Hi Mom,
Today is your 11th year spending your birthday in Heaven with Peter and Dad. I hope there are other family members and friends present too. I know someday I will be with you, also. I’m looking forward to that day, mom!
I went to the cemetery earlier to wish you a very happy birthday. I noticed there was a Christmas arrangement next to your tombstone and Peter’s. That was so thoughtful. I have no idea who it was from. I would like to thank that person. I hope that individual will come forward. Obviously, it’s someone that knows Peter, you and Dad. It will keep me guessing, anyway! In the meantime, enjoy your very special day, mom! I love you so much and miss you all terribly!

Hi Mom,
This is year #11 since your passing, 5 yrs since Peter’s and 26 yrs since dad’s. The most difficult time for me is getting through the holidays. I miss my family near and far. I have such wonderful memories growing up. We didn’t have a lot of money, but you and dad made sure Peter and me had a loving home. I miss you all and love you so much!

Hi Mom!
Today is your 10th birthday in heaven, along with daddy and Peter. I wish I could be with you and the rest of our family and friends. I hope you are having the delicious, strawberry sponge cake that you always made for everybody’s birthday. Of course, I never learned how to make it. But, I do have the recipe and maybe someday I will.
So, Mom, I wish you a very happy birthday with our loving family and friends! I love you and miss you so very much!

Hi Mom,
Here we are, another year goes by, mom, and it feels like just yesterday, we were preparing for the holidays. And, the holidays aren’t the same anymore. I miss you, daddy and Peter so much! I miss your cooking! And, Peter took after you. He would be in charge in the kitchen. He made delicious meals for the holidays. After his passing, I couldn’t celebrate the holidays.
Until a wonderful man came into my life, Tom! And, I’m so lucky, he loves to cook. So, now, he makes all the meals, and not just for the holidays. He reminds me of daddy and Peter. And, that’s a good thing!
I love and miss you all so much! I look forward to celebrating the holidays once again with all of you!

Hi Mom,
I can’t believe it’s already 9 years of your demise. It’s 24 years of dad’s absence and 3 years of Peter’s passing. I miss all of you so much. Some day I hope to reunite with you all, along with the rest of our family.
Sometimes I have a difficult time making decisions. When I was growing up, life was so much easier. I never had to worry about things, because you were all there to support me. And, now I’m on my own. I try to put myself in your shoes and think about what you would do. Please steer me in the right direction. I want to grant your wishes, mom, dad and Peter. And, I want you to be proud of me. Thank you for giving me a good life. I owe it all to you!

Hi Mom,
I’m so sorry, mom, I forgot your anniversary of your demise yesterday. I have so much on my plate right now. I don’t know which way to turn. I wish Peter was here. I wouldn’t be going through this right now. He’d be taking care of things. Mom, I need your help. Please pray for me. I love you and miss you so much!

Happy Birthday, Mom!
I wish we were together to celebrate your birthday. I miss the good, old days when we were all together for the holidays. Now, my brother is gone too. And, I miss him every day, Mom. Along with you and dad. I look forward to being a family once again.
I love you all so much!

Happy Birthday, Mom!
Sorry, this is a bit late. But, I'm still up. It is 3:30am, Sunday.
I was at the farm all day with the guys cleaning up. Then, I had a babysitting job and didn't get home till after midnight.
I hope you had a wonderful birthday with family and friends. And, it's very special this year, because Peter is celebrating with you.
It is four months today, already that Peter is gone, and I miss him so much.
Thanksgiving was very sad for me, because Peter always cooked the turkey and he wasn't there to do it. So, I spent the day with Rosa and her family.
Of course, Christmas will be here soon enough and again, my brother will not be present. Cory will be coming to spend the holiday with me. But, even for her, she will feel the absence of Peter.
Well, mom, I better get some sleep. It's another busy day at the farm tomorrow.
I love you and miss you all very much!

