Hello grandma cass:) i miss you everyday and think of you often. You are missed by so many here especially grandpa. I hear of all your adventures and places you two visited and hope i can have a life like yours. A life of great love, great friends and great memories. I always loved visiting your house and playing yahtzee and doing puzzles when i was younger. I will also miss your soup! On this year anniversary of your passing we will be together with grandpa thinking of you and thanking you for blessing us to help us stay strong during this past year. I miss you lots grandma, all you facial expressions, your cooking, your jokes and your wonderful sense of fashion. Thank you for a wonderful childhood.
love your grand daughter number 4.. robyn 
we know your having the time of your life up there. 

p.s i got into nursing.. i know you would be proud and help guide me through these difficult few years coming up.

Hi Grandma! First off, I know you are having the best time up there, even though we would rather have you here with us you are in a much better place now. I can't believe it has already been a year since your passing, and what a year it has been! Ian and I have been blessed with the most special gift god can offer, and I am well aware that you were right there by my side throughout my entire pregnancy and Maddox's birth. Thank you so much for keeping us both healthy. I wish that you were able to meet him, everyone knows how much you love the little babies. God took you away from us but has blessed our family with not only Maddox but also Nicole's son Parker. It is so special to me I see Grandpa with Maddox, the way he speaks to him in Italian is precious. I miss you more than I can express in words. Please continue to keep an eye on all of us, we think about you every day. Christmas and the Holidays will never be the same. Love you more than ever.

Mom, just wanted you to know we are all doing well but missing you every day.  Can't believe you left us a year ago already. I know you are looking down on us and met with your new Great Grandson Maddox. He has brought much joy to our family.  Dad is doing well. I know he is conversing with you every day.  I know that you are enjoying being with all your family and friends in heaven....we will miss you at our ravioli and stuffed olive making...and we will miss you every day and even more during this holiday season!  Good night momma....love you

Grandmas Eulogy be Becca

           Crosetta Schiavoni was born in August 25th, 1928 in Wilmington, Delaware to her parents Tony and Katy Andreoni. To my surprise I learned that Tony Andreoni and Tony Schiavoni were neighbors in Italy, how convenient. But they brought their name to the United States in 1929 where they began their new lives. Crosettas father made his stay in Union Town, Pennsylvania as a coal minor and met her mother Katherine Rizo in a restaurant that HER mother owned. After raising Crosetta and her two sisters Francis and Joanne.. Leo and Crosetta met each other in Hershey, Pennsylvania. They were both set up by Leo's uncle. He told him that he had a girl for waiting for him in Hershey. (Now that I know this information, I realize now that that is the reason grandma loved that place).  After dating for a while and eventually getting married at a young age. Grandpa being 24 and “robbing the cradle” with grandma being 19. They moved to California where grandma got a job at McDonald Douglas and worked in the planning department, grandpa says that you had to be really smart to work there and she fit the position perfectly. 
They eventually settled down and in 1951 they bore their first child Karen and shortly after that in 1955 came Tony, and after that she made it a point that she didn't want any more kids (I wonder what Tony did to make her say that. (HAHA) Grandma and Grandpa had a wonderful life together, one of the best memories was they had together was the time they spent traveling the world and apparently it was grandma who dragged grandpa with her. They traveled to places like Norway, Sweden, Russia, Berlin, Greece, Israel, Alaska, all of South America and of course Italy. They went on about 15 to 20 cruises too, grandma loved to travel in style. 

