This memorial website was created in memory of our Mom, Jeanne Crisci. My mom was a very independent and strong woman. She loved her children and granchildren dearly. After retiring from teaching she volunteered at her church, had a huge passion for sports, loved the outdoors, animals (esp. cats) jogging, book club, coffee and more. She had a particular way of doing things...her way, the right way. She was loved by many. She was a fighter until the bitter end. At 12:02am Nov. 24, 2017, surrounded by her four children, she lost her battle with cancer. We lost our Mom, our caregiver, our best friend, but Heaven gained an Angel. May you rest in peace Mom...We Love You and you will live forever in our hearts.
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Leave a tributeI've loved you since the day I was born. You loved me, you cared for me, you comforted me and you raised me with unconditional love.
You were thoughtful, kind, loving, sincere, helpful, courageous and so much more. You taught me to be independent, alive, smart, responsible and ethical. You were always there for me. You supported me in the darkest of times. When I was down you comforted me, when I was hurt or sick, you took care of me. You never failed me. You sent me thoughtful cards and gifts. You loved flowers, and birds, and cats and Jesus and pretty things. You displayed them all over your house and life. You were brave, and strong, and happy and generous. You wanted to live. You always did what you could to keep your family safe and protected; you took care of us. You didn't want to die. As I cried to you "God needs an angel" you fought to stay alive. You didn't want to die. When I was taking care of you 2 1/2 weeks before you passed, it was only easy for me because I loved you so much; watching you take your last breath will be the hardest thing I'll ever do.
My heart bleeds for you, my body aches for you, my eyes and soul cry for you.
I love you, Mom, always!
Your daughter,
Lorraine
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
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I loved how every time AC/DC would come on the radio while I was driving with her in my car, she would always say something like "oh, turn that up, I like this song!" I think I got my love for music from her, she would turn up the radio whenever she was cleaning the kitchen or coming back from a jog and just wanted to dance. ❤❤❤
My mom was very independent and jogged a few miles a day...even at 72 yrs old!! While at one of her chemo treatments she asked the nurse if she could go outside (with her IV pole) and walk around the building for some exercise. The nurse, of course, had to tell her no due to the chemo drugs that were being administered. The nurse did allow her to leave the treatment room and walk around the floor inside the building. "Did I want to walk too?" my mom asked me, "Sure" I said. I lasted all of about 5 min (because I'm basically lazy...lol) Mom probably walked for about 15 min before she came back and sat down for the rest of her treatment. But she was happy she got some exercise!!!