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for Deborah Restivo
April 15, 2012
Tomorrow marks one year, since you left us! It seems like only yesterday that I seen your smiling face, laid my head on your loving shoulder and told you all my troubles. You always knew what to say to make me feel better, and you always told the TRUTH!!! I miss that so very much, there have been so many times that I pick up the phone to dial your number, and then I have to remember that there are no phones in Heaven!! I know that you are always listening to me, I hope I'm making you proud. I'm doing my very best, and although some days are better then others, I know that with your guidance I will make it through!! I love and miss you so very much mama!!
Love,
The Sunshine Of Your Life
Michelle Russell
April 1, 2012
Happy Birthday Mom!!! I love and miss you so very much!!!!
Yero Russell
March 24, 2012
I love and miss you so very much MOMMA-LOVE!!!! I wish i could have one more talk with you..and you already know what about!!! If you were here, in the flesh, i know you would have my back!! Just like you do now right where you at! LOVE, Your son, YERO
Niko Restivo
March 22, 2012
I miss going over to your apartment or house and just spending the night and staying up talking to you about anything and everything. I miss playing video games with Danny and listening to your laughter in the background because things would get competitive. I miss your home cooked meals, the warmth of your hugs, the soft kisses you'd give on my cheek when I'd say goodbye, but most of all I miss hearing the “I love you”. You wouldn't believe how many times my phone will ring or I'll get a text message and I do a double take maybe hoping & wishing that it was you. I say to myself “Is it her, is this the time she finally calls me to let me know she's okay?” There have been countless hours when Megan falls asleep before me & I stay up all night thinking about you talking to you in my head crying myself to sleep and not letting her know. She's told me that you've came to her in her dreams a few times and that you thanked her for accepting me for me and always being there for me and I just want to say thank you for doing that and thank you for loving her. I wish you'd come visit me in my dreams; hopefully someday soon?
Niko Restivo
March 15, 2012
Every time I walk into a gas station or am at the counter I always look up and see your packs of KOOLS and I just laugh. It always makes me smile because I know every time I see those cigarettes it's a memory I'll always have a long with thousands of others. Like whenever I throw something away and I miss the basket or something falls on the ground and I start to walk away I ALWAYS hear you say “NIKO pick that up” in my head and I just look up and smile and say “Okay Aunt Debbie.” I couldn't tell you how many times I see hamburger helper on the TV and I instantly think of all the times you'd make that for me or we'd make it together and I'd do it wrong and you'd laugh at me and tell me to go sit down. Every time I go to buy laundry soap and I'm carrying it to the register I always remember when I was 2 years old and I'd be carrying it for you with two hands up and down the steps falling over, haha good times. I miss all the times you'd call me and tell me to pick a wknd where I want to come over and you'd make your wings and get a movie. I used to love doing that. I always found it funny, though when I'd get there and there would be two things of wings and you'd point and say “Don't eat those, those are the good wings and their Danny's.” then you'd point to mine and say “Eat those, those are yours.” I ALWAYS thought hmmm I see how it is Danny gets special treatment and not your favorite nephew. What did you do that was so different anyways? Lol. We always had so much fun together telling me all the gossip that would happen in the apartment building, but it always seemed whoever you'd be talking about would walk in and we'd just look at each other and laugh. ? Man Aunt Debbie I miss all the little things, even your pool table joke ;)
I guess I came on here because I feel everybody's heart you ever touched should come on here and write about how they're feeling or say something, it's only right. I just want to say in closing THANK YOU for everything you've ever done for me. I guess you were always right “It's not always what it seems and to take advantage of what he's showing you now because one day he's not coming back.” To be completely honest with you I never really took the time to understand those words because I always knew I'd have you, but little did I know…. But, I know you're watching over me and even if I can't hear you I know you're listening. Everyday's a struggle, but I like to think when I'm having a hard time you're there to pick me up. Thank you Aunt Debbie for always being here for me with and through everything it truly means the world. You've taught me so much and looking back on certain things you've said in the past you've really opened my eyes, only if I would have listened to you back then the hurt wouldn't be so bad now. I know these feelings I'm having of heart ache sorrow and pain, the countless sleepless nights and or crying myself to sleep must feel like nothing what Chelle feels like. So, if you're listening you don't have to visit me I know you're always here just stay by Chelle's side because I know she needs you & loves you just as much & I'd never want to take you away from her even if it's just for a second. You were a phenomenal woman, the absolute BEST mother, a one in a kind Aunt and the most loving, enjoyable, charismatic and wonderful human beings I have ever known, so again THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart and I will continue doing my best to make you proud!
