Mom...

It sucks. It is sad, it is lonely, it is heart breaking, it is life changing, it is painful, it is tragic, it is pathetic, it is devastating, it is depressingit is just so damn bad. You feel as if your life will never go on. There is a void that can never be filled because there is no other love in this world like the love of a mother. There is so much that she has missed and will miss.  It rips you up and tears you down. You feel empty, you feel lost. It leaves a huge gaping hole in your heart that will never, ever heal. It messes with your mind. It brings anger into your heart, anger than you know your mother wouldn't want you to feel, but you feel it anyway. You'll miss her, probably more than you'll ever miss anybody in this entire world. It's a roller-coaster of emotions. One minute you'll be at peace with her death the next you'll feel the heart wrenching feeling that she is never coming back.  Hearing her name will pull at you, it will leave you feeling unsettled, especially when you know that she is missing extreme milestones in your life. It is dark, it is upsetting, it is miserable. There's regret, there's guilt, and there is an extreme feeling of loss that could never, EVER, EVER, be replaced.

But when you think of her, as a person rather than a lost loved one, and all of the moments the two of you have shared together, each and every lovely memory will flood through your mind.  Think of her before she died, the love she had for you will always outweigh her death. She didn't leave you because she wanted to, she left because there were other plans for her, and she was greater than this world.  When you think of your mother, you feel happiness, you feel content, you feel loved, you feel overwhelmed, you feel enamored, you feel comfort, you feel lifted, you feel blessed, you feel honored, you feel inspired, you feel hopeful, you feel strong, you feel brave, you feel encouraged, you feel like you again. And when you finally realize that life continues on, you realize you are here to live it, and live it for her. You remember the kind of life she wanted for you, and that's a happy life. You feel her in the wind and you see her in the stars, she visits you in your dreams and she guards you with all of her heart. But most importantly, when you think of your mother, remember that she is constantly guiding you and sending you love when you need it the most. You will feel refreshed, you will feel her hug, you will feel her heart and that is when you will feel brand new. And each and everyday you will realize that you have all of these feelings because you were lucky enough to call her your mother.


Lucy Simone.....

MOM.............. the poem I just put on your wall each and every word describes what a loss of a mom means.....miss you sooo much....   LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK AND UNTIL MEET AGAIN......
 Lucy Simone. Vaughan Ontario....

MOM...........THIS IS PERFECT FOR YOU.... FROM ALL OF US... AND DAD IS DEVASTED WITHOUT YOU.... HE NOW KNOWS ALL.... WE KEEP IT THAT WAY ..... AND WHY DID YOU HAVE TO GO............:I MISS CALLING YOU AFTER WORK.... ONLY WISH I COULD SEE YOU ONE MORE TIME TO SAY GOOD BYE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN..... 

It sucks. It is sad, it is lonely, it is heart breaking, it is life changing, it is painful, it is tragic, it is pathetic, it is devastating, it is depressingit is just so damn bad. You feel as if your life will never go on. There is a void that can never be filled because there is no other love in this world like the love of a mother. There is so much that she has missed and will miss.  It rips you up and tears you down. You feel empty, you feel lost. It leaves a huge gaping hole in your heart that will never, ever heal. It messes with your mind. It brings anger into your heart, anger than you know your mother wouldn't want you to feel, but you feel it anyway. You'll miss her, probably more than you'll ever miss anybody in this entire world. It's a roller-coaster of emotions. One minute you'll be at peace with her death the next you'll feel the heart wrenching feeling that she is never coming back.  Hearing her name will pull at you, it will leave you feeling unsettled, especially when you know that she is missing extreme milestones in your life. It is dark, it is upsetting, it is miserable. There's regret, there's guilt, and there is an extreme feeling of loss that could never, EVER, EVER, be replaced.

