When you are lucky enough to have 30+ years with your great grandmother, the number of wonderful moments and memories are countless. While I am completely heartbroken knowing I won’t be with her again I also am counting my blessings to have had her in my life for so long. 
Nanna was the toughest of tough cookies. When I hear the saying “they don’t make’m like they used to anymore” I think of her. You don’t live to be nearly 99 without her kind of stamina. Growing up in Nanna and Papa Ci’s house, I saw her insist we must walk the hills to and from the grocery store rather than take the bus. And if we did take the bus home, she would be sure to inform everyone it was because I didn’t want to walk back. She never waited for anyone to get stuff done around the house. If a couch needed to be moved, she moved it. I hope to embody even a tenth of her strength. 
She was also fun! And I really mean fun. Even though we wouldn’t go to the park when there were other people there, she must have known she was all the fun I could handle. She would toboggan down the hill at Noble Park with me in winter (on pieces of cardboard before we actually had a proper toboggan) and she built a swing for me in the basement for when it was too cold or too rainy to be outside. And the mess she would let me make in the living room building blanket and pillow forts. Countless hours together. On top of all that, her quick wit and sometimes sailor worthy jokes made us all love to be around her. 
You could never go to see her without her trying to feed you. Even as her mind became more frail she would check to see if we had what we needed. Her time at her nursing home (in her mind) was another job. Her mind, even as it aged, continued to lead her to believe she worked there, taking care of others. Her resilience and work ethic were so ingrained in her sense of self. Even as her memory faded she stayed true to her nature, strong, funny and loving. 
Cara Nanna, ti voglio bene. Mi manchi. Rest In Peace 

Frank,

My thoughts and love are with you at this time.

We are all thinking of you and are here for you. 

Mitch.

Frank and Family

I'm so sorry for the loss of your Nonna! What a life she lead and I know how much she meant to you Frank and the memories that you shared!

My heart goes out to you all during this time!

May God wrap his hands around all your hearts and keep them safe with the love she had for you all!

Launa and Family xo

My dearest Nanna;	
It’s the little things that stand out the most for me. Your ever-present smile, your perfect nicknames for everyone around you, the aroma of your kitchen, your reassurances that everything would be alright. 
	They are wonderful memories that I will cherish always. It is not often that you come across someone that is so special, that they stay with you forever. You were that kind of person.
	Most often in life, it is when you care deeply that one gets hurt. You cared more than most, loved more than most, and often suffered more than most because of how much you loved and cared.
	But no matter the obstacles, how many times you were knocked down and made to endure things that no one should, you just kept coming back, caring more and loving more. You never complained. For you, it was the only way to live.
	Your love was unconditional. You may not have approved of everything I did, the decisions I made, but you never lectured, never judged. You just kept loving me, and always asked if there was anything you could do. 
	You lived a simple life, and it didn’t take much to make you happy. A phone call, a card, a visit, or a kiss before saying goodnight. Your family were the most important people in the world to you. You lived to make our lives better, and you were proud of each one of us.
	 I will never forget that there is a part of you in me, something that you gave me, and asked for nothing in return.
	There have been and will be times in my life when situations will arise where I wish I could talk to you, be with you, and ask you what I should do. When those times come, I hope that I am able to find that part of you that you gave me, to give me the strength to persevere.
	So, for your wisdom, your sense of humour, your tenderness, your compassion, your patience and understanding, and most of all your love, I thank you my most special Nanna. After you Nanna, the mold was indeed broken. I will love you and remember you always!

Frank



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3 août 1921 – 27 mai 2020

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