This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Lillian Venezia, 55, born on March 13, 1958 and passed away on February 4, 2014. Lillian touched so many people during her life and this website is an opportunity for all her friends and family to share how Lillian impacted their lives. Lillian was a couragous and passionate individual who will continue to influence our lives for many years to come.
Service was held on Saturday, February 15th, from 3-9pm
at The Green Building, 452 Union Street, Brooklyn NY 11215,
Ph 718-522-3363.
www.thegreenbuildingnyc.com
Valet service was provided.
Flowers filled the building and were a beautiful tribute to Lillian's life and love for plants and flowers (you know Lillian loved her flowers!).
Donations can be made to the Cancer support organization "Fighting Pretty" via their website www.fightingpretty.org. If you want to indicate that the gift is to made in Lillian's memory, include her name in the name field. For example, write "Lillian Venezia". Checks can be sent to PO Box 951, NY NY 10150.
This organization sends supportive care packages to women who are fighting cancer and Lillian was moved by the package that I had arranged to be sent to her, which included a pair of mini pink boxing gloves.
Lillian’s final resting place: Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn NY, 5th Avenue and 25th St,: Section 45618, Lot 31, Plan 109. provide this information to the office staff and they can direct you to the site
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Leave a tributeAloha, Marian
Aloha, Marian Heidel
Aloha, Marian
Rest well...memories of you are kept alive.
Happy Birthday Lil.
With love,
Your Kevin
Love you, miss you
-Ilana
Aloha, Marian
Marian Heidel, your mother-in-law
Thinking of you today, remembering the tough time for your family on this day, four years ago. Your life lingers on in our memories, gradually easing the pain we felt for you and the pain your family feels. Flowers especially bring you back, your love for them. May your concern for others in pain inspire us to be caring persons, too.
Aloha, Marian
Arlene
Kevin
My dear sweet Lillian, has it really been 2 years? I've been feeling your spirit all day today. I woke up realizing you were in my dreams last night. I stayed in bed longer than I should have. Took longer than usual to eat. I cried when I came to this memorial page. I took our daughters to dinner tonight as a way to remember you. Ilana had a dish that you would love to cook, and we laughed a lot tonight, something that we haven't been able to do. Lillian you would be proud of everything they are doing. They have their struggles, but they are moving forward with ever more confidence. We miss you Lillian, you will be in our hearts and minds forever.
With love,
Kevin
Love from Grandma Marian
She's in a much better place than we are, I'm sure,
John Agosta
My heart goes out to her husband, children and animals. Lillian was an amazing person and the sheer number of people she's helped will truly ensure that her legacy will live on forever.
Lillian: It was always great speaking with you and never felt like a chore. You were always so kind, welcoming, thoughtful, empathic and I'll never forget your advice or the way you approached life. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with others and for being a guiding light for all you have helped.
I miss you, and I love you. My one true love.
My heart breaks for all of you . I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out today that Lillian is an angel looking down on all of us. I met Lillian in the early 2000's while working at Project Hospitality. She was an amazing person, nurse practitioner and friend. She touch the lives of many. We had many, many conversations about her life and how much she loved and adored her family. She was the type of person that once you met her you would never forget her . I also had the pleasure of meeting all three of girls. They came to my sister's house to meet my twin neice and nephew and we had such a great time. I will keep you all in my prayers and I just know she is with you always. The world was blessed to have her.
BIG HUGS and ALOHA to you, my friend. Lillian truly lives on in these notes, and talking about her. Never stop.
Much love,
cathy
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Aloha, Marian
Aloha, Marian Heidel
Another anniversary
I still think about her...think about my story and how much she was a part of me. When ever I talk to anyone about my cancer story, she is always there with me, helping me navigate my emotions...cautious and careful being so fragile, but she was my rock. When I was with her, we were two women who shared something that no one wanted to share. I do not, will not forget you Lillian....
She always knew.....
I have never met anyone who just knew when you were around her what you needed. Tough love, caring words, brillant mind, funny stories....that was my experience with Lillian every week I saw her in therapy. I would virtually run when I went back to work to see her every Wednesday, never knowing what to expect in my session. She let me talk, about ANYTHING, cancer related or not. She never judged me, and knows my deepest and darkest secrets and fears. I miss you Lillian everyday. I still talk to you, and I hope you hear me. I just wish I could hear your words back to me and see that smile as we fought our way along.
We all miss you so much...Happy Birthday Lillian....you are loved...Jamie
we met and were instant friends...
My cousin Mickey (my dad's 1st cousin) worked with Lillian at Coney Island Hospital... She and Barbara needed a roommate and I needed a room..we met, and there was no question we'd get a long.... 4th st, between 8th and the Park.... Park Slope... what a great apartment. We were in our early 20's, I had friends from England and they stayed with us a while there. Then Lil, Barb and I took a trip to England and watched Janet & Martin get Married... we took a trip to Paris after the wedding.. and the rest is all a wonderful memory filled with laughter and fun.... Lil, we stayed connected until the early 90's... when grown up life got in the way... but we shared eachother's wedding memories,, and you will live on in my photo's, videos and memory forever....