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Lucy Scala lit a candle
Friday, July 9, 2021
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Dear Joy and Veronica and your families,
My most sincere condolences on your mama’s passing!! I just found out about her passing!! She lived a long and wonderful life!! I remember when she worked at Jacob Gunther watching us kids on the playground!! She took excellent care of her in-laws, her mama, and your dad!! Your mama, graciously took my mama and me to visit your grandma at E. Holly Paterson.. And how she comforted me when your grandmother passed. She was so proud of both you girls and your families!! I am sure she is telling your dad all about your families!!
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Lorna Bosak posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
I feel like I knew Nancy Cannizzo through all of the stories Veronica shared with me over the years. I know she was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. I also know she was a happy person, and wonderful cook who enjoyed taking care of her family. Nancy led a full, beautiful life and will be missed by many. My condolences to her family.
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Christopher Citarrella posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. God bless and comfort you.
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Eileen Citarrella lit a candle
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Nancy Cannizzo was a guiding light to her two daughters, and her family. She set the "Gold Standard" for mothers as she guided and cared for her girls, encouraging and supporting them, allowing them to become the outstanding people they are today. She was a gift to everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed.
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Robert Citarrella posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
I am very sorry for your loss, I will pray for you, and your family.
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MAUREEN CITARRELLA lit a candle
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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This candle brought back fond memories many family gatherings shared with Nancy. We always seemed to be together when coffee and cake were served. It is where we laughed, shared stories, and expressed our hopes for the future. Nancy lived to see many of those hopes become reality. She was blessed with a life long enough to know that her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, her family, will flourish. Bless you Nancy, you will be missed. Maureen Citarrella
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Casandra & Jillian Citarrella posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
May time help you heal and bring you peace. Casandra & Jillian Citarrella
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Maureen Citarrella posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Words, however kind, cannot mend your heartache. But, those who care and share your loss, wish you comfort and peace of mind. You are in our prayers. Maureen & Arthur Citarrella
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Elena Lagoutova-Citarrella posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Nancy was a wonderful, smart, funny woman. I hope I can be a fraction of who and how she was in her late years, which is when I met her. Nancy was my husband’s cousin’s grandmother - and since we were fortunate to have close relations, I was able to spend many family weekends with her. She was always - and I mean always - smiling - always checking in - wanting to kiss and hug the great grand babies. She never complained and was so strong - both physically and mentally. Nancy was so proud of her family, and her love for them was clear and determined. I will miss talking to her. Nancy - may you rest in peace. With all our love - Elena, Joe, Aria and baby Joe Citarrella.
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Monday, January 18, 2021
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Donna posted a condolence
Monday, January 18, 2021
I have known Mrs. Cannizzo since Ronnie and I met in 3rd grade at St Raphael’s. We have been through the good, the bad and the ugly together. But it’s been so much good .... good times, good memories and family. We are so blessed because not only are we family but our kids continue the tradition. Nothing was better than our yearly 3 generation road trips every summer. Off we would go to Lancaster, Mystic Ct, Hersheypark. Man, it was the best, crammed into the van off for another adventure. We would literally laugh for 3 days straight. I will cherish those memories forever.
As we got older, Ronnie and I would take the grandmas out to the beach, dinner, movies etc. Two years ago we actually were crazy enough to take them to Radio City for the Christmas Show. I am so glad we did.
Nancy, I love you and will miss you so much. I am so blessed that we were not only best friends but you are my family.
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Marie Darienzo posted a condolence
Monday, January 18, 2021
My first memory of Nancy (always, "Mrs. Cannizzo" to me) is outside the kindergarten classroom at Jacob Gunther Elementary School where Ronnie and I met at age 5 (we were the only ones to cry outside the classroom everyday and had to be torn from our mother's arms to go to school). Ronnie and I became instant friends and Mrs. Cannizzo became a part of my life and continued to be so through present day. Although Ronnie went to St. Raphael's after kindergarten, when she returned to public school, we picked up our friendship right where it left off and Mrs. Cannizzo was right there-- experiencing all the turbulent teen years with us. Driving us (even to Allman Brothers concerts!), cooking for us, hosting our almost daily sleepovers and even offering (mostly, unsolicited) advice about everything from boys, to school, to our often outrageous dress (not that we listened!). She even kept our secrets (thank God!) and got us through some of our poor, but age-appropriate, bad decisions (J&B, Cherry Herring, motorcycle burns...need I say more...). When Ronnie and I announced last minute that we wanted to graduate early from high school, it was Mrs. Cannizzo that got us into Nassau Community College for that September (eventually leading to Ronnie's MSW and my JD). Mrs. Cannizzo was always supportive and proud of everything we achieved and always had a smile and hint of mischief in her eyes when she saw us together--I think she loved our friendship, our adventures and all the memories we shared. She knew that even though we put her through some challenging times, we came through it fine. I think she also enjoyed the knowledge that we would go through it ourselves, as parents (which we did) and we would then know what she had experienced with us. I always enjoyed being with Mrs. Cannizzo and will miss her smiling face, loving words and that special bond that comes from knowing someone your whole life. Love and blessings to Ronnie, Michael, Joy, Tommy and all their children and grandchildren. xo Marie
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Carol & Dan Gallagher posted a condolence
Monday, January 18, 2021
Our love and prayers are with the entire family. I will always remember
Nancy's wonderful smile and for always being so warm and welcoming.
