Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Beautifully written obituary tribute, emanating in detail the beautiful and devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend Maria was to so many. Near, far and without us. My condolences to Vana, Jon, Candice, Kyle, Morgan and to Maria's siblings and their families who are all left to mourn Maria's passing. Most heartfelt condolences to Dina and her children whose commitment, devotion and caring for her parents was paramount all of her life. Candice, Kyle, Morgan, Austin, Jason, Eric, Krystal, Ashley, Darian and Danika - you are all so very blessed to have such a special Grandmother. She always spoke of her grandchildren with such pride and happiness.
In sharing a Memory: When my Mom was in labour at the hospital with twins in 1981, I remember Maria would come see her a lot, any chance she could while at work and often bringing her treats Mom wasn't supposed to have. I recall, quite vividly, my Mom squirming in pain, shouting colorful words in broken English and Italian. Maria's words of encouragement would be "C'mon, Carmela, you've been through this before, you are going to be fine!" We all knew that Maria helped my Mom during labour and delivery and realized several years after Maria was her birth coach. My Mom always remembered that.
Several years after, in February and March 2014, Maria had visited my Mom in hospital. I was there one time when Maria recounted the story of Mom's labour, they laughed and cried. Maria asked me to get a cup of ice-chips. I thought she wanted something to drink but in fact, Maria took the plastic glass of ice chips and with her hands gave them to my Mom. Maria told my Mom, "Do you remember me doing this a long time ago Carmela? C'mon Carmela, you will get through this."
May you be at peace and surrounded by your husband and daughter, Maria. You will never be forgotten.
Silvana, Tim and Family
