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Carol Chiappetta posted a condolence
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Happy Birthday mom in heaven we all miss and love you. It is your 97th birthday today and you are in heaven with our Lord and Savior. I miss you so much and Eddie to I got plants today and cards today in your honor everyone loved you and I am so proud of what good mother you were. You represented the love of God everyday of your life. Everyone that knew you would agree with me you were pure love and that is what you left behind in our hearts . We all love and miss you mom Happy Birthday again even though you cant hear me your everywhere in this home and I never feel far away from you.
Your daughter Carol
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Carol Chiappetta posted a condolence
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Happy Mothers Day Mom,
Mom this is the first year not having you sit at dinner with me and your family. Even though today you were so missed by me I know that you are in heaven, where you and Eddie dwell with our God above. I know that you are resting their with the angels who surround you now with their love. But even though I still feel you from so far away, we will never truly part in anyway. For you will always live in me because you are forever in my heart . We all miss you and Eddie and one day the Lord says we will see our love ones again.
Love,
Carol and Larry
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Laura Adams posted a condolence
Friday, October 12, 2018
A Tree for Mom & Eddie --- "Lasting Love"
My Little Church Ladies never met my Mom or my Brother, Eddie, but they always prayed for them. My Mom always told me to tell them how grateful she was for them.
Last Sunday night, they presented me with a rose tree called "Lasting Love" in honor of my Mom & Eddie which they will be planting in my yard in remembrance of them. The roses are red, one of my Mom's favorite colors. And, the tree will forever bloom and bring them to mind.
I am very grateful to my Little Church Ladies for such a thoughtful gift to remember my Mom and Brother and honor their lives. It deeply touched my heart and I know it would have touched theirs, too. I wanted to share this beautiful tribute to them with others who loved them also.
We also added two more ladies to our group last Sunday. They are a mother and daughter, and the mother's name is Flo, just like my Mom's.
I believe God works in mysterious ways and brings us comfort through the kindnesses of others.
Thank you, Ladies for this beautiful gesture of love to my family and me.
One last thing to share... the previous Sunday a small ray of light came into my family room somehow even though my blinds were closed and shown on the picture of my Mom that I have on a table there. In the center of her chest in that picture, a heart formed and glowed. On bended knee, I looked closer to see and it was the exact shape of a heart, and I wept. I don't know exactly what God was showing me, but I am sure it was something about the good heart Mom had that will forever be with us. It was soon gone from the picture, but not from my mind.
My Mom had a heart of gold, and when the heart was shining, that is what it looked like. Mom's heart made her what she was and I know that is what we will all remember most when we think of her.
Laura
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Elle Belle posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Florence Mason was one in a million. A wonderful woman who was a pleasure for me to know. I am deeply saddened by her death and that of her son in such close proximity. She often spoke of how close their relationship was, and I cannot even imagine how great his loss was to her.
I knew Florence to be unassuming, unpretentious and humble. She loved Jehovah, and, if anyone lived by Matthew Chapter 6 Versus 1-4 in the Bible, it was her because she never spoke of the good deeds she did for others, and I knew of so many. To her it was always what she could do for you, and, as that scripture tells us, then our Heavenly Father will reward us for the things we do in secret; as I am sure He is rightfully doing today.
I would like to use this forum which is here to now honor, recognize and applaud Florence for her many kindnesses to me and how she impacted my life. And, I am eager to read more tributes to her doing the same because now is HER time to shine for all she did while here and not ours.
My Dear Florence, I know I will never meet another one like you again, but I am so glad that our paths did cross. And, I look forward to our reunion one day in the future. There is a pain in my heart that you are gone. Jehovah's gain is the world's loss.
Thank you, Dear Friend. You made a difference in my life just being you, and I hope you knew it.
Much love and my deepest sympathy to your hurting family members.