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Kathy Citarrella posted a condolence
Monday, January 18, 2021
I will always have fond memories of her at family gatherings, parties and holidays. Her smile was always bright and infectious. She would light up a room. The fondness with which she spoke of her family was enough to fill your heart. She will be greatly missed by so many and always remembered in my heart. All my love and prayers to you all that you may find comfort in her passing to a far better place than we are all in.
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Gladys Van Nostrand lit a candle
Sunday, January 17, 2021
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I will miss my Aunt Nancy! Growing up we were always together! Sharing the holidays especially Christmas Eve. My Dad (Nick) and my Aunt would have breakfast evey Saturday! Christmas Eve was my Dad’s birthday and us Italians would have our traditional fish celebration! I miss the good old days! May you RIP Aunt Nancy! You will be flying high in heaven with my Dad and Grsndma. I love you!❤️
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
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I am so blessed to have Gramma know my kids, love them & she will always be in their hearts, as well as mine. I have amazing memories of playing Rummy with her and Grandpa, of how proudly she drove around with her Fordham stickers on her car, how excited she was to be there for my medical school graduation & how she literally jumped up and down when Keith and I showed her our first ultrasound picture of Fiona when I was newly pregnant with her first great-grandchild. Although it was tough to see her suffer at the end, I am so glad she got to make her own call about her fate, how she was at peace with her decision and I am forever grateful that I got to say goodbye and so did she. She will be terribly missed, but always in my heart.
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Chris Chiarello posted a condolence
Sunday, January 17, 2021
I will always be grateful for the sincere warmth and kindness Mrs. Cannizzo always offered to my family & I at gatherings over the last 40 yrs. Her welcoming ways and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and make me smile.
My heartfelt regrets at not being there to tell you so in person these difficult days - but please know I send the most supportive thoughts and wishes to you all. Thanks for sharing her with us - Chris Chiarello & family
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
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I was lucky enough to have been adopted by a Nonni named Nancy a few years ago. Nancy died last night, and I had not seen her in a couple of years. However, the few years I had with her were really something.
She was the mother of a coworker, Veronica, who later became a friend. We first met at a family barbecue I was invited to for July 4th. I remember she was very sweet and quiet, and she reminded me of my Gram. She loved both of her daughters, her grandson, and her granddaughters terribly. At that time there were not yet great-grandchildren, but I know she loved them, too!
For the next couple of years I spent a lot of time with my friend and more time with Nancy. Once I even "Nonni sat" for her after she had wrist surgery. It was the first time I ever made anyone a hamburger in my life. I was terrified but she ate it. She reminded me of Gram so much. She couldn't hear a small explosion, but she could spot a piece of lint or a crumb on the floor from miles away. She was always trying to feed me something, usually some kind of dessert. She was always trying to sneak my Veronica's dog special, forbidden treats.
She came into my life at a time when I still had Gram. I spent a couple of wonderful Christmases with her while at another friend's. She, much, like Gram, often carried her purse and tried to sneak me money.
I went over to her house one day and while her furniture wasn't covered in plastic I felt like it had been at some point. She served me soda that had expired years before and dessert I had to bring home, and every other sentence began with, "Don't tell Veronica..."
We went to the movies once. We saw Ricky and the Flash with Meryl Streep and I kind of hated it but Nancy liked it. I think she just liked going to the movies. I have a picture of her, and her smile that day, in the big red recliner at the LOEWS in Levittown, is how I will always remember her.
One day in the spring of 2017, while Gram was dying, Nancy called me. She just wanted to say she was sorry to hear about her and she was thinking of me. I remember that I had been alone with my Gram all day, and it was one of her tougher days. I took the phone call in my aunt's living room while Gram sat on the porch. I couldn't stay on long because I was exhausted and because I needed something. But I was so grateful to have her call and check on me. She didn't offer any platitudes, she just said she was sorry. It was a short call but one I will always remember.
She ended up in rehab after a fall, and I stopped to visit her because it was on my way home from Gram, who was pretty much always unconscious at this point. I was exhausted. I wanted to just go home and sleep. But it was so, so nice to be with Nancy, a version of my Gram that was still alive. I felt like she was giving me the love only a Gram or a Nonni could.
Truly, there is nothing like a Nonni, and nothing like a Nonni Nancy. You should try to get yourself adopted by one for a little while. It can never replace the love you've lost, but it can help a little.
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Vanessa G posted a condolence
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Although I did not know Nancy personally, I did hear a lot about her through her daughter Veronica. I know that Nancy was a wonderful mother who always made sure that Veronica was well fed. Nancy cooked for Veronica on a weekly basis. She prepared beautiful and delicious Italian meals for Veronica. We were always very jealous of the food that Veronica brought to work. I know that Nancy did a phenomenal job of raising her daughter. Veronica is a loving and caring individual who has dedicated her life to helping others. Nancy developed and maintained a close relationship with Veronica over the course of her life. Veronica always shared with us the wonderful stories about her close connection to her mother. I am sure Veronica and her family will truly miss Nancy.
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Saturday, January 16, 2021
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