Saturday, May 7, 2022
Dear Carnibucci family,
The memories I have of my mother, Mary (Datri) Tiberia, are countless and forever. Many include Mrs. Carnibucci. I would often accompany her to Mrs. Carnibucci’s house for a visit and exchange gestures like food or plants or something sewed. Or just for a lovely chat between two dear friends. I had the good fortune of sharing in those delights. I regarded her as family.
Mom would always admire how neat and clean the grounds around the house were, and how everything was always in its place inside and out; a standard Mom had herself. There were many times however where she praised Mrs. Carnibucci’s daughter for the upkeep of the yard. Naturally that Italian Catholic guilt found me tidying something up as soon as we returned home.
When we say goodbye to our wonderful, beautiful, hard working and special mothers, I have learned that they never really leave us; I feel my mother (mommy) all the time, especially during the tough journeys. Mrs. Carnibucci’s presence will be felt forever. And I know Mom was among the angels who welcomed and embraced her…….and now they can catch up on those chats again.
Please know you are all in my thoughts,
Carol Ann Tiberia-Sterrett
