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Lillian Marchese
January 17, 1925 ~ November 1, 2015 (age 90) 90 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Ninette Marchese
November 8, 2015 10:06 PM
The way my Mother's journey began is similar as to when she went to heaven. As frightened as she was she had true strength.
My Mom was a single mother before it was popular. She sacrificed herself by taking three jobs to keep a roof over my brother Anthony and my head. My Uncle John was instrumental in getting her a job at Grumman where she stayed for 16 years. She was always grateful to him for that.
She had a dress making business which she shared with her beloved sisters Enes, Ann, and Fran. My Uncle Eddie along with Uncle John helped make the business operational.
My Mom went to many churches. Not for mass, but bingo started at 10:00 o'clock. Bingo was only one of her vices along with lottery tickets (in which my Uncle Frank made sure to get her favorite numbers in everyday) and countless trips to the casinos. When my Mother won--- everybody won by being treated to a nice dinner or handed a little pocket money.
Always at family gatherings my Mom was privileged to cut the cheesecake. Nobody could quite do it like her!
A favorite habit of hers was to sit at the kitchen table on a Sunday morning with Sinatra playing on WHLI (her favorite radio station) and Newsday in which she was only interested in the TV guide to see if Gone With The Wind, The Godfather, or Titanic was playing
I have so many wonderful memories ...especially when she sketched, designed, and made my wedding dress honored that it would be the last before she retired from dress making.
My Mother was overjoyed with the additions to our family. She welcomed my husband Cevdet who got her to use her "high beams" quite often and her daughter-in-law Shari who told her she loved my brother before we even knew her last name and her "one and only" Granddaughter Kayla who she bestowed her car and her heart to.
My Mom touched many people in different ways, her list is endless, too many to mention here. The simple things in life made her happy along with family and friends. She was satisfied with the small rewards. "It's better than a poke in the eye" she would say.
The hardships are over for her now and she has made to heaven to help Frank blow out his candles on his 100th birthday.
I would like to celebrate all of my Mother's accomplishments and her life.
My Mom was a single mother before it was popular. She sacrificed herself by taking three jobs to keep a roof over my brother Anthony and my head. My Uncle John was instrumental in getting her a job at Grumman where she stayed for 16 years. She was always grateful to him for that.
She had a dress making business which she shared with her beloved sisters Enes, Ann, and Fran. My Uncle Eddie along with Uncle John helped make the business operational.
My Mom went to many churches. Not for mass, but bingo started at 10:00 o'clock. Bingo was only one of her vices along with lottery tickets (in which my Uncle Frank made sure to get her favorite numbers in everyday) and countless trips to the casinos. When my Mother won--- everybody won by being treated to a nice dinner or handed a little pocket money.
Always at family gatherings my Mom was privileged to cut the cheesecake. Nobody could quite do it like her!
A favorite habit of hers was to sit at the kitchen table on a Sunday morning with Sinatra playing on WHLI (her favorite radio station) and Newsday in which she was only interested in the TV guide to see if Gone With The Wind, The Godfather, or Titanic was playing
I have so many wonderful memories ...especially when she sketched, designed, and made my wedding dress honored that it would be the last before she retired from dress making.
My Mother was overjoyed with the additions to our family. She welcomed my husband Cevdet who got her to use her "high beams" quite often and her daughter-in-law Shari who told her she loved my brother before we even knew her last name and her "one and only" Granddaughter Kayla who she bestowed her car and her heart to.
My Mom touched many people in different ways, her list is endless, too many to mention here. The simple things in life made her happy along with family and friends. She was satisfied with the small rewards. "It's better than a poke in the eye" she would say.
The hardships are over for her now and she has made to heaven to help Frank blow out his candles on his 100th birthday.
I would like to celebrate all of my Mother's accomplishments and her life.
Message from Maryann
November 15, 2015 6:52 PM
I remember the wonderful celebration we had for Aunt Lil's 80th birthday at Testarossa Cafe where a Frank Sinatra impersonator serenaded the birthday gal, our one and only "Diamond Lil." As did all the Rizzo sisters, Aunt Lil loved to dress with style, and often with some extra sparkle, earning her that nickname. She certainly sparkled that night beaming with delight. It was a great evening of laughter and love, good food and family.
