Lucille Cuneo Obituary

I thought I would share with you a bit of Lu and her impact on me. Lu was a good neighbor, long time dear friend and loved Godmother to my daughter Bridgid.
One of my first memories of Lu, is when my husband Ed and I and our kids moved into our house on Raven Street. Lu was at our house introducing herself long before our furniture was even off of the moving truck. It wasn’t long before we realized how genuine and sincere her welcome really was. We also discovered that Lu had a quick wit and a unique perspective on life and the individuals around her. I will always vision her walking over to our house with little Johnny and a cake or cookies or some home baked dish. Lu always had time for us.
I enjoyed long conversations with her in her kitchen wear she was most comfortable. She would grab a coffee and listen to my ramblings about my husband, children and mother. She always took time to listen and was interested in what was important to me at that time. She would always remember to follow up with me the next time she saw me which would probably be the next day. We saw each other almost every day.
There are many things that I will miss about Lu. She had always been so energetic and enthusiastic about life. But one thing that stick out more at this time…Is seeing her sunny smile as she is walking over to our house just as we pulled in from a long trip, anxiously waiting to welcome us home. Little Johnny missed playing with my kids while we were away.

She was more like a sister to me than my own sister was, she was more than a friend…she was family. Even though she was not feeling well, she would still come out with the girls for something to eat.

I send my condolences to John and little Johnny and Andi. She was a great friend, one that will never be replaced in my life or in my heart. She was indeed a very special lady. I have many wonderful memories. She will be sadly missed.

Auntie LuLu was like a mother to us as Johnny is like a brother to us. She is a person who I always looked up to and admired. I have so many fond memories of her, taking me shopping to Old Orchard, swinging on the swing in the backyard, cooking with her in the kitchen, swimming in the pool, looking at her clown collection and listening to her tell us stories.

Auntie LuLu, you will never be forgotten and I will hold you in my heart and thoughts forever. I will always remember your smiling face and thoughtful ways.

With deepest heartfelt sympathy.

Growing up across the street, Johnny I sort of grew up together. All of us kids called her Auntie LuLu.
I think that she took particular delight in all of us playing together. Whether we were watching Johnny’s puppet shows or swimming in the pool we always were offered some food to eat.
Auntie LuLu knew how to cook and she sure knew how to feed us for no one ever, ever, left her house hungry. Auntie LuLu was one of those women, no matter how much a person ate, always tried to get you to eat more. She made Italian cookies “Pizzelle” that you would kill for. Her kitchen was always bright and warm and filled with good food smells.
I remember fondly how she would show me pictures at her kitchen table and tell me a story for each of them.

Auntie LuLu’s house was always open for all of us kids. You didn’t have to call or make arrangements. You just went and were welcomed.
She was a strong and active woman who embraced life boldly and with tremendous zest.
Auntie LuLu will always be a part of my heart and soul, and I will cherish my memories of her forever.

Lucille, (aka Johnny's Mom) I know your with the Angels in Heaven. Andi and I will look after your Johnny and John SR., I know they are precious to you. And, I also know you will watch over the kids from Heaven.