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Richard Vagge posted a condolence
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Always in my thoughts.
Nightly, I acknowledge your
efforts and dedication to
our Family.
Richard
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Richard Vagge posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Another Mothers Day
without You.
See you Soon !
Richard
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Richard Vagge posted a condolence
Thursday, May 9, 2019
May 8th 2019
Another Mother's Day
is upon us.
You are missed.
Love,
Richard
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Richard Vagge posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Mothers Day will soon arrive.
Though not likely to forget,
still, I post this now.
I wish you, Dad and Sandy
a " Goodnight " each and
every night.
See you soon.
Richard
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Richard Vagge posted a condolence
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Mom,
Happy Mother's Day
See you soon enough
Love
Richard
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Happy Birthday Mom
See you soon
Your loving Son,
Richard
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Richard Vagge posted a condolence
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Sorry I'm Late
Be well
See you Soon
Love,
Richie
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Tomorrow is another
Mothers Day without you.
A year has come and gone
You're not forgotten, nor
will you ever be forgotten
Be well
See you soon
Love
Richard
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Richard Vagge posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2017
Mom,
Last night I awaken just
minutes the hour you
left me.
Returning to sleep was
easy, knowing I had been
with you, in some odd way,
last night.
Be at peace, knowing each
of Us did all we could do.
Love
Richard
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Richard Vagge posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Dear Mom,
In two days it'll be one year
from leaving us.
I wish I could've done more
than I did over your last
8 years
I did all I could
... a difficult time for both
you and I
Rest in Peace
Leave the light On
Love,
Richard
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Richard Vagge posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Hey Ma,
Say " Hey " to Dad
" Hey Da " as I would say
Give my best to
Sara and Mike
Love,
Richard
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Richard M Vaage posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
April 26th 2016
Happy Birthday to a
Great Mom and Great Lady
You are missed
I did my Best
See you Soon
Love
Richard
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Mom,
It's been tough.
You no longer ring my phones.
Though O no longer worry, still
I miss those calls.
They gave me purpose and
pride.
Being your Shepard for almost
8 years was a Cross I carried
with Joy and destiny.
Your Destiny is realized.
I meet up with you as
soon as I can
... leave the Light on and
Gate open
Love Always
Richard
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Love, Michael/Jane, Florence/John and Sal/Kathy posted a condolence
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Love, Michael/Jane, Florence/John and Sal/Kathy purchased the Sunny Memories for the family of SANTA VAGGE.
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Patricia Cataraso posted a condolence
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Never had the opportunity nor pleasure of an introduction, only through her son, Richard had I the pleasure of knowing of her. She raised an elegant son, caring, kind and generous He resembles her too. Wished to have known her also. Rest in peace Santa.
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Carola Gomes posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Dearest Santa,
You asked me for a copy of Desiderata and I never got the chance to give it to you.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, memories, likes and dislikes with me. It was a pleasure to know you. Thank-you for making me laugh, for caring, speaking kind words, compliments and giving me kisses. You always asked about my children and I held your hand. I found you to be a smart and caring person and I am happy that I gave you something to smile about at times.
I do miss you here at Riverdale, you are gone but not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Carola Gomes
Occupational Therapist
Healing Therapeutics
As I had promised..DESIDERATA
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
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Catherine Ann & Hank Montanus posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Catherine Ann & Hank Montanus purchased the Fairest of All for the family of SANTA VAGGE.
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catherine montanus posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
It is with much sadness that I write this, since cousin Sara's passing, Santa and I have become very close. We shared our memories of happy times and very sad and painful times, we would laugh and cry together .
At my wedding ceremony at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Sara sang the Ave Maria and at the reception she sang Begune Begune and Santa sang My Guy. This is only one of the hundreds of reasons that I will never forget these two wonderful ladies, who besides being sisters were the best of friends.
Now they are together and singing again. I will miss these two crazy ladies
Love, cousin Catherine Ann.
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Rosalind Sileo posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Dear Cousins,
Please accept our deepest sympathy! I have many wonderful memories of Santa and family growing up in New York City. I especially enjoyed when Santa and Sara sang together and entertained all of us!! Love, Rozzie and Nick
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Carol Taddeo posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Dear Vagge Family,
I am so sorry for your terrible loss! Try to remember all the happy times! Love , Carol Taddeo
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gisselle camilo posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Though your daughter in-law
for only 12 years,
I always and still consider
you as " Mom "
Richard is paralyzed
by grief
I feel his pain
I have been by his
side for weeks, this,
as you continued
to lose ground
Know that he will
never let go of
your hand
He will always
be the Sentry
at your side
Rest Mom
Rest
Gisselle Vagge Camilo
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Debra Eckert-Casha posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
To the Vagge family,
We are saddened to learn that the Lord called Santa home. May she rest in peace. While residing in Montville Santa was an active member of the senior community. She attended many seminars as Santa was always interested in learning and sharing information with others. Her smile was contagious. We are certain she is advocating for others while in heaven as she smiles down upon the family. Santa will be missed. Bless you all!
Fondly,
Larry and Debra Casha
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Pink Tribute Spray was purchased for the family of SANTA VAGGE.
