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Frances Testa Obituary

Testa, Frances J. (nee La Brizzi), age 85 of Wilmette. Beloved wife of 64 years of Stephen J. Testa; loving mother of Maria (Ronald) Martinson, Dominick Testa, Peter (Kathleen) Testa, Catherine Testa and Frances (Matthew) Jacobs; proud grandmother of Douglas, Cristina, Sean, Michelle (David) , Benjamin, Mark, Stephanie (Todd) , Steven, Ryan, Tyler, Brittany, Sydney and Justin; great grandmother of Vincent; beloved daughter of the late Peter Katherine La Brizzi; fond sister-in-law of Kathryn Testa and Benjamin (Sara) Testa: dear sister of Frank (Patricia) LaBrizzi and the late Patrick LaBrizzi; fond aunt of many. Visitation Sunday and Monday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie to St. Joseph Church Lake Ave., & Ridge Rd., Wilmette, Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 or Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St., Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Funeral Info (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 6, 2011.

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Cathy Testa

April 27, 2025

Hi Mom thinking of you always with love and prayer
Love your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

March 9, 2025

Mom
Thinking of you love u
Love cathy

Cathy Testa

March 5, 2025

Hi Mom
Wishing you a heavenly birthday love you and miss you forever
love ur daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

November 5, 2024

Mom forever in our Hearts ❤❤

Cathy Testa

October 31, 2024

Dear Mom
I am always thinking of you and daddy I sure miss you both and love you always sending you heavenly hugs and more love you both ur daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

May 26, 2024

Hi mom and dad thinking of you both sending you love and prayers always miss you everyday and more love u your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

April 1, 2024

Hi mom thinking of you with love
miss u tons xoxox
Love u your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

March 4, 2024

Hi Mom wishing you a Happy Birthday want to let you know that I love you and miss u❤❤❤

Cathy Testa

December 27, 2023

Cathy Testa

December 27, 2023

Mom and Dad Merry Christmas Happy New Year2024!!!
Thinking of u both always
Love u cathy

Cathy Testa

December 12, 2023

Mom love you both
Ur daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

November 24, 2023

Hi mom and Dad was thinking of you both on thanksgiving sure miss u both will send a picture on ur legacy of the Turkey May u both know how much you are loved each day love u ur daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

November 15, 2023

Dear Mom and Dad
Thinking of you both always Happy Anniversary 76 years today in heaven love u your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

October 31, 2023

Hi Mom always thinking of you with love and more miss you and daddy each day watch over us all and keep us safe god bless u in heavenlove u ur daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

June 7, 2023

Hi Mom thinking of you and Dad each and every day life is so different miss you a love you watch over me and guide me each day

Cathy Testa

March 5, 2023

Hi Mom
Happy birthday to you with love and more thinking of you and daddy always miss and love u xxxoo❤love your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

November 4, 2022

Mom thinking of you and sending you love and more I miss you and daddy everyday but I know you are together and watching from heaven love always your daughter cathy✝

Cathy Testa

October 31, 2022

Hi Mom...
thinking of you and dad always you are forever in my heart miss you both very much life is different with out you both here smiling and sharing great stories :) pleas watch over us all and guide me to a wonderful job soon
love you always xoxoxo

Cathy Testa

July 25, 2022

Hi mom and dad thinking about you both miss and love you very much xxxoo love you your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

June 10, 2022

Thinking of you Mom love you watch over daddy and all Ur daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

March 5, 2022

Happy Birthday Mom with lots of love and more
Love you your daughter cathy and all
Happy birthday to my loving wife love you Stevie

Cathy Testa

February 26, 2022

Hi Mom thinking of you always please watch over daddy We miss you very much everyday and love you
Love your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

November 3, 2021

We love you Mom forever
Love you ur daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

October 31, 2021

Hi mom thinking of you always sure miss you the house is almost decorated fir Christmas sending you lots of love hugs and more please watch daddy he misses you so much and all w love your daughter cathy

pete lodato

March 6, 2021

Francis thinking of u ur mom lena labrizzi ur dad an all ur familigia in this sat mar6 RIP all

Cathy Testa

March 5, 2021

Hi Mom wishing you a happy bday love and miss you so much❤ daddy misses and loves u with all his heart bday wishes forever❤Love u always your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

March 3, 2021

Hi Mom thinking of you today want to share that you and daddy have 2 great grand children boys Cristina had twins they are so beautiful ❤❤❤I miss and love you everyday
Love you mom

CATHY TESTA

December 26, 2020

MERRY CHRISTMAS MOM.... FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS :) WATCH OVER US ALL NEED YOUR GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION AS I BEGIN A NEW JOURNEY FOR SUCCESS IN THE NEAR FUTURE AND GOD...LOVE U UR DAUGHTER CATHY...