          Speaking of style, she was the most stylish. One of grandpa's favorite things about her was that she always took care of herself.  He says that she was the beautiful wife he has ever had. (But everyone knows that she was the only.) Anyway, she was beautiful. Even before she passed her nails were still perfect. She always managed to have the most perfect hair and the most perfect nails, and no matter what she had her nice lipstick on. She even had weekly appointments at her hairdressers, but no matter what she was dedicated to, she was dedicated. After much review we discovered that she was dedicated most to her religion, her hair and nails, shopping, and her family. She was very active at church and she attended church EVERYDAY at 6:30 am. EEEK.  She would even buy us kids tickets to the church carnival every year so we could go on the rides and play games while she sat and ate. As mentioned earlier, she always had perfect hair and nails. And as far as shopping, we discovered how obsessed she was when my mom and Sue went through her closet.  Just about every closet in the house was full of her clothes! Sue told me that it took about 2 bags full of clothes out of her closet along with 3 other bags full of grandpa's clothes because she would shop for him too.  But most importantly she was dedicated to her family and friends. Even though she did not show much emotion and she was quiet often, her actions spoke louder. Grandma was there for every holiday, she was there for her grandkids when they were sick, and she loved her children. Her favorite son and her favorite daughter. 
(insert kids stories) 
 
           Eventually Grandma got sick. At 80 she developed heart problems, kidney problems and eventually diagnosed with cancer in her bladder. And eventually she could not walk. The story does not end here though. Her final moments were the most special. On Saturday, we knew it was her last hours. So whoever could be there took time out of their day to come wish her goodbye. The day was long… we probably sat there for at least 6 hours while she was sleeping. After a long while people had to part ways and say their goodbyes, and all that remained were Grandpa, Karen, and Tony. Her family. And from here I will tell you that miracles do happen.  Since grandma was in her last stages, she hardly ever opened her eyes.  It was very rare. Once all the room was cleared Grandpa began talking to her. He sat there as he always did, right next to her, got in her face and told her that he loved her… and that she was going to go to heaven, and in heaven she would see everyone she knew, like her mother and her father, all of her friends that have passed and made sure to tell her that he will be with her soon. After being closed all day long, grandma managed to open her eyes! So wide that you would swear that she just came back to life, and she stared grandpa in the face for so long with a huge grin on her face.  She heard every word he spoke to her; took long loving gazes at Karen and Tony and closed her eyes again. Grandpa said he could literally see the light come down and take her away…and she was gone.
 Many people came to see grandma that week, and I know she held on to her life until she saw everyone. Since she was a very private person I believe that she waited on purpose. It was a special moment for her and her family, and it truly was a miracle, she left us, and grandpa with a smile on her face, what more could we ask for.

It has been almost 5 months since you left us and not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you terribly.  We visit dad and your home often and are constantly reminded of the good times shared with family and friends.  So many memories.  Dad is doing well and visits you often.  The neighbors, friends and family are all there for him, but he still misses you and loves to talk about all your adventures you shared.  I hope you are enjoying your parents and Grandma and Grandpa Schiavoni, as well as all your girlfriends and other family members who are up there in heaven with you...without pain and suffering.  Love....Fred, Becca, Robyn..and your daughter.  Love you Mom!

From  Grandson Paul: said at the Funeral Services.

I wanted to say a few words about my grandma and me.

I can say with certainty that Grandma Cass is one of the most important people in my life. She always has been. This is because since I can remember she consistently reminded me that I was one of the most important people in her life. I will proclaim it once again, so everyone knowsâ€¦and in case ANYONE is not awareâ€¦ I am the favorite Grandson.  This idea was drilled into my mind since birth. Of course the caveat always isâ€¦I am also her only grandson. But I internalized her truth â€¦that she loved me.  She succeeded in convincing me that I was special to her and one of a kind, and I have never forgotten.  At times she would be irritated with me not going to church or not calling to say hello as often as I should. She threatened on multiple occasions to even replace me with a new grandson. At one point she told me she had, but I never ever saw this phantom replacementâ€¦ And I didn't believe it for a second. She was a colorful character. I wouldn't put it past her to tell white lies to get her way.
I learned so many things from Grandma Cass. I learned Italian curse words, which I won't repeat. I learned that romance novels are not for children, even if they are everywhere around you, in plain sight. I learned that even if you are deeply religiousâ€¦as she wasâ€¦ that it is OK to holler LEO at the top of your lungs when you are irritated at your husband for constantly singing the same tune day in and day out, or compulsively offering more cookies or pasta to anyone and everyone, and not taking â€œI'm not hungryâ€ for an answer.  
Grandma Cass helped me understand what family means. The grandchildren are really her legacy and she loved all of us. She has raised us, protected us, cooked for us, spoiled us, supported our endeavors in travel, our college education, and made investments toward our future. And in some cases, even helped us become Italian royaltyâ€¦. 
I learned from her actions and I understood the type of woman she is.  Grandma Cass never has been afraid to express who she was or how she felt and made no apologies.  She bled serious pride in herself, where she came from, her husband, her children, her grandchildren, her friends, family, her faith, and her community.   

