Heaven to open the gates for you. You were very sad when he left but little did you know that you would be following his footsteps seven months later. It gives us some comfort to know that you all are up there together with Abuelo and Abuela. We remember a year ago when you were in the hospital battling pneumonia and were so upset not being able to be with Tio. Our family is so empty without the both of you. You were both very good men and we miss you so much. Not a day goes by the we don't think about you two. We love you with all our hearts and we will always keep the MONGIOVI legacy, forever.
Love always,
Your Son Ronnie, Wife Mima, Daughter Stacey, and grandchildren.
Lynda Lozano
March 24, 2009
Hi Tio,
We all missed your smiling face Saturday.
You did a wonderful job w/ your children and in turn Stacey is a wonderful Daughter, Wife and Mother w/ a beautiful home and family. It was evident the love there in that home. Proud we are family and one more thing :she and Ronnie are wonderful cousins because of you and Tia Mima- this is all your legacy and for that you can be proud and still smiling I am sure! Thanks for always being so sweet w/ your phone calls and well wishes! Love you, RED xo
Glenn Romero
March 23, 2009
Hi Ronnie,
I was thinking about the time you use to walk me to school. I was in the first grade back then, you were in the third grade. One morning crossing the street at Palmetto and Armenia I found a half dollar coin. Big money in those days. The older guys wanted me to give them my find. You stood up for me that day, I was five or six years old then and have never forgotten that moment. I will always think of you my cousin and hold you close to my heart.
Your Cousin,
Glenn
Stacey Stromsnes
March 23, 2009
Hi Dad,
Saturday was the boy's 'pirate' birthday party and all we kept thinking about was how much you would have enjoyed being there. I could just hear you saying Aaarrrggghhhh! You always made birthdays so special and I have carried on that tradition with my children. Although birthdays and holidays will never be the same without you, we will continue to keep your spirit in our hearts forever. Mom and the boys let some balloons go up to you in the sky. You will always be a HUGE part of our family and will NEVER be forgotten!
HUGS & KISSES,
Your Peanut ~ Stacey & Family
Ronald Mongiovi II
March 21, 2009
Hi Dad,
I just want to remind you that we will be taking your little red pick-up truck to any special occasion that we go to. This will let us know for sure that you will always be with us. I love you, Dad and with all my heart and you will always be my idol.
Love always, your one and only son,
Ronnie
Ronald Mongiovi II
March 21, 2009
Hi Dad (My Idol),
I just wanted to let you know that we all love and miss you very much. Not a day goes by that we don't think about you and all the wonderful memories we have.
We are honoring your two grandsons' birthdays at Stacey's house, today and we know in our hearts that you will be there with us in spirit but we will miss your bodily presence terribly. The kids will never forget you, Dad as we talk to them about you everyday. They are growing so big, Dad. We know that you will be looking down today, along with Abuela, Abuelo, Nana, Nano, and Tio Dickie. I am going to wear clothes that you used to wear in your honor today. Mom will be wearing the necklace with your picture on it, so that we will be taking you there with us. It is going to be so hard without your presence there but we know you would want this for them and all of us will have you in our hearts today. You will not be forgotten, Dad, NEVER !! We will be sending one of their balloons to Heaven with you, today. We love you with all our hearts.
Love always,
Your Loving Wife Mima; Your Children Ronnie and Stacey; and Your Grandchildren Trevor, Justin, and Selena
Mima Mongiovi
February 14, 2009
My Love,
Today is Valentine's Day my baby, my heart, my love. This is my first one without you by my side to share it with. You have been my live teddy bear to hug and hold since we were sixteen, so I'm lost without you. You are and always will be the love of my live. My heart is empty because when you left, you took half of me with you. I miss your smiling face and the happiness you brought me and our family terribly.
The main thing that keeps me going is the great children we made through our love and the precious grandchildren we have that carry your blood and are an extension of you. Not a day goes by that we don't talk about you, they will always know what a special Nano they had. Every time they see an airplane in the sky, they say look Nana, there goes Nano.