Cathy Testa

December 17, 2020

Mom
Thinking of you with love and hugs always miss you very much xxxoo❤❤❤
Love you
Cathy

Cathy Testa

November 7, 2020

Mom thinking of you always we miss you specially daddy ❤The house is decorated wish u were here it’s just not the same with out u Mom love u so much xxxo❤cathy

Cathy Testa

November 4, 2020

Mom thinking of you today always love and miss you very much please watch over daddy all your children grandchildren and great children and all those who are ill we love you love ur daughter Cathy ❤

Cathy Testa

October 31, 2020

Hi mom
Thinking of you please watch over our family and all lots of illness in our family bring us health to
All
Love you cathy❤

Cathy Testa

March 5, 2020

Dear Mom
I want to wish you a happy birthday with love happiness and much more we all miss you very much more than words could ever describe ❤❤Life is different with our you Mom you were the sunshine in everyone's life mom can you watch over daddy also can you make a special miracle happen and grant dad his special red Lincoln Nauru's revere 2020 that he wants he is very sad and misses you so much please help with your love and god to make this happen for daddy want to see him smile it saddens me when he is sad

Cathy Testa

November 4, 2019

Mom
Thinking of you always and remembering all the good things you taught us always the house is decorated for Christmas just a few more things to finish❤U are always in our hearts and never forgotten ❤Brittany had a beautiful shower and is getting excited for there wedding day❤❤love u always your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

October 20, 2019

Hi mom
Thinking of you sure miss you please watch over all of us and give us strength each day life is so different wish u were here always sending you hugs and kisses always
Love you your daughter Cathy

Cathy Testa

June 7, 2019

Mom
Thinking of you always miss and love you Aunt Connie is with you in heaven she did a wonderful job taking care of everyone ❤ Just watch over us all and keep everyone healthy
Love u your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

May 23, 2019

Mom
Thinking of you as o write this to u wanted to tell you Aunt Connie passed today and will be with u in heaven watch over all of us .
Love you and miss you
Your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

May 12, 2019

Hi mom
Happy Mother's day with love miss u so much ❤Love always ur daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

March 19, 2019

Mom
Love you always ❤

Cathy Testa

March 19, 2019

Mom
Thinking of you always ❤love you
Love your daughter
Cathy

Cathy Testa

December 24, 2018

Mom
Merry Christmas love you forever ♥Please watch over us always
Love you your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

November 3, 2018

Hi mom
Just want you to know the house is decorated for Christmas just as you wanted it makes me feel good to see all your holidays decorations up I feel your presence and love always sure miss you and so does everyone ❤Please. Say hello to dave Anthony and mom schamacher sure miss all of you life is so very different you were the bright Starr in all are lives specially daddy always a forever
Watch over us and guide us mom
Love always your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

October 28, 2018

Hi mom thinking of you with love always miss you so much please watch over all of us and give us signs that you are always with us ❤
Love you very much ❤
Ur daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

September 27, 2018

Mom thinking of you each and everyday love you and miss you always you would be so proud of your grandchildren they are having babies and it is so exciting daddy misses you everyday Peter is being honored November 2 at award dinner downtown Chgo for Businessjust want you to know that I love you so much and I am sending u a kissSleep with the angels Love your daughter cathyxxxoo

CATHY TESTA

May 13, 2018

MOM....

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY WITH LOVE I THINK OF YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY AND TRULY MISS YOU LIFE IS SO VERY DIFFERENT.

MOMS ARE ALWAYS THERE TO GIVE A HUG OR JUST TO TELL YOU EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT...

MOM WANT YOU TO KNOW TODAY AND FOREVER YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART...

