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Thursday
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Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, January 1, 1970
St. Gabriel's Catholic Main Church
100 North Main St.-Route 79
Marlboro, New Jersey, United States
Service Time: 10:00 AM
Thursday
15
November
Interment at: St. Raymond's Cemetery
12:30 pm
Thursday, November 15, 2012
St. Raymond's Cemetery
1201 Balcom Avenue
Bronx, New York, United States
Visitation
When Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro FH
Address
344 US Highway 9 North
Manalapan, NJ
07726
Service Information
When
Thursday, November 15th, 2012 10:00am
Officiating
Reverend Eugene J. Roberts
Location
St. Gabriel's Main Church
Address
100 North Main Street
Marlboro, NJ
07746
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Joey Tampone posted a condolence
Monday, November 11, 2013
Big Ma will always be missed. She was the sweetest, kindest, and most caring women while she was with us. She remains in a special place in our hearts and will never be forgotten.
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Robert posted a condolence
Monday, November 11, 2013
How fast a year goes by. I know you are all settled in heaven. I'm sure your teaching someone how to make a delicious roast beef dinner. Say hi to Big Pop. I will be listening for the bells this season when you get your wings. Love you forever.
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Roseanne posted a condolence
Monday, November 11, 2013
Still missing you Granny but I know you are trully at peace and watching over us all. Rest well our beautiful Bigma!
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Donna posted a condolence
Monday, November 11, 2013
It is hard to believe that a year has gone by without you here with us. We all miss you dearly. We think about you everyday and remember all of your wise words and the praises you had for us all. We continue to ask God to welcome you into his heavenly kingdom. We love you forever. Love, Donna
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Kara Mercado posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2012
What can I say about my Big Ma, she will be dearly missed by all of us who loved her. I have so many memories of time spent with Big Ma. A lot of them were of the "Country". Playing picnic, scissors and Actors & Actresses, swimming in the Esopus, the smell of perculating coffee, all the dinners that ended with "no leftovers", learning to play poker on a rainy night, and seeing her enjoy "happy hour" in the afternoons with Aunt Lil, Uncle Max, Aunt El, Uncle Larry, Aunt Mia and Uncle George and they were not drinks for the faint of heart, I am talking Highballs, Manhattans and Whiskey Sours!! They were such great times, made even more special to be spent with family!! I miss you terribly, but you are never far from my thoughts or when I look at my family and see your love reflected there!
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Donna posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Bigma- Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. You loved this holiday so much. You were always such a proud granny saying that Dan and I made a great team getting ready for this crowd- dan preparing the turkey and me shopping and setting up. You always came with your contribution- Russel Stover candy. We always passed it around after dinner. You never forgot to bring your homework either- your thanksgiving ornament is already hanging on the tree. We are going to miss your presence this Thanksgiving- but we are comforted in knowing that you will be at the Lord's table this year. Be sure we will all enjoy some Russel Stover candy while thinking about you. Happy Thanksgiving Bigma. I love you and miss you. Donna
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Rose posted a condolence
Monday, November 19, 2012
Dear Mom, You were the best mother-in-law a person could want and I love you very much. I thank God for guiding me in the best way to pamper you and have conversations and enjoy our visits in the nursing home. We had so much fun on our shopping trips always making sure we went to lunch, which both of us enjoyed very much especially the desert. We laughed a lot. I remember when Fran was in the army and I worked in New York. Every Friday after work I would take the subway to 86th St. to visit you and Dad. You would make a nice Irish/Italian dinner spaghetti with tomato sauce - it was meatless Friday's - but you did teach me how to make a wonderful Roast Beef. After I would take the subway home to Mt. Vernon. It was wonderful times together. Mom you raised a caring wonderful son I thank you for him. You are now at peace with all your love ones Love Rose
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Debbie Eosso posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2012
I am so incredibly blessed to have had Granny as my Big Ma. We had so many fun times together. I always referred to Granny as my "cool" Granny as she was always young at heart! My most cherished memories are with her in Mt. Tremper. We had so much fun swimming (and bathing) in the creek, playing games at the campfire, eating yummy meals.together, going for picnics to Minekill and many other things. I can remember all piling into Granny's green car to take a "ride". Lets keep in mind there was no such thing as a navigation system back then. Needless to say, we got lost. I can remember stopping off at an ice cream/gas station. As we entered, Granny announced to everyone there that the kids need ice cream because they are all upset that we are lost. All of us were teenagers at the time and wanted to crawl under the table! We did manage to get back to our cabin safely. Granny simply wanted all of us to have fun.