Elle Belle
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Carol Chiappetta posted a condolence
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Dear Mom,
Today is Saturday and it was a beautiful day it was the kind of day that I would of picked you up and Aunt Rosie and bought you to the park and out to dinner. A
day that Eddie would be cleaning his car in my driveway . Today I am thinking of the days we would do things and missing you. You told me many times you do not know what you would of done without Larry and I now I do not know what I am going to do without you. I remember the things you told me and I TREASURE our talks and I did do what you asked me to do. One may ask why I write to you often it brings me comfort although I know you can not hear me. I know Eddie is really happy to see you and I am so glad that Eddie was so happy with his car in his finally days on this earth. I would like all my friends to know how blessed I am to have you all. I want to thank you for all your support and kindness you have shown me with my mom while she was here and now at her passing. I thank you for your cards and gifts and all who cooked for us and all the beautiful Flowers plants from Florida and the ones sent to me from here. I want to thank my neighbors for their love and support and gifts I so appreciate it very much. I want to thank my church family for their prayers and kindness to me and Larry and my family. Joe and Phebe for the years you took time to visit my mom with the children for the last three years. To my cousin Lorraine and Connie and family in California for your Cards and gifts and most of all your love and support everyday you gave me. I have been blessed with you all and I will always appreciate and remember your love always. I want to thank Uncle Johnny for the beautiful Condolences you wrote about my mom I read it to Aunt Rosie tonight and she enjoyed what you wrote. Lorraine and I were very touched by what you wrote please keep in touch with us. Like you said it is FLO MAGIC my mom would of liked that. Well a Big Thank You to you all .
Carol Chiappetta
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Laura Adams posted a condolence
Friday, September 28, 2018
Florence Mason... My Tribute to a Life Well Lived
For 72 years, I have been blessed to be the daughter of this truly remarkable lady. I never knew my Mom to be anything but kind, loving and caring to not only her family, but everyone else she came into contact with. Everyone loved her, but those of us related to her were blessed beyond words.
My Mom never thought much of herself or that she was special in any way, but thats exactly what made her so special. Doing things for others came natural for her. And, she never needed credit or recognition. Only to know she made someone else happy, was how she got her joy.
In my youth, almost every family member on my Dad’s side came to live with us. Even though we didnt have extra room, my Mom & Dad took them in creating more work for my Mom in addition to raising us four kids. I specifically remember when Uncle Charlie was released from the hospital after having tuberculosis. Even with no extra bedroom, my parents bummed us three girls together and gave Uncle Charlie his own room. Every day my Mom would cook and three times climb the stairs to bring his meals to his room, then boil all his utensils and sheets so none of us kids would get sick. She did this for years until Uncle Charlie was completely well and could get a job and go out on his own. Never once did I ever hear her complain or say how hard it was on her even though it was. She did it with love, simply because she thought it was the right thing to do.
Mom also scrubbed floors on her hands & knees well into her seventies to make money to travel to California for a month each year to help Aunt Rosie care for our elderly Grandfather. She left with a suitcase full of gifts to bring them and returned with a suitcase full of gifts to bring all of us. If she was tired when she came back, she never told you. All she cared about was to see the joy on all our faces as we received what she had brought us.
I could go on and on with stories like this about my Mom. She was truly a woman to be admired. Mom always said she had four children and no favorites, but our brother Eddie was the one she longed to live with and she spoke of it more and more in her final years and days.
I believe she died of a broken heart once he was gone. Today they are together reaping their Heavenly rewards and she is happy being with the Lord, him and my Dad experiencing all the things my sister Judy and I told her she would.
When I play the many messages my Mom left on my answering machine, I can hardly contain my emotions because of the kindness and love she showed me in each one. Especially the one she left the day before her passing. I will treasure them forever and pass them on to my Granddaughter, Ashlynn, so she can know the kind of Great Grandmother she had.
My Mom is my role model on how to live an unselfish life and sacrifice for the sake of another without thought or care of how it would affect her own life.
She was an amazing person and my Son, Granddaughter and I will never stop missing her. I am proud to be her daughter!
Her legacy continues in my sister, Judy, whose heart and selfless ways mimic my Mother. I want to thank her for the many years after my Father passed, before Mom had to leave her home, for working tirelessly to handle her affairs and every crisis that my Mother called her with. Judy, like my Mom, did so much... and like my Mom, she never complained, always offered a kind word and never sought credit. My Mother often compared her to her own mother who she called Angel!