Rest in peace with Peter.We pray that Maddy will be happy in her life
Love, JoAnn and Tony Razzano

Hi Mom! Hi Dad! Hi Peter, too!
Sorry, I'm late with this Memorial Tribute.
I'm still having a difficult time accepting Peter is gone, too. I visit the farm every day and keep thinking my brother will be there when I arrive. I miss him so much, Mom and Dad! He was always there for me. If my car needed an oil change, he did it. If the grass needed mowing, he did it. If I was working, he made dinner. If I wasn't feeling well, he drove me to my doctor's appointment. When it snowed, he plowed my driveway. And, he took care of the farm for the last 21 years, since dad was gone.
Now, I've got some difficult decisions to make. It will take some time. I must be strong, because Peter is not here, to help me sort things out. At times, I feel very overwhelmed. But, thank God, Peter's close buddies and my uncle come every day to help me on the farm.
I know Mom and Dad, you must be very proud of your son. I know I am extremely proud of my brother. He was the Chief Engineer at the Englishtown Fire Department for 47 years. He was respected and loved by everyone whose lives he had touched. And, what an honor! He was given a Fireman's Funeral.
My brother's name, Chief Engineer Peter DiBenedetto, is inscribed in stone. His name will be read every year on the Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Day. And, I will be there to pay tribute to him and all his Firefighter Brothers.
I was given, on Peter's behalf, a National Medal of Honor and a Certificate of Supreme Sacrifice at the 2018 Monmouth County Fallen Firefighters' Memorial and Awards Day in Howell Township.
He was honored with a Memorial Paver at the New Jersey Fire Museum and Fallen Firefighters' Memorial at Allentown, N.J.
I received a letter from Governor Philip Murphy of New Jersey and the White House from President Trump acknowledging Peter's commitment to protecting the lives and homes of his neighbors for over 47 years as a firefighter with the Englishtown Fire Department.
It gives me great comfort to know that Peter is with you and Dad now. And, I look forward some day to reunite with my brother, and we can be a family once again.
I LOVE YOU ALL and MISS YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!

Happy Birthday, Mom!
Sorry, I'm one day late with this Memorial Tribute. I worked most of the day yesterday and had to babysit at night. It was too late when I got home to go on the computer.
I hope you had a wonderful birthday with your family and friends.
Rosa and I will attend mass tomorrow at St. Thomas More Church in Manalapan. I was unable to get a Mass intention for tomorrow, but I did get 2 later this month.
I did pay you a short visit after work on Friday. I will visit you tomorrow after mass. It's time to add some Christmas decor to your place of rest.
See you tomorrow, Mom and Dad. We love you both very much!
Your loving daughter and son

"Hi Mom!
Another year has gone by. It is year number 5 of your demise. It feels only like yesterday.
Today is Tuesday and I am still working, Mom. So, Rosa and I went to the 11:30am mass on Sunday at St. Thomas More Church in Manalapan to pray for you. I did pay you a short visit today after work.
I miss talking to you, Mom. You were always there for me when I needed you. You would always say, 'I will pray for you.' Well, Mom, I'm asking you to pray for me. My life is in a bit of confusion right now. I'm not sure what I should do. But, I know with your prayers, I will make the right decision. Thank you, Mom!
We miss you and love you very much.
Love, Maddalin and Peter

Happy Birthday, Mom!
I hope you had a wonderful birthday with your family and friends.
I had to work today, so I was unable to attend mass. I requested a mass intention for you on Sunday, December 4. Rosa and I will attend the mass and then, visit you at the cemetery.
I made a short visit today. I hope to add some Christmas decorations to your plot on Sunday.
Looking forward in spending some time with you and Dad on Sunday.
Love,
Your daughter

Hi Mom!
I can't believe it is 4 years today of your passing. Where has all of that time gone?
Because, Nov. 7 fell on a Monday this year and I still work, Rosa and I went to the 8:00am mass for you at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Englishtown on Sunday.
Rosa was not feeling well, so we did not make it to the cemetery yesterday morning. But, I took a ride to see you later that day..
I, also, visited you today after work.
Yes, I am still working. I do not consider myself "retired" yet.
Peter continues to work, as well, on the farm. He wants to continue with Dad's tradition as long as he is capable. You know, the members of the DiBenedetto family were always work-a-holics.
Wishing Dad and you peace and happiness in your new home with God and other family and friends. Peter and I will meet all of you again sometime in the future.
As always,
Love,
Your loving daughter and son

This tribute is from my cousin in Rome, Paola.

Cara Maddalin,
ti sono vicina e prego con te nel ricordo della mai dimenticata ed amata zia Gina. Voglio pensare che sia in cielo insieme a mamma e papa, e me li immagino giovani e belli e sorridenti come nelle vecchie foto.
Un caro e forte abbraccio,
Love,
Paola

JoAnn and I remember you well. rest in peace dear friend.We continue
to see your beautiful daughter who will always be our friend

Happy Birthday, Mom! I had to go to work today, so, I wasn't able to attend early mass. After work, I visited you in the cemetery. It wasn't a very nice day, it was raining. I sat in the car and sang the Happy Birthday song to you. My singing voice is not as beautiful as yours or Daddy's, but it's the thought that counts.
I've been trying to get in touch with Rosa, but she hasn't returned any of my calls. She visited her other daughter in Florida a couple of weeks ago. Maybe, she is still visiting with her. I hope everything is okay. I will stop by her house tomorrow after work.
I hope, Mom, you had a wonderful birthday with your family and friends. One day, we will be together and celebrate your birthday like old times.
I love you, Mom, very much, and I miss your company. So long, for now.