Although I loved when Granny visited, I was never a fan of my parents going out for the evening. While babysitting, Granny kept us busy. We stayed up late watching the Carol Burnett show and of course the news. Granny would always laugh.
It's funny how everyone's stories include FOOD. Going out to lunch and stopping at Friendlys for ice cream was always a treat. If Granny called to tell you about going out to dinner, we would hear about everything she had from the moment she sat down until she left the restaurant.
I can still remember Granny and Grandpa visiting for the weekend. They would pull up in their big station wagon. Of course they had goodies with them!
Big Ma was always a good listener and, if needed, a shoulder to cry on. I would always love to hear her voice when she called to see how things were going.
Granny was always so generous and giving. She will be missed greatly and I will always cherish memories of great times together.
Love you Granny!
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Fran Tampone posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Mom, You are now in heaven and we already miss you. Remember when I would tell you about the beautiful house in heaven that you would be sharing with Daddy, Grandma & Grandpa, Aunt Lil, Aunt El, Uncle George, Uncle Larry and other family members and how there is room for everyone and the sun is always shining in. There are no aches or pains, or fears, no problems no worries only God's warmth and love surrounds you. You would get a little chipper and say to me "how do you know you weren't there". Well Mom now you get to let me know - wasn't I right. Mom you had a wonderful funeral service - you looked so nice and peaceful, and your hair was beautiful and your nails were done. You were wearing the gown you picked out many years ago. You would have been happy to see how many family and friends came to visit you. Of course your kids and grandchildren were there and your nephews and nieces came out in droves to see their Aunt Dot. We had many friends of ours come see you. In your nice easy way you would have been welcoming them all and asking them to stay for dinner. Your Mass was at St Gabriel's where you attended many of our happy events - the weddings of Roseanne & Tony, Robert & Judy, Debbie & Gary and christenings of Great Grandchildren. Fr Robert's words about you were were warm and touching - it uplifted our spirits and eased the ache in our hearts, Donna's husband Danny who you know very well and is a Deacon in training did the graveside service - it was so nice having a family member do this. Mom the tombstone you picked out in 1975 still looks so beautiful with St Teresa's picture. Now your name will be engraved on it with Daddy's. Mom I was so lucky to have Rose with me every step of way through your funeral. We Love You very much and our children and grandchildren will talk about Big Ma for years to come. Goodbye, Your Son Fran
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Debbie Eosso posted a condolence
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Gary, Dominick and I had the "honor" of being with you as you began your journey to HEAVEN. As I held your hand, Dom and I sang BABY FACE and YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE. Dom did not know all the words but together we did our best. Dom then read a story called WHAT IS THANKSGIVING? I then read CHRISTMAS IS and GOODNIGHT MOON. I could barely get through the last book. I am not sure at which point you left us. however, I do know it was peacefully. Granny will always hold a SPECIAL place in my heart. Love you always and forever, Debbie
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TynaMariee Tomeski posted a condolence
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Although I didn't have many years knowing Big Ma, the 8 years that I did, were truly an honor. From the first day that I met Brian, he always told be amazing stories about almost every moment he shared with his Big Ma. How kind, loving, caring, & all the fun he always had with her. How much he loved it in the "country" with her & all his family & wants to share the fantastic memories with his children. My husband has a HUGE sweet tooth & he blames it on Big Ma! Haha. Every time he picks up a favorite of his & Big Ma's, (such as Entenmann's marshmallow chocolate cake, or Mallomars) before he devours almost the hole thing, he always tell us the memories he has of them enjoying it together.(^_^) We are truly blessed to have known such a amazing, strong, loving woman, & lucky enough that our children got to spend at least a little time knowing her, but will always be able to know her through everyone's stories/ memories of the wonderful Big Ma. No one will ever be able to stand in her shoes, but she is someone we can all look up too. We will miss Big Ma so much, & a thank you, to her, for being there for my husband & his family. She was an angel even before she got to heaven.♥
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"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Rest in peace, Dorothy Tampone.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
I will always remember a typical day at the "Country." I would wake up to the smell of coffee and the sound of the creek. During the day, we would go buy nickel candy and go tubing. Bigma would always be waiting by the creek for us to return. At night, we would have a camp fire and Bigma would try to figure out my "never-tells." Bigma almost always figured out these riddles.