WATCH OVER ALL OF US AND GUIDE US ALWAYS....

LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
YOUR DAUGHTER
CATHY
XXXOOO

Cathy Testa

March 5, 2018

Mom I wanted to wish you a happy birthday I really miss you and love you thinking of you always you have so many angels with you please make sure you take care of each other❤

Cathy Testa

September 5, 2017

Mom thinking of you we all miss you very much mom can you help one of my dear friends he is very ill can you help with a miracle love you always
Your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

March 16, 2017

Mom
Thinking of you always and miss you tons may the angels always be by your side❤❤❤Love you your daughter cathy

Catherine Testa

March 6, 2017

Mom happy birthday with lots of love always
Miss u very much
Love your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

March 5, 2017

Hi mom
Thinking of you love you your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

January 5, 2017

Hi mom
What perfect timing can you help dave find the right home so he can begin a new life and also his mom I know your watching over all of us the lights have been flashing in Arizonia I am here with penny but we both have the flu.love and miss you always everyone is smiling Love your daughter cathy

cathy testa

August 19, 2016

mom
thinking of you and miss you always just wanted to let you know that cristina is enganged you would be so happy...
neil is a wonderful man and we all love him..... so exciting i know you will be looking down the day they get married.... sometime either april or may....

love and hugs forever..
your daughter
cathy

Cathy Testa

July 30, 2016

Hi mom
Sitting here with chuck he is on the computer his hats off but he needs a haircut Say hello to Mom Rij we love you both and miss you mom pleas watch over us all specially dad lots of flooding in the basement so we are getting things done it's been challenging you would be saying get it done
Love you forever your daughter Cathy
Chuck

Cathy Testa

July 16, 2016

Mom
Thinking of you each and every day I am traveling in the morning tomtexas please watch over me and help me to be calm very nervous also help me and guide me in my training I pray that I do well and succeed with new and existing clients
Love you forever
Your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

June 1, 2016

Hi mom please help me with my job interview in June I really want to succeed and do well help me and guide me each and every day
Love you forever
Your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

February 21, 2016

Mom thinking of you always please guide me and help me things seem to be up and down and not working right please watch over me and show me the path also mom guide me to bigger and better career in my field that will allow me to utilize my skills and also learn from others take away any negative vibes and only bring positive in my real love u and miss u mom help me with the house stuff and insuranceThinking about u always your daughter Cathy ❤

Cathy Testa

January 26, 2016

Mom we love you very much please watch all of us help all that are struggling and I'll I know you are an angel in heaven just as you were down hereLife is very different and each day I think of you and truly miss youTalk to aunt Connie she miss you tooLove you tons your daughter Cathy ❤

Cathy Testa

January 25, 2016

Mom thinking of you always miss and love you forever

Cathy Testa

December 30, 2015

Mom thinking of you always you would be really proud of all your girls Christmas dinner was amazing Frannie mary and myself all did the cooking it turned out awesomeAnd everyone ate non stop. We all miss you so much life is just not the same you were everything to all just want you to know that and most important dad loves you and misses you every day we love and miss you every day and so many others family and friends ❤Wishing you a happy new year in heaven and many blessings mom can you help me and bring a wonderful job with financial stability and my true passion. It's been a tough year for all so we need to change that around in 2016
Love you your daughter Cathy xxxoo

Cathy Testa

November 3, 2015

Mom I really miss you and love you very much been going through some very difficult times can you help me I am very sad discouraged and have lots of things happening all at once mom bring a great job to me that will enhance my talents and skills along with success for the company

Cathy Testa

September 15, 2015

Mom
Thinking of you with love always
Love you your daughter
Cathy

cathy testa

August 23, 2015

mom
thinking of you always and love you very much....xoxoxoxox

love your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

August 12, 2015

Mom thinking of you always lots going on that you would not be happy with going through some tough struggles sickness and looking for jobs I remember you saying always follow your dreams don't let anyone tell you can't cause you can your my daughter so I think about that always and keep moving forward with searching I pray always just taking along time mom. Can you help me with this as I know you always believed in your children just want you to know aunt Connie is coming to visit this weekend she is going to dinner with me and friends which will be nice she misses you and so do all your children family and friends watch over us and help us through difficult times. Also watch over dad and get through to him that his children are the ones that come to him when he is not feeling well I remember what you said before you went to heaven when you talk to me and asked me to do that favor for you I do my best but I am failing so need some guidance very sad mom sure miss you not the same with out you sorry just telling you that my heart breaks cause I miss you and love you love ur daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

