Eulogy for Catherine, my mom, who 'crossed over' May 12, 1998.
"At the time the holy one was about to create the world, he decided to fashion all the souls,
which would in due course be dealt out to the children of men.
Each soul was formed into the exact outline of the body it was to inhabit.
"Go now, descend into this place, and into this body."
Yet often enough the soul would reply..."Lord of the world, I am content to remain
in this realm, and have no wish to depart to some other, where I will be in bondage, and become stained."
Where upon the holy one would reply, "Your destiny is, and has been from the day of your forming,
to go into that world." Then the soul realizing it could not disobey, would unwilling descend and come into this world.
Mom is now back to a place getting ready for rebirth. As the cycle of Birth, Life, Death and Rebirth begins again.
Taking with her the lessons she learned in this life and starting anew, Her pain and suffering has ended
her peace and tranquility has begun, I love you Mom...
I wrote and recited this at my Mother, Catherines funeral. She died May 12, 1998 She loved roses and flowers
and I look for her spirit in these things.
A white rose for each year you have been gone,
there is not enough space on this page
to put a rose for every hour of every day I have missed you...
My younger brother Richie was killed in a car accident on January 10, 2004
His girlfriend was driving HIS Mustang Cobra (pictured above), drunk and speeding, she survived,
Richie was 34 years old and my world, this was and remains a devastating time for myself, my family and many friends.
Below is the Eulogy I wrote and recited at his unforgetable wake.
Remembering Richie
My brother Richie believed in dreams and he had many.
He believed in living life to the fullest, and he did just that.
He loved to cook, eat and drink in all that this world had to offer.
A taste was not enough for him; he had to have seconds and sometime thirds.
He treasured the simple things and passionately pursued more complicated ones. His mind never stopped, and if you were lucky enough to walk in my brother's circle,
you most likely found yourself swept up in the excitement of it all.
Richie successfully fought and won 2 bouts with his Autoimmune Disease,
and that's what makes this senseless tragedy all the more devastating.
When I got the news, I kept thinking why didn't the Earth scream? why
didn't some 'thing' warn me my brother had been killed?
I am still trying to awaken my self from this horrible nightmare;
I am still waiting to hear this was all a mistake, some awful mix-up...
Richie was too young, too special and too important to many of us to ever forget him.. Please remember Richie in the music you hear, the computers you employ, the food you taste and know he is with you there at those moments, he would have liked that.
There are no words to convey the utter devastation I am left with, but want to thank those friends who held my hand and swept me under there Angelic wings, with out you I could not have made it, thank you all so very much.
Please treasure your days here for they quickly leave. I want to leave you all with a favorite quote of my brothers.
'Go confidently in the direction or your dreams, and live the life you've imagined'
A donation has been made to The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
in my brothers name,
Richard Jr. Click below for more information.
Fallen Heroes Fund
* WE REMEMBER AND MISS YOU ALL *
St. Johns Cemetery in Middle Village Queens, NY
where both my mother Catherine and my brother Richie are buried.
Photos by Barbara Morris
Our Family's Plot at St. Johns Cemetery.
We remember Catherine, she died May 12, 1998
We ask you Goddess to Bless her Soul to Summerland.
* Barbara, Richard, Sal *
We remember Uncle LLoyd, Catherine's brother, he died August 30, 2002
* All those who knew him *
We remember Richard, he died March 22, 1998
* Barry, Norma, Barbara *
We remember Mary Ann and Donald Kavalle
They died 1996 - 1997
Sea Maiden
We remember Shadow
He died October 3rd 1999 at 3:50 am
A black cat with a very spiritual soul.
We ask you Goddess to Bless his soul to Summerland.
Shadow will be missed by Richard (my brother), Harley & family
We remember John William Struble Jr.
He died August 24th 1980
Remembered and cherished by Marilyn L. Gunlock
In remembrance of two outstanding men in my life
Richard C. Hagelberger and Milton L. Hagelberger
They will always be in my thoughts and in my heart, Lucy
We remember Great Aunt 'Mia'. She died August 1999
Remembered and cherished by Lindsey Marie
We remember Carolyn J. Hienzer, Kevin C. Spoelman & David H. Spoelman
Rememberd by Eileen (Spoelman) Biggerstaff
We remember Karen Reese she died Feb. 14 1999
Her passing has left a hole in her family, may we all heal soon.
