We sent you some balloons  / Lori Lynch (Friend)
Hi Edna, We had Dave's 40th birthday party today. And a whole bunch of the balloons  went up into the sky. At first i was really pist off about it . Because we just spent 40 dollars on them. But when i told your sister Cathy, she said they went to Edna.Then i was happy.Because i felt you were at the party, where you should have been. I missed seeing you there today. Your sister Liz is a great women. And she is taking  great care of your son.T HE PARTY WAS GREAT. And Dave was so surprised. We love and miss you . luv Lori and Sean Close

ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU  / Linda Sippel (Sister)

Hey Ed!!
     Gee, looks like everyone is thinking of you they all beat me to it, and you always thought we didn't care.  Edna we all loved you, there will never ever be anyone like you.  I know now how imprtant it is to keep in touch even if it is only only once a week.  You never know how much someone is missed when they are no longer here.  I wish there was some way I could bring you back.  I still cannot believe that you are not with us anymore, but Edna you are with me every day,   You'll never believe this but I have your picture on my desk at work just so I can look at you and say Hi! and have you with me every day.
     I was always so proud of you, maybe never should it because I never thought I had to always figured that you knew that.  A day never went by that I wouldn't worry about you because you were so private.  I always payed you were safe. 
     I was watching the Cher concert DVD tonight that you gave me and I cried because I knew you gave that to me to make me happy.
    You were so good to me when I got married and had my daughter you help me so much being so young and inexperienced with a child.  You made it so much easier I needed all the help you gave me.  You were so appreciated and just wouldn't realize that.  I wish you were here now so I can make up for all the lost time we had.   I want you to know that I always felt if I needed help from anyone I always knew I could call my sister Edna because I knew you would be there no matter what. 
     I love you Edna but I know you are safe you have Al to protect you now and you have Gina to feel all the love you can offer to a child.  Tell them both I love them.
    Well gonna go for now will talk to you again in a few days.  Remember you are with me always and I know that you are watching over me now.
    One thing you and I had in common was our belief in Angels and now I have my special Angel watching me.
    Love your Sister
            Linda

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Never a Day goes by that I don't think of you  / Liz Michielini (Sister)
Hey Sis,
 I wanted to let you know that I woke up this morning sure enough I thought about you, I sit on my porch I'm still waiting for you to pull up, It's not easy and I'm not sure it ever will be. Having Gregg with me help's me a lot, I see him and he's all you, He's reading a book Edna, It's called and Then there was none, You know Gregg it's hard for him to sit, he at first said it's boring and still does the silliest things, We have Tommy's Fire Dept Picnic today, Gregg says to me, Can I bring the book with me and read it while I'm there? You have to laugh, Edna, you have to see Gregg put on these Small and when I say small  I mean small shorts, no shirt and run around the street, He makes me cry I laugh so hard, his skateboarding is coming a long, He's now jumping those step's and staying on the board, I'm learning as he's going a long with it, have to close my eyes half the time, he wears his helmet, He loves it, I'm doing just want you wanted making sure he's fine and giving him nothing but love/guidance as I possibly can. We bought him a bed, he loves the color green, he's proud of that, School Opens Wed, I'll write to you then to let you know how his first day went, He seem's to be real excited about going, I'm sure he will do fine, I know your looking down at him, you are his Angel on his shoulder, with you he'll conquer the world. You are the best that has happened to him and your memory will be with him for now and for always, I miss you Edna, I love you even more, I wish I had more time with you but our times together will always be priceless to me. Say Hi To Al for me give him a kiss and hug, And Gina, tell her the same tell her I'll never forget the way she looked at me being in the hospitol I'll always remember her precious beautiful eyes...:)  Love you and miss you so much.\
Love always,
Your sister Liz Close

Aunt Edna  / Linda-Anne Ortiz (Niece)

