Julie posted a condolence
Monday, December 21, 2020
It’s incomprehensible to put into words just one beautiful memory of Aunt Mariuccia. She was one of the warmest, funniest and kindest women I have ever known. Blood relation was never necessary for her to extend her love. In 2006 I was chosen Miss Columbus in Yonkers. In my application essay we were asked what being Italian meant to us. I wrote about her. I mentioned the food and the traditions of course, but as I wrote the imagery that came to mind was the Musillis and the matriarch of the family, Aunt Mariuccia. Her unending kindness, generosity and charitable heart were what epitomized being Italian to me and made her an amazing role model to look up to.
I will always remember so many Thanksgivings with board games and funny stories, fun days shopping and cooking and even hosting my bridal shower in her home. She was always full of honest advice and warm hugs. I will miss her greatly and strive to honor her generosity of spirit every year, especially around Christmas (I remember all of her amazing decorations too! ❤️)
