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Mom passed this morning

Discussion in 'Personal & Emotional Support' started by Larry, Dec 24, 2010.

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  1. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:16 PM
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    Larry

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    Hello all...posting with a heavy heart.

    My mom passed this morning. She was a wonderful person (cliche', I know...but true)

    A great Christian...never cussed her whole life...church every Sunday...

    A great mom to me and my 3 sisters.

    She passed on her favorite day of the year...yes, Christmas Eve. We always attended Christmas Eve Mass...then had a HUGE party. Mom was old school Italian, so the food spread was always out-of-this-world.

    Mom was born during the Great Depression, and grew up during WWII...she saw a lot of pain...and also a lot of Joy in her 80 years.

    Josephine Genevieve Brocato/Hughes/Ortloff
    April 7, 1930 - December 24 2010


    See you in Heaven mom. :pray:

    We're leaving the sunshine state tomorrow morning for Baltimore (my home town)...where we, along with my dad and sisters and friends/family will celebrate her wonderful life.

    Thank God I was able to see her a few weeks ago in her final days.

    Y'all give your mom's & dad's a big hug this Christmas Season...when they are gone...there is a big hole in your heart.

    Merry Christmas and God Bless.
     
    Larry, Dec 24, 2010
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  2. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:18 PM
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    stmpjmpr

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    Merry Christmas to you and the family. sorry for your loss. take care and have a happy new new year.
     
    stmpjmpr, Dec 24, 2010
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  3. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:19 PM
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    OZ-T

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    My condolences Larry
     
    OZ-T, Dec 24, 2010
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  4. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:20 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Sorry to hear the news Larry. Its never easy to lose a loved one. But 80 years old is a long life to live so at least she lived it to the fullest. It sounds like you accepted her being gone and thats a great sign. Just remember, she is in a better place now and you will get to see her again some day.:eek: God Bless and Happy Holidays.
     
    DeeKay21, Dec 24, 2010
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  5. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:22 PM
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    AeroCooper

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    So sorry to hear this.

    "Her soul is now one with the universe"

    Peace to you and your family.
     
    AeroCooper, Dec 24, 2010
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  6. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:22 PM
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    Very sorry to hear Larry, keep your head up, she's smiling down on you :)
     
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  7. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:24 PM
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    you my friend have a way with words.... God Bless your family and you will be in my prayers.

    RIP Josephine
     
    neontrail, Dec 24, 2010
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  8. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:25 PM
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    sorry to hear that. I cant imagine losing my mother around christmas time, but know she is in a better place..

    prayers sent your way man...
     
    c.coulby, Dec 24, 2010
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  9. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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    Sorry to hear man. It's never a "good" time...but this time of year extra sucks. Have a safe trip and condolences to your family...
     
    Brunes, Dec 24, 2010
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  10. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:31 PM
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    I'm so so sorry to hear this man. Your mom sounded like a wonderful person. God bless


    Prayers sent your way

    :pray:
     
    ColtsTRD, Dec 24, 2010
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    May she rest in peace.
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:53 PM
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    condolences Larry, my prayers go out to you and your family. keep your head up and stay strong...
     
    rbeezy, Dec 24, 2010
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  13. Dec 24, 2010 at 2:57 PM
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    Sincere thank all...

    Your posts give hope that there is still greatness in this crazy world. Serious.

    With all the daily political-cultural-social-news-economy-who's TF to blame-yada-yada...BS...

    To think that complete strangers in cyberspace with a small common interest in trucks, etc. would be so kind...
    (this don't mean we won't be cussin' each other in a wheels/tire/suspension thread tomorrow...LoL)

    Yes...us American's are special fuggin' people. (edit: yes Canadians/Brits, etc. too...thanks)


    OK...this post got me.

    You son-of-a.....


    :cheers:
     
    Larry, Dec 24, 2010
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  14. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:00 PM
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    I am sorry for your loss.
     
    Slotback, Dec 24, 2010
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  15. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:04 PM
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    She sounded like a great mom Larry...my prayers go out to you and your family.
     
    OffroadToy, Dec 24, 2010
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  16. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:06 PM
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    So sorry to hear that Larry, as we all know, our loss is heavens gain. She's in our prayers and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
     
    joesilvertac08, Dec 24, 2010
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  17. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:17 PM
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    Sorry for your loss.
     
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    Sorry for your loss, my prayers will be with you and your family
     
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  19. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:27 PM
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    David Tarantino

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    Iam so sorry Larry God bless
     
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  20. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:32 PM
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    Sorry to hear about your loss bud! Your family is in our prayers and I hope you have a safe trip and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Remember the good times as I did when i started reading your post! You know... Like you said above basically to appreciate our parents while they're still around and until i read your post I had almost forgot the feeling of Christmas and what it stands for since i have to work so much lately! Be safe as your family needs you at this time and try to bring light of such a bad time. From what you say of her you brought back a lot of wonderful memories I had when my Grandmother was around! No she was not my mom but she was Old school! God Bless you sir and Be strong! Again Merry Christms and sorry for ranting.. This just kind of made me emotional!
     
    SuthrnTaco07, Dec 24, 2010
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