Irene Lipariti

Today I went to see the movie, Eat, Pray, Love, and all i kept on thinking about is how much u would have loved this movie.  We always liked the same movies.  We had many likes and dislikes that were the same and on this day my head filled with so many great memories and a few bad ones too.  I decided to honor your memory tonite by acknowledging what a wonderful friend your were to me and my family, and tonite i am cherishing each and every memory we made together. We shared secrets that noone else knows about.  We laughed and cried together. I had the honor and privilidge to have u in my life as my best friend.   A total of 26 years of Irene...9.440 days and nites of Irene...that's a lot of memories.  Maybe one day i'll write a book about our friendship....and maybe one day it will become a movie...lol...(not) but what i do know for sure is that one day, we will meet again....

Not a day goes by without thoughts of you, Irene...but some days there are more than others.  This weekend, I was remembering all the Halloweens we spent together taking the kids Trick-or-Treating.  I recently came across pictures of a gang of us Trick-or-Treating on Avenue U....my kids, your kids, LuAnn's kids, Camille's kids.  We would stay out all day...and go home at least once to empty bags, so the kids could fill them up again!!!  And remember the haunted house on Ave. X??  God, the kids were so scared of that house...lol...but we went every year. Those days were such fun!  I really miss those days.... I really miss you. 

 

Love you...always,

Susan

I remember when I was a little girl when my Aunt Irene would come visit us in Vegas we would all take trips to Disneyland and on the way me and her would sing "Oh my darling, oh my darling, oh my darling, Clementine" lol.... And also when I would go to New York, knowing I was about to see my Aunt Irene would put such a huge smile on my face.. We had the best conversations, sitting outside on her steps... I remember her yell when Ciro, Nick or Diana would be in trouble.. Never Vincent cause that was her baby hahaha.. I love and miss you more than anything Aunt Irene... You are my everything xoxoxoxoxo, Dana (your niece)

i love you & miss you aunt irene!!!!!

Irene~Even though I moved away as a little girl, I have memories of you. Dawn and I were always

together and I was in your house all time. I remember how nice you were. I have 2 very vivid memories, even if they are almost 30 years old.  The first is seeing you on your wedding day outside your house. I thought you were the most beautiful bride ever. My second memory of you is when we were sitting on your stoop and I was braiding your LONG beautiful hair. I don't why I was doing that,probably just for fun because I was only 10 or 11 and you were twenty something.  How sweet of you, letting your sister's little friend do your hair.  You were truly an angel :) so heaven is a better place now.  Rest In Peace Irene. God Bless Your Family.

                        Love,

                       Robyn

 

 

Irene, I asked you to be my godmother when I was confirmed because I always looked up to you even though you babysat me and my sistres too, and sometimes we got in trouble for not listening to you...I still thought of you as a beautiful amazing person!!!

I miss you and love you.....I know your an angel watching over all of us.

 

 

your godchild

Helen

I rember when it was newyears eve,when the year was turning 2007 and you were having a newyears eve party and me and my dad came around 10:45 &i didnt feel good,and i was tired & i wanted to go to sleep.But i also didnt want to miss the ball dropping. So later on  i fell asleep by accident and you put a nice warm blanket on me.At 11:59,55 seconds left on the clock till newyears you gently woke me up with your nice ,soft hands so i would not miss the ball drop. So at 12:00 i saw the ball drop.Iwas soo HAPPY because i knew my dad wouldn't have woken me up to see the year become 2007. I never said thankyou and i truly regret it ,soo now i am thankyou aunt irene for this happy memory i will keep with me till the end of time. I LOVE YOU!!!! and miss you with all of my heart everyday .i think of you all the time  however i know your in a much better place looking down on me so that makes me feel alot better =) i loveeee you soo muchh R.I.P AUNT IRENE<33 love ashleyyyyy:]