But when you think of her, as a person rather than a lost loved one, and all of the moments the two of you have shared together, each and every lovely memory will flood through your mind.  Think of her before she died, the love she had for you will always outweigh her death. She didn't leave you because she wanted to, she left because there were other plans for her, and she was greater than this world.  When you think of your mother, you feel happiness, you feel content, you feel loved, you feel overwhelmed, you feel enamored, you feel comfort, you feel lifted, you feel blessed, you feel honored, you feel inspired, you feel hopeful, you feel strong, you feel brave, you feel encouraged, you feel like you again. And when you finally realize that life continues on, you realize you are here to live it, and live it for her. You remember the kind of life she wanted for you, and that's a happy life. You feel her in the wind and you see her in the stars, she visits you in your dreams and she guards you with all of her heart. But most importantly, when you think of your mother, remember that she is constantly guiding you and sending you love when you need it the most. You will feel refreshed, you will feel her hug, you will feel her heart and that is when you will feel brand new. And each and everyday you will realize that you have all of these feelings because you were lucky enough to call her your mother.

"It's most often the lives we lose are ones that we want back."

I love you, Nonna.

We had a wonderful mother, 
 One who never really grew old; 
 Her smile was made of sunshine, 
 And her heart was solid gold; 
 Her eyes were as bright as shining stars, 
 And in her cheeks fair roses you see. 
 We had a wonderful mother, 
 And that' s the way it will always be. 
 But take heed, because 
 She's still keeping an eye on all of us, 
 So let's make sure 
 She will like what she sees. 
 Franca, Casper, John, Tony..... and all your grandchildren.

Ma.... I know you are with me.... love and miss you lots..... not enough words to say on how much you are missed.

MOM it's a month since we laid you rest.  It seems that it was not so long ago that you were here, time really flies.  I often wonder if you will ever visit , come back and tell us how you are doing or what its like.  Your presence is always in my home.  I guess you know dads with me know, you dont have to worry about him hes well taken care of by all of your children and grandchildren .  However. You also know we can never fill the void and sorrow he has.  Rest assure we wong abonden him.  Today we are all reuniting at your resting place and we are going to recite the rosary Zia Lucia will be heading it.  May you rest in peace.  L'ETERNO RIPOSO DONA A LORO O SIGNORE E SPLENDA AD ESSI LA LUCE PERPETUA RIPOSINO IN PACE AMEN.  We miss you!  Oh by the way I've noticed that lately there a little white moth circulating my home hope its you.

Definetly missing the voicemail, "France fa telefono"  and as you were hanging up the phone I could still hear your voice telling Dad, "era a mashina"  I now wished I had saved that message.  You were really tired on June 29th/2014 when I called 911 on Sat June 28th you were running around my kitchen wanting to make gnocchi and taralli.  There and then I knew things couldn't be right cause it was past 10 pm.  You usually couldn't keep your eyes open passed that time.  In the meantime you went upstairs opening all the drawers to the dresses looking for a change of clothes.  God forbid you weren't properly dressed and groomed or had that lipstick on!  As I followed you up the stairs I was pleading for you not to worry cause you understood I had called 911 and you indicated that you needed to get your gold red ring for Casper and a catina for Julian.  I replied talk to Dad and that you give personal belongings away after you die.  You got angry and I asked you, "are you dead yet?" you then went silent.  You knew you weren't coming back.  You planned the last month of your life so carefully and quietly.  Your wish was to live with me so due to dads surgery you came to stay a while due to dads surgery May 27th, 2014.  We spent an entire week together while dad was recovering in hospital, you couldn't get enough of me, you followed me around like a lost puppy.  Once dad returned we made sure he was comfortable and of course had eaten, I used to reprimand you for not going to sit with him in the family room while he was recovering.  However, you insisted on following me around and trying to stay busy and when he called you would say, " va ca ti vo a tia"  Ho w did I miss the last week you were alive al the unusual things you did like call people you never hardly spoke to, called your sister in Italy on the Sat June 28/14, wanted to get a manicure and pedicure on the Friday June 27/14.  We went for the manicure and I insisted on no pedicure cause your feet were so fragile.  You the Queen of giving manicures to others as well as yourself.  I found it a little strange.  Of course not to mention you were calling me crazy cause your manicure and paraffin treatment cost a whole $45 best money I ever spent. I believe that you knew you were going somewhere that weekend, somewhere that you would never return to do the little significant thing you did that last week.  Oh by the way the line you used to give me "nemmeno du diavulu ti spagni" is true.  Your mission is complete but mine isin't until we meet again Mom I love You RIP!!