Since our days at the country, Bigma got to know Alyssa. Her face would always light up when she saw Alyssa. We would walk the halls of the home and Bigma would be so proud to show off her great-great-granddaughter.
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Lauren posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
I have so many great memories of Bigma I don't even know where to begin, the countless summers we went to visit her in "the country", the many visits to her apartment in Yonkers, spending Thanksgiving with her, and of course how she taught me to drink coffee when I was only 2 years old! I will always think of her when I drink a cup of coffee! The time spent in the country has the most memories for me, playing in the freezing cold creek and always being amazed when we made it all the way to the other side! Catching frogs and fish in the pond, I loved catching the frogs and coming to show them to everybody in my bucket. Then at night we would let our water shoes (aka a pair of old sneakers) dry out, only they would never be dry in the morning and we would put them right back on anyway all wet and soggy. Before going to bed we would sit around the campfire and play "I'm going on a picnic", of course at the time I had no clue how to play and would never figure out what to bring with me!! And of course going to Kirk's in town and always being allowed to pick out one thing! Then there was going out to eat at the firehouse restaurant, I cannot remember the name of it but I do remember you could see it from across the creek and I always thought that was so cool. Bigma would always order a turkey club sandwich and I always ordered chicken fingers. All these memories and many more will stay in my heart forever. Bigma touched the lives of so many and it was impossible not to love her!! She will be missed but we know that she lived one amazing life!
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Robert Tampone posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Our Bigma so kind and loving. As I read these stories it brings back all of my memories too. All these stories have so much of the same things, how kind she was,how loving she was, how she made everyone feel like part of the family. That just go's to show that she was truly genuine and honest. I feel blessed that my children got to to be part of her life and know her love. Must people don't have the opportunity to know a great grandparent , but in our family so many did. ( even great great grandchildren ). So as this story goes, we were all so lucky to be part of her life and heaven is shining brighter with her.
Love and cherish all of our families and all of our memories. And eat some Russel Stovers and mallomars Bigmas favorites.
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Tony posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
I am a better person having known and learned from BigMa. She made me feel like part of the family even before Roseanne and I married by openening both her home and her heart to me. I prized our visits to Yonkers and learned how good roast beef and pork chops could be. The aromas would greet you as she opened the door just in time for her to share the stories of a lifetime (many tied to Schraft's egg creams.) We would relish a day trip visiting the Bronx Zoo, her Yonkers' haunts or just simply sitting in her living room and talking as we looked through her valise full of picture memories.
Trips to the country couldn't be beat. She introduced me to Woodstock, Kingston, Kirks, the milk barn, Al's, tubing, the endless games around the campfire and of course the rest of the family clan as well. Watching her enjoy being part of our children's lives was priceless. With each new child she became a child again too as she taught each how enjoyable a simple life in Mount Tremper is. You knew you were in BigMa's cabin when the smell of bacon woke you in the morning and then the call "how would you like your eggs? Sunday trips to the Pine Hill Bakery was always a great way to round out the week.
BigMa you will always hold a special place in my heart and memories. You showed me the importance of putting your family first and left me with the knowledge that family will always be there for you in both the good times and the bad. BigMa, we will miss you dearly but we are better people having the honor of knowing you.
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Frank & Gloria Ferrante posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Dearest Dot, We shared many special times with you over these past 50 years. We know how much you loved your children grandchildren ,great grandchildren , and now your great-great grandchildren. We also know how much they all cherished you,their "Bigma". Now, you can be their Guardian Angel in Heaven. Rest in Peace, Dotty.We love you.
