Wednesday, August 22, 2018
This is how I will always remember Marilu, a cousin, a friend and a travel companion.
When I was in my 20s and she was still a teen, we travelled all over Italy. I cannot describe in words the fun we had.
When we came across some cute guys, we pretended we couldn't speak the language, allowing them to make all the comments they wanted about us. At the end, when we were ready to get off the train, we would, in the most ridiculous way, let them know we understood everything they said.
I'll tell you, we came across lots of red faces on that trip.
Marilu, I love you, not just because you are family, but because of who you are, kind, considerate, loving, a friend who, when I needed the most, you listened to me and allowed me to cry on your shoulder.
The thing I most love about you, above all the others, is your free spirit. Now you are truly FREE. I often thought you must have had a native spirit in you because you loved EVERYTHING, the land and all in it .
Every time I looked at you, it was like looking into my Grandmother's face again.
How does one die so young???
You have left a void in my heart, I can't even begin to understand the void you left in your family.
Like my Mother and your Mother and you, born from the same tree, were that type of glue that holds everything and everybody together.
I wish you love and eternal peace on the other side of this thin veils that divides us.
My Deepest Condolences to you Dan, Jesse and Daniella and respective families To you Fran and husband. I know you and your sister were very close. I can assure you all of my prayers for courage, strength and peace.
Josie Carbone