I just wanted you to know that I miss you so much it hurts. Also I know you are probably worried about all your kids but I just want you to know that I already told them that if they needed anything or just needed to talk I would be there for them. I know I caould never take your place and would never want you but I know how important you were to me when I was growing up I just want them to have the same. You were always there when I needed to talk. Either about a fight I had with my mom or a new boyfriend. You were the best. I can't believe you are gone. I am still waiting for you to call me and say Greggy wants to come over and see the kids. I miss that. I just wish you came here more. There is not a moment that goes by that I don't think of you. Everytime Dyllin talks all I here is your voice. He misses you so much. He talks to you in the sky everyday. I am sure you hear him. All he keeps asking now is why you died. Again with the "WHY" lol. Brianne keeps finding little things you gave her and brings them to mee and says "Aunt Edna gave me this"and then cries. I did't even know she saved all of those things. Everytime I put Haeleigh in her Mets outfit I keep hearing you say "so when is she going to wear it". Well atleast you got to see it on her. She was so small when she got it that I put it on her before it really fit her just so you could see it and stop asking lol. I really wish we had more time together. I need you.It just hurts so much. I cry every night. That is when I finally get time to myself laste after everyone is in bed. I love you sooo much you can't even imagine. You were like a second mom to me. I remember when I was growing up you aleways said "why didn't your mom make me your godmother?" I just wanted you to know you were closer to me then any godmother could have been. I know we all took you for granted on more then one occasion but we always appreciated everything. I know I sure did. If it wasn't for you my son wouldn't be who he is today. He talks so well and is so smart. He starts school in 2 weeks can you believe it. He is getting so big. I just want you to know that I will try to be as good to all the kids as you were. I will always be there for them just like you were for me. You helped me so much through the years and I want to do that for them. You were a great role model. And I just want you to know that Gregg will be fine. Aunt Liz and Uncle Bobby will be the best parents for him. They have always loved and cared for him like he was their son. No one will ever take your place in his heart but he will grow up with alot of love and now he even has a sister and 2 brothers. I know they are cousind but they will be really close. He is surrounded by so much love there and also by all the family. You made the right choice. I just wish you were here though. I need you. I feel alone sometimes and when I used to feel like this I would call you. Now I have noone. That is I don't have you.Well I have to go I am crying way too much and need to goto bed. I love you and will write soon. Give Uncle Al, Gina and Ryan a kiss for me. Love always and forever. "WHY?" "FOR A REASON" lol

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happy birthday aunt edna  / Rj Giffone (nephew)

happy birthday aunt edna... i hope yur havin a good birthday i rele miss yu and i hope that we can all be together again have a happy birthday i luv yu soo much love, RJ

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If I had one more day..  / CATHY GIFFONE (SISTER SLEDGE )

Edna
I hope you had a great birthday in Heaven with Al, Gina, Lil Ryan, Lil Sean, Aunt Dot, Uncle Harold, Aunt Mary, your friend Mary, George's Mom and all of our loved ones that are with you now.  I pray you felt all our love from here up to you. We all miss you so much, you have not left our minds for a second since you've been gone.
I read something today that made me think of so many things.
If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice, I would video tape each action and word so I could play it back day after day.... I still hear  your voice and your giggle and I pray I never forget it.

If I knew it woudl be the last time I could spare an extra minute to stop and say I love you.. I would tell you over and over instead of assuming your would know I do......I was always so busy and crazy and there were so many times I had to call you back.. if I knew, I would of stopped everything and just talked to you for hours..It kills me that I can't talk to you anymore!

