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Tricia posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Please take comfort in Jesus Christ words “there will be a resurrection and sickness and death will be gone forever.” John 5:28,29;Rev.21:4 For comforting words, please visit: JW.ORG
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Friday, August 31, 2018
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What a special day in 2012 with friends and moms. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Roger and my Mom. Wonderful memories.
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Maureen O'Connell posted a condolence
Friday, August 31, 2018
Our dear Aunt Cappy, we will miss you...your quiet grace and wonderful laugh, and how you told stories of growing up with your big sister, my Mom. Your love story with Uncle Jim is a shining example for all those who were fortunate enough to know you. Our deepest sympathies go out to Uncle Jim, Lorraine, Ronnie, Kenny and all.
I know Aunt Cappy and Mom will brilliantly light up the night sky as they shine down on us all.
"When she shall die, take her and cut her out in little stars, for she shall make heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with the night, and pay no worship to the garish sun..."
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Janet Marzano posted a condolence
Thursday, August 30, 2018
How can the world exist without Aunt Cappy? She was one of the most gracious, humorous, kind, loving people to grace this planet. My mom (her sister) whom I have put on a well-deserved pedestal, always looked to Cappy as her touchstone -- they would talk every day on the phone, and I could always tell when my Mom was on the phone with her because she would at some point during the conversation burst out laughing. They were sisters who were the best of friends, and the stories from their bus trips to AC are pretty legendary. I can still hear her laugh, and I know it's a sound I will never forget. Heaven's gain, is earth's loss. I think the heaven's will blaze a bit brighter and more colorfully as Eileen and Cappy are reunited with the rest of the O'Connor clan. I'm truly honored, blessed and fortunate to be able to say that such an incredible woman was my aunt. My deepest condolences to Uncle Jim, Lorraine, Ronnie, Kenny, Mike, Tobin, Jackie, T.J. and Liam. She is irreplaceable.
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Jacqueline Ross posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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Because you deserve it more than anyone I know.
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Jacqueline Ross posted a condolence
Thursday, August 30, 2018
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I sit and write this but since I’ve moved across the country to CA earlier this year, it is impossible for me to be able to afford flying back and forth to NYC for my grandmothers service. I had to say goodbye somehow and it didn’t seem right for me to hold all those wonderful memories and amazing things that she has given me and my family over the years and she not be recognized for them. So for everyone who knew her well or hardly knew her at all I hope that this will be a small glimpse into her life.
I had the privilege of calling this amazing, beautiful and strong woman my grandmother. She was the epitome of all those warm feelings of nostalgia you get when you can remember how great it was that your grandparents would be babysitting. Because in kid world the word “grandparents” really means “I can get away with murder!” I had been lucky enough to have my grandparents live 5 minutes away so as you can imagine, I was blessed to have grandma as a constant source of support and encouragement no matter what. I know that anytime I began to be that bratty, snot nosed little kid she was not having that! It was clear to me from early on in my life that those manipulation ‘skills’ weren’t going to be tolerated. She taught me so much in my life but most importantly she actually practiced what she preached. So as rebellious as my teen years were (as most people’s teenage years have this theme), I always had to respect the fact that she wasn’t telling me to do anything she wasn’t doing herself. If you ever needed to know a great example of someone who lives their life day in and day out with integrity, than she was the example.
Some of the those things that I have come to admire and love about her personality, I realized as I got older were, because she was really an incredible individual to know. Period. In whichever capacity you got to know her; as the lady at church who always greeted you with a smile and kind word, came without fail to every Sunday mass, as that friend you knew you would always stop what they were doing to lend an ear, or as the lady at bingo that seemed to be luckier than everyone else in the room or if you are family then as an daughter, niece, aunt, a cousin, grandmother, mother, sister, cousin or wife. All of these titles she carried flawlessly and always went above and beyond for those she loved. she was and She was a great cook who never made me something that I didn’t like. Not to mention how impeccable she was with her timing for dinner to be ready, every night, at 5pm sharp! (And she certainly didn’t care that the giants were playing some big game and that without fail, she always rang that dinner bell RIGHT at that moment that everything hung in the balance-you better get your butt to that dining room!).
She had and enjoyed many hobbies and honestly I’ve never seen anyone keep themselves as busy doing things everyday as she could. She was fiercely independent and honestly it took me years before I could see how different and awesome she really was. I remember telling one of my friends when I was a kid that since my grandma was in Atlantic City that weekend (it was going to be just me and grandpa because my mom had gone away as well) that they couldn’t come over or something to that effect; they asked if I was home alone since I said my grandparents went away...”No I said my grandma went not my grandpa.” To which she replied “So, your grandma just gets on the bus and goes to AC for a few nights to gamble?! Alone?! Dude, Your grandma is so cool!!”. And she was cool ...so cool. She gave me a joy for watching things like jeopardy, wheel of fortune, Seinfeld and of course Law & Order. She and I shared a passion for reading and never forgot to ask if I wanted to come join her for a walk to the library. She loved connecting with those who she loved and I definitely knew that if she was going to be calling one of her friends that any call you would be waiting for would have to wait at least 30 minutes. Anytime I want to see my grandmother as that smiling, social butterfly with a martini in her hand (just one though!) with a bunch of people enjoying her company I would just have to see her out to Buckley’s restaurant with her family that she so adored. If I ever want to know my grandmother as that young twenty something brunette who was extremely intelligent, quick-witted and an absolute knockout I just had to look at her through my grandfathers eyes. I am so glad that I was able to be apart of what I can call nothing short of true love (bearing in mind they had been married by the time I came along for some decades). She was a beloved aunt who, whenever there was a big family function, every time someone found out that Aunt Cappy was my grandmother I always would get told that she had been a ‘favorite’ relative to see again. She was an incredible host of almost every holiday dinner with many extended family and she never missed a birthday ever! I come from a long line of strong, amazing women and it’s not hard to see where my mother and aunt get it from. Thank god she was so dedicated to her family because it showed me that amazing thing called unconditional love. I am a better person because of the woman she was, the way she loved the people in her life and the way she never gave up on me.
I have always admired the connection she had with her faith and higher power and as hard as this time is for me I can find solace that if she could count on the guy upstairs then he is certainly good enough for me.
I have to say that she was one of my favorite people in the whole world. I will miss talking to her whenever I want and I wish I had gotten to spend more time with her. I am incredibly grateful, lucky and awestruck that I had been blessed to spend so much time with her. I was lucky enough to have her in my life for almost 32 years straight but I am sure that many of you have had a lot less time spent but could recall just as many heartwarming things to say. I know I would love to hear them. I love and will miss her dearly.
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Mary posted a condolence
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Dear, sweet Aunt Cappy! If Heaven is the place I hope it is, you are having one heck of a reunion with your sisters, brothers, mom, and dad. After you get settled in, I expect you to hit the slots with my mom. I will always remember how you smiled with your eyes and the sound of your laugh was pure gold. My heart is with the Smith, Ross, and Kent families and all who loved her. Love to you all from the Wuerkers.
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Julie Reed lit a candle
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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We'll miss you Aunt Cappy. I bet mom is so happy to see you again!
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Thursday, August 30, 2018
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Thursday, August 30, 2018
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