Grandma was the most caring matriarch of our family and took care of us before even taking care of herself! She would cook us amazing homemade meals from scratch and then after the blessing she would stand and top off our mashed potatoes, or other sides, to keep it warm. There was nothing she loved more in life than giving the gift of good wholesome food to us ‘people’, as she would call us! When we would come over or come into town her hospitality and love was the warmest thing on a chilly Lake-like day! She & Aunt Maryann would always take my sisters and I to JCPenny’s as a child, and I remember she even let me get the most beautiful big brown teddy bear that meant so much to me! She taught me the LOVE of Jesus, my Catholic faith, heritage, importance of family, how to sew, garden, of course cook. She bought me my dumpling maker, the best gifts from Home shopping network, and made me be a better wife and mom. Thank you for also advocating the importance of chocolate in life too😂👏🏼🙏🏽. Love you and thank you for inspiring me to be the best Christian I can strive to be and keep my correct priorities! Grandma did life well!! I am forever grateful for all you have taught me. Love, Melissa