Telegram from Italy:  Uniti al vostro dolore vi inviamo sentite condoglianze per cara sorella Maria : Pina, Franco, Elda, Dina e Famiglie.

Nonna, My second Mother, the love of my life and the woman that will always have my heart.  Life will never be the same without your warm smile, laugh and big beautiful heart.  I will never be the same without you, Nonna Maria. I think about you every second, minute and hour of everyday.  I can feel you're presence near me. I wish I could just hug and kiss you one last time.  There are too many wonderful, unforgettable memories with you, Nonna.  Everyday spent with you was a gift from god itself.  Ill always miss your sweet kisses, warm hugs and comforting waves goodbye from your front door as we are leaving your house.  I'll never take off the ring you gave me so many years ago, and I left my special magic one with your body. A million words will never be enough to explain how much you mean to me and how much your passing has crushed my heart and soul.  I can only tell myself that you're in peace and in a much better place now. I will see you again, Nonna.  I love you so much, Nonna Maria.  I'll never be the same until I am in your arms again.  Rest peacefully my beautiful angel.  Love, Natasha.  Your Granddaughter.

Nonna, mia seconda madre, l'amore della mia vita e la donna che avrà sempre il mio cuore. La vita non sarà più la stessa senza il tuo sorriso caldo, ridere e gran bel cuore. Non sarò mai lo stesso senza di te, Nonna Maria. Penso a te ogni secondo, minuto e ora di tutti i giorni. Sento che sei presenza vicino a me. Vorrei solo abbracciarti e baciarti un'ultima volta. Ci sono troppi meravigliosi, ricordi indimenticabili con te, Nonna. Ogni giorno trascorso con voi è stato un dono di Dio stesso. Ill sempre perdere i tuoi dolci baci, abbracci caldi e le onde confortanti addio dalla porta di casa, come stiamo lasciando la vostra casa. Non potrò mai tolgo l'anello che mi hai dato tanti anni fa, e ho lasciato il mio uno speciale magia con il tuo corpo. Un milione di parole non saranno mai sufficienti a spiegare quanto sei importante per me e quanto il vostro passaggio ha schiacciato il mio cuore e l'anima. Posso solo dire a me stesso che sei in pace e in un luogo molto meglio ora. Io vi vedrò di nuovo, Nonna. Ti amo così tanto, Nonna Maria. Non sarò mai più la stessa fino a quando io sono nelle tue braccia di nuovo. Riposare in pace il mio bellissimo angelo. Amore, Natasha. Il tuo Nipote.

Ma! 
You were always my first thought in the morning where ever I woke up. And that will never change.  I'll miss the phone messages you left " ja unu piglia Mai Su telephono!"  I'll miss the invites for me to come over and eat . The espresso s you made . I ll miss the kiss you gave me when ever I saw you.  I'll miss you  giving me advise on everything I did .  I'll miss how little you were . Everybody loved you . I remember when you used to cook food for  Mr Cook the old man on Ossington that had nothing  you would bring him food . 
I'll miss the the way you loved all of your nieces and nephews and how happy you were when they were around you.  Especially when the first ones were born.  I'll miss the way you you danced  and never got tired .  I'll miss the way you did quality control when ever we made tomato sauce and hot gardinera. I'll miss making olives with you and baking them in the oven. And smashing the olives with stone to make the calabrese olives .  You were a good Mother to me always took care of me and every one in the family . you always put us first before you did anything for yourself.
I just know you are watching over us . I can go on and on about all the good memories of you.  No can take that away from me.
I will see you soon and we can just pick up from where we left off 
The last time I saw you u were going to Lucy's house from Franca's house u were about to jump in the truck with Nino  when you suddenly stopped and told him to wait cause you had to give me a kiss and hug , it's like you knew that I wasn't going to see you again.. I love you so much !!  The. Bracelet with your name on it is with me ..

