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 Paulette
Messina Scafetta Memorial Site
September 25, 1941-February 9,
2003
Richard's Thank You Paulette!
Words of Gratitude from Paulette's Husband Richard Scafetta
at her funeral on February 13, 2003
I shall try to be strong over the next few minutes. I have
spent my tears over Paulette’s pain, and now I am at peace that she is at peace.
I feel I have been married to a truly saintly person, a
person who cared for others and loved giving to others. I shall treasure the 34
years we were married, for they were blessed, happy years. I shall use them to
build on the future, and strive to exemplify what Paulette taught me. I feel
truly honored to have been part of her life.
Thank you Paulette for your families, the Ruffalo and
Messina’s – truly wonderful families who gave you the foundation of your kindly
giving nature.
Thank you Paulette for your many friends. Friends who were
there for you in good times and bad times, who lifted those wheelchairs and put
them in their cars with all the love one could give. Truly to know Paulette was
to love her.
Thank you Paulette for helping to raise two wonderful
daughters, Sarah Anne and Mary Kathryn. They loved you so much, and you
exemplified what a mother should be. We’re so proud of them, and I know you will
be watching over them closely.
Lastly, I want to share
something with you that just happened at the house. The furnace at our house
went out last night. It hasn’t gone out in over 20 years. We woke up to a home
that was 50 degrees. I always felt that Paulette was the warmth and sunshine of
our home. When she left this earth, the heart of our home left with her. Now I
have to make our home warm again with my spirit through Paulette’s loving
inspiration.
Lastly, thank you Paulette, just for being you!
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