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Stephen Masullo posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Fond memories of good times in Monroe
Stephen Masullo
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Rose Garden Heart was purchased for the family of SANTA VAGGE.
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Mom,
Three days since you left us.
The Gods are shaking their
heads in disbelief , thus
the dandruff of the Gods
Snow
You went out with a
flurry
... get it ?
Snow flurries
Let it Snow
Let it Snow
Let it Snow
I'll make a Snowball and
keep it in my Freezer
Richard
The Bull has fallen
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Saturday, January 23, 2016
My Mom, just like her
dear sister Sara ...
Whiskey in a Tea Cup
Say " Hey " to my dear Aunt Sara
... enjoy a cup of coffee with her.
Aunt Sara always told me
" I'm not your Ant, I'm your Aunt "
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Assumed you'd always
be there
Santa ...
" Strong like Bull "
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Mom,
If you need anything, anything,
blink the lights in my apartment.
... obviously, not when I'm sleeping
I'll be watching and listening, now and for quite some time
Rest
,
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Sal Tofano posted a condolence
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Sometimes we tend to remember our loved ones from their most recent lives, which unfortunately could be the period of failing health and loneliness, like a candle awaiting to be extinguished or a burning fire in the fireplace reduced to cinders and ashes.
I want to remember my Aunt, Santa Vagge, when she was vibrant and full of life, love and energy.
Santa Vagge ( Cipriano) was my mother's sister ( Sara Cipriano Tofano).
And I can always remember the wonderful Thanksgiving and Easter celebrations at her house growing up in Greenwich Village. Her warmth and generosity that she gave to her family and her sister's family have resonated with throughout all these years.
I can remember her for being a huge part of those great days sharing summer family vacations in Monroe, NY.
As kids we spent our days together down at the lake, walks along countrified roads and picnic BBQ dinners ( with always an Italian flair).
I remember my aunt for when she welcomed us all with open arms as we all sat elbow to elbow at picnic tables covered with red checkered table cloths on the great lawn by the little yellow summer bungalow.
I remember the hysterical laughs and fun her husband, Uncle Ray Vagge had with my mom and dad( Sara and Mike Tofano).
In all those years the four of them were inseparable as they were full of life and love.
All the vacations they took together to Florida, California, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and many of the island in the Caribbean and US States and the many comical stories of their ventures and journeys together. Some would think these were right out of classic sitcoms The Honeymooners and I Love Lucy.
I remember my Aunt Santa and her love for crocheting, gardening, and cooking. I remember her joy when she showed my wife and I all the tomato plants she had grown at their house in Monroe.
I remember the funny stories and incidents that her , Uncle Ray, mom and dad would share at every occasion of their travails on vacation or working together at St Vincent's hospital in NY. And we all laughed no matter how many times we heard these stories! The time my uncle accidentally flushed his false teeth down the toilet and the laugher my Aunt Santa and Dad uncontrollable laughter when they had to explain to the septic company as to the the reason why they needed to dig it up!
I remember my Aunt for her generosity. As a. boy I would stay at her house in Monroe during the summer when my parents were working.
Aunt Santa and My mom were inseparable for many years through good times and painful ones. They were there for each other in the best possible way and were as close as sisters as any I know.
My sympathies and condolences to her children, husband, and grandchildren and all those who were touched by her warmth, love and generosity throughout the years.
She will be missed and will always have a special memory in my heart and soul.
Love
Nephew Sal Tofano
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Sadie is now by my side
She brings me comfort
at a time of turmoil
and emptiness
There is still so much to
do till next Saturday
It is daunting
I'd rather do it myself.
If I get it wrong, at least
only I will be at fault.
Like I always told you...
" Relax, I got it "
I slept well for the first time
since you passed
Say " Hey " to Saint Peter.
Tell him the following ...
" Judge me not, leave the gate
ajar, either way, I'm coming
through "
Rest
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Mom,
I forgot ...
Please add bacon to the
chicken liver and onions.
Skip the slithers of garlic and
don't forget my Diet Coke.
I'll bring the semolina bread
and pastry.
Please get some rest
My work here is not yet done.
As you always told me ...
" Give'm Hell "
I will...
Rest assured , I will
Richard
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Elizabeth Vagge posted a condolence
Saturday, January 23, 2016
I remember my mother-in-law "mom" as I called her as being a very loving mother and grandmother. She was always there for her family and helped out in many ways. She was an excellent cook and I learned a lot from her. She helped babysit whenever we needed her help. She was always there for our family!
She was very intelligent and had a diversified career path even after she retired from St. Vincent's. We are sorry to see her go, but we are very grateful to have had her in our lives. We love you and will miss you mom/grandma.
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Friday, January 22, 2016
Now it's to late to hold you
You've flown away
So far away
Richard
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Friday, January 22, 2016
You were my Mom, then I
became your Shepherd.
I did my Best.
I will, as you requested, shield you
from harm and judgement.
Richard
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Richard M Vagge posted a condolence
Friday, January 22, 2016
Mom,
Leave the light on.
Don't wait up.
I'll be there soon enough.
Please have my favorite ready
... chicken liver and onions
