Contributions to the tribute of Rose L. Regina

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Friday, May 26, 2017

So hurt to find out that my Aunt Rosie passed away. Too bad I couldn't be there but the family never let me know. I was very close to her when I was young. Shame I didn't get to see her again. RIP Aunt Rosie..I will miss you.

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Virginia R. Orlando lit a candle

Sunday, April 16, 2017

On behalf of my family, I would like to Thank each and everyone of you personally for the love and kindness you have shown our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Great Aunt, Rose L. Regina, better known as Mom, Grandma Ro - Ro, or simply "Regina" to her PS 244 family and friends Funny there wasn't a place we would go that we didn't run into one of My Mother's PS 244 children,or parents of children, They would immediately call her by name, give her a great big hug, and remind her that she looks the same, and hasn't changed a bit! And as you know, she always looked the same, and the years were kind to My Mother. Remember, My Mother was a fixture at PS 244 for the last 59 years. With that being said, even with the sadness we are feeling fight now, I was you to Smile and Celebrate My Mother. I'd like you to know that MY Mother was 87 years old, and that the life she created for herself changed last October when she fractured her wrist. MY Mother was never sick, and only recently needed medical care. This is why I say let's celebrate her life, because My Mother was Blessed to have lived a long life on her terms. I am especially proud of her independent lifestyle, whether it being traveling on two buses for two hours to go to work at PS 244... which I jokingly refer to as MY Mother's third child, and her favorite child at that, or shopping on the Avenue, either Church Avenue, Utica Avenue, Avenue U, or Kings Highway. As you are well aware, MY Mother surrounded herself with Beautiful things. Her beautiful fragrances, you knew when My Mother was in the area just by the scent of her perfume of the day. Her exquisite broaches and pins, which she changed daily to match her mood. Her unique watches to match he outfits, and most of all her elegant Pearl Necklaces. So...I am asking on thing of you ..... Each time you experience an unforgettable scent, admire a stunning broach, a unique watch, or a lovely string of pearls.... Please Think of MY Mother and SMILE! I Love You Mom, and I will Miss you Greatly, Your Daughter Virginia

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Deborah P. lit a candle

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

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Deborah P. posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Hello to the family of the lady we loved ."Mrs. Regina," I heard today that lady we loved in grade school has passed on. I am truly at a loss for words, I feel memory of her life and how she has touched mine in my formative years in PS 244. I remember her bright personality and firm and sturdy. She always made sure that my lunch money was paid and was fair, always such a nice person. I encountered her in my young adult years the best thing was that she remembered me from the 2nd or 3rd grade incredible. She is a rare kind of person. I am sure God has Blessed her life. Please accept my deepest condolences. Her life has touched so many children that are now adults in the Brooklyn east flatbush community. Please know that she did good work while she spent time on this earth.

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Virginia Dembner posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

How do I say "goodbye" to my beautiful Aunt Rose whom I loved so much and for so long? She was a special, unique lady whom I will miss for the rest of my days. As a final tribute I have chosen to post a copy of the letter I wrote to her when she was in hospital.....it tells the story of how we melted the miles between us to keep our relationship rich and constant. May she rest in peace and with God's blessings. My Dearest Aunt Rose, As it happens with most every morning now, I wake up here in California, 3000 miles from Brooklyn and while my body is here, my heart is there with you. I want you to know how much I miss you…..I miss hearing your voice, I miss our visits on the telephone….. I miss our long conversations when we would just ramble together from topic to topic, often about our families, your job, my retirement, your cat, crazy politics or life in general. Like you, I am an avid reader of the daily newspaper, so it was always interesting to hear your take….whether it was about the Mayor of New York or our new President of the USA. Our banter would go back and forth with differing opinions that occasionally settled out with an agreement to disagree. We have shared many good laughs together and occasionally some tears…..especially when we would reminisce about years past, the De Mario family we shared and the people we loved who left us long ago. With a decade between our ages, you have been my thread back to all those years. I can close my eyes today and see you as my bobie-soxer young aunt who was crazy about Frank Sinatra and had a big poster of him to idolize. I can recall how I would spend parts of my summer vacations from school to be with you at Grandma’s house after my own family had moved from Henry Street. Why I even got to go out on some of the dates you had with that tall good looking guy, Vincent Regina and when you fell in love and married him, he became my wonderful Uncle Whitey. I have a picture of you as a beautiful bride captured in my brain when I was your flower-girl. But, then again, there were so many times I watched you dress up, fuss with make up and hair to be a “fashion plate” walking out the door. I am sure my subconscious brain registered all that and I remember how much I wanted to be like you when I grew up. I NEVER leave the house without looking in the mirror to check me out from head to toe….sound familiar?? Years flew by.....going faster and faster as they do and the opportunities I had to be baby watcher for your John and Virginia soon became my Great Aunt Rose’s turn to be baby watcher for my Perry (who loved to sweep your house with the broom you got him), Cheryl, whom you tended with all the loving care that sweet little girl needed and Jeffrey, who drove you crazy wanting and doing everything to which you had to say “NO”. From my homes in Brooklyn, Long Island, Connecticut or California, that loving connection between us has been one I have cherished and I know you felt the same. Your incredible energy, feisty attitude and independent spirit, have served you well throughout your life and are to be admired. You are a marvel... and I often recount to friends how you were still working at the school I attended as a kid. No easy task considering getting to PS 244 required you to travel on two buses and walk long distances regardless of winter weather conditions. I firmly believe they should build a statue in your honor for all the contributions you made with your significant work! I am so proud of you Aunt Rose!! Now, we are moving into a different phase which makes my heart quite heavy. For all the times Virginia will credit how helpful I have been to her, she can hardly know how much having her voice on the other end of the phone telling me how you are doing and discussing the wonderful care you are receiving helps me so much. I am so proud of Virginia and I know you are too. The bond of love that she and I share is so rooted in the love we each hold for you and I want so much to be there for her and you in any way I can. But, I have learned all too well that these are the times when it is necessary to lay our hurts and burdens before God and seek His help.….. and that is what I have been doing….I pray you are too. When I set out to write this note to you, I really had no idea what I would say. But, like our phone conversations, the words just seem to flow. I love you Aunt Rose and always will. Hold this note close to your heart for it is bringing a piece of me to you. May God’s blessings be with you now and forever. Love always…..from Patsy and Josie’s daughter, Virginia

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Dorothy Anderson posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. She is safe now in the hands of God. R.I.P. Rose

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Rose L. Regina

1929 - 2017

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