I wish I could just hold you in my arms so badly that it hurts through my bones. When I want to see you, I just close my eyes and think of all the beautiful memories we made together. Our house is so empty without you. Every day when I pull up the driveway coming home from
Stacey's house, I can just see you standing at the doorway waiting for me, saying "Hey my baby, I'm so hungry, what are you going to cook tonite".
I know you are in a better place but my selfishness wants you here with me and our family. There's a hole in my heart that only you can fill.
Heaven has gained the two new handsome Mongiovi valentine cupids in you and your brother Dickie this year. No words can express how much your families here on earth miss you both.
Please give my love on Heart's Day to Mom Isa, Pop Mingo, Mom Josie and Dad Joe and let them know they are missed alot also.
In closing, my baby doll, I'm sending you my heart and all my love to heaven.
Your True Love & Wife Forever,
Mima
Ronald Mongiovi II
February 14, 2009
Hi Dad (Theer),
Well, you know that Valentine's Day was never really one of my favorite holidays and without you here, even more. I definitely did not want to forget to write to you on this day because it' s not only a day for lovers but but also for the one's you love, including friends and family. Not a day goes by that I don't think about my idol and the man I always admired and looked up to, you Dad and always will.
I just wanted to let you know that I started working at the Walgreens on Gunn and Anderson, right between our house and Stacey's house on 1/11/09. I am doing pretty good there as it is a very slow store but the manager there treats me very good and gives the same hours and days off. The hardest part of it all though is not getting that telephone call from you every morning at 11 AM letting me know your glucose, and blood pressure/pulse readings. I know in my heart that you are looking down on me and giving me that guidance and wisdom that you always have.
I also wanted to let you know that we still have your liitle red 1998 Nissan Frontier and are taking very good care of it. That little truck will always be with us and we have even had a caption "in loving memory" of you put on the back window of it through Junior's shop in honor of you. We also had him paint that back tailgate and had the top painted and other parts of it buffed out and it looks like new again like you were going to have done. We still have your gift cards and we are going to have your radio put in. Dion had to repair an oil leak last week that I found on the driveway; you know your son. Anyway, always remember that I love you and as you asked me before, never forget you. You know me better than that. Me, Mom, Stacey, and your grandchildren love you very much and always will and don't you ever forget that. Until then, take care and always keep your wings wrapped around us and look down on us with that watchful eye of yours.
Love always,
Your one and only Son (Gordo) Ronnie
Stacey Stromsnes
January 14, 2009
Hi Dad,
Woke up this morning and can't stop thinking about you. I miss you so much!
I still wait on my 10 am phone call from you every morning at work. Can't even express how much I miss it. Just wish I could hear you call me peanut again. Your voice was so refreshing and completed my mornings.
I thought this empty feeling would ease with time but instead it gets deeper and deeper without you here.
Until next time, BIG HUGS & KISSES to you!!
Love your Peanut,
Stacey
Stacey Stromsnes
January 6, 2009
Dad,
Happy New Year! Hard to say "happy" when that's not what we feel without you.
Words can't even describe how hard and different the holidays were since you were not here with us. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you.
Sometimes I get into a deep thought and my heart starts hurting so bad when I realize I will never be able to see you again. I miss your voice, your hugs, your everything!
The kids talk about you all the time. I have pictures of you all over the house. They will never forget the incredible person you were.
Well, tears are rolling down my face as you can see so I am going to go for now.
Always know how very much I love you. I will forever be your peanut!!
HUGS & KISSES to you, Tio, Abuelo, Abuela, Nana and the rest of the family there in heaven.
Your one and only daughter,
Stacey
Margaret Mongiovi
January 6, 2009
Well, 2009 has come and Mima and I are without our husbands. It has been extremely hard to live without my husband by my side and I know you, Mima, are feeling the same. Everyone says it will be easier as the days go by, but it isn't, all you do is learn to live with the gaping hole in your heart. The Mongiovi brothers were two of a kind. When those molds were made, they were thrown away. Ronnie's loss eight months after Dickie's has thrown me for a loop. It was extremely tough attending his funeral at the same exact place Dickie's was held. I really didn't think I was going to make it through the day.