I Love You Aunt Debbie!
Sincerely yours,
Niko Restivo
Michelle Russell
March 7, 2012
I can't believe it's been almost a year, it's been so rough and challenging, but I keep pushing because I know that's what you would want!! G&G will be coming home from Florida soon, can't wait to see them!! We went to the 1st annual Firefighter's Gala. It was so nice, uncle John was interviewed on a video for them. He thanked them all for saving your life and giving us those extra days with you. It was a really great night!! I miss you so much mommy, I just wish I had one more day with you, but I know even that wouldn't be enough. I love you very much and I'm always thinking of you!!
P.S. Thanks for looking down on me and showing me the way!
Niko Restivo
February 27, 2012
I love you
February 22, 2012
Thinking of you today! Loving and missing you...ALWAYS!
~Chelle
Yero Russell
December 12, 2011
Hey mom, i don't have to tell you how rough it's been, cause i know you can see it from up there! You met grandma last month, now grandpa! Just tell them i love & miss them, just like i love & miss you so very much!!!! WE thimk about you EVERYDAY!!! I Love you, your son, YERO
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October 19, 2011
This is my first entry into your book MoM,I don't quite know why...maybe it's because I talk to you every single day in my head, out loud,and in my heart.There are not enough words invented yet that could help me express how much i LOVE and MISS YOU, my only wish is that GOD will bless me with the strength,knowledge and wisdom to take care of your daughter the way you want me to, and I promise you that I will with my ALL! I LOVE YOU MOM! SOYICA-ATO
October 18, 2011
Six months have passed, and I still ask when does this get easier? I'm constantly thinking of you, wondering if your proud or if i've dissapointed you? There are so many things that are left to be said, and I can say them untill i'm blue in the face, but I can't hear your answers.I just want you to know that you are always in my thoughts! I love you sooooo very much and I miss you more and more each day! I love you mom!!!!
August 16, 2011
Four months ago today I lost my best friend, my shoulder to cry on, my go to person, and most importantly my mother!!!
My birthday has come and gone, and even though it was a good day spent with my loving husband, things just weren't the same. I kept expecting the phone to ring with you on the other end, but I just kept reminding myself you were saying Happy Birthday from Heaven!!! We had a birthday party for everyone with August birthdays this past weekend at Grandpa and Grandma's house. Brittany and Sean made it down to celebrate with us! Sean is getting so big, he looks a lot like little Michael! Let me tell you about Miss Giana....she reminds me a lot of you!!! She has a great personality and a sassy little attitude, she is an all around beautiful little girl!! We have recieved a lot of blessings in the past few days, i'm almost certain you were whispering in God's ear, Thank You!! I miss you so very much, the things I would give up just to hear your voice again, or see your smile, and of course to give you a hug and kiss, but I know my day will come when we can be together again!!! I just wanted to drop a few lines, i'm always thinking of you and nothing will ever change that. I love you and I promise to keep your memory alive!!!
~Chelle
(The Sunshine Of Your Life)
She misses you...
Niko Restivo
July 18, 2011
We Love You Aunt Debbie!
Niko Restivo
July 18, 2011
We Love & Miss You!
