Condolence: to the family i also miss her very much and also love her much

Condolence: 10 things about my great-grandma are...

1) she loved me always
2) she gave me chickerina soup for lunch
3) she made beans and toast for us
4) she was in the nursing home two weeks
5) she told me stories to make me go to sleep
6) she always watched the church channel
7) she walked in her garden with me
8) she loved flowers
9) she loved to sing to Jesus
10) she always asked me to pray for her.

I love you too, grandma!

Condolence: Grandma used to help me with my math in Elementary school. She would make up 3 digit multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction problems for me. She was always so happy when she heard how well I was doing in math. She always prayed for my thyroid from when I was a baby. She cried when she thought about me, and prayed for my healing. She loved when we sang Christian songs to her. She always made beans for us. They were good! She toasted bread and we would soak it in the beans. It was very good! She use to call me on my cell phone to pray with me when I got sick. I just got a new cell phone number and gave it to her just before she went into the hospital, but she never did get the chance to call me using my new number. I loved Grandma so much and she loved me too. I will miss her a lot, but I'm happy she's in heaven with Jesus living forever and I will see her again when I get there.

Condolence: As I was packing up my college dorm last week, I came across a pile of bags that I had collected over the course of the school year. They were neatly folded in a pile alongside my desk. I stopped, and a smile immediately crossed my face when I thought “my Great Grandma taught me how to do that.” If anyone does not know my Great Grandma, she was notorious for saving bags. I then took the bags, and got rid of them, as I thought of my Grandma Nap walking into my dorm, telling me “what do you need all these bags for?”
As I waited in the hospital room this past Sunday, I felt as if God was showing me so much. This past year at college, I have felt myself grow closer to Christ, which I believe has caused me to greatly appreciate and realize what an impact my Great Grandmother’s presence has had on my life, and for our family as a whole. In Philippians, Paul writes, “join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.” (Philippians 3:17) My Great Grandmother fully lived a life dedicated to the Lord. Before I was even born into this world, she was praying for me. Then she consistently prayed for me as I would enter a new area in life, from preschool to college. Whenever I would visit, she would always talk about the Lord, whether it was her telling stories about the times she held Church at her house, to how the world was getting more and more distant from Christ. One of my last memories of her is spending Easter with us, and saying a prayer before we ate.
As I stood in the hospital room, realizing she had left this world, it hit me, what just happened was what Paul talks about with Timothy. She fought the good fight, and she had now finished the race. My Great Grandmother was now standing before God, hearing the words “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” How humbling that must be to hear from the Creator of the universe. I know for myself, that her passing served as a reminder that nothing else matters in this life other than living it fully for Christ, as she did. I know she wouldn’t want this day to be just about her, but about her savior, Jesus Christ, and what He has done for each one of us. At college, I would talk to people who were part of the Bentley Christian Fellowship, and tell them how my family lives close by, and how I’m so close with many of my extended family members. But what they found to be truly unique was that my family members were Christian. And I stopped, and started to realize how blessed our family is, and how God has drawn all of us to Him, through her example. How many families can say that? We all know the truth, praise God, and should remain focused on that goal, as did my Great Grandmother. If we take anything away from today, we should reflect on the life my Great Grandmother lived, and how she lived it completely for Christ. And also remember, that even though she has departed from this Earth, for us, it is never a goodbye, it is always a see you later. Praise God, and God bless. I love you Great Grandma.

