Catherine Munizzi Obituary

I would like to share some of my fondest memories about my Nani (and Nanu too), I hope all that are reading will enjoy.
My grandparents lived across the street from us for 23 years, whenever we needed something it was always "call Nani and see if she has it" whatever was hers was ours - she gave her all to her family, including the food in her freezer that was probably older than me!
I remember the "Weeble Wobbles" sitting on the front porch any given day when the weather was nice, Nanu would whistle at me and Nani would wave when ever I pulled up, I miss that comfort. When we were younger, she would sing “Nina Nonna” to get us to sleep and “Teeter tauter bread and water” to get us to laugh!
All of the males in the family must have been programmed to give her as much grief as possible by smashing her perfect bouffant, teasing her about her big chest and scaring her with any kind of rodents or lizards.
She never called me Gina the first time, I was always "Lis-Gina" just as my brother, father, cousins and uncles were called "Frank-Tom-John-Joe-Carm-Jim!" until she got their name right.
The weeks before Christmas we would go to Nani's and help her make raviolis and cookies, and after a long day of baking we would all sit down and play skit-skat for a penny.
From as far back as I can remember Nani & Nanu's was the place to be on Christmas! The big table in the basement that grew as our families grew - there was always enough room for everyone. Nani was always to the right of Nanu and he was always at the head of the table. The extended family would pack the house after dinner, and the entertainment was endless with such acts as… Little Jimmy singing Friends in Low Places, Uncle Jr. playing the accordion and Nani and her sisters performing a “Sister Act”. Everyone was welcome and had plenty to eat and drink.
There was always enough ‘basta’ and plenty of sweets and the second you walked through the door Nani would try to get you to eat. She cried when we cried, laughed when we laughed and always had a candle lit for us. She gave us strength and taught us that family is all you have.
I know my Nani is happy now, she’s watching over all of us from a front porch on a perfect day with Nanu by her side.

To all,
I just heard about your Mom from my sister Dot yesterday. I am so sorry for your loss. Whenever I think of Aberdeen St your family is part of the memories.

DEAR CARMEN,JIM,FRANK,JOHN,TOM,AND CATHY OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.YOUR MOM WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR PRAYERS THE PIONTO FAMILY

Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Dear Carmie, Jimmy, Frankie, Johnnie, Tommy and Cathy-

We are very sad to hear of the passing of your Mom. Linda and I fondly remember the good times we had at the Munizzi home. She always made everyone feel like family - something she instilled in all of you. We will keep her and all of the Munizzi family in our daily prayers. God bless all of you.

Dear Munizzi Family..
Please accept the deepest condolences from our family to yours.
The Frank Balestri Family

Dear Carmen, Jim, Frank, John, Tom and Cathy,

I can't express how sad we are at the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful person and a great aunt to me. I will always remember her with a big smile on her face especially when the family was all together. She will be greatly missed by all of us. Our prayers are with you.

TOM, JIMMY, AND THE WHOLE MUNIZZI FAMILY.......MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME...

Dear Frank, Carmen, Jim, John, Tom, and Cathy,

Mom is a very special being. It was very powerful to see you around her bed, how much you love her and how much she loves you. Even though it is difficult time now, remember that good souls are reunited with God and the loved ones.... As the story goes:

"A ship sails and I stand watching till she fades on the horizon and someone at my side says She is gone.

Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large now as when I last saw her. Her diminished size and total loss from my sight is in me, not in her.

And just at that moment, when someone at my side says she is gone, there are others who are watching her coming over their horizon and other voices take up a glad shout - There she comes! "

That is what dying is. An horizon and just the limit of our sight.


Love you all and keep you in my prayers,


St. Jerome

To my dearest Friends: Frank & Luanne. Im a very sorry for your loss. Take care. Love your friend- Angie Passarelli

Dear Jimmy and Carol,
My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you.
Mary Glynn

Dear Jim,Carol, Billy,Jaime and the Munizzi family,
Your mom was SUCH a wonderful lady! I know you will all miss her. I'm thinking of all of you; and sending good thoughts up to you!
Love,
Mary Jack Lola and Charlie

I feel so blessed to have had an aunt and Godmother as loving and caring as aunt Kitty. Growing up she was such an important part of my life and she will always hold a special place in my heart. My deepest sympathy to Carmie, Jimmy, Frankie, Johnny, Tommy, Cathy and families. I know how much you all loved her.

Love,
Jennifer

Dear Tommy,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Mother to you & your family. May she rest in peace. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.

Dear Munizzi Family, I am so sorry to here about the loss of your mother she was a wonderful lady. You'll be in all my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Tommy,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Mother to you & your family. May she rest in peace.

Dear Cathy and family
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. You will have the fondest memories to sustain you through the rough times. My heart goes out to you.

Leesa, we extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dear grandma.

Sending you a hug,
Mr. and Mrs. Morrissey

Please accept our sympathy, she
was a great lady. You have a terrific Family and were blessed with
great parents.

John, Tom & Family, and the Munizzi Family. I know the pain of losing a wonderful Mother my heart is with you. I can only say that the pain will fade and the memories will help to fill the void. I am so glad I had the chance to meet your Mother and share some good time with her. I know she will still be in your life, so when those moments come savor them, smile and remember.
Bill & Laurie Cook