July 29, 2015

Mom thinking of you with love
Love you forever
Cathy

Carhy Testa

July 8, 2015

Hi mom thinking of you in Arizonia wish you were here but I know your looking down always love you firever

cathy testa

June 25, 2015

mom
thinking of you always i was talking about you the other nite with dad he really misses you and so do all of your children and family...
you were the light and love each and every day... we all hold you in our hearts daily, by the way da and mary danced a special song in honor of you at doug and kins wedding everyone said mary looks like you and daddy said he felt like he was dancing with you so sweet the best mommy......pray for vicki debbie bob don bob aunt kaye aunt sara dad all in our family and watch over us always...love you your daughter cathy

cathy testa

June 24, 2015

mom
each and every day i think about you i mis you and love you forever.
love and hugs
your daughter cathy :}

Cathy Testa

June 23, 2015

Mom I love you love u your daughter cathy

Catherine Testa

April 15, 2015

Hi mom
Thinking of you always wish you were here please watch over dad and all ur children as we need your prayers and presence always we love u and miss u forever ....

Cathy Testa

December 8, 2014

Mom
Sitting here with dad thinking of you love and miss you xxxoo
Love you forever ur daughter cathy

December 2, 2014

Mom
Thinking of you with love and miss you very much you are angel always and we are missing you each and every day
Sending you kisses hugs love and more
Love you your daughter cathy xxxo

Cathy Testa

November 30, 2014

Mom
I love you and miss you very muchxxxoo

Cathy Testa

November 22, 2014

Mom just want you to know that we all miss you very much and love you with all our hearts. I also want to share something very special and a blessing peter and Vivian got enganged November 20 th I do believe that the Angels from heaven were sending there blessings Vivian is beautiful and really special mom
Thanksgiving is approaching and the cookies are made and things are in order wish you were here to see all decorations and all ur grandchildren getting married and having babies beautiful in every way
Mom I will be by to see you love you alwAy your daughter cathy

Cathy Testa

November 15, 2014

Hi mom the house is all decorated for Christmas I know your smiling from above watch over all of us

Cathy Testa

November 5, 2014

Mom
Thinking of you and miss and love you so much ...

Love your daughter Cathy xxxo

Cathy Testa

October 14, 2014

Mom I just want you to know how much you are loved and missed each and everyday
You are an angel forever please watch over us and guide us always love you your daughter Cathy

Cathy Testa

August 20, 2014

To my wife love u forever

Cathy Testa

August 20, 2014

Mom I love and miss u tons
Love your daughter Cathy xxx

peter lodato

August 19, 2014

to the memory of a wonderfull lady francies testa and a friend of her mother lena labrizzi may you rest in peace from the lodato familigia

February 9, 2014

Mom thinking of you very much miss and love you tons I did get a job in sales lots to learn and very different but I do believe it will take me to the next level.
Dad is watching tv and he misses you very much will you mskd sure you watch over him and all of us protect us all and take away any neg energy only bring positive to all.
I am doing what u asked just need to ur help so if u can help that would be great mommy
Our home is not the same u are and always will be our angel
Mom please help Abbie make her healthy and more
Love u forever Cathy xxo

This was donated by Hospice. This is engraved on the wall. Will be there forever. It was given to Cathy as a donation.

