Patricia Falasco

Eulogy for my Mother
Friends, loved ones and family -
It is an honor and privilege for me to pay tribute today to a very special person, my Mother, Patricia Falasco. My sister Laurie, the rest of our family and I would like to thank you for being here today.

My name is Bob Falasco and I am Patricia's oldest child. She was remarkable in so many ways. She lived her life to the fullest and touched so many people during her time here with us, as evident by so many of you here today. My Sister Laurie, the rest of our family, and I would like to thank all of you for being here today.

As I began to reach out for the right words to express my thoughts about our Mother, I remembered the many valued and meaningful roles that she played throughout her life.

First and foremost I see her as a woman who loved her family. She loved her family profoundly. She was a devoted / Mother / Grandmother /Great grandmother/Aunt and friend. Looking back, her world centered on her family.

She was a great comfort for my late brother, David. She was so devoted to him throughout his long illness. She has always been so crucial in all of our lives.

Mom took all of the roles in her life to heart and she strove to honor, support, and guide and most importantly protect her family. She was at her happiest when she was surrounded by her family - even during those inevitable tough times that life has a way of throwing at you. Her devotion to her family was the foundation of her actions - the anchor that defined and shaped her life.

As I turn the next page of our mother's life, I see Mom - the friend. She was a good friend to so many! She could be counted on and depended on always. Whether you needed simple advice, an empathetic ear, a shoulder to lean on; companionable silence, a listener if you will; ready, steadfast, willing and good fun.

As I look out at the faces in this beautiful church, I see many family members, friends and neighbors and I know that you too will miss the friendship that Mom brought into your lives. I'm sure you all will remember her in your very own special way.

As I continue to turn the pages in Mom's life, I see Mom a Woman defiant and unwilling to settle for less. She lived a principled life underpinned by a strong sense of right and wrong.

My sister and I are so grateful that we were able to spend time with her this past month when she became so seriously ill. We both talked to her about many things, she could not always respond, but I know she was listening:
Mom is with us today in our hearts. Words can't express how much she meant to me and my sister, Laurie and the rest of our family. I know she is watching us and is with us in spirit. Let us remember Mom as the carefree and loving person she was and celebrate the life of a great woman as we honor her memory today

Memories are a funny thing. It's been almost a week now, and I still keep thinking I will go see my mother today. We used to go out every Sunday for breakfast no matter how bad she was feeling.
No matter what was wrong in her life she was always better after she had her morning coffee. I guess that's just how strong a memory is. As those memories slowly fade, though, they'll never be completely gone.
In my mind, it means my mother will never be completely gone. I don't know if this helps anyone else or not, but I find a lot of comfort in that thought; in simply feeling like maybe her spirit is still with us. I also take comfort in knowing that she is in a better place. Mom is no longer sick anymore, and she can do all of those things that she used to love to do.

Sometimes, death can be difficult. It's not always about the fact that the person died, however. Death can also be a time for celebration. It can be a time to look back on that loved one's life, and to realize all of the great times that you had with them. Even though I'm sad, I'll always look back on those long conservations with my mom and smile. I'll look back on those Christmases and remember how great it is that my children and grandchildren had that time with their grandma and great grandma. So, while I'm sad, I'll always try in my heart to celebrate the life that she did have.

Mom, it is very hard to say goodbye so we will just say so-long. The pages of your book will never be closed, just as the pages of Dad's, our brother David, and all our family that came before us are not closed either.

We will remember you through the many people still left behind whose lives you touched so positively. You may not realize it, but you leave an amazing legacy behind. Because of people you have touched you leave this world a better place than when you found it and for that you have to be very proud.

Mom, we will miss you, but we will always remember you with respect, admiration and love, always, always!

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