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A Tribute to Mom.....

This post is a tribute to my Mom, Grace.  She was an amazing Wife, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Mom.  She died this past Friday @ Loretto where she resided for the past few years due to Alzheimer's.  She was 89 but could have passed for 65.  She was one hard working lady.  In her last years before she developed this horrible disease, she would travel across the country and back riding shotgun as my Dad drove his 18 wheeler.  She also helped me in the fruit stand I had in Pulaski, the restaurant in Sherrill, my brothers fruit stand in N. Syracuse and many other ventures.  This is only a small part of where she worked, but the point is she always was willing to pitch in anytime or place that we needed help.  When my brother Jimmy ran his dream business (the pool hall in Liverpool) Mom was right there making her meatballs & sauce for lunch to be served to the many customers.  She never complained or expected anything in return, for after all this was, Family! These were her Boys & Husband and nothing would stop her from assisting us.  If Mom was healthy she would have been @ the Cafe greeting you all and making many friends.  That's what she loved, being around people and making them feel welcome.  It wasn't meant to be because God had another plan, but I can still imagine it so.  Mom always looked her best, hair done, makeup on, polished nails no matter the occasion, she always shined.  I will not miss my weekly visits to Loretto on Saturdays but I will miss her.  I prayed that God would in His time take her and He did, so I can only be sad for a little while and than rejoice that she is with Dad, Jimmy, Grandma & Grandpa and all those loved ones who have gone on before.  The fact that I do what I do is all part and partial of the DNA from my Mom.  Thank you Lord for blessing me with a Mom who always put us first.  A Mom who loved me unconditionally.  A Mom who if able would be washing dishes, serving customers, making the pasta or baking some cream puffs for all to enjoy @ the Cafe.  Mom I love you & yes you will forever be my 'Amazing Grace'.
    Thanks for allowing me to share my story & for all your prayers and support.

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    And Grandma :) He brought me to know such a wonderful family. Prayers for you tonight and thank you and Him for giving me such "amazingly graceful" people in my my life....Linds, you and ma. God Bless.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Dear Cos, So sorry about your Mom. When I think of her, I have to smile cause she was always smiling. Such a Sweet and Caring Lady. Your tribute to her is beautiful and so true. I worked with her at the fruit stands,they were fun times. My best to You,Ellamae and your family, Pat and family.
    Love, Cousin Angela Martino

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    dear cos& family, im so blessed to have met you guys!!! cos, you are an amasing person.. your passion that the lord have given you is food & to teach us about cooking with love.. your mom sounds like a wonderful , beautiful person to have known.. you are blessed and your story brings tears to my eyes. i miss you guys!! your mom is in better hands with our lord as is my hubby& dad who i miss everyday.. thank you for sharing your moms story with us all.. love you all donna machut xoxoxox

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    We are so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Sounds like you have wonderful, sweet memories of her. She raised a Great Son that is for sure! Can't believe this is the first we have heard of your restaurant at LCC. Were have we been? It looks amazing and will make a point to come out and also pass the word on! ~Dave, Ronna, Sydney Neal

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    <3 you Aunt Gracie .... Tina

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