I love you grandma. You are very special to me. You are the best grandma ever. You will always be in my heart. Xoxoxo love briana

Dear  Dawn,
  Tonight  as  I  look  at  the  beautiful  photo  gallery  of  your  mom,  I   am  sadden  that  I  cant  be  there  in  person to  say goodbye  to  a  woman  that  has  inspired  me  so  much,  your  mom.  As  I  go  through  the  pictures  and  see  her  smiling  face  I  recall  all  the  great  times  we  all  had  together.  Times  that  will  always  warm  my  heart.  Memories  that  will  live  on.  Memories  like  going  to  your  house  in  Selden  at  Christmas  and  seeing  your  house  all  decorated.  I  remember  how  your  mom  used  to  wrap   the  pictures  to  look  like  Christmas  gifts.  I  always  loved  that. I  recall  fondly  how  your  mom  used  to  sit  on  the  sofa  and  sing  Christmas  carols  with  us.  How  we  used  to  play  uno.  How  your mom  used  to  host  lovely  bbqs(  remember  at  one  I  spilled  mustard  all  over  myself?  lol)  I  recall  the  time  when  Briana  was  born  and  talking  to  your  mom.  She  was  so  proud  of  you  and  baby  Briana.  She  loved  you  both  soooooooooooooooo  much.  Your  mom's  spirit  will  never  die.  For  she  lives  in  you.  You  have  her  same  warmth,  the  same  care  for  everyone  and  the  same  gentle  heart.  Briana  has  that  two.  Joanne  would  be  so  proud  of  you.  You  dawn  are  a  great  mother  just  like  your  mom  was. Your  mom  never  knew  a  stranger  because  she  was  a  friend  to  all.  She  was  a  blessing.  She  was  easy  to  love  and   hard  to  forget.  Jut  like  you.  Even through  I  cant  be  there  today  to  say  goodbye.  I  will  never  forget. I  will  never  forget  your  loving  mom.  I  will  never  forget  her  warmth,  her  encouragement,  her  gentleness,  her  friendship.  I  love  you  and  my  prayers  are  with  you.  Never  forget  you  are  your  mothers  daughter  and  you  also are  a  light  to  the  world.  The  world  needs your  light  always...  Love  Patti

Dear  Dawn, 
Tonight  I  sit  here  looking  at  this  beautiful   and  breath  taking  photo    gallery  of  your  mom.  My  heart  is  sad,  that  I  can't    be  there  physically  today  to  say  goodbye.  Your  mom  really  inspired  me  when  I  was  growing  up.  She  was  always  so  happy,  so   loving,  so  brave  and  gentle.   While  I  can't  be  there  in  person  to  say  goodbye,,  I  am  filled  with  memories  that    your  mom  has  left  in  my  heart.  Memories  like  Christmas  In  Selden. When  she  used  to  decorate  the  house  so  pretty.  When  she  used  to  sing  Christmas  carols  with  us.  Memories  like  watching  her  play  with  your  beautiful  daughter  Briana,  Oh  how  she  loved  her  granddaughter  and  family!  Memories  like  the  bbq  when  I  spilled  mustard  all  overmyself  and   the  fabulous  parties  she  used  to  host.  One  thing  I  will  never  forget  about  your  mom  is  how  friendly  she  was.  No  one  was  a  stranger  to  her.  No  one.  She  walk  into  a  room  and  light  it  up.  Her  laugher  was  so  warm  and  filled  my  heart.
I  loved  your  mom  so  deeply  because  she  was  so  easy  to  love.  No  one  will  ever  replace  her  in  my  heart.  Dawn  you  are  just  like  your  mom.  EASY  TO  LOVE  AND  HARD  TO  FORGET.  You  have  your  mother's  beautiful  spirit    that  shines  so  brightly,  that  leads  others  home  when  they  are  lost.  Never  forgot  that  no  matter  how  far  away  I  am  that  I  love  you  and  always  will.  You  were  one  of  my  best  friends  growing  up.

Sometimes the words go unspoken but love is always there. The days fly by so quickly that sometimes there's not much time to say what's really important like what a wonderful mom you are... How much you're thought of ,how much you mean in the lifes of those you touch. And especially how much you're loved. Mom you will be greatly missed,and never ever forgotten love you always.

Dear Patty, Gina, Dawn and Briana, 

    I know there are no words to help ease the loss that you bear, know that you are close in every thought and prayer and if you need us we are here.

'The sun shines down upon us 
and gives us warmth and light.
Then when the day has ended
it disappears from sight.

Though we're left in darkness,
we know the sun's not died,
for it is shining brightly
on the world's other side.

So it is when one we love
comes to their end of days.
They just go to the other side
to shine their loving rays.

That's why heaven is a place
that glows beyond compare.
The lights of those who've left us
are all brightly shining there.'

Love you Aunt Joanne 

XOXO Tina & Anthony

To patty and gina and dawn I am very sorry about your loss.when I knew your mom she was a good friend to me..I remember all the fun times we had together.she will be missed.

I  am  so  sorry  for  your  loss.  Your  mother  was  a  beautiful  woman  inside  and  out.  Our  Prayers  are  with  you

  Your  mom  was  a  candle  that  lit  up  this  dark  world  .  Everyone  that  knew  her  was  blessed.

Dawn,  Gina,  Patti Jerry,  Bill  and  Briana  I  am  so  deeply  sorry  for  your  loss.  Words  can't  express    my  sadness.  Your  mother's  laughter  I  will  always  rembmer  the  most.  It  was  so  warm  just  like  your  mom's  heart. Love Patti,  Anthony  Audrey

Dear Pat, Gina and Dawn,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother.  May the may memories you have of your mother help get you through this difficult time.

In viewing the photo gallery, it is very obvious your mother loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter Briana.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Janet and Serge

Dear Pat, Gina and Dawn,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother.  May the many memories you treasure help you through this difficult time.

In viewing the photo gallery, it is obvious your mother treasured the time with her family, especially her granddaughter Briana.

Our hearts go out to the entire family.

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Sincerely,   Janet and Serge Samour

Hey Joanne, I have fond memories of the times spent with you at family parties and gatherings. Always a smile on your face and chatting away. Rest in peace Joanne....and say Hi to Frank and everyone else up there.

You're my best friend. You encourages me and gave me support to follow my dreams. I will miss you more and more everyday. You will always be in my heart. I love you now and forever. I cherish all our memories we shared. Xxoo

You are great mom. I will love you forever and always. I will miss you each and every day. Xoxo

Mom, you were my best friend. You gave support and encouragement to follow my dreams and never give up. I love you to the moon and back. You will always be in my heart now and forever. Xxoo

OBITUARY

Joanne M. Christiano

January 11, 1942 – January 13, 2015

O.B. Davis Funeral Homes

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