Sisters, sisters there were never such devoted sisters!

I received word today that my Zia Peppa (Aunt Josephine) passed on last Thursday, 16 Nov 06. She was 94 years old. She was truly the light in the family. Always smiling and giggling. I enjoyed staying with her one weekend and I will never forget our visit. When we were little we used to go back to Pennsylvania to visit family. When we were leaving Zia Peppa was always handing us a dollar for the trip home. She was one of the best Italian cooks I have ever known. I have her Crecia recipe which we will continue to make each Easter. It's a family tradition.

Here is a picture of my aunts on my father's side. Zia Caroline is missing and I think it is because she was too young. Left-right is Zia Emma, Zia Peppa, Zia Olga, Zia Ethel and Zia Anna. I love them all.

This time of reflecting reminds me of the Irving Berlin song "Sisters".

Irving Berlin - Sisters, Sisters Lyrics Sisters, sisters
There were never such devoted sisters,
Never had to have a chaperone, no sir,
I’m there to keep my eye on her
Caring, sharing
Every little thing that we are wearing
When a certain gentleman arrived from rome
She wore the dress, and I stayed home
All kinds of weather, we stick together
The same in the rain and sun
Two different faces, but in tight places
We think and we act as one
Those who’ve seen us
Know that not a thing could come between us
Many men have tried to split us up, but no one can
Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister
And lord help the sister, who comes between me and my man

Ciao Zia Peppa =- I love you!