Francine Ciulla

February 7, 2014

February 7, 2014

Dear auntie fraan
Cathy was trying to do something on your Legacy site but couldn't and she was very upset. BUT. I just got her email with what she wanted to show you so I am going to do it for her.
I love and miss you. Think of you often.
??francine

February 7, 2014

Hi mom
Talking to fran and don and they send there love and miss you very much I miss and love you always ur daughter cathy

February 2, 2014

Hi mom
Thinking of you watching the Super Bowl on tv dad is watching tv too mary is watching hallmark sure do miss u very much I have an interview Monday so will you guide me every step of the way. It's a bit different mom but it's sales and I need to make a change and perhaps this will lead to something bigger I will learn and do all I can to have the knowledge and ability to grow the buzz and help others too
Mom watch over us all and protect us from any unusual circumstances I know u understand everything, love u tons miss u forever mom pleas protect dad and watch over him
I am doing what you asked me before u went to heaven sometimes it's really difficult but I always think about your words so I will keep doing what u asked. Thanks mom for helping me through some challenges
Your our angel always
Your daughter Cathy xxxo

January 11, 2014

hi mom....
thinking of you always and miss u beyond words its been a bit difficult lately can you watch over us and protect us through this journey of life.
i know you understand whats happening can you guide us and lift the sprits.
mom you are and always will be our angel we love you.....

love you forever your daughter cathy xxxxooo

Cathy Testa

December 9, 2013

Hi mom just want you to know that mary and I are sitting upstairs watching tv but thinking of you always we sure miss you and love u forever dad is feeling better so please protect and watch over us all
Love u tons xxoo

Cathy Testa

December 8, 2013

Mom I love you and miss you forever.....
Love your daughter
Cathy

August 18, 2013

mom i love you very much and miss you so much.... xxxxxxooxoxox
love u forever ur daughter cathy

August 10, 2013

mom i love you and miss you sleep with the angels....
love your daughter
cathy xxxxxoo

August 9, 2013

HI MOM... I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU EACH AND EVERYDAY... WE SURE MISS YOU VERY MUCH, I REMEMBER YOU TELLING ME TO TAKE CARE OF MYSELF ALONG WITH OUR FAMILY I AM DOING YOUR WISHES AND SO OUR YOR CHILDREN, NOT FEELING MY BEST AT THE MOMENT SO I ASK YOU TO WATCH OVER ME AND ALL MY SISTERS BROTHERS DADDY AND ARE ENTIRE FAMILY. CAN YOU PROTECT US AND GUIDE US AS WE HAVE SOME DIFFICULT TIMES THAT ARE SAD YOU WOULD ALWAYS TELL US TO PRAY AND ASK GOD SO I WILL DO THAT BUT WOULD ASK THAT YOU HELP US ALL AND LIFT ARE SPRITS AND REMOVE ANY TRIALS THAT COME IN OUR PATH AS THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU WOULD WANT FOR YOUR FAMILY... I KNOW YOU UNDERSTAND MOM AND WILL PROTECT US ALL AND SEND ABUNDANCE OF HEALTH.. WE LOVE YOU BEYOND WORDS. DANCE WITH THE ANGELS.. LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER CATHY
BYW MARY IS DOING AN AMAZING JOB TAKING CARE OF THE YARD IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL AND SO PRETTY....
FRAN IS MAKING SURE THINGS ARE GOING AS YOU WISH....
AND ALL ARE DOING THERE BEST, JUST NOT THE SAME WITHOUT MOM....

July 9, 2013

hi mom.... just was thinking of you i sure miss you many things going on i miss our talks and just simple mother daughter hugs and kisses, there is nothing greater than a mothers love you always said one day u will remember all the things i taught you and i do and smile and do my best each day to carry on your wishes i hold them very close to my heart and always think of your words mom... its quite different in the house to quiet i miss you so much can you come visit and make your presence known
dance with the angels and watch over us always....
love you forever your daughter cathy

June 29, 2013

my dearest mom.... i have been thinking of you each and every day... you would be so happy the backyard looks so pretty mary has been working really hard at making everything look pretty flowers, statues lights bird feeder, bird bath and your tree is beautiful its so big waiting for it to bloom... thank you for helping with searching for jobs i pray that all good things come and that god directs my path each day. mom watch over us all as we really love and miss you... its v ery different and just to let you know that some things are difficult for us as ur children so just be the angel and guide us every moment. please watch over dad and come to him in a dream and make him smile.

we think of you and talk about you always...just want you to know you are always with us and in our heart..

you always said stay close to your sisters and brothers and make sure your dad is happy...

aunt connie loves and misses you she talks about all the fun times she had baking cooking and dancing.

she will be by to visit soon.

