Monday, June 4, 2018
It is with profound sadness that I mourn the passing of my beloved Aunt Connie. When I was a child and Aunt Connie was in her 20's, before she married Uncle Maury, we all lived together above the family owned fruit market at 901 Pape Ave; my grandparents (Antonio and Antonina,) my parents (Rose and Bill,) my Aunt Connie and me, her first nephew.
She was young, pretty, stylish, gregarious and above all, happy. Being the youngest of three siblings she was able to break free from many of the antiquated rules of her strict Sicilian upbringing and forge a new path for herself and for those of us who followed.
Aunt Connie had many friends and was very social. She played Bridge and tennis and enjoyed music and dancing. She was independent, hard-working, strong willed and loyal to a fault. She could effortlessly lift the spirits of everyone around her while remaining loving and true to her closest friends. In my little world, she was the best!
I was inspired, taught, influenced, shamefully spoiled and loved by my Aunt Connie; she has been there my whole life, encouraging and supporting me without question. You will be dearly missed.
Dear Aunt Connie, this is how I choose to remember you, these are my fondest memories. I will always love you and you will always be in my heart. wherever you are, may God bless you and keep you....
Greg Carducci