Rememberd & missed by *Donna*
We remember Mylin Cordry Smith
& Mylin Mahan Smith, Beloved Father and Brother.
March 3, 1999, took father, 9 months later, son went to join him
Rememberd & missed by Lady Morgaine
We remember our mom & dad,
Mazie died August 26, 1998 & Dusty McKim died February 6, 1973
We miss you, but rejoice in your reunion
Remembered and always loved by Mary and Scott McKim
We remember Dr.William Golicki , he died March 8,2ooo
"You will never be forgotten my love,
for I know you are
waiting just on the otherside
to help me cross when it is time.".
Susan Fitzgibbons.
We remember George Rainy Reynolds Brown
He died April 15, 2ooo
Jane Elizabeth Reynolds Brown
She died 24th of November 2000
In loving memory, Elizabeth Reynolds
We remember David Pound
He died July, 1999
He gave his life saving a small boy from drowning
Papesu
We remember Paige Elizabeth
who was born on, & passed away on May 19, 2000,
Lovingly remembered by her Mother Tammy, and GodMother Tara
We remember Edwin Jones
He died November 27, 1994
I know you can see your grandchildren grow from your new home.
Your Daughter, Lauri
We remember Grandfather Joe Jordan
He died June of 1993
Monica Jordan
We remember Joyce Cojocar, she died May 30, 2000
Until We Greet Again At
The Door! , MagickWind
We remember Beverly J. Sharpe , she died January 25, 2001
joanne sharpe
We remember Mark Allen, Mike Allen & George Wyatt Ankney
Sky
We remember Kali a cat with a sweet gentle soul,
she died April 20, 2001
Remembered by Barry & Barbara forever
We remember Theresa Velez, she died February 1, 1999
Lee Meriwether
We remember Annabrit, she died Sept 1999.
She was the only woman that would heal any of my negativity.
Anne
We remember Heath , he died May 26, 1988
I will never forget your sweet face baby boy,
Love Mummy.
We remember Shawn , he died Nov. 6, 1998
He was a brother to me and a great friend.
Danielle Marie.
We remember James McMahon, he died June 25, 2001
Loving Daughter Lynn
We remember Derrick Thomas , he died February 8, 1998
Dennis Chapman
We remember Billie JoAnne Jones
She died June 7, 1999
She loved her rose garden and I spent time with her their as a child
She was the kindest woman I ever knew
Love, SilverRaven
We remember Stephanie , She died May 30,1989
Mother, I hope to see you in the Summerlands
I love you! Nancy
We remember Eli , he died Jan. 24th 2000
Willow
We remember Grand-mother betty, She died Dec.21 1999
We love and miss very much from her
Granddaughter Roxanne and great granddaughter Cheyenne
We remember Grand-mother Pauline, She died Jan.7 2002
She was a wonderful cook! I remember the 7 course meals she made for us.
Out of this world!!! She was a great friend to my oldest daughter, Rhiannon,
encouraged her to dream and use her imagination!! We will miss her very much.
Cheryl
We remember Kayla Imagin, She died Feb 9, 2002
My heart still bleeds for you little angel
Cherish and Moon
We remember James "Burly" Heiskell.He died Jan. 15, 2002
We miss you very much, I will see you in the Summerlands
Pat and Shadowmist
We remember Vera May. She died Jan. 1, 1999
Until we meet again, Mama, I love you always,
Barbara
We remember Mary Margaret Coffey Dailey. She died April 13, 2002
Beloved Mother, Best Friend...Torn Away Too Early.
I Miss and Love you Mommy, Kris
We remember "daddy" He died May 18, 1999
My hero, my shining star, my best friend.
your adoring daughter, Teresa Ann
We remember Lorraine Pingel she died February 7, 2001
Beloved Mother and Grandmother
Barbara & Lisa Forir
We remember Ronald Jean Garver he died April 16, 2002
You remain in our hearts forever...
Dallas, Brandi & your loving wife katherina.
We remember Sophia Burlace She died December 29, 1999
Always in my heart, Jeannette Mines
We remember Norman Greenwald He died in 1974
Gone but never forgotten, I love you dad, Raven
We remember our 2 sons, Salvatore and Kyle
They died Feb. 26, 1991 and Feb. 5, 1992
I love them and would have liked the chance to hold
their hands and walk with them longer, Love Mom.