Wow Irene....I have so many memories!!  We are sisters ya know, so how can I not? You are the oldest and I am the youngest (or as you and mommy would call me....the "baby").  You always took care of the rest of us, especially me.  You always babysat me when mommy wasn't home and I used to tag along with you everywhere - I was like your daughter.  I feel such a very strong bond to you that no one could ever understand and even though you are not here physcically, that bond will never go away.  It will remain with me FOREVER.  So now, let me talk about some memories that stick out in my mind (there are TONS, but if I list all I would need more than 1000 pages).  First, I want to say that I found something out right before you passed (actually the day you came home from the hospital).......I am not sure why I never knew this, and I didn't even get a chance to tell you that I knew, but I heard that you and your friend Joann actually named me when I was born.  I feel SO special...lol You named me DawnMarie (one name) - It makes sense now why you always called me Dawn Marie and never just Dawn.  Actually, I believe you are really the only person in all my 40 years who ever called me Dawn Marie.  I used to tease you about it, but I will now cherish those words forever and would do anything to hear you speak them again.  Another wonderful memory I have is this one:  I can still remember it as clear as day - I was about 4 years old and I received a package.....it was the  Dr. Seuss Books (with bookends) that you bought for me.  I was so happy and didn't put those books down for a very long time, reading them over and over..I became an avid reader at very young age. You also bought me books that were personalized with my name as well as family members and pets - these were "all about me books" where the stories pertained to me and my family/friends.  I loved to read - you (and of course mommy) always encouraged me to read on my own, and also read to me frequently.  I remember taking the state reading test in 2nd grade and was told that I was on a 4th grade level.  I was so proud of myself :)

Another memory I have is going to Nicky's family's country house......you took me with you EVERY single weekend and we had a blast - we really did...it was sooooooo much fun

I have some funny/silly memories as well - one is that you would ALWAYS call me when the song "Dawn (go away)" by frankie valli and the 4 seasons came on the radio.....My phone would ring and I would pick it up  to hear the song on the other end....i would just laugh, listen and sing - then call you back when it was finished......There were actually a few songs we "pranked" each other with - because me and you liked certain things about the song.  We were silly adults, but who cares!!!  Speaking of songs......everytime I hear these songs/artists, I think of you (from all the parties because you loved them):  barry white, last dance, heaven must have sent you, sweet caroline,....and of course all the oldies (you loved oldies).  Okay, here is something soooooooo funny that you used to do for me:  you would act out the bundt cake scene from the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" - OMG it was hysterical - This isn't exactly how it goes, but you did it perfectly: "bundt" - yeah, that's what I said "boondt" - no, no "bundt"........LOL  Oh Irene, I miss you soooooooo much - my heart aches, but I really do smile when I think of these great memories!! 

I remember this past winter, I came and took you to lunch....we were supposed to get alot of snow (there was still snow/ice from last snow fall), and between you not being able to really feel your feet and feeling tired, We had to actually hold on to each other.  No one would think it was funny because you had to be there....anyway, being that I love the snow, I kept saying how it was supposed to snow, and you kept cursing at me about the snow - "Stop with the F***ing snow -  I don't want snow".....and I kept saying it over and over about how it was gonna snow and you kept cursing at me.  We laughed so much, we almost fell a few times...it was a nice day but I never did get that snow.....lol

Irene, there are so many more memories I have of just me and you as well as memories of growing up in our crazy family.  They are in my heart and will stay there until the day when I see you again, where we can talk and laugh about those memories....

GOD took you way too soon, but I guess he has bigger and better plans for you - he needs you "home" help him.  As much as my heart aches, I know that you are in paradise where there is no more pain and suffering.  I bet you are "chilling" out with other loved ones that we have lost, and you guys are just shooting the breeze.  I have an image of what you look like as the gorgeous angel that you are, flying around with a halo on your head, a beautiful long gown and gorgeous long hair flowing in the wind.

Rest in peace my beautiful sister - I love and miss you immensly!!

"Stand by Me" Always & Forever 

~~Your loving "baby" sister, DawnMarie

Irene -

I'm using red ink because you always looked good in this color.  I have many memories of you since we grew up in the same house and knowing you for 47 years.  I have one of many good memories.  I i remember when Mommy and Daddy went out you had to babysit all of us, sometimes your friend Joann Cosimano helped you out.  You use to play records and we would dance like crazy and have a great time.  I remember the one night you played the song "GTO" (I think that is the name of the song) all night long and we danced and laughed so hard.