Mom, this must be the hardest thing I have to do or anyone can do.  I am the queen of obituaries, I read them, say to myself RIP and then delete them from my email, but I would never imagine that I would be writing this for you.  It has been so hard trying to think that we will never hear your voice again, eat your food, and all the other great things you taught us all, no more a phone call away to ask "ma how do we cook so and so".  You were a beautiful lady, and beautiful mom.  Dad is beside himself so please watch over him. And watch over all of us, your children and their spouses and grandchildren.  Its sad that you never got to see any of your grandchildren get married, but when they do, I am sure you will have front row seats for all of them.  Mom just give me a sign when you are around me, cause I deeply believe that your soul will always be with us.  I hope wherever you are you are happy.  Just watch us from above, let your light shine bright and RIP mom until we meet again.  Love you Lots Lucy (aka Luni) Simone. xoxoxoxoxo

Mom first full week since last Saturday when we laid u to rest.  We won't forget that half smile you had while u were restfully rid of all pain and worry.  I don't want to remember you that way!  I will keep the memory of that energizer bunny!  Until we meet again RIP Franca

Maria you will be truly missed. You were a wonderful, caring and fun loving women. R.I.P

Nonna I can't believe your gone.... I already miss you so much.  I will never forget all of our great memories we shared together.  As I sit here and embrace your beautiful life there are so many great memories, jut off the top of my head I think about the time you danced with all of your grand kids on Christmas to Eminem (coolest Nonna ever) or when you used to make us gnocchi on Sundays, even just the sound of your laugh sticks out in my mind.  Your classic phone voicemail on my phones "Luci fa telefono," replays over and over in my head.  The one thing that is playing in my mind is the last time I saw your beautiful face, you stopped me as you were putting on your shoes and said "Melissa you look so elegant, You're so beautiful" I remember feeling so special that you said that to me, I held your hand to walk you to the car and hugged you.  I wish I would have hugged you just a little longer. I know you never got to see any of your grandchildren get married but I'm so glad that Paul and you got to meet.  Please promise that you will look down on us forever and always keep us safe You will be forever in my heart and I willnever forget the smile of such a beautiful Angel. Melissa Simone

Mr. Caruso, Franca & Perry, Lucy & Nino, Casper & Josie, Tony & Johnny...Lily, Maria, Franco, Melissa, James, Julian, and Natasha.  

 I am so sorry for your loss.  Your mom/nonna was a wonderful person and she has given many people including myself some beautiful memories.  My condolences to each and every one of you.  My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time.  xoxoxo

Our deepest condolences, the Bruce Tauro Family

I send my deepest and sincerest condolences on the passing of this wonderful woman.  In this time of loss, I hope that the Caruso family is comforted by her memory.  May you rest in eternal peace Cara Maria and for the family, I share these words of comfort:

Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other, 
That, we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight? 

I am but waiting for you.
For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner.

All is well. 
 
Henry Scott Holland

John and Lili,

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of John's mother. It is never easy to lose a loved one.  My prayers and thoughts are will you.

Fran MacPherson

Maria will be dearly missed by everyone. She always made us laugh and had a great sense of humou. She had a Milton dollar smile. She will always be in our hearts. Luv u

Maria will be dearly missed by everyone. She always made us laugh and always had a huge smile on your face. She had a great sense of humour. You will always be in our hearts. Luv u

My dearest Zia Marinella....... you were always a special zia...I may not have seen you as often as I'd like, but you were always in my heart...you were always smiling...with a love that endured for everyone...you will be sadly missed..and always in my heart.  Love you dearly...Diana Caruso

Dear Nonna Maria,

I am very lucky to have had the opportunity to meet and spend time with you. Although I don't understand Italian and much of what you said to me, I can see how caring and kind you were and how you had a great sense of humor. You were always looking after everyone else around you and would not rest unless everybody was fed or at least had a drink. You lightened up any room you walked into with your great spirit and beautiful smile. I know you will be watching over us all as we grow up and we will never forget the strong, beautiful woman you are. May you rest in peace and and enjoy your new beginning with the rest of the angels. We all love you and miss you.

OBITUARY

Maria (Marinedda) Caruso

February 27, 1938 – July 2, 2014

Delmoro Funeral Home

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