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Dominick posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Big Ma, I love you so much, you lived an amazing life with my mom, uncle Robert, aunt Donna, aunt Rosane, and uncle Fran. I hear so many stories about you up in the country. One time when I visited you you remembered when my mom and aunt Donna were dancin in the front lawn and a lady thought it was a dance lesson because they were so good, you kept laughing at that. My mom always brings you up In a story and it is always good. Love, Dominick your great grandson,
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Jessica Eosso posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
I have so many memories with Big-Ma that I will remember and cherish forever. Camping in upstate, all of her wonderful stories, her beautiful blue eyes, Christmas time and on top of all my own memories, I know of memories my mom has shared with me that I'll remember forever. I will miss seeing her gorgeous blue eyes and shining smile, she was always so happy to see the people she loved! Big-Ma, your unconditional love and happiness will be missed so much. I love you so much!
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Nicole Tampone posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Where do I begin? There are so many memories, I cannot begin to describe how blessed I am to have such an amazing Big Ma. There are not words capable to describe how much I love her, but I will try to express it best I can. I know I was very lucky to have a great grandmother, especially one as great as Big Ma. Big Ma always could make us smile even in the hardest times. She would look at me and the rest of the great grandchildren when we came to visit her in the nursing home and told us girls we were beautiful and the boys handsome. I love the way her face lit up when she said that and sharing that happiness was amazing. And who could forget singing Christmas carols to Big Ma with all of the great grandchildren and she would sing along, it made us all laugh and we always had a good time. It was hilarious when we were trying to sing songs we didn’t know all the lyrics to; we would just hum the other parts making it even more fun. But the best moment of all singing those songs for Big Ma was that look on her face, that smile that made the whole room happy, it seemed like she was really enjoying it and so were we, it was extremely fun. I talked to Big Ma on the phone once and a while and it was always great to hear her voice and talk to her. I remember for one of Big Ma’s birthdays I made her a giant card, it was a poster board bent in half. I remember reading to Big Ma what I wrote inside and I loved reading it to her, it was one of my favorite memories seeing her smile as I read it aloud. I will always remember her love for Mallomars; I couldn’t even count how many boxes we would buy her for her birthday! We shared fun memories in Mount Tremper as well, running away from snakes in the creak and just running around in general. Big Ma was an amazing woman and the best great grandmother anyone can ask for. I know she will be safe in God’s hands in heaven and we will see each other again someday, until then, I will miss her more than anything. I love you Big Ma.
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Joan posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
There are so many wonderful things about BigMa that I will cherish forever; her stories about her life and travels told with such interest and detail you would hang on every word, her way of sharing her stories with love and the gift of wisdom infused, her way of engaging you in conversation that you were the most important person in the room and especially for putting her family above everything else. I will never forget the wonderful times spent in Mt Tremper and how truly happy she was to entertain and feed a large family on a moments notice with such ease and grace. She made every occasion together that much more happy, fun and heartfelt. I will miss her famous sayings like "a fork that drops means a woman is coming to visit", sharing her Maeve Binchy books with me and most especially her own unique and beautiful voice. I love and will truly miss you Big Ma. Joan
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Brian Tomeski posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
I have so many memories of Big Ma. She would pick me up when I was little every summer and we would go to the country. When we were there we always stopped at Kirks corner store. Big Ma always made her coffee in the morning in the perculator while i would eat my cereal. And the late nights by the campfire roasting marshmallows, and I think a couple of crayfish here and there too! We would always play war or rummy. Then we also used to go to the Bronx zoo. I loved that place! Every time we would go, we always had lunch or dinner at Big Ma's apartment. It was usually cold cuts, but she always had pumpernickel or rye. Then the coffee ice cream for dessert and marshmallow iced chocolate entemans cake. Big Ma was as sweet as the chocolate she loved! We loved her dearly and will miss her.