I know I wasn't there the night before you passed but Dawny said when I left on Saturday you were asking for me.  That does make me smile,  but I'm also sad that I didn't say my last good-bye while you were awake.   I wanted to make sure I saw you before you passed away.  I came to visit you early Monday morning at the hospital.   I came right to your bedside and started talking to you, I know you heard my voice when I was talking to you - I just know it in my heart. Camille, Anna, Nicky, Mommy, Lisa and I prayed with the priest before you passed away.  I took Mommy home and then we got the phone call that you passed away.  You are now cancer free.

I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU..... ALWAYS. 

LOVE YOUR SISTER RAINY POOH-POOH

Amongst all the fond memories I have, I remember the girls in the kitchen, probably someone's 40th birthday party.

We did "Go Grease Lightening" and and Sho bop sho bop song from Grease.  Susan, you might remember that one.  We never laughed so much.  We did a pretty good job--Irene, you told me to sign up for the play!  I miss your laughter and smile.  Love ya,  RAAAAAA-bin   XOXOXOXOXOXO 

IN THE SEVENTIES THE DISCO DAYS,IRENE DID MY HAIR AND MY BLUE EYE SHADOW.SHE DID A GREAT JOB I FELT SO PRETTY AND OLDER.I REMEMBER LOTS OF THINGS ABOUT IRENE ,BUT THE MOST INPORTANT IS I REMEBER SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON,AND LIKED HER FIFTIES MUSIC.

 

 

 

                                                                              LOVE PHYLLIS

I had the pleasure of getting to really know Irene withing the past two years.  One of my fondest memories of Irene is last spring when we had a little dinner at my house with the girls. It was very few of us but we had  so much fun. That day was special to me because it was one of her better days. Irene was a kind spirit who never had nothing bad to say about anyone.  If someone did something wrong she always felt there was always a reason.  Watching and working with Irene had taught me so many lessons in life.  I learned how not to take love and life for granted.   I also admire her strength and love for her family that kept her going. Thank you Irene for reminding me of the simple joys of life.  I am eternally greatful!  Thank you God for sending us such a beautiful soul.

 

Love  Shellove Michel

ONE OF THE MANY MEMORIES THAT I HAVE OF MY MOM IS HER YELLING IN HER DEEP VOICE

DIANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA .NOT CIRO OR NICHOLAS O YEA HER BABY VINCENT. ONLY ME LOL. ALOT OF YOU GUYS KNOW ABOUT HER YELLING. CARLA YOU KNOW MORE THAN ANYONE SHE WAS SO LOUD MY MOM EVERYONE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD HERD HER.I NEVER THOUGHT I WANT THAT YELL AGAIN AS MUCH AS I DO NOW.  THE BEST MOTHER, WIFE, SISTER, DAUGTHER, THE BESTEST FRIEND. SHE WASNT JUST MY MOM SHE WAS MY EVERYTHING.

 

MOM LOVE YOU MISS YOU

DIANA0X0XX

There are so many beautiful words that can describe who Irene was: kind,loving,caring, compassionate,nurturing.. Irene, whom always saw the glass full and never empty! Whom always saw the good in all people-- adults as well as children... I have such Admiration for Irene because of her strength and will to continue living a normal life, inspite of how awful she felt. Irene never wanted any of us to fuss over her at work-but we tried anyway! She continued living her life taking care of everyone and making certain that everyone always had what they needed. She fought to the very end! Irene I miss your smile , and that very funny sense of humor you acquired this past year! I miss.. those never ending emails, watching you eat those salt and vinegar chips (that made the room stink and me sick), our morning meetings at work, your voice, your laughter, some of the things you would always say-- Who are you? Hedda hopper? or "kee kee la la", I miss working with you and I can't begin to describe how hard it is to walk into our classroom each day and not see you there with your pocketbook that weighed like you had a ton of bricks in it, your shopping bags from meat supreme, -- We shared some great memories in that room and I feel such a deep emptiness now that your gone.But,I was fortunate to have known you and to have worked with you this past year!You were our 236Angel and now you are our Angel in heaven watching over us!

one of the memories that i have shared and remember with my aunt irene was one year on one of my birthdays she had made me come over to spend the day with her she baked me my birthday cake and we ordered in  i also remember how she was there for me when i was going threw a rough time with my mother and father she had taken me in with open arms she was always a helping hand a great listioner and always there to give advice .ill always have  u with me u will never be forgoton rest in peace aunt irene i love u and miss u with all my heart <3

love always dana marie <3