We remember Mia Teglgaard Sprotte who was killed on June 27th 2003
You will always be in our hearts and in our minds, you were such a lovely little girl.
God bless you... Love, Peter
We remember Albert John Amato
He died June 29, 1990
JohannaLorenaAlienorNolwenn
We remember Glenn M Rackley
He died December 14, 1993
I want to thank you, Dad, for watching over
all my furry friends that are waiting with you. "Til we meet again."
Ruthi Rackley Bellew
We remember Matthew Lee Rollinson (my little boy)
He died May 25, 1988
Tracey (Lunarsoul)
We remember Joel P. Sayers
He died May 13, 2003
His compassion and gentleness were not meant for this
world and I wait until we meet again ...
Mom
We remember Jim Gregg.
He died February 15,2003
I loved him with all my heart as did my mother JoAnn
Teena
We remember Stephanie,
She died May 30, 1989
Mother, I remember the walks in the park.
The apples and chicken you baked.
The happy laughter and the good times.
Love never dies it only grows stronger with time.
Your daughter Nancy
We remember Shirley Ann Smith, Grandmother
She died October 9, 2003
A strong, wise woman, blessed shall her soul be. Unknown
We remember Kylie Ann Sandberg
She died August 27, 2003
I miss you little sister, Angela Sandberg
We remember Joe, he died March 11, 1981 (8yrs. old)
We remember, love & miss you, each day. We will be together again
Dad, Mom, R & V
We remember Gary M. Cole, he died in 1998
We remember, love & miss you, Dad.
Ashlea
We remember Eva Diane Mortensen , she died March 16, 1996
My beautiful mother who dances on, in the afterlife.
Lady Amore
We remember My parents, Dorothy and Harry Rodman , they died June 1984
To the ones who guided me to this path. In remembrance I hold you high.
Shadowstar
We remember Ray, he died July 24, 2004
You are the one that touched my soul. I miss you so.
Sprite
We remember David, he died August 11 th
Gone but never forgotten my sunshines gone now, I see only darkness.
Mom and Paul
We remember Frank R. Welch, he died September 8 , 2004
Loving daughter, Deborah (Welch) Merrill
We remember Saundra Lawrence , she died September 3, 2004
Loving daughter, Laura (LadyWolf)
We remember Zach Willis , he died Nov. 9, 2003
We miss him so. He was a wonderful son, brother, grandson and uncle.
Stephanie Willis
We remember Sylvia Santandrea Costello , she died November 7, 2001
I miss you mother, Niamh Costello
We remember Howard Thomas , he died May 25,1995
Only his body is dead and he is very much alive
Your daughter, Sharon
We remember Manuel J. Rey, Jr., he died January 13, 2000
We miss you Dad (Grandpa)...We never got the chance to tell you we love you one last time...
Always in our hearts, forever.... Kim and Jessica
We remember John Studinski , he died March 4, 2004
We'd do anything to have him back with us.
Your daughter, Sandra Jadin & family.
We remember Nestor Valera , he died Thanksgiving Day
He was the light of everyones lives and we miss him so.
Maria & family.
We remember Virginia Church, she died August 17,1987
I have reacently found out my grandma was a witch..
im proud to be her granddaughter & carry on the way
she would have wanted..
Elizabeth Coffey
We remember Steven Nixon , he died 25th november 2002 aged 12 from a heart virus.
I cry for him now even as i write this message. I miss him now and allways will.
I just wish he'd never been taken because he as an angel and he always will be. Miss You like mad
Your lifelong friend and friend for eternity, Terry
We remember Margaret Spitler, she died January 10th
May your new journey be as remarkable as your life here on Earth.
I love you Grammy, Sherry
We remember Jim Neely, he died June 5, 2003
I'm grateful that we had the last three years to heal our souls,
from the wounds that we gave to each other.
Love, your daughter Missy
We remember Jessica Marie Peronace, she died December 23, 2005
She was a beautiful soul, and hopefully where she is now,
she is happy. For she wasn't happy here.. Melanie DeLowery
We remember Alec Myers, he died February 22, 2005
I pray that your soul rests in Valhalla, you will always be in my heart,
you were my lover and you were my good friend. Love Always, Cortana.