There are so many things I want to tell you and when I pray I hope you hear them all. I will not stop talking to you or thinking of you.  I've realized too late that you were the anchor of this family. Nothing will ever be the same without you there. You were always there for me and everyone.  We also were here for you, you just really never asked for anything. I remember our last conversation not long ago and you did ask me for a favor and I feel good knowing that I did try to help you out.  You never complained about anyone or anything, I wish I had that quality that you had because now I see how it all just doesn't matter. You lived everyday to its fullest and always seemed happy. I miss you so much!!
I just listened the the song TRUE..remember how we used to crack up to it..you would call me and I would call you whenever we heard it...just because it was something we shared together and we would laugh.. your laugh is so clear to me..I still can't believe your not here. It doesnt seem real. I am not sure I'll ever be able to accept it.  Liz & I were laughing the other day going through some of your clothes..how much you loved some of those shirts..well we have them and we will wear them and think of you..  . I have so many great memories it is countless..
The kids are so sad. I hope you knew how much they all loved you, but I believe you did. I hope you hear when they talk about you to me..how much they remember..
Dave misses you so much. You and him bonded in such a great way. He will never be able to watch any baseball game without thinking of you.  You are ONLY PERSON he would speak to after YOUR Red Sox won the World Series against the Yankees..trust me..he wouldnt even talk to me..but when you called..and he was SEVERLY FURIOUS...BUT he took your call..with a smile..anyone who knows Dave well, knows not to even look at him..so it was a big deal..because to him..you were a big deal.!
We  kept waiting for you to come out here the weekend..you and i were looking forward to it. You kept waiting to get your car fixed..I WISH I WOULD OF JUST WENT THERE AND PICKED YOU UP..now its too late and its SUCKS SO BAD!

I took for granted you would always be here Ed, and now that your not, I feel so empty.  I love you so much..and I miss you more then words can and if I could just have one more moment with you I would hold you so tight and not let go

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Hey Aunt Edna  / Merrissa Michielini (neice)

Dear Aunt Edna,
HAPPY BiRTHDAY!!!
i know that your having a great time up there , i miss you more than anything and i really wish i could be there with you , i just wanted too tell you that i got accepted to boces im so nervous about it but then again im so excited i wish u could be here too see me in my brand new scrubs ha lol but i know your looking down and lauging , i miss youu so much !!! love you always and forever <33

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS #2  / Linda Sippel (Sister)
Edna
Happy Birthday again.  I can't believe you are gone.  Last week I missed your call to me saying Happy Birthday Lin.  I always last because you would say "next week I will almost be catching up to you" and " I would reply you can never your after me you nut" then we both would laugh.  Well Sis your gonna stay forever young ... bet you Al and Gina are partying right now.  Don't eat all the cake and I can bet it's a Cannoli cake.
 
I never realized how missed you would be, like I said before we were opposites but you were always there for me and I was always there for you when you needed me or whenever you felt you woud let me in on things. 

Always know you are in my heart and my love for you is for an eternity.   

Have fun today and and never forget you are with me always.  Hey I have been playing lucky 7's and have been winning I know your my lucky charm.

You are the Angel that is going to guide me now and that makes me feel safe .

Love, Linda
(Word)  
P.S. Notice the color font ...did it special because you always loved the color blue
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Happy Birthday  / Linda-Anne Ortiz (Niece)
Aunt Edna.... Happy Birthday. I miss you so much. I woke up this morning and wanted to call you. I can't believe your gone. I never thought you would ever be gone. I just took for granted that you would always be there. I always had visions of you when my kids got older and they would goto you for advice. Now your not here and Dyllin is already asking when he is going to see you. I had to explain to him that you are with the ANGELS now. He doesn't really understand but he looks up in the sky and says hi to you. Brianne is having a rough time with it but you know her. She holds everything in. I catch her sometimes crying. But we know you are not alone. You have Uncle Al, Gina, and Ryan there with you. Have a great day and we will all think of you. I love you and miss you more then you could ever know.