Mimi, Ronnie, Stacey and family, I love you guys plenty and hope that the New Year will bring you good health, prosperity and good luck; Lord knows we all need a little good luck in our lives.
Love you all!!!!
Lynda Lozano
January 5, 2009
Hi Tio
Happy New Year to you! I missed talking with you over the Holidays .. Your voice always so positive and upbeat " Hi baby, how's everyone? say hello to your mom and grandma" always so sweet and loving. I know you were trying to call us after dad passed to make sure we were ok (me, Denise and Richard) and say Hello. I used to say "you are the one sick tio, I should be calling you more and here you are calling me" you said "I promised your dad" and you should be so proud of yourself because you did it till the end. Thank you for that! Now Petie took over that role. The Holidays all sucked.Glad they are over.I think of you often and have a picture of you and dad up in my room by dads. I hope you are all together. I bought a white dove ornament for my tree this year and put it up in honor of you (your dove release at your service) and had an ornament for Dad too. It hurt me to put them away just a funny feeling came over me. I know your family was so so sad without you here to share in the Holidays - I could not even bring myself to call them much over the Holidays- as I was still struggling without Dad here too..But I was thinking of ALL of you, knowing we were all feeling the same sadness and emptiness. Godspeed. Love you, your niece
Ronald Mongiovi II
January 1, 2009
Dad (Theer),
Well, it's a New Year and I can't tell you how much it hurts not having you here to be part of it. As always, I can't tell you how much I miss you. You can't imagine the pain inside of me. Words can't say how much your presence and wisdom being absent really hurt as well. You mean the world to me and always will. You are not just my father but you are also my hero, idol, and mentor and not a day goes by that I don't think of how good of all those you were. In spirit, I know you are always there and reminding me of all the things you taught me and all the good times and memories we had as father and son. I'm not as strong and brave as you but you can rest assure that I will always carry on your powerful leagacy, especially with that meaningful Roman numeral II after my last name, MONGIOVI, the most powerful name in the universe. Until next time, remember that I always love you with all my heart and always keep your big wings wrapped around us at all times.
Love Always Your Son and Gordo,
Ronnie
Mima Mongiovi
January 1, 2009
Hi My Baby,
Well it's a New Year, 2009 is here and so lonely without you. Oh, how I missed waiting for 12 midnight to come sitting by your side and getting that first New Year's kiss from you.
Me and Ronnie spent New Year's Eve with Stacey and the kids. We each let a balloon go up to Heaven, filled with love and kisses for you.
We spent New Year's Day quietly at home and missing you terribly.
Give your Brother and our Parents my love.
I love you with all my heart and will
always remember the special New Year's we shared together. They were the best!
With All My Love,
Your Wife Forever MIMA
Ronald Mongiovi II
December 25, 2008
Well Dad (My Theer), It's Christmas, obviously the worst one we will ever have due to your presence missing, although you are here in spirit. However, our Christmas gifts were all memories of you. My favorite two gifts are a keychain with your picture and a blanket with you and me at a Gator Game in Gainesville a few years back. Words can't express how much I miss you. Everywhere I go, I see your smiling face, whether it's watching a movie, playing my video games, driving on the road, or wherever I may go. I just want you to know that you are always with me and that's what helps give me the strength to go on.
I thought you would want to know that I am transferring to another Walgreens store on Gunn and Anderson between our house and Stacey's house. I start there on January 11th. I didn't want to go back to work until the holiday rush calms down. You know how much I have been wanting to transfer closer to home and I wish you were here in person to see it.
I will be thinking about you and Tio Dickie as I am going to the Bucs game against the Raiders on Sunday. Chris has an extra ticket and asked me to go. I had to think about for a moment and I thought you would be happy for me to go. Don't forget that the Gators will be playing Oklahoma for the National Title on January 8th and I know you will be in that living room to watch it with me. Mitzo really misses you as well. Anyway, take good care of yourself up there along with Abuelo, Abuela, Tio Dickie, Nana, and Nano. I will talk to you later and always look down on us with your watchful eyes and surround us with your wings always. I love you and you are always in my heart forever.