We remember Walter Desmond, he died April 12, 2005
We love you dad, Lisa Graham.
We remember Sarah [Tami ] Miller Johnson , she died April 6, 2004
she was a loving and caring person.
Mary Rose.
We remember Raymond "cheif" Woodcock, he died January 27, 2000
I love you dad, Megan Phillips.
We remember Annetta Rhea Smith , she died December 6, 1994
I miss you so much mom, Machelle
We remember Lois Maurine Harbison-Newell, she died May 26, 1985
Remembered by her daughter's jewels & Angel, and her 6 grandchildren.
We love you mom.
We remember Mike, he died September 12, 2001
He was my bestfriend
Ashleigh.
We remember Terry Lee Stout , she/he? died July 28, 2004
Wife -Melanie, children-Amber(hamburger), Tammy (diddle) and Christian(little guy)
We remember Jerome Pollack, he died October 2, 1990
Pa, your are my light and my Angel. I love you and miss you every day of my life.
Love forever,Boo.
We remember Robert James Conway , he died October 16, 2002
We love you Dad. You are an angel by mom's side.
Love always, Susan.
We remember Shanda Walla , she died September 29 1989.
My wonderful niece, the one I grew up with and played so many games with as we grew to adulthood.
I wish so many times you did not leave so soon, but am so glad you come to visit with me,
I love the smell of your perfume.
April Cranmer.
We remember Sylvia C. Ramirez , she died June 13, 1993.
my mother, best friend and teacher. I give thanks to her for my appreciation
of the realm of spirits and the magick in life!
raven rivers .
We remember Ida Mae Crawford , she died October 8, 2003.
Mom Mom, The visits are few now but always cherished.
I love you Kimmy & family.
We remember Lillian Vesa , she died in 1999.
I remember my Mom, who loved her dogs, cats and other pets, the garden and her books.
She crossed the veil in 1999 and she waits for me with all my beloved furry friends.
Allcreatures aka Laurie.
We remember Wilfredo M. Santos, Sr.He died May 9, 2004.
My beloved husband and best friend,
who was violently taken from me by a hit and run driver.
I miss you dearly my love and I will never forget you.
We ask you Goddess to Bless His soul to Summerland.
Remembered by his wife, Gloria and kids, Chris and Gavy.
We remember Douglas James Artibey (DJ), he died October 5, 2004.
He was my little fighter.
I will see you soon my little blue eyed angel.
Love you always and forever
kimberly (mom)
We remember Gary , he died November 7, 2004.
just 18 years, but a wise old soul, thought i would watch you grow old
i miss my bestfriend, my little brother. Such a gentle young man, quite unlike another.
Hoping you'll come and see me soon, i wait for you here beneath the changing moon...
Gary you will always be my hero
From ya big sis Lisa xxx
We remember Whitney Trexler Siwik, she died April 17, 2005.
I carry you in my heart always my sweet daughter.
Blessed be, Nancy Siwik ~ Mother.
We remember Dennis Alan Olszewski- aka- Stanley T. Olszewski III, he died December 15, 2006.
He 'once was lost, but now he's found' Welcome home .
Husband of Paula A. Olszewski.
We remember Mertie Marie McSpadden she died December 2, 2006.
Daughter Barbara McSpadden.
We remember Angela Diane Piretti she died September 12, 2007.
Christina Piretti and family.
We remember LaVern Munson he died August 10, 2007.
Daughter Kathy Munson Lewis.
We remember Reg Hicks he died March 11, 1994.
I love you Dad and will never ever forget you.
You are always 'The wind beneath my wings'
Your loving daughter, Willow (Karen)
We remember Joseph Meheski Sr. he died June 6, 1996.
Please let him know how much we all miss him and love him
and hope he is watching over all of us with happiness and love.
Tina Rooney and family.
We remember Mary Belle Troyer she died January 15, 2005.
We miss her dearly. She was the light in our lives.
Love Wayne (my dad), My sister, Vicki and Cindy & myself Marella
We remember Margaret Doherty she died March 8, 2005.
She is missed and loved.
Her loving granddaughter, Angela
We remember Jim Fotheringham he died June 17, 1997.
God speed you on your journey, Jim.
Life hasn't been the same since you left,
but I know you're watching over me. Blessed be, Mary.