A beautiful lady with a warm smile and generous heart. Forever missed .....

I always remember your mom sewing clothes for you and or making your curtains... She was always a crafty crafty lady. She was also a great cook. I remember my mom use to like her soups...
May her and my mom cook all their Italian recipes...

Gilbert and I will never forget mamá, her food, love, affection and big old smile. We love you mamá.

Another year goes by...............it is 3 years today, Mom, God called you home to be with Dad, other family and friends.
I know you are happy and at peace. You no longer suffer any pain. Even though, it still hurts me deeply that you are gone. I have learned to accept this fact. It is what God wants. And, I look forward to the day when I come home.
Weather wise, it was a very warm day. Just like it was the week of your departure.
Rosa and I went to the 8:30 am mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Afterwards, we participated in the rosary. Then, we visited you at the cemetery. We will repeat this tomorrow. Your special mass is tomorrow at St. Thomas More Church.
Rosa wasn't feeling well, so we did not go out for breakfast. I'm hoping she will be better tomorrow.
Thank you, Mom, for looking after Peter and me. I'm doing my best in keeping a close relationship with my brother. I know that is something you worried about. And, because of you, Mom, I'm keeping my promise.
We love you very much, Mom! And, of course, you too, Dad!

Always a sweet lady , very kind and always would do anything for you , glad i got chance to meet her...

Trish Derose

Happy Birthday, Mom! I can't believe this is the second year that you've been gone. Time sure goes too fast. But you're not forgotten. Rosa and I attended early mass at St. Thomas More. Father Mark Crane led the mass today. I enjoy listening to his sermons. Remember Mom, you liked him too. Following mass, we participated in the rosary. Afterwards, we visited you in the cemetery. Dad too, of course. Then, out to brunch at the Turning Point Restaurant. You can always be sure you get an excellent meal there. On our way home, I stopped at my house to give Rosa some leftovers from Thanksgiving. We celebrated on Friday, instead this year. We accommodated Cory, who was coming from Maryland and Bill and Barbara were visiting from Florida. Kitty, Cory's friend from Princeton joined us. Cory's cousins, Pat, Trish and Tom came too. Then, of course, Uncle Vito and Betty were present. Along, with Peter. You should be proud of your son; he made 2 trays of lasagna, cooked a 20lb. turkey and a ham. He did the hard stuff; I made everything look pretty. Everyone enjoyed the meal and the company. I gave everyone a doggie bag to go home with. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am truly thankful for my family and dear friends. And, thank you, Mom and Dad, because of you, Peter and I are very lucky to have each other. And such special people in our lives to celebrate the holidays with.

Ciao Gina! Resterai sempre nel mio cuore.

Hi Mom,
This is the second year anniversary of your passing. It seems just like yesterday, Angelina, Peter and I were at your bedside in the hospital saying good-bye. I miss you so much, Mom. I miss the happy times we spent together...............I even miss the sad times, too. You were always there loving and supporting me, even if you didn't see things my way. I look forward to the time we will be together again. And, till that day comes, Mom, please give me the strength to go on with my life.
I spent the morning at mass, and afterwards, participated in saying the rosary. I know that pleases you, Mom. I try to sit where we always sat, third row, right side. That is another thing I miss, Mom, going to mass together every Saturday night at the 7:00pm mass. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I love you, Mom!

D ear Gina,  I think of you often and miss talking to you.

  Love,Rose F

Happy Birthday, Mom! It was a beautiful day.....just for you, because you are a very special mother. I spent your birthday with your very dear friend, Rosa. We went to 8:00am mass today.......the mass intentions were for you, Mom. Then, we went to Lorenzo's Nursery to buy you a cedar cemetery cross......Rosa bought you one too. We went to visit you at the cemetery.......and Dad too! Afterwards, we went to The Turning Point for breakfast.......you know how much I like to eat breakfast. I enjoyed celebrating your birthday with Rosa........she reminds me so much of you, Mom. We both love you very much and miss celebrating your birthdays with you.