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kathy posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Aunt Dot
How blessed I've been to have had such a wonderful person in my life as my Aunt Dot. I have many wonderful memories of time with her - a few that stand out are the times I got to sleep over at the 85th street apartment (maryann and I would share a bed and poor Fran would have to endure his little cousin occupying the already small bedroom) - when she took us to the Schrafft Christmas Parties - her roast beef dinners - watching her and uncle angelo party with mom and dad and when the bell would ring and it was her stopping by after work. She was always part of birthdays, holidays and fun days. When we moved out to Queens Village she still remained close - weeknight dinners and weekend visits and again partying with mom and dad!!! I just loved being with her as a child and that never stopped as I grew up. I loved the relationship she had with mom and I know how much she meant to mom and I could see all through the years how much they loved each other - it showed me from a young age the value of having a sister. She was loving, supportive, and fun - and it meant so much to have her part of life. Another wonderful memory is when Grandma, Aunt Mia, Mom and Aunt Dot all took the train down when I lived in Florida. She was sort of leader of that group - what a great time we had - and of course we went to Disney World!!!!!! - it was the BEST. She became Aunt Dot to my children just as lovingly and fun as she had been to me. They loved going over to her cabin during the summers in Mt. Tremper because she made them feel special as she did with all of us and of course she made them treats - they loved sitting at the campfire with her (as I sooooo much did to). I saw her as a woman ahead of her time - the working woman (always with good work stories) - stylish, nails and hair always done - smoking when it was cool and giving it up when it wasn't - learning to drive and traveling in her later years. The last time I visited her at her place at Reformed Church I still had the feelings of just being so happy and content in her presence and I didn't want to leave. I loved her very much - The way she lived her life showed me love, strength, joy, endurance, resiliency and fun.
A life well done Aunt Dot - you taught me much by being you - your presence in the world and in my world will be missed - enjoy your eternal reward
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Roseanne Tomeski posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The stories I have about Bigma could fill a book!We shared so many times,both happy and sad.Celebrating my July birthdays in Mt.Tremper,sitting around the campfire singing "Rocky Raccoon" and playing going on a picnic and scissors and eating s'mores! Spending school breaks together and riding the subway to work with Granny at the Bronx court house. Sharing the good news of my engagment to Tony with a celebratory dinner at a fancy restaurant,then our wedding and births of our children and grandchildren whom she welcomed and loved as if they were her first grandchildren. Even as her memory started to fail her eyes always lit up and a smile came to her face when she saw the babies and she would talk about it for days after! Many trips to the Bronx Zoo pushing baby carraiges up all those hills! How she came to my rescue when I had to undergo unexpected surgery and had two small children. Staying with us as my due date approached for the birth of our fourth child to take care of the other three and teaching our little Lauren(who was two at the time!)to drink coffee!Spending the day before Thanksgiving going Christmas shopping and eating pizza for dinner while preparing for our Thanksgiving feast and teaching me how to make the best mashed potatoes!The bittersweet day we spent visiting all her haunts around Yonkers prior to her move to LI.
And of course there was always food involved! Walking into her apartment building and smelling the roast beef cooking and after dinner raiding her pantry and refrigerator for the ever present Mallomars and chocolate covered graham crackers! Lunch at Friendlys followed by ice cream sundaes! Anytime we went out together she always ended with "want to stop for a treat?!"
She welcomed everyone as if they were family,making room for a friend we happened to bring along! And always so generous.
It has been difficult to see her decline over the past few years but I feel so blessed to have had her in my life for so long. I will miss her terribly but I also celebrate the wonderful life she has lived! She will forever be in my heart and I will never forget her standing in the doorway waving as we drove away after a wonderful day together!
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Courtney posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
One of the fondest memories I have of Big Ma was when we were celebrating her birthday at Aunt Debbie's house and we were reading our cards to her. I remember being able to see her love towards all of us twinkling in her beautiful eyes. She wouldn't stop holding my hand.I also remember in fifth grade I visited her in the nursing home and she told me all about how our family came to America for my roots project. It was amazing to hear how life was for her and her husband when they were younger. I thank God every day for giving me such a blessed family with so many people to love. Big Ma was loved deeply by four generations of famiy, and I believe our four generations will be able to keep Big Ma's spirit alive here on earth. I am positive she is looking down on us and watch us go through life. I know I will always remember to put such faith and love in my words like she did. I also know she will always be holding my hand, helping me grow up and hopefully become as loved as she was. I love you Big Ma.