Our dear Aunt Lil, the eldest of the inimitable Rizzo sisters, will be sorely missed. I admired her strength, her courage, her determination to meet the challenges she faced in life. She kept a smile on her face and she kept on going, as long as she could. Her devoted daughter Ninette and loving son Anthony stood close by her in good times and rough times, a model for us all.
As a very young child Lily endured that trans-Atlantic crossing from Italy to New York with our grandmother who spoke no English. I think of the aptness of her name, Lelia,or Lily, a symbol of resurrection, of new life.
May she rest in peace...
Our dear Aunt Lil, the eldest of the inimitable Rizzo sisters, will be sorely missed. I admired her strength, her courage, her determination to meet the challenges she faced in life. She kept a smile on her face and she kept on going, as long as she could. Her devoted daughter Ninette and loving son Anthony stood close by her in good times and rough times, a model for us all.
As a very young child Lily endured that trans-Atlantic crossing from Italy to New York with our grandmother who spoke no English. I think of the aptness of her name, Lelia,or Lily, a symbol of resurrection, of new life.
May she rest in peace...
Message from Ninette Marchese
November 19, 2015 3:03 PM
Thank you for that beautiful tribute to my Mom. As the matriarch of the family, she certainly taught us how to persevere... I am so proud of all of her amazing accomplishments.... ❤️
Message from Anthony Marchese
November 8, 2015 9:23 PM
Thank you to everyone that has gathered to remember and rejoice in the life of Lillian.
Her actual birth name was Leilia, which means Lily in Latin. The definition of Lily according to a Disney website called "Babble" is: a lily is a flower symbolic of innocence, purity, and beauty; she was all of that and more. Because of her best friend Terri working for Disney, she had the opportunity to see the entire behind the scenes and the underground world of Disney World in Florida. Disney amazed her.
I knew her as Mom but some of you may have known her as "Diamond Lil", or just Lil.
She was also known as Grandma or perhaps Granny. Sometimes --even as Grams. Some called her Aunt Lil or Aunt Lilly or Aunt Looly! She probably had a few others too. As a matter of fact, I just heard the other day that her friends at the Winthrop Dialysis Center knew her as the "Lollipop Lady", which was a new one to me.
I also learned on the internet that sickness is NOT the same as illness. Sickness is a physical body malfunction and illness is an emotional, psychological, and/or spiritual reaction to our sickness. Lillian NEVER had any illness in her life. She was truly amazing.
Well about 8-years ago when she started her journey down the road of sickness, she was met with many challenges, some VERY severe. She had many visits to a lot of different doctors and hospitals but she also had the same amount of amazing recoveries. This made me come up with a new nickname for her and thought of her as the "Energizer Bunny". I did not even know how much she was really like the Bunny until I read the Bunny's biography. You can read about the very close similarities at energizer.com and then click on the Bunny!! Needless to say...she kept going and going and going.
My sister Ninette was her full time caregiver and seemed to keep pace with her, on a day-to-day basis. I hope that she continues to have that strength. My girlfriend/wife
Shari as I sometimes refer to her as, and YES it is the same person. I remember having to reiterate this to someone that didn't understand the concept . Well, Shari is Jewish, so my life is involved somewhat with her religion. My brother-in-law Cevdet is Muslim. It seems that many religions have a common theme. It's that they all have some form of God with a different personality for each belief. So, no matter what your religion or faith may be, believe that she is still beating the drum just like the Bunny but we just can't hear it anymore now. Everyone that knew her will surely miss her and maybe someday we will all hear her drum beat again.
She is no longer under the care of her VERY loved Dr. Caputo, which she thought of as the BEST doctor in the world and may very well be, but he is a little too young yet to quantify this. She thought the world of him.
And so now, whatever names you knew Lillian by, "The Lily" is under the care of God.
May she rest in peace forever and ever! Amen
Her actual birth name was Leilia, which means Lily in Latin. The definition of Lily according to a Disney website called "Babble" is: a lily is a flower symbolic of innocence, purity, and beauty; she was all of that and more. Because of her best friend Terri working for Disney, she had the opportunity to see the entire behind the scenes and the underground world of Disney World in Florida. Disney amazed her.
I knew her as Mom but some of you may have known her as "Diamond Lil", or just Lil.