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Carol Chiappetta posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Dear Uncle Johnny,
It was so nice what you wrote about my mother and the family. My mom had asked me to try to contact you many times. Lorraine and I called a number to find you but
I guess it was the wrong number. Aunt Rosie is left now just you and her and she would love to talk to you. If by any chance you get on this site again please try to contact me . We often thought of you Lorraine and myself wanted to know how you are doing also and where you are living. I hope to hear from you and that you get to see this . I hope you are doing well and that you get on this sight again.
Carol
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John Gallo posted a condolence
Monday, September 24, 2018
Flo, I’m still reeling from the extra-big hit taken by the Mason-Gallo Clan, this past month! Not only did I lose my only Nephew and Godson—EDDIE, Jr.—at a rather young age, but then I lost YOU--one of my 3-favorite Sisters, each of which I’ve had for 84+ years! I had all three, the exact moment I was born, and I’ll still have all 3, when it’s time for me to leave--whether Rosie pre-deceases me or not. Some things are eternal, and I think that this is one of them!
But, Flo, as bad as I may feel, in-mourning--it is NOTHING, in comparison, to how I’m sure YOUR 3-daughters feel, who--at the precise same moments--lost their “kid” brother and then, their Super-Special MOM!
I believe that Rosie also had it worse than me, too, as she also lost a nephew, but she lost the Sister, whom, for at least 70 or 75 of their 90+ years, were essentially attached at the hip, as they did ALMOST-EVERYTHING together! For many years, after we buried Pop in 1989, when I’d call either one of them at their 482 W. Main Street apartments, whichever apartment answered the phone, the other sister was also there! I’d have much longer phone calls, but I only needed to make one to talk to both, and which made it a piece of cake to get them to make a decision on something. On the few rare times when only one was in the apartment that I happened to call, they’d tell me they will not make a decision until they first talked it over with their other sister—even when the other sister didn’t need to be a part of the decision—like when I’d ask one, what they wanted for their birthday! As most of you readers will know, their birthdays were only 9-days apart… and, of course, neither one “celebrated” them. No Cards, just a check with a normal letter, and I’d only ask them--just to see if they MIGHT have liked, something different--for whatever reason!
I’m not sure many reading this will have known that Flo’s younger life was not an easy one—particularly for her, and--at an early age! She had an older and younger sister (Jane and Rosie), and an even younger brother, (Louie), years before I was born. They all lost their Mother, Angelina Angotta Gallo, from a kidney problem, in 1929. Jane was around 8, Flo around 7, Rosie around 4, and Louie, around 2. Our Father worked on a private estate in Riverside, CT, 7-days-a-week, 365 or 366, every year, and he ended up working there for 28 years, before the owner, Lorenzo D. Armstrong, died, in 1947, and they had to let my father go, around 1948. Pop was quickly hired, at a place a few doors away, for more pay, and only 5 ½ days a week. He’d only had 1-year of schooling, in Rose, Italy, before he came to the U.S., by steerage, when he was 16 or 17, just before WWI. He returned to school, I think, in 1939 and 40, to get his Citizenship papers just before WWII, which was a great day for us Gallo’s. Also, let me remind you, that the Great Depression hit everyone and lasted from 1929 to 1939. So, things were very tough for my now entire family, when my father lost his wife of 9 or 10 years, and my siblings lost their Mother, at such an early age! In 1932, My father married MY Mother, Margaret Romano. He was about 38 then, and she was about 17. He desperately needed a mother for his 4-kids. About 2 years later, in July 1934, I was born in Stamford Hospital. I guess, 5 kids in the middle of the Depression was just too much for my still, teen-aged mother, with the oldest one, Jane, just-barely 6-years younger, at 13, Flo at 12, Rose at 9 and Louie was 7. In the next year or two, my mother LEFT, and in desperation, Pop made Flo quit O. G. Grammar School, I think in the 8th grade, so she could stay home, mainly to take care of ME, but also do the house chores—cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping and making beds. He didn’t choose Jane, a year older, because she was enrolled in Beauty School, and he wanted to let her graduate, so then she could take over Flo’s job, at home, and be able to also earn an income by doing the hair-do’s for the neighborhood women.