Niko Restivo
July 18, 2011
Niko Restivo
July 18, 2011
Aunt Debbie where do I begin... It has been three very hard and emotional months and the only thing that I can think of that's going to give me some kind of closure is just opening up and talking to you like we always used to do over the years. So, here it goes... I need you now more than ever before I am going through a very rough patch in my life and you are the only person that I have ever turned to my entire life and now I can't just pick up the phone and talk to you, ask for guidance and advice. I miss your love, your compassion, your warm heart.. I just miss you Aunt Debbie.. I have to thank you SO much for everything you have ever done for me. I truly do not know where I would be if it wasn't for you helping me and guiding me through so many “rough” patches both physically and emotionally throughout the years. I do not know where I would be in my life if it wasn’t for you.
I would do anything just to hear your voice again, just to see your smile, to be able to hung you and talk to you; I need you Aunt Debbie but, you’re not here and I do not know how to handle that and I sure as hell do not know how to accept that. We have so many family bbqs as of late and it’s just not the same without you. Every time I arrive to Grandma’s & Grandpa’s I always make my rounds of greeting everybody and I always catch myself looking for you but, you’re never there.. I just keep telling myself maybe she’s around the corner and I walk around corner after corner knowing you won’t be there. I always tell myself maybe today’s the day I see her face again, hear her voice and see her smile just one more time but, that never happens. These family bbqs do not feel right without you and to me I don’t know if they ever will. I have to put up a front every time or I have to go in another room because I can’t stop thinking about you. But, it never works because everywhere I turn I see your face in a picture and I cannot accept the fact that is the only way I can see you.
It breaks my heart that my daughter little Giana will NEVER be able to know my aunt, my godmother how I knew her. She will never be able to experience your sense of humor, your HUGE heart, your kindness and not only your tough love but, your love that made EVERYBODY feel special. It breaks my heart that she will not get to have any kind of relationship with you and the only thing she will have are stories. Granted they’re some amazing stories but, it will not be the same. I wanted to be able to drop her off when she was a few years old and get to experience what all of us kids got to experience the good and the bad . ? I wanted her to tell me “you know what Aunt Debbie did when I wasn’t listening? She put me in the corner.” But, she will never have a corner story like all of us have; and we all have a lot. I know you prayed and prayed and prayed for her to be born on your birthday and your prayers were answered and it was such a cool thing knowing that my daughter shares a birthday with such an amazing human being and the best aunt ever. But, now it will not be the same.. Everybody keeps telling me it will be alright and you will live through GiGi because you two share the same birthday. But, to me It will only make me sad, hurt, emotional and angry. Every year that will go by you won’t be there to celebrate your guys’ birthdays together like we planned. At least you guys got to share one year together and I will always cherish that memory in my heart forever as long as I live.
I haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of missing you and how I’m feeling but, this is a good start and I know you will listen from above. I’m sorry if you’re looking down on me and you’re disappointed in me. I understand I’m not making the best decisions with a lot of things but, I truly am trying. That’s why I wish you were here to so we could talk and you could give me your advice and guidance that you have always given me throughout the years. Or for you to yell at me and tell me to straighten up like you used to do to. I just need something. I hope you do not mind me talking forever. This really helped me, one day at a time, though, right. I think I’m going to go on here and just talk to you like we always used to granted you won’t say anything back but, I know you’re right there listening and I can look at your picture the whole time even with tears flowing down my cheeks I have the comfort of knowing you’re here…
I love you Aunt Debbie with All My Heart, Forever.
Sincerely yours,
Niko Restivo
June 16, 2011
It's been two months today, and not a second in a day goes by that your not in my thoughts! We all love and miss you so very much! There are no words to express the way that I am feeling, some days are so much better then others. Sometimes I just want to lay down and cry but I know that all my tears won't bring you back. I know that my day will come when i get to be with you again! Untill then I will always keep you in my thoughts and in my heart! I love you mom and I miss you!!!
Love,
Chelle
We All Miss And Love You So Much!!
May 30, 2011
May 26, 2011
Hi Mom! I was just thinking about you, wich i'm sure you know ;) I just wanted to say hi and tell you how much I LOVE YOU!!!!
May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day Mom! This has been one of the hardest days I have had! I miss you so very much! I almost bought you a card and present today but then reality set in. You would be happy to know we spent the day with Grandma and the rest of the family, we all talked and shared more of your memories! They all miss you so much. I love you and you are always in my thoughts, prayers, and most importantly my HEART!!!
