Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Anna Maria & Family and Rosa & Family, expressing heartfelt condolences to all of you in the loss of your Mamma. Your Mamma's beautiful personality, strong will and big heart are but some of the fine qualities she has blessed you, your beautiful children and grandchildren with. I will never forget some of the fun neighborhood block parties waaaay back when but what resonates most is the time working at La Cucina with Mr. and Mrs. Pizzino, Anna Maria and Giacomo. I remember how Mrs. Pizzino would greet her customers and employees, always with a smile and warm embrace. Walking in the back door of La Cucina, first words I'd hear from Mrs. Pizzino, "Hi, are you hungry? Did you eat? What do you want to eat? I make it for you" Mrs. Pizzino took such pride in her culinary skills and her customers returned time and time again. I have smiled thinking of a frequent occurrence at La Cucina. On a busy Friday or Saturday evening, I'd bring back a plate or 2 of food to the kitchen. Mrs. Pizzino would ask, "what are you doing, whats the matter?" I would respond with "they would like to take the rest of it home". Mrs. Pizzino would motion for me to give her the plates where she would place in take away containers and proceed to add more of her delicious food, handing the stuffed containers back with a big smile and wink! That was the hard-working, passionate and generous woman I will always remember and admire. Rest in Peace.
