My memories of my Aunt Lillian are plentiful.  As a little girl, I remember scrabble with my mom, sharing Sunday dinners, either at her house or ours, baking during the holidays and having a blast until midnight, have tuna fish with matzo, and our wonderful holidays we always spent with our extended families.  No crowd was too large. (Even the earrings that did not match)  Most of all, she will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and contagious laugh.  She will truly be missed.  
With love always, Terry

Grandpa, Grandma, Jeff, Rosa & Aunt Carolyn at Jeff & Rosa’s rehearsal dinner May 2016. 

Grandpa, Grandma & Uncle Rich at RJ’s 2nd Birthday party. Sept 2015 

Grandma’s Birthday at Aunt Lill’s house in Oakdale. 

Grandma holding Paige at cousin Kathleen’s house in Dix Hills. 

RJ  getting his traditional annual hess truck from grandma on Christmas 12/25/15. 

Angelo posing after he brought flowers from grandma’s wake to St Charles. 

RJ & Angelo took the roses we put out in vases for their great grandmas wake and brought some to her sister & brother in laws grave site, Marie & Joe Marino, her parents grave site Pasquale & Theresa Montera, and her brother and sister in law John & Rose Montera at St Charles Cemetery.

Jamie & Rob’s wedding 11/23/16
Family portrait at St Patrick’s Parish 

5/13/2018
Uncle Rich’s 78th Birthday cake at my house. Grandma sat at the table with him. 

Dominick’s Holy Communion Party
7/14/2019
I got grandma some soft serve from Mr Frosty while grandpa wasn’t there! She had a great day. 

Angelo’s 2nd Birthday 
8/17/2019 Mickey Mouse Twoodles 
Grandma & Grandpa posing with photo frame! 

Grabdma with her great grandson RJ 
7/4/2019 celebrating the 4th of July together with family and glow necklaces! 

Dominick’s Holy Communion 7/13/19
Grandma with her great grandson Angelo!

RJ & Angelo with their great grandma at the Oconee diner for dinner. They adore her! She ordered breakfast for dinner. 

Dominick’s Holy Communion 2019
Mike & Grandma 
I got grandma ice cream from the Mrs Frosty who came and she was in her glory. 

My mother & I took RJ and intercepted the ambulette at the dialysis center during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grandma was so excited to see us for the very short duration before being wheeled inside for dialysis! She was even more excited for the chocolate covered pretzel haha. 

One of the best memories I have of us as adults is when Lillian, Marie and I went on a pilgrimage  to Medjugorje in October of 2007.   Lillian was so excited when the color of her rosary beads changed.  Having this time alone with my 2 sisters is something I will always treasure.

Lillian was always the queen, while the rest of the brother and sisters  were washing windows in our house, she would sit and read the newspaper so she would look busy! Another time while our parents were away, Lillian and Marie decided to paint the kithen table and chairs.  The paint never dried and our Aunt Madeline came and sat in the wet paint on the chair. She got stuck. These are the things that made growing up with Lillian so special.

We met Lillian 14 years ago when we moved across the street from her. She was very welcoming and we fast became friends. We were both working and busy but had our chats which usually also included her friend Marge who pre-deceased her. Lil was kind, caring and a sweet woman concerned for others especially through her nursing. She introduced us to neighbors and gave us the “ history “ of the area.  I learned quickly of her love for her family and how important they were to her especially as the family grew to include greatgrands! I must say she kept a cheery, upbeat attitude even when her illnesses started to affect her life more.  Lil will be missed by us and all who were lucky enough to call her friend. Our condolences  to all the family and those who loved her. We believe she is now at peace and in God’s care as she wanted, pain free and healthy till we meet again. 

Grandma, 
You were an incredible grandmother. Words can’t express how much I’ll miss you. I adore you. You are me and I am you. I’ll see you again in heaven but as I wait, I’ll see you in my dreams. Rest In Peace. xo

Lillian, You have left such an impact on my life that I will be eternally grateful for...I have so many memories of us laughing, crying and chatting for hours at work and I will always cherish  your wisdom and endless advice .

I know you have made it to your eternal resting place and are at peace. Please continue to watch over you family and friends as you always have and we will see you soon..

I love you forever..XOXO Kate

OBITUARY

Mrs. Lillian (Montera) Brada RN

April 13, 1938 – July 7, 2020

Claude R. Boyd–Spencer Funeral Home

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