She was also known as Grandma or perhaps Granny. Sometimes --even as Grams. Some called her Aunt Lil or Aunt Lilly or Aunt Looly! She probably had a few others too. As a matter of fact, I just heard the other day that her friends at the Winthrop Dialysis Center knew her as the "Lollipop Lady", which was a new one to me.
I also learned on the internet that sickness is NOT the same as illness. Sickness is a physical body malfunction and illness is an emotional, psychological, and/or spiritual reaction to our sickness. Lillian NEVER had any illness in her life. She was truly amazing.
Well about 8-years ago when she started her journey down the road of sickness, she was met with many challenges, some VERY severe. She had many visits to a lot of different doctors and hospitals but she also had the same amount of amazing recoveries. This made me come up with a new nickname for her and thought of her as the "Energizer Bunny". I did not even know how much she was really like the Bunny until I read the Bunny's biography. You can read about the very close similarities at energizer.com and then click on the Bunny!! Needless to say...she kept going and going and going.
My sister Ninette was her full time caregiver and seemed to keep pace with her, on a day-to-day basis. I hope that she continues to have that strength. My girlfriend/wife
Shari as I sometimes refer to her as, and YES it is the same person. I remember having to reiterate this to someone that didn't understand the concept . Well, Shari is Jewish, so my life is involved somewhat with her religion. My brother-in-law Cevdet is Muslim. It seems that many religions have a common theme. It's that they all have some form of God with a different personality for each belief. So, no matter what your religion or faith may be, believe that she is still beating the drum just like the Bunny but we just can't hear it anymore now. Everyone that knew her will surely miss her and maybe someday we will all hear her drum beat again.
She is no longer under the care of her VERY loved Dr. Caputo, which she thought of as the BEST doctor in the world and may very well be, but he is a little too young yet to quantify this. She thought the world of him.
And so now, whatever names you knew Lillian by, "The Lily" is under the care of God.
May she rest in peace forever and ever! Amen
A candle was lit by Her loving daughter
on November 6, 2015 7:17 AM
Message from Ninette Marchese
November 6, 2015 7:04 AM
My beautiful Mother.... The connection I had with her is unlike any other... We were able to know what each other was thinking or feeling just by a look... I find comfort in knowing I did all I could for her and only the best was good....
Throughout her life she touched so many people and always found a way to bring a smile to their face!
The memories are countless.. The pain of missing her immeasurable ....
Do not weep for her, instead celebrate her long and accomplished life.
Rest in peace My Beautiful Mother 💔
Throughout her life she touched so many people and always found a way to bring a smile to their face!
The memories are countless.. The pain of missing her immeasurable ....
Do not weep for her, instead celebrate her long and accomplished life.
Rest in peace My Beautiful Mother 💔
Message from Catherine Heed
November 5, 2015 7:50 PM
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a sweetheart. I'll always remember her saying to me "you were my first nurse". I will miss seeing her and giving her a kiss on the cheek when I would come in for my shift while she was waiting for her ride. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Message from Ninette Marchese
November 6, 2015 7:11 AM
Thank you Catherine.. Let's never forget the look on her face as you walked toward her to say hello. She did love you and trust you to take care of her... You were special to her because of your professional and very human approach to a very difficult treatment. You and your colleagues go above and beyond the job of nursing.
I am forever grateful for the care you gave her....
❤️Ninette
I am forever grateful for the care you gave her....
❤️Ninette
A TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent on November 5, 2015
I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. From what Shari & you told me about her, she sounded like she was a sweet, kind woman. Hopefully, the passage of time will help ease your sorrow. Thinking of you, Karie
Message from John and Kristen Calendrille
November 5, 2015 9:10 AM
We are so very sad to lose our Aunt and Great Aunt Lilly ! She was always a pleasure to visit and see. She was always filled with such love and such a generous heart! We will miss her very much !
Message from Ninette Marchese
November 19, 2015 2:57 PM
She certainly did have a beautiful smile... You and your family gave her good reason to smile often! ❤️
Message from Ninette Marchese
November 6, 2015 7:16 AM
Thank you Kristen.. She is reunited with her baby sister and leaves behind cherished memories and an opening for a job that falls under..."cake cutter"
A candle was lit by Kristen and John
on November 5, 2015 9:07 AM
Message from Robert Eatz
November 4, 2015 6:05 PM
Sorry for your loss.
A candle was lit by Maryann & Kathryn
on November 3, 2015 9:05 PM
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