Fatima P. Fragoso

I give to you my heart, my friendship

Life somtimes doesn't always deal you the cards you wish for.

Take each experience as a grain of salt; Don't sweat the small stuff.

Live each day as if it were your last- you never know when that day will be.

Treat your friends, your family, your aquaintances as you wish to be treated; You may need them someday.

Embrace each moment and treasure it as a memory when it passes.

Find at least one good friend to share your secrets with.

If you are lucky enough to find true love, cherish that love with all of your heart.

Don't let fear stop you- if your heart wants to do it; Go for it.

Never say I can't. Rather, say I can.

Share your heart with someone.

Tell someone your life story.

Own an animal; They teach us to love unconditionally.

Say thank you- it goes a long way.

Share a laugh with someone having a crappy moment; You might really make their day or even change their life.

Smille at someone everyday- you'd be surprised how contagious a smile could be.

Find happiness in what you do.

Now I send you all a hug, a kiss, my love. Have a good life.

Love,

Fatima Precious Fragoso

OBITUARY

WATERBURY- Fatima Precious Fragoso, 44, peacefully entered into eternal rest at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday February 24, 2011. She was the daughter of Lucinda (Matos) Costa.

Fatima was born in Port Alexander, Angola on October 13, 1966 and arrived in the United States with her family at the age of five and a half. She graduated from Pomperaug High School in 1985. She was a nurse technician and worked at Waterbury Hospital for over 13 years. She enjoyed traveling with her mother in Europe, boating and sailing but one of her greatest loves was her poodle Jakie.

Besides her mother and best friend Lucinda, and her step father Nelson both of Portugal, Fatima is survived by a brother Alex Fragoso and Debra Bana of Naugatuck, a sister Theresa and her husband Thomas Ercoli of Middlebury, three nephews Patrick Ercoli, Zacharly and Joshua Fragoso and a niece Briana Ercoli.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Thursday March 3rd, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Baldwin St. in Waterbury. There are No Calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.