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“Love is stronger than death even though it can’t stop death from happening, but no matter
how hard death tries it can’t separate people from love. It can’t take away our memories either.
In the end, life is stronger than death.”
This is my story:
I was born Maria Concetta although my family and friends knew me as Concettina. I was born
in Monteleone Di Puglia Foggia, Italy on June 3, 1931. My parents were Giuseppe and Maria
Incoronata De Paola and I was the eldest of five children. I loved each of my siblings; Rocco
Antonio, Gaetano, Maria and Celestino and we remained close throughout our entire
lives.
I was married in my birth town of Monteleone to Michele Lombardi in April 1954 and we later
immigrated to Toronto, Canada. I had the opportunity to be a mother to four children: Tony,
Gino, Lucy and Gina, as well as five beautiful grandchildren: Michael, Giuliano, Daniel, Sophia
and Christian.
I lived a full 90 years of life with many blessings. I was formidable in my fight these last few
months, but it’s now time for me to rest. God is giving me the opportunity to see my family
once again in Heaven and be with my beloved grandson Giuliano. See you soon Bello, Nonna is coming.
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I’m Free
Don’t grieve too long, for now I'm free, I'm following the path set out for me.
I took God's hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found my place at the close of day.
When my parting leaves a void, then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
My departure now is my relief, don't lengthen it with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me, for He set me free.
Respecting the current situation and pandemic restrictions, the funeral service and entombment will be private.
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