Eulogy March 13, 2021 - Carmel Mountain Ranch Estate
March 14, 2021
What a perfect setting for this day of remembrance for Judith Ann Passalacqua, my Mother.
Judi would have loved being here. Well she is here. We embody her memory and that is a powerful force.
A special thanks goes out to Tony, Kristina and her husband David for hosting us today. I also want to thank Marie for caring for my mother.
As Tony would say, “your Mom was a hugger and kisser1” Anyone who knew Judy would consider that a very true statement. My mother loved life, family and friends and wouldn’t miss an opportunity to hug and kiss on you. Watch out if you weren’t as affectionate!
I miss that part of her so very much. So much more of a profound gift she leaves all of us in the midst of this pandemic. And what a smile Judi had. A smile that would pierce your soul. You couldn’t help to be touched by her grace.
Alzheimer’s showed little mercy on Judi. We have lost many in our family to the ravages of this decease. but even though she was profoundly aware of the possibility that she too could be faced with this diagnosis, she was determined that it would not define her.
During her 74 years on Earth, she shared with us gifts of love, passion for life, courage, determination and at times struggle and heartache. What I am most in awe of was her ability to always hold a sense of wonder, a sense of adventure and gusto for living with intention.
I love you mom. Thank you for giving me the gift of life.
Judi would have loved being here. Well she is here. We embody her memory and that is a powerful force.
A special thanks goes out to Tony, Kristina and her husband David for hosting us today. I also want to thank Marie for caring for my mother.
As Tony would say, “your Mom was a hugger and kisser1” Anyone who knew Judy would consider that a very true statement. My mother loved life, family and friends and wouldn’t miss an opportunity to hug and kiss on you. Watch out if you weren’t as affectionate!
I miss that part of her so very much. So much more of a profound gift she leaves all of us in the midst of this pandemic. And what a smile Judi had. A smile that would pierce your soul. You couldn’t help to be touched by her grace.
Alzheimer’s showed little mercy on Judi. We have lost many in our family to the ravages of this decease. but even though she was profoundly aware of the possibility that she too could be faced with this diagnosis, she was determined that it would not define her.
During her 74 years on Earth, she shared with us gifts of love, passion for life, courage, determination and at times struggle and heartache. What I am most in awe of was her ability to always hold a sense of wonder, a sense of adventure and gusto for living with intention.
I love you mom. Thank you for giving me the gift of life.
