Monday, November 14, 2016
To my cousins:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and my Aunt Lou. I have such fond memories of her as such a strong family matriarch. She hosted the best family gatherings, especially Nonno and Nonna's 50th Anniversary and the great pool parties during in the summer. I also recall a New Years celebration at the Falconer St house when we all called Sicily and talked for about 10 sec. Aunt Lou was kind, gentle but appropriately firm...had to be with some rambunctious sons, daughters, nieces and nephews. My admiration for her increased during the time she cared for Uncle Matt. And we all swelled with pride when she became an elementary teacher serving as a great example for at least 4 in the cousins (& -in laws) generation. Her love of family, easy smile and laugh put all at ease. In the quiet as I write this, I can almost hear her little chuckle. Missing you Aunt Lou. Blessing on you and your children and grand children. Wishing I could be with you at this time.