But, Flo didn’t have a choice. All THAT, plus Li’l ME, were thrust on her, when she was only 13 or 14. I don’t remember too much of that period when Flo was my “acting Mother.” One of the few things that I do recall, was that she most frequently referred to my real Mother, as: “The Old Fossil,” (can you imagine this label, for a 20- or 21-year old woman?), to prevent me from knowing who they were talking about. No one mentioned her name, in front of me, and before long, I was being told that “MY Mother,” was the LATE Angelina Angotta Gallo, who was buried in North Street Cemetery in Greenwich, and every year, I would go with my Father and siblings to the Cemetery, every Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day, to put flowers on “MY Mother’s” grave. And Flo would place her hands upon my shoulders and sort of gently push me towards the grave, and tell me: “Johnny, Johnny… that’s your Mother’s grave there! Aren’t you going to go there and kneel-down, and say some prayers for her—like a good boy?” On one of those occasions, when I was 8 or 9 and had had 2- or 3-years of arithmetic under my belt, I pointed at her tombstone and asked my father: “Pop, how is it that my Mother died in 1929, but I wasn’t born until 1934? Isn’t that impossible?” and he promptly told me: “Shut-uppa, anda don’ta aska stupidda questions!” And, I wisely never asked again! But, as tough a deal as fate had dealt Flo, when my Mother left, it surely did not diminish Flo’s own, personal, sense-of-humor!
While I never heard even one sentence of Flo’s stories, our relatives’ children (some in their late teens and 20’s), thought Flo was the World’s Champion Story Teller, and they couldn’t wait to return to visit our house again for another Chapter of Flo’s famous fictional story of “Tuta Gina” (sp?) which she made up as she went along. The parents would be up in the kitchen with my father and me, drinking wine, beer or whiskey—all of them my “Uncles” and “Aunts,” although they were really cousins from Italy, but because they were older, they became “Aunts” and “Uncles” to show more respect for them. I would make one-round of the table and sit on the lap of each of my Aunts and Uncles, and they would talk to me a little bit, and each gave me a sip of their drink. By the time I made it to my father’s lap, I was one sip away from going to bed—and no argument from me. Pop would carry me up to bed, say “Good-night,” and I’d be fast asleep. When I would talk or listen to the younger cousins, they would rave about Flo’s “Tuta Gina” epic saga, which she created, ad hoc, and which--continued endlessly!
When Jane graduated beauty school, that relieved Flo to find an easier and better-paying job at Freyberg’s (sp?) factory in Stamford. It wasn’t long before she came home with her first real love: a white Spitz named Wootsie, who walked Flo to the bus stop, each morning, then returned home to wait for her, right after Flo boarded the bus.
About the middle of WWII, Flo met and married Big Ed, on August 28, 1943, and we all got along great with Ed and his family: Walter, Charlie, Joey and Harriet; his best friend Slim (in the Navy); and, Ed’s dog, Jackson. I was still 9, (for 4-more days), when I first became an uncle in 1944, with Judy’s birth. Then, 23-days short of two more years, Laura increased our family’s joy; then Carol did likewise, in January, 1951, & then the long-awaited MALE, Eddie, Jr., blessed-us, in April, 1957.