Condolence: Grandma was always very loving and generous. She did have some idiosyncrasies, like saving every paper bag and plastic container that was ever given to her, but I attribute that to her living through the great depression. I remember her sometimes telling me “Nicky, be careful how you spend your money. You never know when we’ll have another depression.” I would tell her, “Grandma, we’ll never have another depression in this country; there are too many safeguards in place.” Well, when the great recession hit in 2008, I had to eat my words and ask her to forgive me because we were very close to entering a depression.
It’s amazing how Grandma and Grandpa started out there lives together with practically nothing; but with their faith in the Lord, coupled with hard work, they formed a successful business, which the Lord truly blessed. Grandma also shared with me how they held church services in their home in the early days. Their primary focus was always on the Lord.
Grandma always gave gifts to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. But her greatest gift and legacy is her faith. How many families can say that every child and grandchild, including spouses, and every great-grandchild, who is of age, all have the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and a personal relationship with Him? This is all by God’s grace, and yet Grandma’s faithfulness to the Lord and her testimony certainly played an import part, as she allowed the Holy Spirit to work in her and through her.
One example I would like to share is how Grandma helped me through the darkest time of my life, when my son, Nicholas Jr., suffered a traumatic brain injury. Grandma would call almost every day to check-up on him. When I answered the phone, she would ask, “Nicky, how’s your son?” I would respond, “Not good, Grandma.” She would say, “Hmmm”, then a sigh, then “Dear Jesus.” After another pause, she would say, “Don’t lose your faith, keep trusting the Lord. The Lord is going to heal him.” I would say, “Yes, Grandma,” and then we’d pray.
After several months, and several doctors later, the Lord started to work the miracle of my son getting his life back. Now, when Grandma called, I had good news to share with her. I’d say, “Grandma, you were right, the Lord is healing Nicholas. Thank you for all your prayers.” Immediately, she would respond, “No, don’t thank me. The glory belongs to the Lord.”
I praise God for having such a wonderful Grandma. While we miss her not being with us here on this earth, we rejoice that she is now in the presence of the Almighty God, experiencing joy that cannot be compared to anything in this world, and by God’s grace, someday we’ll be reunited with her in eternity.

Nick Napolitano - 5/17/2012

Condolence: Sincerest sympathy to all of you at the home going of your mom. There is comfort in the knowledge that she is with her Lord, but she will still be missed. I am sure you have many happy memories to cherish.
Dick Horton

Condolence: To the Camillone Family,
So sorry about your mom. I knew her since I was a little boy growing up in town. My mom Lillian Colantuno Allegretta and Rosie were childhood friends growing up and going to school together. I will always remember her as someone very passionate and caring. I think I saw her last when my mom passed away. She was so glad to see me, and also so sad that one of her oldest friends was gone. I know you are with the Lord and also my Mom Rosie. Please tell my mom Rosie to always watch over my family and me, that I miss her more each day. I will always remember on hot summer nights, my mom walking my sister and I to Carvel, then stopping in to your house for a visit. How I miss those days as a child. Rossie you were truly a beautiful person, and I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless You and your entire family. Peter Allegretta

Condolence: To the Camillone Family,
So sorry about your mom. I knew her since I was a little boy growing up in town. My mom Lillian Colantuno Allegretta and Rosie were childhood friends growing up and going to school together. I will always remember her as someone very passionate and caring. I think I saw her last when my mom passed away. She was so glad to see me, and also so sad that one of her oldest friends was gone. I know you are with the Lord and also my Mom Rosie. Please tell my mom Rosie to always watch over my family and me, that I miss her more each day. I will always remember on hot summer nights, my mom walking my sister and I to Carvel, then stopping in to your house for a visit. How I miss those days as a child. Rossie you were truly a beautiful person, and I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless You and your entire family. Peter Allegretta

Condolence: So sorry for you loss. May our Lord Jesus give the peace
You need to to see you through this trial. You know that you're in my prayers

In Christ love. Jean and family

Condolence: When you hear that a dear friend passes on, there is a sadness that befalls you..but when you know that person has earned a special place in heaven, with her Lord and Savior, whom she loved, that sorrow turns to joy. No doubt, we will miss Rosie..for she was always there for you, a constant and loyal friend, who was considered, truly, a part of our family. It will be so difficult to visit her home, and not see her...but for sure, her presence will be felt. She made it her business to keep abreast of all our happenings, be they sad or happy. Her loss to family and friends is Heaven's gain, and she is with all those whom she loved. I was so happy to have spent some quality and precious time with her. She phoned, so often, and every day, when we were going thru some difficulty..her interest was sincere and loving, and she prayed continually. Yes, she was vocal in her love for her God and she has been a tireless help to our family and so many others. We will miss and never forget her..Our heartfelt love and sympathy go to her lovely family, who are also an integral part of our lives. God bless you...with special thoughts, love and prayers... Lee Silano and Family