May her memory be eternal, and her smile always in our hearts.  She was a great woman and loved her family dearly (As long as we knew her).  Diana, and family, please accept our sincere condolences, and May her soul rest in peace.
Nick, Mel and family

She could always make me laugh.  That will be one of the things that I remember most about Nanny. One of our favorite jokes was when she would stand next to me, look up, and say "Lynne, can I have just have a couple of inches." This would always make me laugh and say, "Nanny, what do you need me to get down for you?"  Nanny was about 5 feet and by the time I was 11, I was at least 4 inches taller than her.  

I'll also always cherish the breakfasts we ate together my freshman year of high school. When we first moved to Florida we lived with my grandparents while we were looking for a house and I would always be the first one up in the morning because high school started so early. Nanny would usually get up with me and sit and have breakfast with me. Just her and I, and we would talk about nothing and everything. 

I miss you very much, Nanny, and I know you are in heaven looking down on us. Rest in peace.

Love your grandaughter,
Lynne Marie

As one of Marie's grandchildren, I have many fond memories of spending time with her and my grandfather. One memory that has stuck with me since a child was when she and I would go for a walk in the summertime around the neighborhood and we'd pick acorns for the squirrels. We'd then return to their home and share the incredible â€œfindsâ€ with my grandfather. Why this specific memory stands out to me I am not sure; however, I attribute it to the fondness of a time during childhood when things were more simple. Additionally, I have fond memories of Sunday dinners where my grandfather would often step into the kitchen to â€œhelpâ€ and quickly learn that my grandmother had Sunday dinner fully under control. The holidays were also great times as after the hours of cooking and â€œhourâ€ of eating, we'd all settle down, and I can recall my grandfather always falling asleep on the couch while my grandmother talked about old times. As a child, these memories stuck. They're the ones I remember and always will.

I think the overarching theme to these memories is a very simple one â€“ family. While her passing brings great sadness, I am also at peace knowing that she is now reunited in heaven with her husband. With the passing of my grandmother, it's a reminder of a time when family was a strong focus. As we grow up from childhood to adulthood, we often forget the importance and value of family and loved ones as our lives mature. I like to believe that my grandparents represented a very special time in history where the simple things in life, such as family, Sunday dinners and more, held tremendous sentimental value. At times like these, we all seem to take a step back and think of these things and re-evaluate their importance, value, meaning and necessity. Often times in life, we're tested on various levels such as emotional and physical. These â€œtestsâ€ often reveal our strengths and weaknesses. While I cannot objectively identify any weaknesses my grandfather or grandmother had, I can proudly say that they embodied many strengths, such as courage, determination and love. They came from a time when people were arguably tested more than any other time in history. As a result, we can look back on their lives and be proud for what they represented - and stood for - as people, parents, friends, and most importantly â€“ grandparents.

Nanny, and grandpa, you will forever be in our hearts. Rest in peace.

Love, your grandson,
James

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Maria Ciardulli

15 August, 1921 – 21 January, 2015

Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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