Angela Floro Obituary

Happy Birthday Mother! We all wish you were here celebrating with you. I can´t begin to tell you how much you´re missed!
You are always in our hearts and mind. Say hello to daddy and Michael. Tell them how much we love and miss them too!

Love You So Much!
Michele

I love you and miss you always.

I remember the day I found I would have just a little more than a year left with my grandmother. Although this may sound overdramatic, that evening I had never cried more in my life. I was a grown man sobbing knowing that sometime soon she would be gone. My grandmother and I never spoke much, but that never stopped me loving her unconditionally. When I was a child my older brother Johnny and my cousin Tony (Anthony) spent most of our younger years staying with her. Still, to this day, I can remember the smell of her perfume, the smell of her home, and the day I finally understood "by all means" meant exactly that. Truth be told, I just knew when she said it, it meant "okay go ahead". My grandmother's home was immaculate. When I say immaculate, Immagine hospital clean in the godliest of ways. I was very shy as a child and it wasn't until my mid-twenties when I finally found my voice. Making her laugh was and still is one of the highlights of my life. I would get her so worked up she would begin to cry from laughter. She was a cautious woman. Sadly, it wasn't until years after she was gone that I understood why. As all grandparents do when frustrated she would call all of us by all our names at once in frustration. I'm sure as a child I must have frustrated her, but at this very moment, I can hear he screaming "JOHNNY, TONY, VINCIE! WHATEVER YOU DAMN NAME IS GET OVER HERE!". I have a neighbor named Susan in her 80's. Whenever I stop in to check in on her I can't but notice she wears the same perfume my grandmother wore and her house like my grandmothers, smells like lavender. They say scent helps bring back the strongest memories, so when Sue does her laundry and the wind blows towards my house, I'm blessed with so many memories of my beloved grandmother. I'm 47 now and believe it or not, I still remember nearly every conversation I had with her growing up. It blows me away from how much she said, and at the time I listened to her, but I never heard her. Yet, so many things she said now apply to how I look at the world now myself. Other than the time I spend with my 5-month-old daughter, still, all of my best memories are of when I was with her. Most children don't remember memories at the age of two and three, but I'm thankful God granted me the ability to do so. I recently learned that when you pray you can actually pray to her in heaven, and while I know she can't answer me, it brings me so much joy that I can say a few words to her at night before I sleep when I say my prayers. I wouldn't mind writing in this letter how I both miss her and love her, but trust me when I say she knows.


Finally, I want to thank my cousin Michalene who had the foresight to find such a place for all of us to come and share so many glorious memories of the strongest woman I have ever known.

God bless all of you who take the time to come to the site. Thank you all!

Mother, some days are easier to get through, today is not one of them. I know your watching over all of us and you love us...but I need to hear your voice, feel your touch, smell and taste those homemade cookies and meals you enjoyed prepariing for us. If I could just have one more day, an hour or a few minutes with you I would show you how appreciated you were. I love you with my heart and wish you were here.

I miss you so very much. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. It's still hard to believe that you are gone. I would give the world to see you to tell you how much I love you grandma.



Today I ask my family not to cry but to smile and remember all the good times we had with her. I love you all!

It's the anniversary of your passing and Christmas is near. It's so hard to realize that this is now our reality. Our lives will never be the same without you. You will always live on in our hearts and prayers.

Merry Christmas All Our Love,

Your Family

"When she shall die, take her and cut her out in little stars, and she will make the face of heaven so fine, that all the world shall be in love with night..." -- William Shakespeare

We miss you Grandma.

I noticed how beautiful the sky was today and then I realized it's because you're up there.
I love you gram!

Dearest Mother & Grandmother,

We all love and miss you so much! You were a remarkable mother and grandmother. We will remember the stories you told, the lessons you taught, the things you stood for and the traditions you handed down, they let us know who we are. We will always honor you today and everyday. Your unforgettable ways are memories that will live on in our hearts forever.....

Happy Mother's Day!

All Our Love,
The Floro Tribe & Your Grandchildren/Great Grandchildren

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Dear Denise, so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother, Angela.
My condolences to you and your family.
Nancy Center
CG/Vill of EP

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

grandma Ang will be missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Remember all the happy times, they will bring you comfort.

Dear Darlene:

It has been a couple of years since we spoke and you told me at that time you were taking care of your mom. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and all of your family on this great loss. I remember your Mom well from Grand & Ashland and she was always so nice to me. You were very blessed to have her as your mother. Send my love to all of you family.

God Bless you all. I will keep you all in my prayers.

With Love and Prayers
Nancy O'Connor
(The Holiday Ballroom Days)

Nick and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you with the loss of your Mother Angie. You were all very lucky to have her in your life as long as you did. She was a beautiful person who will be missed by all. Feel comfort in knowing she is with Michael and the rest of your family who has passed.

Dearest Aunt, May GOD Love you as you have loved everyone in your life. See you again. P.S.Say hi to Michael.

God Bless you Nick and family ~

Our prayers and thoughts are with you ~

Linda Marie and Terry Chenore
Orland Park Illinois

My sympathies to you all at this time of sorrow. It is not easy letting go of someone so loved but always look back on your fondest memories with your mom/grandma and smile.

She will always be looking down on you all and smiling.

My deepest sympathies,

Santa Rogalevich