Condolence: On Thursday, May 26, 2016, my beautiful, 92 year old mother was laid to rest. She is now peacefully enjoying the beauties of the Heavens.

On behalf of my family and me, I would like to say "thank you" to all who came and showed their love and respect in honoring our mother.
From the diligent care and concern from ROSSI BROTHERS & LELLIO Funeral Home, the breathtaking floral arrangements beautifully made by Deramo's Florists, the many tributes to Mom and to my sister-in-law, Pastor JoAnne Baltes' loving, precise, and very moving Eulogy...
Thank You from the deepest parts of our hearts.
Her presence is all around me where she spent the last twelve years of her life in our home. Such a loving and unique person, she embodied all that we aspire to be.
Thank you Mom for always being such a blessing to me. I will miss you so very much. I know your "Smiling" down on all of us. Rest peacefully Dear Mother.

Condolence: Thinking of family in Youngstown, Ohio and sending my love. Wish I could have been there today to give you all hugs and say goodbye to Gramma Dot. I'll never forget how many times she would tell us to get out of the kitchen when we were little. I only now understand why... for safety measures and sometimes the kitchen is the only place you can escape to when people are over. :) She made the best rigatoni and meatballs... there was never a shortage of food. She always had something to give to me... a small present she had been saving, set aside for me. She gave the best hugs and had the sweetest smile. I miss her voice and her humor. And every time I put my feet on a coffee table or couch, I think of her and how she would disapprove. :) I love you Gramma. I'll miss you. Love, Amy Liz

Condolence: A Tribute To Mother:

Mother was an inspiring soul, always there for all who came to her. She was the most loving, humble, compassionate, understanding, family oriented person one could ever meet.

She was special, very special and will be remembered forever as such. Now resting and safely tucked away in all of Heaven's splendor, she is at peace.

Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, her spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts.

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

We love you "Mom"!

Poem: She is Gone By: David Harkins

You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she’s gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.