Love always your Son (Gordo),
Ronnie
Mima Mongiovi
December 25, 2008
My Baby, My Love, My Pee
This is our first Christmas without you in it and boy is it empty and hard. All I can think about is how you filled the house on Christmas morning, getting ready with your holiday shirt and Santa hat, putting
on the coffee and waiting for our grandkids to get here so you could watch them open all their presents. Your laughter and happiness was inspirational to us all. You never let us see anything but a cheerful side of you, no matter what. You'd always say, "I'm just happy to be here". The love of your family was your life. I know how you loved the outside lights as you called it "Exterior Illumination", so I continued your tradition and I know you were right there with me as I hooked up the lights and outdoor Angel. You taught me just what to do, my Baby. That Angel is YOU watching over our house. I couldn't put up our big tree without you, so I used the beautiful table you made in high school and put a small tree with our animated Angel next to your lifesize picture and I feel your presence right here by us in that room. I also put out your favorite Santa Baby snowman and remember what a kick you got out of it. I remember in years gone by how we would go to your parent's house on Xmas Eve. Your brother Dickie, who is also in Heaven with you, would always find a way to make us have fun and make us laugh. I will always cherish those lovely memories along with all the beautiful ones we built through the years at our home.
Ronnie and I had a very quite Christmas Eve at home, that's what we wanted, while Stacey went to her inlaws with the grandkids. This morning we both went over to Stacey's house for breakfast with the kids and then gave them their gifts over there, I couldn't bear to do it here without you, it just hurts too much. We all exchanged special gifts in your memory to forever cherish. The babies said they also missed you and knew their gifts were from Nana & Nano. In the late afternoon we all went to Richard and Missy's house to be with your brother's family as they were in as much pain as we were. Losing both of you this year has been so hard that we all wanted to spend time together and share our feelings. I'm also spending a lot of time with Rene and Barbara but you are always missing and it hurts so bad to see your spot empty. I'm trying my best, as you would say, to "do whatever it takes" to get through not having you by my side; not a day or moment goes by that I don't think of you. My heart aches so very much for you and your touch. My best Christmas gift would be to hold you in my arms.
Well, my love, I will leave you for now, just take care of each other up there and we will try to do the same here on earth. I know Heaven's two new Angels have made Christmas a lot brighter up there for your Mom and Dad.
With All My Love Always and Forever,
Your Wife & Pea
MIMA
Steve and Tammy Brattin
December 25, 2008
Wow we are still in shock What a Awesome Man who touched so many lives and who always will
We will continue to pray for his Great Family Mima Ronnie and Stacey and grand children I know today being Christmas is hard but remember we are all together
I know Ron, is up in heaven probally lending a hand to everyone because he always looked out for ev everyone
Ronald Mongiovi II
December 9, 2008
Dad (Theer),
Well, the Gators walloped Florida State 45-15 10 days ago in Tallahassee and beat Alabama 31-20 this past Saturday in Atlanta, which makes them the 2008 SEC Champions. Guess what else happened?? The Gators are going to play the Oklahoma Sooners for the BCS National Championship on 1/8/09 in Miami. Go Gators !! That is going to be one heckuva football game !! Anyway, while all this was going on, all I kept saying is that "Dad and Tio Dickie are loving this from up in Heaven." However, I knew you were in that living room in spirit with me Dad, while I was in there watching those games. I know, of course, that you'll be with me in there as well on 1/8/09 when the Gators, hopefully win that National title.
A little more than a month has gone by since you left us and went to Heaven with Abuelo, Abuela, Tio Dickie, Nano, and Nana. I can't tell you how much I miss you, especially with Christmas right around the corner. Mom, Stacey, and your Grandchildren: Trevor, Justin, and Selena miss you very much as well. I love you very much and with all my heart. All I do is think about you and how great of a husband, father, and grandfather you were. You were one of a kind and nobody can replace that big smile you always had, even when you didn't feel the greatest. I also want to remind you what a hero you are and an inspiration to everybody. Until then, take care and please continue to watch over and wrap your wings around us, always.