Love always,
Linda-Anne Close

Farewell Dear Co-Worker  / Pete Hooker (Co-Worker)
They say that a person never really leaves us as long as someone, somewhere remembers them.  Edna and I both worked together at the phone company in Farmingdale for many years and I was shocked and deeply saddened when I heard of her passing. In all the years I knew her, Edna never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Her sweet personality and cheerful smile always helped to make the darkest days brighter and for that, and the laughs we shared, I will always remember her. God Bless You Eddy and May You Rest In Peace! Close

Edna / Margaret Giampolo (Friend)
Edna,
I will always remember the warmth of your smile, the jollyness of your laughter. Your friendship has always been wonderful. Now you and Mary can hang out together again!!
I will miss you terribly. Keep your eye on Gregg and keep his world warm so he can still feel your love.
I have never known a person that can laugh waking up....

love Margaret Close

sorry for your loss  / April
my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss may god be with you and also bless you Close

Aunt Edna  / Samantha &. Eric Jr. Yocus (Niece and Nephew )
Aunt Edna,
We will miss you, please give a hug to Grandpa for us. And give a hug to yourself.
Bye Bye from Eric a.k.a Little man
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My Aunt Edna  / Merrissa Michielini (Niece)

My Aunt Edna ~*
When i got the phone call on monday aug 1st , while i was at work  my mom called me and told me to clock out because my cousin chris was coming too get me i asked her why?  when she said aunt edna passed away i said mom stop joking , she told me she wasnt kidding , That had to of been the worst thing i could of ever heard , never in a million years would i ever think that my aunt edna was going to pass away , that thought never crossed my mind , That morning aunt edna picked me up from my house and dropped me off at summer school , she picked me up and we dropped gregg at his friends house and we went out to lunch , and just talked about everything , tuesday was supposed to be our day we were gunna have a girl day , but im still waiting for that day to come , When i would get upset at my mom aunt edna would be the first person i would call because she always knew how to make me feel better , always with her stupid little comments that ALWAYS made me laugh , Aunt edna was always my favorite and was Always at my house , we always did things together and it sucks that shes not here anymore , i dont think ill ever be able to accept the fact that shes actually gone because it wasnt supposed to be her , it shouldnt of been her she was so pretty and so heathly she always told me "merrissa do you think im fat" i always said aunt edna your nuts your perfect shut up , i miss her so much and I love my aunt more than anything in this world she did everything for anyone and never said no , no one compares to her , shes the best <333 

Hey Aunt edna
i jut wanted to let you know that i do really miss you and theres never a day that goes by when i dont think of you of course your always on my mind duh because you are my favorite =), Aunt Edna schools starting soon and im kind of nervous about it , my first year in boces  for medical i hope i like it , i know that i will  , but it's just going to be so different because your not taking me anymore , i always love those morning's they were the best =) there are so many memories that we have together that i Will never forget and that will always be with me forever , i promise you that ill keep writing you and update you on everythings going on  and ill be waiting for my letter back i love you so much and i can't wait for the day that i will see you again , i hope your having fun up there
love you always
Merrissa Rose <3

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Edna / Dawn Yocus (Sister-in-Law)
Edna-I can't found the words to express how much I will miss you. But I want to take this time to thank you for being a Great mother to Gregg. For loving him more then life itself, for giving him the tools for being a great man. I also want to thank you for putting him in this world. I'm sure Liz will take great care of him. Please go see my Mom, Dad and Aunt Honey they will be so happy to see you. May God take you in the palm of his hand. And give you the wings you so rightful deserve, you were an angel on earth, and now will be Gregg's angel. God Bless we will meet again. Close

Edna / Amanda Simmons (Friend)
AUNT EDNA .. EVEN THOU i DiD NOT GET TO MEET YOU MANY TiMES iT ONLi TOOK THE FEW i DiD FOR ME TO SEE HOW MUCH OF A GREAT LOViNG AND CARiN PERSON YOU WERE !! WEN i WOULD BE WiTH NiCOLE AND MERRiSSA U WUD MAKE ME FEEL AS iF i WAS PART OF THE FAMiLY JUST LiKE THEY ARE AND i LOVED THAT. YOU WERE AND STiLL ARE ONE OF THE BEST PEOPLE i HAVE EVER MET AND YOUR KiNDNESS AND TENDER HEART WiLL GO AND LiVE ON FOREVER iN EVERYONES THOUGHTS`PRAYERS`MEMORiES AND DREAMS !! i AS WELL AS EVERYONE ELSE WiLL BE MiSSiNG YOU AND THiNKiN OF YOUU !! REST iN PiECE AUNT EDNA !! Close

