Early this morning my grandma (Nonna to the boys) left the pain and sadness of this world behind and joined God in His kingdom. We are rejoicing for her, but grieving for us left here.
As many of you who follow our blog know, over a year ago she was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. It weakened her body but never her spirit. She was simply an amazing woman. She was definitely a matriarch, heading her family and her TEN children. Grandma was fiesty and such a strong woman, stronger than she herself realized at times. All her stories of life as an Italian girl in New York sound like a movie!
I grew up with my grandma always near by and when she moved to Florida Jason and I drove down every summer to visit. Even after Jason and I moved to Montana, grandma came up to visit and pretend to hike the mountain trails 🙂 She was always so much fun to be around.
During her last days, she was looking forward to celebrating Jason’s birthday. She was weak and knew her time was short, but she told us how much it meant for her to be spend an evening around her family. She got home and soon it was obvious how short her time with us would be. But we are grateful that she passed on peacefully and we will treasure our memories and hold onto her spirit.
I love you grandma. You are an inspiration. You are already missed.
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At mine and Jason’s wedding:
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Meeting the boys:
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Grandma turns 80:
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2 days ago at Jason’s birthday:
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We will be taking some time off to be with our family as we mourn our loss and attend the services. It may take us a while to return phone calls and emails and we apologize for any delay.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this very difficult time!
Dear Lucia & Jason & Connor & Everett,
I am soooo sorry to hear about the loss of Nonna. I hope you guys are coping ok. I wish you all the best in these rough moments you’ll be going through. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Also, a belated Happy Birthday to Jason!! Looks like you had a great bday!
Talk to you soon, best wishes!!
Liz & George
We’re so sorry to hear about your loss. We both know the pain of losing a loved one and our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time! God bless!
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family, may God be your stength & each other. Take care, Lauren & Cliff
All my thoughts, prayers, and love headed you way. I am so sorry for your loss.
Your grandma truly had a kindred and beautiful spirit. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our families thoughts and prayers.
Monica and Jacob
Lucia and Jason,
My deepest sympathy over the loss of your grandmother. I love the photos you posted of her (especially the last one when she looks like she’s wearing pink uggs!). She looks like a wonderful woman and my thoughts are with your family.
– Lindsey and Anthony Gambaccini
I am so sorry to hear about your families loss.
Soooo sorry to hear about your loss. Though there is the hope of eternal life and her rest from the courageous battle she has been fighting for so long, it is hard to know that someone you have laughed with, cried with, and loved so dearly is gone. We will be praying for your comfort and strength during these times and may God flood your mind with wonderful memories. Romans 12:12. Love the pictures above—i can tell she would have been a joy to meet!!
Ryan & Kelly Ward
God Bless you all, and your Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you are truly blessed to have had her in your lives. XOXO