Love you always and forever,
Your one and only son and gordo,
Ronnie
Stacey Stromsnes
December 1, 2008
Dad/Nano,
We miss you so very much. There are no words that can describe this empty feeling that doesn't go away.
Thanksgiving just passed and it was not the same without you. We can't even imagine Christmas. You always made the holidays such a joy!
Your 'Peanut' misses your daily phone calls so much. When things weren't right you always knew what to say to make me feel better. Sometimes I look at the caller ID wishing it's you, but then I realize it can't be. SO HARD!
Me and Ronnie are taking care of mom. She misses you so much but Trevor, Justin and Selena keep her going.
We love you dad/Nano. You will never be forgotten. You touched all of ours lives so deeply.
HUGS & KISSES,
Stacey (your Peanut), Trevor, Trevor Jr., Justin & Selena
Rene and Barbara Escobio
November 27, 2008
Dear Ronnie:
It’s Thanksgiving and we couldn’t let this day go by without saying how much we love and miss you. You were the first person we thought about as we arose this morning and in keeping with tradition, we made our call to your home to wish your family a happy Thanksgiving. Your friendly cheerful greeting was missed. Although you were not there to talk to us, we could still hear you because your voice will remain etched in our hearts forever.
We try to fill the void you left behind by remembering the happy and simple times we used to have. We find ourselves looking at a lot of pictures these days.
A while back, while still fighting the many challenges of your illness, you found the strength to touch Mima’s face and tell her “not to be sad”. While we know how difficult that is going to be, please know that Rene and I will always be by her side and will continue to bring your family as much love, comfort and solace as possible, especially now, with the Holiday season approaching us.
On a brighter note, you would be happy to know that Mitzo, Sadie and Rusty are doing well. Mitzo remains as rambunctious as ever. Last week Rene played “fetch” the ball with him, and as usual he drove us crazy till Ronnie Jr. had to put him in “doggie time out.” Rene and Ron watched the Gators play on your big screen TV.
Mima and I talk every day and I know you would be proud of her because she is really trying very hard to continue her life, and hold her family together, while enduring the deepest pain of her life.
Rene misses you lots - until we meet again, our friend and brother, we love you and we know you love us too.
Rene and Barbara Escobio
Mima Mongiovi
November 27, 2008
GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING IN HEAVEN!
This is our first Thanksgiving without you. Somehow it doesn't seem real. It feels like always before that you will be peeling the potatoes to make the mashed potatoes, saying how good the house smells and how you can't wait to taste the turkey and eat all the good food. It hurts so bad to know we won't have you with us this year to do all these things. Our Thanksgiving without you will never be the same.
We are THANKFUL for all the beautiful memories we have tucked away of you and all the years gone by.
We know your first Thanksgiving in heaven with Abeula, Abuelo, Tio
Dickie, Nana and Nano will be a special one but ours here on earth
is very empty without you sitting at the table with us. We will leave a place for you and give THANKS for how you have blessed us and made our lives richer for having been in it.
Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven!!!
WE LOVE YOU BIGGER THAN THE SKY AND ALWAYS WILL!!!!
You are in our hearts forever and ever........