we all love you forever...
sleep with the angels and god say hello to all

love your daughter cathy xxxox

June 2, 2013

Hi mom thinking of you sitting with aunt Connie at home know you would be so happy that she is here with us... We miss u saying go to bed btw we are watching tv on the bed so smile and watch over us always.... Thanks for coming to visit us last night... Tyler graduated and had a wonderful party we miss u Kathy and all.... Daddy misses each and everyday...
Love you forever ur daughter Cathy and ur favorite aunt Connie xxxoooo sleep with the angels

May 11, 2013

Hi mom thank you for your blessings at the gala it was amazing...so many pictures and so beautiful things .... Mom can you really guide me to the right position financially and stable I really have been patient just need your help have an interview on Wednesday help me say the right things also help Karen she's waiting for an answer.... Sure miss u mommy we t to visit you on Tuesday a d saw Brian baker along with visiting Brian it was nice. Happy Mother's Day love you with all my heart..
Love u ur daughter Cathy xxxo

April 24, 2013

Hi mom.. Just want to say thank you for all your help you are an angel forever I have some special requests please can you bring a very successful job to me with financial stability benefits and great boses.. The next thing can u help all those who are ill and having a difficult time.. Mom help daddy his leg is really hurting... My big miracle is that are gala event is the best they ever had we need people mom we all have worked so hard we need to do way better than last year please so we can have it at the art institute in Chicago and get many sponors.. U will be in that room in sprit and I know we all will get a sign it means so much I know if u were here u would be smiling in everyway
I love you very much I know I have been disturbing ur resting but u can move mountains ur with god in heaven... Keep dancing with all the angels xxxxo make sure u take care of everyonexxxx daddy laughs cause I write to u but guess what I love you and you mean everything to me u have a surprise a special young lady that is yours pray for her she is pretty
Btw protect us always and watch over us specially daddy
I know u see all mom bring loving thoughts around us and allow the challenges to go
Danielle and yoni get married on Sunday another beautiful dahlias and hugs and more...
Sweet dreams mom xxxxooo
See u soon I will visit u this weekend live ur daughter Cathy

April 9, 2013

HI MOM... I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH
XXXXOXOOXOXOXOXOX
HUGS AND KISSES YOUR DAUGHTER CATHY

April 7, 2013

Hi mom... Thinking of you always I have been looking for jobs each day and interviewing I am very frustrated and feel defeated I have many different people helping but nothing is happening can u be my angel and help me please.. Also can you eat h over Ron as he is having surgery I. Tuesday make sure your with him every step ok I know your suppose to be sleeping but sometimes we need your help And god... Please watch over fran mary Cathy Dom Peter daddy!! And all ur grandchildren niece s and nephews also aunt Connie is having surgery so watch over her and guide the doctors mommy... Byw we have a great picture of u and daddy in the hall on the table u would be happy mom we are doing ur wishes as best as we can just help us we sometimes feel lost without your special words and gentle touch.. Just remeumber you are and always will be the best mom and we all love you forever ...
Mom u would be proud I am on the board at Midwest and have done amazing work and met wonderful people I know your watching from heaven so watch us and bring joy to our event and much success love you your daughter Cathy xxxxxooook

March 29, 2013

mom... just want to say sweet dreams and sleep with the angels forever...
love you ur daughter cathy xxxxoo

March 28, 2013

Hi mom we all miss you very much it's been busy at home preparing for Easter dinner, I made your cookies the other night they came out good but I am sure your would be awesome, mary made the sauce it's great we will have pasta ham fish salad vegetables pototaes and many desserts just wanted to let y know that we are all keeping your wishes going mommy...
I will ask u to protect and guide us always as we go through some challenges please watch over dad and visit him and make him smile take away the sadness and lift his sprits to a brighter day please help me mom find a very successful job with awesome salary benefits and growth I have been networking non stop watch over me and bring the right job soon please I am overwhelmed etc.
We all love and miss you mom
Happy Easter and may god always be with you forever xxxo live ur daughter Cathy xxxo hugs kisses and more

March 5, 2013

Mom happy birthday we love you very much we are thinking of you your favorite stylist crystal is here having dinner with all of us we love and miss you forever xxxoooo
Love Cathy mary fran crystal Dom Peter and daddy

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