Dearest Janet, Angela, Caroline and Families, 
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was greatly saddened to hear of your mother's passing. It was just a few weeks ago that I was in New York for Mother's Day weekend and my parents were parking the car on 11th Avenue, when I spotted your mother getting her mail. I must have been feeling nostalgic and said to my parents "Oh, there's Lillian. I haven't seen her in such a long time and it makes me so happy to see her--I feel like she was a part of my childhood! I'm going to jump out and go say hello to her". I peeked my head through her door and we spoke just briefly--but truly, it warmed my heart to see her and to talk for just a minute, as your family was a part of my childhood, and I think of those years so fondly. While I cannot imagine how deep your loss is, or express my sympathies enough, I hope you will find comfort in knowing how it made my day to see your mom that Saturday morning, and to know that she was thought of fondly, by so many. 
My love to you all...Michelle

Rest in Peace Lilly.  I have fond memories of my childhood in Park Slope sitting in your kitchen and chatting with my mom and your girls.  I will always remember you fondly.  

To Janet, Angela and Caroline - My heart goes out to you, I know how close you all were. Your mom was a special lady.  Find solace in that you have each other.

Diane LaCerra-Costantini

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Ersilia Ferrara

October 31, 1937 – June 3, 2012

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