Your Wife and Baby Mima, Children Ron II, Stacey and Grandchildren
Trevor, Justin and Selena
Ronald Mongiovi II
November 27, 2008
Dad (Theer),
I just want to let you know how much I miss you. Words can not say enough. Life without you is very empty. All I do is think about you all the time and the good times and memories we had as father and son. Well, today is Thanksgiving although you are not here with us today, but in spirit, we want to be thankful for all the memories we did have and nothing can take that away from us. The Gators and Bucs are doing pretty good right now and all I do is think of you and Tio Dickie everytime I sit down to watch a game in our home theater that you helped me run the wire for. The Rays did win the American League Pennant but fell short in the World Series. Well Dad, the Gators play the Seminoles this weekend and I know how excited we get every year for this big game but I know that you will be there in spirit watching it with me. After this game, next week, hopefully with a big victory over the Seminoles, the Gators will play Alabama for the SEC title and if they win that, they should be playing for a National title in January, again just two years later for their third one in football, along with their back to back ones in basketball. I love you very much and with all my heart and always remember, like you always told me, I'm proud to be a Mongiovi and a Gator. I also will do my best to take care of Mom and your little dog, Gator (Mitzo) as you asked me to as well. Until Next time have fun with Abuela, Abuelo, Tio, Nana, and Nano up there in Heaven
Love always,
Your Son (Gordo) Ronnie
Lynda Lozano
November 16, 2008
Hi Tio-
I had to wait a bit before I could write this. Just to let it sink in, does not seem real sometimes. I hope you know how much we all loved you and will miss your smiling face. I remember how I used to tell you how good you always smelled w/ your cologne when I would see you. You (just like your brother) were one of the most thoughtful men I have known- always caring and kind and asking how everyone was doing, while all the while you were the one sick. You can tell you and Dad were both raised by very loving and doting parents.. You were so strong thru it all and fought so hard till the very end. I hope and pray that you are all together now and rejoicing in heaven. I know in my heart that you are.
I will always stay close with Tia Mima, Stacey and Ronnie and we will always keep your memory alive. I remember when little Ronnie was born how cute he was - chunky and that pretty hair.(Just like his dad.. you always had beautiful hair). I used to think I want a little boy like that when I grow up that looks just like that. (I got my wish) and then came Stacey and I remember the day she was born too .I was at abuela's and we were all excited and you told me on the phone that you jumped up in the hospital when they told you it was a girl and you knocked the ceiling tile off! :)and that song was playing you said that day in the car "isn't she lovely" by Stevie Wonder and you said that was how you felt about your new daughter. You were so excited. And felt so blessed. Again I was blessed too with my daughter Victoria. I do not think I have ever told your children those stories, but I will now. As sad as we all feel right now we feel blessed as well that we have a wonderful, large family and friends to support us in these difficult times. Some people are not fortunate enough to have that. Or have a father like you and Dad. We just wanted you both LONGER! I will always remember all the "little things" and how loving you and Tia Mima and your children have been with us. Godspeed Tio. Love always, "RED IN THE HEAD" XXOO
Elaine Grosso
November 16, 2008
Mima, Ronnie & Stacey,
Even though I couldn't make it to Ronnie's/your dads service, I was feeling the sadness you were going through. I know it's been a long, hard road for all of you, but know that he is now free of the illnesses that ravished his body. You all suffered with him, and I know it's not been easy. I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you, and always have, during this difficult time. He is now in peace watching over you, and even though you are missing him terribly, know that one day you'll be together again. We are all here on borrowed time, and if we can make the best of the time we're here, like Ronnie/your dad did, then we're sure to leave wonderful memories. I love you all very much!!!
Hugs & Kisses,
Elaine
November 15, 2008
Our Dearest Husband, Dad & Nano ~
Today makes one week since your service. It seems as though time stands still without you. Not a day goes by that we don't think about you and miss your smiling face. Life without you is so empty and the only thing that helps us go on is to know that we will all be together again someday. We know heaven gained a special angel when you left us and that you are watching over us and still taking care of your family.
We love you with all our hearts and as big as the sky!
Your wife, Mima, children, Ronnie II & Stacey, and grandchildren, Trevor, Jr., Justin & Selena
Lina Andrade
November 13, 2008
I was so saddened to hear the news. My deepest sympathies to the Mongiovi family. You were so devoted to his care. May god bless you all with strength during this ordeal.We will miss him dearly.
Carmen Gonzalez Caldwell
November 12, 2008
My condolence to Ronnie's family and friends. God just got a new Angel to watch over those he loved. Rest in peace Ronnie...a true Dragon!