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Gabby posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
I remember when I was little and I would always read the book of colors with Bigma. She taught me my colors. I remember making her read it over and over again because I loved listening to her read it to me. I also remember pushing Bigma around in the wheel chair in the nursing home, taking her for walks with Pop Pop. It would either be me or Doms' job. I miss Bigma and I always will. She will forever be in my prayers. I love you Bigma.
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Danielle posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
I can only remember all the wonderful times we had together; the songs and stories we would share, the laughs we would have. I always was so happy to be around you because you were shining with happiness and kindness all the time. I was so honored to be able to use your name for my Confirmation name, and I remember how excited you were when I told you. I am blessed with now forever having your name part of mine: Danielle Francis Dorothy Sakowski. I love you and I will miss you so much, please watch over me and be my guardian angel until I see you one day in heaven.
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Robbie Tampone posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Dear BigMa, when I think about you I cant help but thinking about all of our times in Mt. Tremper swimming in the crick or the little pond next to it that all of us kids got to swim in and how could any of us forget when uncle larry got me to ride the birm haha that didnt work out so well. It was always the highlight of my summers growing up. Il never forget the time that me and my family came up after the big storm and how thankful we were that the cabin was still there, as if our memories could ever be washed away. Even though there was little space in that cabin we always seemed to make the best of it by enjoying eachothers company and listening to the rapids as we fell asleep. I am thankful and proud that I have had the opportunity to share as memories with you as I have. I am lucky to have had you as a part of my life for as many years that I have. You will be loved and missed by many;rest easy, I love you BigMa. Love Robbie
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Fran Jr posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Big Ma A truely special women who touched so many people. She always called me her sterling which always made me feel special. But the truth is that she was the one who was "sterling". I will miss you but will think of you often. Love you Little Fran
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Joey Tampone posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Big Ma, I remember how you always remembered my name whenever I went to visit you at the nursing home, you always put your hand on my cheek and said "Your so handsome" it made me smile every time. You were an amazing great grandma and I will miss you so much. I'm happy that now you can share your life with your family up in heaven. Love you. Joseph
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Elizabeth Tomeski posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
I am so blessed to have had you in my life, Bigma. I will always have the memories of the cabin, Yonkers, and the old suitcase with all those pictures and your stories to go with them. I will always love and miss you. XOXO your great-granddaughter, Elizabeth
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Laura Tretter posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Aunt Dot I will always remember the many banana splits we shared up at the Haven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Michelle Agyemang posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
To the family of Dorothy, may God's love continue to strenghten and keep you in your time of grief. God's words tells us that you will see her again, and that He will never leave you. You are in my prayers. God Bless.
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Roseanne Tomeski posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Mourning the loss of our much loved Bigma who will never be forgotten but also celebrating the wonderful life she lived. I love you Granny! Keep watch over us all!
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Judy Tampone posted a condolence
Monday, November 12, 2012
Even though I wasnt lucky enough to have you in my life when I was a little girl, I now feel lucky and blessed because you were my Big Ma too. Xoxo Judy
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Teresa Tampone posted a condolence
Monday, November 12, 2012
I will miss you, love you Love your great granddaughter, Teresa
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Rob Tampone posted a condolence
Monday, November 12, 2012
Our Dear Bigma-Granny You will be so very missed. I have so many great memories that will be in my heart forever. There is only one Bigma , our Bigma. Love forever your grandson, Robert
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Douglas Kelly posted a condolence
Monday, November 12, 2012
To my beloved Granny, MOM and i will miss you dearly, you were always there for us when we needed you,you will never be forgoten. Love Always maryann and Douglas Kelly
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Bill and Isabel Wallace posted a condolence
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Bill and Isabel Wallace made a donation to Reformed Church Home
You are loved and will be dearly missed. Thank you for your love and laughter. Bill and Isabel
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Robert posted a condolence
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Robert made a donation to Reformed Church Home
The Reformed Church Home took such good care of Bigma
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Fran Joan and kids posted a condolence
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Fran Joan and kids made a donation to Reformed Church Home
An incredibly special women who meant so much to everyone she met. We will mss you but know that you are now in a better place. We love you.