Expansions and changes in the family are not something for which I’ve been kept abreast of, anymore, but where I live, and the way I live MY life, are more to blame for this, than any individual or group in “the family.” I didn’t first meet Larry until Rosie and I returned Pop back to Greenwich, from California, for his burial in-between the graves of his first wife, Angelina, and his first son, Louie, in June, 1989. We arrived on a Thursday, and I flew back to CA, 3-days later, on Sunday. Larry’s demeanor, in EVERY instance, was one that was more like he was born into the family, than one who had married into it, and I was especially pleased with witnessing and experiencing THAT--first hand! Then, when Marie graduated UConn, I got a message off to Larry which basically said that HIS value or worth, as a person, is evidenced by just how well he raised his daughter! And, I thanked him for doing a super job! And, more lately, with his contributed photos of Eddie, Jr., and the tributes and acknowledgment from so many others for his efforts and caring for Flo, Rose, and Eddie, Jr. in these messages, completely confirm my long-held beliefs! Marie shows she’s her Father’s daughter, with her much-appreciated photos of Flo. I was also pleased with the recent news of Marie's marriage to Chris, during these very difficult times. I wish you both a long life of good health, prosperity and happiness. I don’t think I can add anything to the glowing recognition's and laurels given to Larry’s wife and Marie’s mother—in both Guest Books! Carol's genuine caring—clearly and amply, shows through!
Flo, YOU have some GREAT loved ones waiting for you, like Big Ed, Pop, Louie, Jane, Angelo, Nana, Aunt Josie, Aunt Nelly, Aunt Millie, Ernie, Wootsie, and even Eddie, Jr. just snuck-in (before his time), so he could personally greet you, with the others!
Rest in Peace, Flo! YOU clearly earned it--way back in the latter 1930’s!
Johnny
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Laurie Blaney posted a condolence
Sunday, September 23, 2018
To Carol, Larry, Michael, Ginger, Gianna, Marie, Chris
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray for God to comfort you all in your time of sorrow. Carol I remember the late nights with you on the phone always worried about Mom, Eddie, and Aunt Rosie. I don't know how you did it. You and Larry were so tired but you kept going. You were the best caregiver ever be proud of yourself. Always remember what mom said to you on her last day. Keep it close to your heart always. Mom I love and miss you and my Eddie. Till we meet again
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Alecia Labrosciano posted a condolence
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Florence Mason remembrance
I am saddened to hear of Florence's passing. I know this has brought nothing but sadness to people who knew her. She was an inspiration to the other residents at Long Ridge Post Acute care.
She always had a kind word and a great deal of concern for others.
Her gratitude and spirituality were contagious.
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Gordon C Hewetson posted a condolence
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Florence Mason
Kind. Gentle. Loving. Mother.
She loved to draw and color-working tirelessly to make enough versions for each of her extensive family. The Recreation Department was her favorite haunt. It was so sad when she was removed from Long Ridge Post Acute Care. Loved Country and Western Music (emphasis on Western-Gene Autry, Bob Wills) and gentle crooners Perry Como and Bing Crosby. She liked Willie Nelson (but not his long hair!). Seldom complained, always grateful. Concerned about wasting food. Always wanted to share her meals. Liked to stash aside treats for late night snacks. A selfless friend and intent listener. Genuine. Looked for best in people. Our time together was unpredictable- precious and fun.
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Joan powell posted a condolence
Saturday, September 22, 2018
To: Carol, Larry, Michael, Marie
I'm sorry for your loss of your mom. I can remember all the good times I had
With Flo and Aunt Rosie like going to McDonalds, the sleep overs we use to have and going to I-Hop. I will treasure those moments always and you will always be in my heart. I love you and may you rest in peace. Carol you were a wonderful daughter
The best ever you took great care of Flo, Eddie and Aunt Rosie, dad. They could not have made it without your love, support, and the special attention you gave them.
You worried about them always and it was hard for you and Larry to take excellent care of them but you did it alone so have no regrets my sister always know I love you all and I'm here for you. May God Bless you now and always.
