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A Letter to Mom
Dear Mom,
You created so many wonderful memories for us and touched the lives of so many. Your children were blessed to have you as a mom. Your love of life and family extended to your grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends.
From collecting pond water in Bethpage park just to see what we could catch, exploring the abandoned Beau Se Jour hotel, Making wax paper copies of old tombstones, visits to countless museums, showing me how to tell a weed from a vegetable plant, making ice cream, taking me out of school in 6th grade to visit the UN because I saw it on the News…..it was an endless stream of adventure, learning, cooking and reading. You answered every question we had as kids and you encouraged each of us to explore our talents.
Our weekends and summer vacations were filled with barbeques, events and visits with friends and family. There was always something to do and never a dull moment. In the last few year’s your body slowed but your mind never did. I will miss our talks and your wisdom.
I cannot put into word the gratitude I have for you and the impact you have had on our lives. My heart is broken to see you go but I know you are with God and planning your next adventure. You were a great Mom, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. You were loved by so many and a gift to all who knew you.
Love Always, your Son
Greg
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Danielle Schneider posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
I’ve spent the last days thinking about the amazing woman she was, how there are so many things I wished I’d told her, and how I thought I had more time with her as she seemed like an endless character in my life. She was just as her name implies- Rosie. She was fun, silly, zany, uninhibited, so caring and loving, so open with her feelings, fearless. She was a widow, like me, but 3 times over. She never gave up on her quest for love. Losing her mother at 12, she became the woman of the house, and along with her younger sister, they took on the role of mother for my Dad( their younger brother) as well as completed “motherly” chores around the house. She has always lived about 5 hours away from me but has been an ever-present part of my life. It’s been a while since we’ve spoken or seen each other, but her voice and laugh and mannerisms are stuck in my mind.
One of my earliest memories of her was at my grandfather’s funeral when she and my aunt Margie gave me a trinket box and told me my grandfather wanted me to have it. I had only seen my grandfather probably 10 times in my life that I remember, but I felt so significant to him then, that he’d thought about me, and left something for me. I treasured this box of trinkets, and later found out that my aunts just put some things together for me. But that was alright. That was what I needed at the age of six to still feel connected to him and have a part of him with me.
Rosie was the kind of person you should be. She was the one who not only sent birthday and Christmas cards, but also those “just because” letters that asked you questions about current things going on in your life because she knew what was current in your life. My most recent time with Rosie was after her oldest granddaughter, Jillian, got married. We shared a hotel room that night with my daughter. After Savannah fell asleep, we talked the night away, sharing things in our lives and catching up. That was such a nice time to have with her and I will never forget it.
She didn’t mind having those hard talks-you know, the ones that are uncomfortable. After my husband passed, we would talk about how I was doing, the thoughts of a widow, and how to move on. She also talked to me about diabetes. Being a long-time diabetic herself, when I was diagnosed, she sat down with me and would talk with me about it.
She always made you feel special and significant. I remember having a big Thanksgiving up in New York with a lot of my Dad’s family and she asked me to say grace before dinner. I was the youngest person there, by about six years. I was extremely nervous, but at the same time honored, that the youngest cousin would have a special role.
She loved children and enjoyed being a part of their life. I remember how excited she was when my parents asked her and my Aunt Margie to be my younger sister’s godmothers. She relished the role and the two of them have been the best godparents to Stephanie! When she started to be blessed with grandchildren, she would go on for hours about them and still did up until she passed, so proud of the people they are becoming.
Rosie will always be remembered for the weird quirky things she did, and for those reasons she will always make us laugh. She will be the one I remember for Italian pastries, but also the one who would go for long walks with you to work off the sugar. She was the one who was always late! But in many ways I look back at how she took a moment every step of the way to remember life and appreciate how awesome and precious it is. I so wish she was still with us, and I could share all of these thoughts with her, so that she truly knew that people noticed what an amazing person she was.
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Greg Diognardi posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Dear Mom,
You created so many wonderful memories for us and touched the lives of so many. Your children were blessed to have you as a mom. Your love of life and family extended to your grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends.
From collecting pond water in Bethpage park just to see what we could catch, exploring the abandoned Beau Se Jour hotel, Making wax paper copies of old tombstones, visits to countless museums, showing me how to tell a weed from a vegetable plant, making ice cream, taking me out of school in 6th grade to visit the UN because I saw it on the News…..it was an endless stream of adventure, learning, cooking and reading. You answered every question we had as kids and you encouraged each of us to explore our talents.
Our weekends and summer vacations were filled with barbeques, events and visits with friends and family. There was always something to do and never a dull moment. In the last few year’s your body slowed but your mind never did. I will miss our talks and your wisdom.
I cannot put into word the gratitude I have for you and the impact you have had on our lives. My heart is broken to see you go but I know you are with God and planning your next adventure. You were a great Mom, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. You were loved by so many and a gift to all who knew you.
Love Always, your Son
Greg
Sue Mancilla Lanz posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Rosemarie Lynaugh, Aunt Sis to me, was an amazing person. Growing up I spent as much time at her house as I did my own. We lived a half mile apart and I would walk or bike over and spend time. Her outlook was always happy and laughing and could find the good in anything. At all points of my life i have wonderful memories that include her. She taught me how to make her wonderful Sausage and Peppers, which always get compliments even now. Any time I think of her I smile. Although I know she is in a better place with the heavenly father, there is a hole in my heart that wont heal any time soon. I wont delete our text messages and will still think of her every day.
I love you to the moon and back!
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Aunt Sis was my aunt, godmother and shared a very special place in my life as well of the lives of everyone who knew her. When my mother lived out of state, Aunt Sis was my support. I remember spending Saturdays with her and my son Joe who was less than a year old. I can still see us sitting at her dining room table. Joe strapped in the high chair that clips onto the table. We enjoyed our conversations while Joe looked around wide-eyed and smiling at her. I treasure my memories of her and I’m heartbroken that we won’t be making more. I hope that she is walking beside the Lord feeling healthy, happy and at peace. I love you Aunt Sis.
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Maggie Mancilla posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Growing up on a farm in Bethpage, Rosie, (Sis) Joe and I were the three musketeers. When we were quite young, and fairly close in age, we did everything together. She was our leader. Such an important part of our lives. My life-long best friend. We laughed and cried together, had our babies together, and traveled together. She was a wonderful, caring and passionate woman. And so much fun! The bright star in the sky has dimmed and the world seems empty.
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Joe Donolli posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Rosie was always happy and wanted others to be happy as well. She was pretty strict with me growing up but always forgiving. Her loving and caring ways didn’t stop her from letting her made-up Italian words fly when she was really angry. She was definitely one of a kind; an amazing sister and a beautiful person.
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Olive donolli posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Rosie will be remembered for being a very thoughtful and caring person. She came and helped me take care of our third daughter. She always remembered everyone’s birthday. She was always fun to be around.She was a fantastic sister-in-law who will be missed greatly.nDYq7
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