Denise Mickelson
May 8, 2011
My dear Debbie, Happy Mothers Day! I am in such disbelief and can not believe you are really gone. Many times I have picked up the phone to call you... God has one heck of an angle with him. He has his reasons why he choose you to be with him, and has given you golden wings. Doesn't make it easy for all you have left behind. Till we meet again. I love you and miss you Debbie. Happy Mothers Day!!!! :-)
May 1, 2011
Mom~
Well we are all moved into our new place, Danny left to go to Chicago! It just seems so unreal still. There are no words to express how much the whole family and I miss you! I know you are watching over us and helping with the blessings we all recieve! I love you!
~Chelle
Denise Mickelson
April 30, 2011
Michelle and Roo I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. I just found out today. Im so sorry I wasn't there for you when she passed. If you need anything please keep in touch. God has one Great Angel with him and she is watching over the both of you. I loved your mom alot for every thing she did for me. She has a huge heart and lots of love for everyone. Again I am so, so sorry for your whole families loss. Stay strong. It's hard but I know you all can do it. Keep in touch. I already posted my e - mail address so please stay in touch.
Denise Mickelson
April 30, 2011
My Dearest Debbie, RIP you left this world way to early. God has some pretty cool plans for you lady. You will always be remembered, loved and close to my heart. Thank you for everything. Wish I would have known and been there for you like you were for me. I miss you, love you and we will meet again.
Justin Ashford
April 22, 2011
"Some people come into our life and quickly go, others stay and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever, the same." Debbie was that type of person. She will always remain in my heart. She's dearly missed by me and my family. Love you Debbie.
April 21, 2011
Mom~
It hasn't even been a week since you left to go to Heaven, I can't even begin to explain how much I love and miss you! You are the most beautiful, loving, caring and compassionate woman I know and I am so very privleged to call you mom! I will keep your memory alive until the day we meet again! I LOVE YOU!
Sincerely,
The Sunshine Of Your Life
April 19, 2011
Debbie I love you as if you were my grandmother! You always took care of my mom & us! You will be dearly missed by the Ashford family! You will always be in our prayers! We are very grateful for having you in our lives!
Love Always Justin & Keyonna
Rana Ashford
April 19, 2011
Heaven has called home a wonderful angel! Debbie you were more than a friend you were a 2nd mom to me & a grandma to Justin & Keyonna! You will always be in our hearts! Love always, Rana, Justin, & Keyonna Ashford
brandi lucente
April 19, 2011
michelle i am very sorry about your mom i know i havent seen you since elementary and junior high school and i feel very bad i hope all is well with you and the rest of your family
Megan Luedtke
April 19, 2011
To the ENTIRE Restivo family-
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Debbie. She was a very caring, warm, beautiful, and wonderful woman. She will be forever missed but always remembered. My deepest thoughts, sympathies, and prayers are with all of you. Love all of you,- Megan Luedtke
April 19, 2011
Debbie was the first daycare my son ever had. Now my son is almost 9 years old. We have lost touch personally but have seen Michelle on a number of occasions. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
Sara, Morris and McKade
CHERYL MARSHALL
April 19, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF DEBBIE RESTIVO, MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Janice Bell
April 18, 2011
To my brother Mike and family-Debbie was a beautiful person that will live in my heart forever. Like a beautiful rainbow, gone too soon but never forgotten...Love Jan
Carol McMonigal
April 18, 2011
"To live in hearts you leave behind is not to die," my friend. You will be missed by many. My heart goes out to your family and i feel it is my loss that i never had the chance to meet them all. My memories will always be of you with a great smile and nothing but good to say of everyone. Rest in peace my friend.