Edna / Laurie Barone (Friend)
Edna, I can't believe you're gone.
You were such a great person, so great to talk to. I remember when I had my daughter who never stopped crying you held her and rocked her for so long until she fell asleep. You loved doing it. You were so great at caring for everyone, such a giving person. I can't believe I'll never see you again. You will be so missed. Close

To the family  / Lisa DeBois (Friend)
I still can't believe this has happened. When I got the phone call from Linda-Anne I was so shocked. We had just spoken at the christening and Edna was saying how was going to look for a part time job(like she needed another) but she wanted to give Gregg the best. She always talked about him with such pride. You could see he was her life. I know he will be just as loved as ever. I have known this family for 27 years & no matter what they are there to hold eachother up .That is the nicest thing to know that you are all always there no matter what happens. I am sure this makes Edna smile. You have all been like a second family to me all these years and if you need anything at all you know where to call.
Love you guys.....
God bless and may she rest in peace.
Edna, you will be missed by so many, watch over your family especially Gregg at this difficult time.
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My Aunt Edna  / Linda-Anne Ortiz (Niece)
Aunt Edna
Thank you for always being there when I needed someone. It didn’t matter how old I was or what the problem was. You were always there. I will always remember the doing your laundry, going to the beach and just having our sleepovers when I was a little girl. It was always you and me. I will never forget delivering you the newspaper and finding the money for the week along with a little something special just from you. I will also remember all those mornings that you used to call me up to come make you breakfast when you lived around the block. I was only 12 and I was showing you how to cook. Then as I got older and needed someone other then my mother to talk to you were right there to listen. You were there for me from birth, to my confirmation straight on up to my graduation. You were also there from the birth of my first child straight through to my third. I will never forget you. You will always be with me heart and soul. The way you used to torture me with pictures and how you taught my kids to say “WHY?” and “For a Reason”. And never forget “Hall & Oats” and “Hello, Is it me you’re looking for”. I love that you trusted me to watch Gregg at such a young age and how you didn’t even get mad when I gave him his first hamburger at 6 months old. You taught me how to laugh things off. Well that didn’t work too well but you tried. You always made the time with you fun for both me and my kids. I am just happy that they got to know you. You taught Brianne how to play cards, and you helped me raise Dyllin. I just wish Haeleigh would have known you but I am just happy that she had some time with you as well. We will let her know what a great Aunt you were and how we kids were your life. I think all of your nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews all carry a piece of you with us. We can all say “Aunt Edna showed me that” about something we have learned. I don’t know what I will do with out you. I will miss you more that you can imagine. Just do me a favor and keep Uncle Al and Gina laughing. I love you.

Love
Always and Forever,
Linda-Anne

P.S. One day we will all be together again. It may take a while but I know we will pick up right where we left off. Close

To the family  / Jeanette Kerzner (Friend)
I was at an annual block picnic yesterday and Reggie Grimaldi told me that Edna passed away. I don't think I was ever so blown away by news, as I was by this. I grew up with Edna..hung at the Sippel house. I'm sure when the family reads this, they will remember me. I want to remember Edna here...her love and her laughter, her heart that was always so giving to EVERYONE. The last time I spoke with her, not so very long ago I told her to slow down on her giving. She said that would never happen and I'm sure it never did. Edna Sippel was the most giving person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in this lifetime. I will miss her terribly.
My love and prayers go out to all of you in your time of grief. KNOW that she is in a much better place. Close