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Barbara Hansen posted a condolence
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Dear Carol and Marie: I am so sorry for your loss. Carol, you and Larry took such wonderful care of your mother and made her last years happy. May she rest in peace. With my deepest sympathy, Barbara
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Carol Chiappetta posted a condolence
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Dear mom,
I never dreamed that you would be gone only a month after Eddie. I know the pain of losing your son was to much for you. I will miss you with all my heart I cared for you everyday. I am blessed to have the memories that I am left with of you. The days we shopped for clothes for you and then went to dinner. The days I took you and aunt Rosie out to your favorite park to take walks near the water with the boats. The days we spent going on Vacation and up to the sea port. The times we had giving you birthday parties and cook outs at Michaels house. The days spent with Marie and Chris and going out to dinner. You were so happy to be with all of us. All the nights instant gram came to my house for you and you were excited to get all the gifts that kept coming for you. At times we saw your struggles and we had many long nights Larry and I staying with you in the hospital and you were so happy all the time you told me that I was with you . And then you got better and we shared more times going to places you loved and going to see the fire works on fourth of July. Our talks we had and the secrets we shared I will never forget. Time spent caring for you and enjoying how happy you were when we took you out. I have all your things around me in my house and keeping them will always remind me of you. I was blessed to be your care giver and you always told me how much you trusted me with your care . Larry cared for you and supported me with you always and you loved him as he did you. I want to thank my friends in the support and caring ways you helped me with mom when I needed you all my mom was happy with you. I want to thank my neighbor Mo who stayed with my mother so I could go to doctor appointments . To all my friends who supported me with love and compassion threw some hard times when I was caring for my mother at my house thank you all. Mom I know you left this earth knowing everyone that you touched in your life loved you so much. Rest in peace and I know you are happy now with your son and husband in Heaven.
Always loved and never forgotten,
Carol
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Cathy Neville posted a condolence
Friday, September 21, 2018
Dear Carol & Larry,
I am so sorry of your Mom's passing,, I remember her lovely smile and laughter from just a few weeks ago!
My love to you and your family,
Cathy
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Eneida Monge posted a condolence
Friday, September 21, 2018
My dearest Carol, I'm so sorry for your lost. I had the pleasure of spending time with your mother at Long Ridge, She was always such a pleasure. She and my mom became very close friends and loved each other very much. My entire family Loved her. She will be greatly missed. My mother has never had a roommate she got along with so much and continues to miss her tremendously. Carol, know that your mom is at peace with our Lord and savior and you will see her again. I saw you there all the time, I saw how much you fought and did so much so your mother could have the best of care. You will always be blessed for that and be at peace with yourself. If there's anything I can do please let me know.
On behalf of Eneida Monge, Raul and Maria Molina
God bless you and your family always.
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debbie dube posted a condolence
Friday, September 21, 2018
Carol and Larry, and family,
I am so sorry about the passing of your mom... Carol. You and Larry took such good care of her in her last 4 years. You made her last years very happy and full. She loved you and your family so much. Blessings to you and Larry for all you have done. I will be praying that The Lord will give you the peace in your hearts that you so deserve now. I love you both.
Rest In peace Florence..
Love,
Debbie Dube
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Margaret (Peggy) Nolan Davis posted a condolence
Friday, September 21, 2018
Dearest Carol,, Larry and Family,
I am deeply sorry Carol of the passing of your Mother. She was a Lovely Lady and a Wonerful Mother. I send you My Love and Blessings. May your Mother REST IN PEACE.
Sincerly, Margaret Nolan Davis
Carol you will remember me as Peggy Cavanna
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Joyce Giordano posted a condolence
Friday, September 21, 2018
Dear Carol and Larry, I can only imagine the pain you are going through losing your sweet, precious mom so soon after losing your brother Eddie just a month ago. And in between you all celebrated the joy of your daughter Marie and Chris' wedding. Eddie was gone but your mom looked so beautiful in her red dress and so happy in the wedding pictures. I'm glad she was able to be there. It was such a stressful time for the family. Your friends saw how well you and Larry took care of your mom, Eddie and continue to take care of Aunt Rosie. We were worried about your health during the last year. It was not easy taking care of three people who needed so much love and care. You both took your mom and Aunt Rosie out to dinner, shopping and social events. You moved your mom and Aunt Rosie from their senior apartments into the nursing home. You contacted the appropriate people so that Eddie would get his surgery and have a safe place to live and he was so thrilled when you bought him his car.Carol you and Larry have always there for your family and your friends. And we will always be there for you.
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