I just remembered this story about one day when we were playing Yahtzee at the kitchen table in Colonia. It was Mom, me, Richard (who had never played before) and Joy. Anyone who knows mom also knows the most harsh words she would ever say is sh** so what happened was hilarious and we laughed for years about it. Richard kept rolling Yahtzee's, straights, etc. All the big scoring rolls. Mom was having a tough time getting a 3 of a kind so she was a bit frustrated. Richard rolled another Yahtzee and out of now where she called Richard something that I never thought I'd hear out of Mom. Iwill leave to to you to fill in the blank but we were rolling on the floor laughing. Family game night didn't happen often but we always had fun.

Mom was a kind and Gentle woman who loved everyone. She had many friends over the years and cherished each and everyone of them. She would often talk about good times she had with friends from all chapters of her life.

Mom also loved children which is why she started as a teacher, although short lived she loved doing it. During the time she worked in the Pathmark offices she would work the children's Christmas party every year and she really loved that to see the joy on the children's faces as they got to talk to Santa and open gifts.

Mom retired in 2002 and moved to Florida for a few years with her sister Dorrie. When my sister Joy had her baby Maria in 2005 Mom could not wait to get back here she was so happy to be a grandmother for the second time. Mom got back from Florida a day or 2 before Maria was born and she has remained here until her departure to heaven.

Mom loved her family very deeply and her friends as well. Mom was happiest spending time with her Granddaughters Felecia and Maria. Mom's favorite time of the year was Christmas she enjoyed the family gatherings and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed the excitement the kids got out of opening gifts and seeing Santa.

Mom was very religious and always attended mass. She loved the church and all it stands for.

Mom Loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart no matter what, her love was unconditional.

The last voice on the phone that mom heard was her brother Robert and it was special and also the last piece of the puzzle she needed before she could go to heaven and be with all her loved ones who were waiting for her especially my father Thomas.

The last song she heard during her passing was "My Heart will go on" from Titanic being sung by her favorite Irish Tenor Frank Patterson. I believe her heart will go on and be with us always. Enjoy your Irish green wings. Heaven has it's newest angel. Rest in peace mom We all love you and will miss you dearly.

All brides are beautiful, but Virginia put meaning into beauty, her sisters were gorgeous also, Tom was a lucky man, and he acted like one, so proud to have his beautiful bride. My father Walter was Tom's best man, a pleasure for both Virginia and Tom, since they all worked on the Turnpike and he prompted Tom to have the courage to talk to such a great looking and articulate woman. Virginia and Tom liked to credit Walter for "dating", it was a win for both.

Virginia and Tom's wedding was a wonderful experience for me, a young boy, I was shy, just lost a front tooth, and I was expected to dance with my cousin. Virginia to the rescue, she wanted everyone to dance, her sisters danced, we all danced, even a young boy, a memory I'm not likely to forget. We had a great time, first time I had ever danced, and right next to me Virginia danced, and danced all night long, Virginia danced with everyone.

Then Dad started a "dollar dance" with the bride, Walter collected the money, as Virginia danced with everyone, I mean everyone! The line was long to dance, Virginia danced and danced, Tom danced also, but no one saw him, all the eyes were on the bride. When the dance was over, Dad handed the money to Tom, wow the look on his face, it was going to be a good honeymoon.

The honeymoon has lasted all the days of their life, and I am sure they are dancing now. We will miss them, but we can picture Virginia in her white dress dancing with Tom, Walter supportive and Mae cheering them on. I love Aunt Virginia and Uncle Tom, and it is comforting to think of them dancing. Rest in Peace we will miss you.

I would like to share with you Mom's last day here with us. It was Tuesday October 21st, 2014 and it began like many others in the hospital, with the nurses making their morning rounds. I had been staying at the hospital round the clock since the prior Thursday.

My niece Felecia stayed with me Monday night so I took her to scholl in the morning and brought back a big box of munchkins for the staff. I was sitting quietly in Mom's room and listening to the music eminating from the TV. It wa the C.A.R.E channel and there were beautiful pictures to go along with the music.

