by From tears of joy to tears of incredible pain. It was just this Tuesday night at her bedside, that Joe DeLuca told a story that made the entire room burst out in laughter, only to be followed by powerfully sorrowful tears.
For years Grandpa Joe would steal the room telling funny stories, and wise remarks one after another as a two-minute pre meal prayer turned into a twenty-minute showcase of love and family. At the end of every story he would say, “remember Ro?”
You see, “Ro” was his wife of 66 years and the Matriarch of the Dynasty known as the DeLuca Family. 66 years of marriage. 19 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and endless love and pride. This time, it wasn’t the table that Grandpa ended the story with “Right Ro?”. It was at her bedside, as she was taking her last breaths. He told a story and ended it the same way he always did, only this time Grandma would not answer.
Rosemarie Deluca would make it through Tuesday as more than 85% of her family sat at her bedside taking turns weeping over her body. In my mind, her soul was already in heaven at that point. Wednesday would be the last day her body would spend on this earth, but after 84 years on it, she had created a legacy that would last forever. To better understand it, let’s start at the beginning.
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Vince what a beautiful tribute to your grandmother she was a beautiful person inside and outside I just visited them a few weeks ago and yes plenty of food on the table and your grandpa was telling stories and showing pictures my heart goes out to all of you
Perfect reflection. ❤️❤️❤️
Vince, I can’t stop crying while I’m reading this tribute. You’re correct Grandma DeLuca was an amazing woman. She always treated me as a son. I can still hear her voice telling me that she loves me.
Vince, this is beautiful. You have captured her in every word.
“Remember, Ro?” Ugh breaks my heart. I can only hope to have a love like they had.
Beautiful article.
Vince,
Last summer when I came to Cleveland, there were two amazing women I wanted to see, Aunt Fran and of course Aunt Ro. In a matter of hours we were able to get a Lunch set up and we had an amazing time. Aunt Ro was such an amazing women. I loved her stories about my Dad Nate when he was younger. How much she loved is all and even mastered Facebook to still keep in touch! She was an amazing women. Thank you for this incredible reminder.
Love you all
Kevin & Sandy
What a beautiful tribute to your Grandma Vince. It’s easy to see how much love she had for her husband and her family as a whole. How lucky you are to have had such a wonderful woman to call Grandmother. Her memory will live on in your heart. God Bless her, and you’re entire family.
What a beautiful tribute to your Grandma Vince. It’s easy to see how much love she had for her husband and her family as a whole. How lucky you are to have had such a wonderful woman to call Grandmother. Her memory will live on in your heart. God Bless her, and you’re entire family.
Could not have been said any better thank you Vince. Grandma would be so proud.
Vince that was simply beautiful. The love that you show for your family is priceless.. Much love to you and your family.
Such a beautiful life she provided for her children. Her love will live on in all of you. Blessings my friend.💔🙏
A beautiful tribute for a beautiful human being!!
Vince, First of all, so sorry for the DeLuca Family. This tribute is so beautiful. May she rest in peace with Josephine & Peter.
Vince – what a beautiful tribute to a great lady and to the family she adored. We are happy to have known her, your grandfather; and the whole DeLuca family. Wonderful people, thank you for sharing this lovely tribute. Give Joe Sr a big hug from the Cavallaro’s.
Wow!!!! That’s the First word that comes to mind after reading this beautiful tribute.
You definitely have a gift with Writing Vince, that is so Great you are following your dream, I know that your grandma is very proud of you!
she Was an Amazing woman I will miss her deeply!! I am grateful to have known her!
She was truly an inspiration and the way that her children have worked hard and have carried on her treatment of people is a testament to her success in life Enjoy the time in the Hollow of God’s Hand and the catching up with Pete and Jo! They have missed you so and now is your special time with them ! You know those children grand children and great grandchildren will meet with success and treat others with the love they learned at mom, grandma, great grandmas’s side, Rest easy the children will care for their dad. There are many people who are better for having known you and that’s a pretty big compliment ! ❤️💚💐🙏
Very nice tribute to a life that touched so many!!
I absolutely LOVE this beautiful Tribute to my dearest. sweetest sister, Rosemarie DeLuca!!!!!!! She was the best friend of my life, the closest and kindest, beside my husband Jack! They are together in Heaven . May God grant me the great fortune to be together with ALL my loved ones again, never to be seperated again! As my sister, Ro was always there beside me, even as adults, we never stopped loving each other and our families also loving each other. What a beautiful life we shared, never doubting each other! Thank you God for giving me Ro for a wonderful, blessed sister for life! and forever! Love you Ro!
Vince that was an amazing story of love. I wish that I could have known her. My prayers are with everyone who loved her.
Vince
What a beautiful tribute to an amazing woman.
I got the chance to sit at a family get together with your grandparents. He told so many stories as your grandmother gazed at him with loving eyes and a huge smile as we all laughed around the patio table.
Your Grandmother was a remarkable lady and welcomed me with open arms as the rest of your family did.
I will truly miss her..she definetly made a loving impression and touched my heart in a very special way.
Vince, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful tribute to your grandmother, Rosemarie. It is so fitting and well-deserved. She is looking down on you and blushing, because she doesn’t want to be the center of attention, yet she is so filled with gratitude of all the love!!
Never had the pleasure of meeting your Grandma but thru your words I believe her to be one remarkable lady. No wonder Gena Mulllins (who I worked with at Royal Oak) throws parties every chance she gets and I’d often wonder “who is going to eat all this food?” that she would post on FB. She obviously learned from the best to feed her family and friends with joy. I’m certain your grandma has peace but I don’t think she’s going to get alot of rest; she’s probably feeding and loving all of heaven with a joyful heart. You were lucky to have her.
Simply beautiful!!! Made me want to come over on a Sunday.