
The Language of Us
Doris Falidis-Nickolas’ poetry beautifully captures love, loss, and remembrance, offering comfort to those navigating grief.
RIPOSI IN PACEPALLOTTA, Fiore Antonio. _Born in Squillani,Pr. Avellino, Italyon June 9, 1926Passed away peacefully at the R.A.H.on September 2, 2013Aged 87 years.Caro Fiore Antonio,You waited 6 years for meto come to Australia. We had a good life together. We adopted 2 beautiful daughters, and for us they were and are a great joy. We were together for 55 years. You have left me now but you will alwaysbe in my heart. Tua cara Maria.Dear Papa and Nonno,We will never forget the stories you told us,the times we had together, how you waited for usat the front of the house,how you took us to McDonalds in your car, when you picked usup from kindy. Thank you for always being there for us, for guiding us and welcoming everyone into your home and family. You were so proud of us and we are so proud to have youas our Dad and Nonno. Your favourite lounge chair may be empty now but you will continue to be with us every day. Like you always say "We love you this much" and forever will, your daughter Elena, son-in-law Romeo, your grandchildren 'bambola' Paola and 'piscilozzo' Zaren Tatarelli. Dear Dad and Nonno, Thank you for being a wonderful dad and nonno and for all the joyful times and memories we've shared. They will stay in our hearts and be treasured forever. We love you always, your daughter Angela, son-in-law Tony and your princesses Amelia and Isabella Damiano.Dear Zio Antonio, You will always be my second Dad. You filled my childhood with adventures and journeys: FJ-Holden through the hills; trips on buses when you were a bus driver; wading through creeks and picking cherries; watching your joy as you held baby Elena and Angela. You welcomed "Mr Roberto" with opened arms and later welcomed Stephanie and Chris with the same love. Love you forever, your niece Maria, and with deep loss and love from Robert, Stephanie and Chris, your "little" brother and sister-in-law Stefano and Dora Pallotta, your nephew named after you Fiore Antonio and Eva, Steven and Deanna, and Dino and Lidia Chiarolli and family
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