I had an overwheling feeling to go out to the car and retrieve Mom's Irish CD's. I set up my laptop near Mom and started playing the music fo her. She seem to enjoy it, and I continued to play her music throughout the day.

There were so many things that happened that day I knew it wouldnot be long. The next thing the Hospice nurse came to check on Mom as they did everyday. She toldme it would probably be today but then we had heard that almost everyday so you listen and wait.

There was a woman who worked at the hospital who came in and had prayer cards she was frantically looking through them for a specific card and she found it St. Francis. I said oh, St. Francis he was my dad's favorite St. With that she was gone. I know my father was present during that day and it was a comfort knowing he was there.

The next person whom I saw was the hospiatl Chaplin she came in and we spoke about Mom and her illness and I shared some funny stories with her. One of which was the story fom the night before in which I decided to pray the Rosary for Mom. Well it was one mess uop after another. I had forgotten the words to the Hail Mary prayer. So I had to look it up. Then as I was going through thr Rosary I messed up on the Our Father Prayer. I apologized to Mom and I and sure deep down inside she was laughing at my feeble attempt at this task. I finally got through it and placed the Rosary on her pillow next to her.

I continued to play teh Irish music for her throughout the day and I could see changes in her breathing during this time. So I knew it would be sometime that day. I had to pick Felecia up and bring her to the hospital to see Grandma, I did not want to leave but I told Mom if she needed togo before I got back it would be okay.

When Igot back with Felecia we sat quietly with Mom for a while and then I said to Felecia maybe we shouldgo away for a little while and let Grandma be a long for a while as maybe she did not want us there for her passing. We took a walk to a room down thehall and sat quiety and read material that was there. A short time later I saw Joan in the hallway and opened the door for her. We spoke briefly and went to see Mom.

Joan and I both saw Mom close her mouth and open and close and then open but not as wide as it had been for the lat 6 days. I knew her time was lessening so I watched and continued her music. Joan left and I decided Ihad better get a sandwich before the shop closed for the evening. Felecia and I went downstairs and got some food to bring back.

Before we went downsatirs I looked at her arms and they looked normal. While downstairs I had a feeling that I needed to buy the Virgin Mary statue I had seen earlier in the day.Upon my return they Mom's arms looked very different. I call my friend Aud to take Felecia home. I called my Aunt Dorrie and told her it would not be long. Dorrie called my Uncle Bob who had been away from the family for a while but recently returned. Uncle Bob called and I put the phone to Mom's ear Bob said what he neede to and when he stopped talking I took the phone and told him it was happening and that he was the last piece of the puzzle to free mom and let her go in peace. As I placed the Mary staute on the table near her bed and told Bob she was going the song that was playing was "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic. Frank Patterson was the singer and Mom took 4 or 5 easy breaths and she was gone. I said Uncle Bob "she is gone"

I hung up with Uncle Bob but not before telling thanking him for calling as it made Mom's departure a lot easier. She needed to hear his voice, we knew she was waiting fro something and finally figured it out.

Death is not easy for us here but it was a beautiful way for her to go and I am glad Iwa able to be there and help Mom to let go amd be with Dad again.

Aunt Virginia was very loved, she eminated love. Uncle Tom met Virginia at Cities Service Companies on the New Jersey Turnpike where they both worked. Virginia worked as a bookkeeper, a bright, beautiful, intelligent woman who was a little intimidating for Uncle Tom.

Tom's older brother Walter encouraged Tom to talk to Virginia and the rest is history. Aunt Virginia will be very missed. Tom & Virginia were wonderful to me. Uncle Tom was great, but with with Virginia even better. All my love.

We had a short time working together, but it was enough to understand how kind Ginny was. May she rest in Peace. She is in God´s arms now. Sympathies to all relatives. From Gadotti´s Family - FREIGHT CARGO LOGISTICS - BRAZIL OFFICE

Words cannot express the sadness that surrounds your passing, but knowing you're at peace now is a comfort to all who loved you.. I am thankful for the opportunity to have known such a loving, gentle woman who was and will continue to be loved by many.. Rest in peace to our newest angel.. my love and prayers to all her family

Remembering you is easy we'll do it everyday It's the heartache of losing you that never goes away