T went to be with you, Frank, and Danny.  It makes me feel better that you all are together in Heaven.  Love and miss all of you so much.

You went with God a year ago today and it shattered my world.  Everything about me has changed without you here.  I'm still so lost without you Mom.  I miss talking to you everyday. The hurt just won't go away.  I didn't just lose my Mom but my best friend too.
I love you

love u and miss u dearly 
u were the only one that was truly there for me when no one was
someone please wake me up from this nightmare

i miss you mama , it aint the same without you
love u mama

Mom I think about you every day and still wipe my tears before I fall asleep.  I love you always.

I think of you every day Mom.  It's been three months and my heart still hurts the same.  I miss you so much that I feel it in my soul.

You're missed Mom. I love you,

Your Hunka-hunka Love

I will miss you Prima. I know you are smiling at Jesus right now and all is at peace.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

OBITUARY

Tina "Mom" Sapien

March 29, 1940 – October 10, 2014

Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home & Forest Park Lawndale

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