On June 15, 2014 the world lost one amazing person. It's hard to begin to describe what an amazing person my Nana was. She had this unique quality that made everyone she met feel special. She was warm and generous and caring. If you came into her house, you best believe you were going to be eating something. Whether it was her famous meatballs, pizzelles, eggplant, zeppoles or anything she could find to offer. And if you were a kid visiting, forget it. You'd be sure to leave with a goody bag full of candy and little toys from the "candy lady". She lived life to the fullest and had a great sense of humor. She loved a good party and was quite often the life of it. Always fun to be around. I'll always remember something would happen making her begin to giggle and it would be so contagious that me, my sister and mom would start in too and it would go on forever, the four of us giggling till we cried.
She was so special to so many people but be sure that so many people were special to her. Looking through pictures we found that she kept every picture anyone sent to her, whether it be a wedding photo, a child's school picture or Christmas picture, all in photo albums. She loved being with her sister and seeing her nieces and nephews. I'll miss seeing her sit at her table when I walk in the door at my mom's house or her saying to Philip "give me your hand!" We were so blessed that we got to spend so much time with her and I am thankful that my boys got to share in some of that time. I am comforted with the great happy memories I have with her and my family. She will forever live in my heart.
