Today was my nonno's funeral - so sad, difficult and the rain was expressing how we all felt. Though we know he is in a better place, not having him with us and hearing him tell his stories from when he was young, a bricklayer and sargeant major will be the most difficult part. The service was beautiful, the roses were amazingly gorgeous and smelled so fresh, my Zio and Dr. Pasquale said the eul...ogy with both grandchildren -Aurelio (Elio) and Aurelio (Leo) by his side and Zia Maria (his sister) were all there to comfort him while he read a fabulous speech he wrote on nonno's life....There were many tears and so many people who loved him!!!!!!!!!! There were 34 cars in the funeral procession going to NJ. Our funeral director (Mark Rago) is a saint as well as Nick - he had the Walt Whitman bridge closed for us as we were going to the cemetery. Thank you for doing such a wonderful service. We are so blessed to have our family at this time and always. I love you all!!!!!!!!! Thank you to all who attended and those who were there in spirit - we are blessed to have you all in our lives. May God give us all strength to deal with this tragic loss. We all love and miss you Nonno Aurelio - Rest In Peace............