Bye Grandma

Tony, Karen, and Uncle Leo

Hope that you are still doing ok since I last saw you.  Crosetta will be missed by the entire Schiavoni clan.

Tony, Karen & Uncle Leo,
I am so sorry for you loss.  Just remember that the light she brought to your lives was so great that even after she's gone, the light remains.  I love you all.  Uncle Leo, here is a great big kiss from me.   I am sending a donation to St. Judes.  Lisa

EMAILS FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

ciao Karen,
we know (by facebook) about Cass..we are really sad...and we pray for her.
my parents phone to leo and they say that it was very emotional...
a great hugh to you and all your family and naturally to Leo!!

ciao
giordano

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Tony,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Beautiful mother.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need.
Be strong and take care!!
My sympathy from your friend always
Nora.

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Karen,
Judy and I were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your mother.  You have our deepest sympathies.  Can you give us your father's address as we would like to make a donation to St. Judes and we would like the card to be sent to him.  If, you can send it to our house,
Thank You, John Janis

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Karen,
 
Thank you for sending the email, since we don't get on facebook, sorry to hear about your mom,  our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I'm glad you dad is doing okay.
 
Love to you all,
Mel and Marney

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Hi Karen,
So sorry for your loss.
It's nice to be with family and friends at a time like this.  Your Dad maybe doing okay now but once everything is all over he will still need to have family and friends around. It's always hard once everyone goes back to their own lives. You and your family are in my prayers.
Mariann & Charles 

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Karen,
Please give hugs to everyone (including you) and Leo. We loved Cass so much and even though she is in a better place, she leaves a big void here on earth. We love you!! We will be at the rosary on Thursday. Love to all!
Mike and family
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Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. I am in shock that it was so sudden (at least, I didn't know of her being ill until I saw your post). I hope you find peace in knowing she is in a beautiful place now.  

Please let me know if you need anything. You, Fred, Becca and Robyn are all in my prayers.
Love,
Carrie

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Karen,  I am so sorry for your loss.  We (Mary Jo, Lou and I) would like to do something to honor your mom.  Is there a charity that you are going to ask that donations be sent?  Or a church?  If not what is the address of the funeral home that is handling the details.  I know that this is a time of mourning and also a busy time.  However, if you could post something on Facebook for all to see, that would be great.  I will keep you, Tony and Uncle Leo in my prayers.  LIsa 

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Dear Leo, Karen, Tony and all the schiavoni clan. We learned with great sadness of the passing of your beloved wife and mother on Saturday night. Both of us were honored to have Crosetta as our Baptismal Godmother. Your immediate family has always been special to our family as you are all well aware. The relationship of Leo and Crosetta to Marcella was always extremely close. We will have a Mass said for Crosetta in the very near future at our local parish. Another Mass will be said by Father Carl Tancredi, Chaplain at York College in York , PA. Carl grew up on Areba Ave only a block and a half West of the Andreoni family home. Michael Sr. will attend both Liturgies. We would also like to make a donation in Crosetta's name and honor to a cause close to her or your hearts.      Love to all in this difficult time,    Michael Masciocchi, Senior and Junior.

Our daily lives will never be the same without you being a part of it. Thank you for making such a difference in our lives and especially our daughter Sarah's. We all love you and will miss you sooooooo much...

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Crosetta Blanche Schiavoni

25 agosto, 1928 – 3 diciembre, 2011

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