Darlene Fernandez Tatum
November 12, 2008
Mima, Stacy, and Ronnie,
Ronnie was a wonderful father and family man. He will truly be missed by all of his family and friends whose lives he touched. Find comfort in the wonderful memories you shared, and know that he is in a place where he endures no pain. In Heaven he was greeted by his parents, brother, madrina and padrino to help him complete his lifes journey. God Bless.
Richard Ishizaki
November 10, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the Mongiovi family. I hope that I was able to provide the best comfort and care while I took care of him at Moffitt.
Aloha menemene(my condolences)
Richard Ishizaki RN
raymond (mono) gonzalez
November 10, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dennis and Martha Delgado
November 10, 2008
Mima and The Mongiovi Family
Martha and I were very saddened to hear of Ronnie's passing. What a great and courageous guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stacey Rearden
November 10, 2008
Mima, Stacy & Ronnie,
We were so sad to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Stacey & Ben Rearden
Paula Troner
November 9, 2008
Dearest Mongiovi & Ochoa Families,
Our heartfelt condolances to you all. This has been such an incredibly tough time (especially this year) for you & we wanted you to know our hearts, thoughts & prayers are with you at this time!
Love,
Pepe, Paula, Christen & Joe Prado
Jade Eaves
November 9, 2008
I was so saddened to hear about Ronnie. I am very sorry for your loss. I know how devoted the whole family was to him, and know he will be greatly missed.
I enjoyed seeing him on weekends, and missed him when he went to BMT. He has been a very memorable patient to work with. Never had I taken care of such a young 'Whipper-snapper.'
I am thinking about all of you and my prayers go out to you. Remember, "Always blessings, never losses"...
Elaine Blanco
November 8, 2008
Irene & family: I am saddened for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know you are in my heart and in my prayers.
Jacquie Pray
November 8, 2008
It was truly a pleasure to care for Ronnie, and to have been a part of his life, even though the circumstances were less than ideal. Myself and my co-workers were beyond sad when he had to leave the Clinical Trial, and talked about him often. Please accept our condolences and know, that he made a difference in our lives and he is and will be missed. The Nurses of the Clinical Research Unit at Moffitt Cancer Center.
Vicki Dugger
November 8, 2008
Ronnie was absolutely an amazing man, always smiling and so sweet and loving, my heartfelt condolences go to all of you, I personally know how difficult it is for family to lose such a loved part of your family, I will pray for God's peace to fill your hearts now and smile when you can because we all know your dear one is in Heaven and is free of earthly pain and suffering, and he will continue to smile and make everyone he comes in contact with happier for eternity!! And never forget he is really just a thought away from you, his spirit is with each of you always!! I will miss him too as one of his nurses in the Infusion Center, he was very special!!
tony verducci
November 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy and condolences for your lost
Richard Mongiovi, Jr.
November 7, 2008
Dear Mima, Stacy, & Ronnie,
My heart goes out to you so much. I know and feel your pain. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better by easing the pain; the truth is there is nothing but emptiness. All of this is a tribute to what a wonderful person Tio was. The world truly lost 130 years of good in 7 months. I don't know if I am writing this to my Father or to my Tio; the pain feels the same all over again. As I write this letter I am losing sight of words because the tears are getting in the way. Just know that we all Love you and will always be here for you if you need us. It hurt so bad when I lost my Father; as they say God has a plan for everyone. Now I know his plan for my Father was to greet Tio Ronnie at the "Gates of Heaven", with abuelo & abuela, your mother & father, & you Tia preparing a meal at home waiting for him. Imagine that!
Because I don't use the computer "My Mima" - Missy entered this for me.
With all our love,
Richard, Jr., Missy, Richie, & Raquel
sherry victor
November 7, 2008
Mr. Mongiovi was one of the most Humble, Quite, Nice, and Patient people i have ever meet. My thought and prayer go out to his wife and family. May his soul rest in peace.
Vince Aguero
November 7, 2008
I am saddened to hear of Ronnie's passing and my thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Ronnie and I were friends during our time at West Tampa Junior High School and renewed our friendship while working with the Hillsborough District School System.
Ronnie was a special person and was respected by everyone that he came in contact with. He will be missed.
Vinicio and Karen Aguero
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