Love you dearly my friend; Carol
Sandie Dilla
April 18, 2011
The Restivo Family-
I am very sorry to here about Debbie, and for the loss each and every one of you is feeling. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Sandie Dilla
Niki …Markangello and Jayda Miller
April 18, 2011
Over these past few days floods of memories of Momma Debbie have consumed my mind and in all of them she said or did something that made me laugh. I'm honored to have had her in my life and I'm heartbroken that we had to lose her so soon. I will cherish the memories. Love and prayers for the family
Niki… Markangello and Jayda Miller
April 18, 2011
It seems like every memory of momma Debbie that I ve been having over this past few days its a memory of her saying or doing something that made me laugh. I am honored to have had her in my life but I'm also heartbroken that we lost her so soon. My love and prayers to all off you
ashley heatherston
April 18, 2011
wow....i cant believe debbie is gone!! she was like a 2nd mother 2 me!! she was always there for all of us...me ericka colleen and elena! even tho most of the time she was yelling at us...we knw she loved us!! heaven has got another strong angel!! he and my dad are up there now just talking bout us!! debbie will b greatly missed!! i love u deb!! michelle and the rest of the restivo clan...i love u 2 stay strong i knw its hard!!
love ashey...
PENNY EKDAHL
April 18, 2011
I WILL MISS YOU DEALY YOU WERE A TRUE FREIND ,THANK YOU DEBBIE FOR BEING THERE FOR ME AND EVERY BODY YOU TOUCH IM MISSING YOU BAD IF HAVEN HAD A PHONE I PROMISE I WOULD CALL YOU EVER DAY ALL NEVER FOR GET YOUR LAUGH OR YOUR SMILE OR YOUR VOICE YOU GOT YOUR WINGS SO FLY BABY FLY UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN I LOVE YOU MY FREIND HAVEN JUST GAINED A NOTHER ANGELAND THAT YOU ARE GOD BLESS THE RESTIVO FAMILY
Andrea Rayfield
April 18, 2011
Just meeting Debbie awhile back it was soo nice to feel like family right away . She was such a caring person . I am so glad that I was able to come in contact with her ...she is one of the nicest ladies I have ever met ...my son also grew a special liking to her ...she was great to all my kids they all made her laugh and she made them laugh it was always a pleasure to be around her ! She was a great mom to Michelle and all the younger generation around her . She will be deeply missed and she will always be loved. A true angel has gotten her wings...we love you Debbie and you will always be in our hearts .
PENNY EKDAHL
April 18, 2011
DEBBIE I WAS PROUND TO KNOW YOU ,YOU WERE A GREAT FREIND YOU WERE THERE FOR ME WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS SICK WITH CANCER IF IT WASENT FOR YOU I WOULD NOT HAVE MADE IT THEW THAT HARD TIME IN MY LIFE ,I PRAYED TO GOD TO LET ME HELP YOU THREW THIS BUT HE HAD DIFFERENT PLANS FOR YOU ,I WILL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE ,I WILL BE THERE FOR MICHELLE,DANNY IF THEY NEED ANY THING CAUSE YOU WOULD HAVE DONE THE SAME FOR ME CAUSE THATS WHAT KIND OF LADY YOU WERE IM HEARTFELT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY YOU EARND YOUR WINGS SO FRY BABY FLY ALL SEE YOU AGAIN SOON DAY,I KNOW YOU WOULD SAY DONT CRIE IM ALL WRITE . GOD LEFT A LARGE WHOLE IS OUR HEARTS. YOU TOUCH SO MANY LIFES I LOVE YOU MAMA DEB YOUR FREIND PENNY EKDAHL
April 18, 2011
John, and the rest of the Restivo family, Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.John, we love you and will be there if you need us. Steve,Rita Ingram (Dago 7)
April 18, 2011
Micelle, i am so so sorry to here and mom she was a bery very good person and a mom. i will miss hers lots. she was like another mother to. we had lots of goods times togerher and i will always keep those memories in my heart and i will keep her in my heart forever and ever. i will be thinking of u micelle becsuse she was the only person in u r life that loved u the most and she will always love u. she will be greatly missed by all of us. she loved everybody she had a very warm heart and i am gonna miss that. my thoughts and prayers will always be with u.love always and forever. gal & perter & mega & stephanie acciari & alicia ericson
April 18, 2011
Theresa & family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Susan & Glenn Stoffel
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