Birth date: Oct 26, 1936 Death date: Nov 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Lucille Ann Sorrentino announces her passing… Lucille Ann Sorrentino, age 85, of Spotsylvania County passed away at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center on November 18, 2021. Lou, as sh Read Obituary
W O R D S.. Words. How can ANY ‘words’ do justice for the Matriarch of a very large, close knit brood? My mother, God rest her soul. birthed 9 children in 10 years (I’m the youngest) then spent the next 50+ years DEVOTING HER LIFE, to keeping that brood And husband happy, fed, clothed etc. so I’ve waited weeks to post this because I’m just not sure ANY ‘words’ are TRULY ‘Good Enough’ for My Mother. Lucille. I’m extremely grateful to have had my mother live with me for many years since my fathers passing in 1998) Lord knows why she chose to stay with me, lol) but she did. Looking back I learned More than I Ever thought I could. My heart GREW, More than I thought it could. From spending All that time with my momma. Please, whoever reads this, if you take ‘anything’ from this post, SPEND TIME WITH, AND LOVE YOUR MOMMA!! After all, she’s the one who GAVE YOU LIFE… God Bless To ALL. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 9 hearts for 9 kids. 😊😞
Lucille was a mother to me. She welcomed me with open arms more than 40 years ago. She watched our kids (4) for us so the two of us could vacation and stayed with us periodically off and on. Our children have wonderful memories of Granny Sorrentino including watching her favorite, The Antique Road Show. She was always loving and giving and made me feel like a part of the family from day one. Rest In Paradise mom . 💙❤️💜
I met Lucille over 32 years ago. She was so warm and welcoming to me. I remember loving her right away and feeling that love right back. She was so encouraging when Jim and I eloped. She welcomed me to the family! I had no idea then the crazy ride it would be but I am so grateful for the times she came and stayed with us (without notice) and taught me and the girls to sew. We always had projects waiting for her that only she could do. She loved helping and sharing her talents. My sweet girls all have and love the quilts their Granny made them and have kept them all these years later. They all say they are even more precious to them now. We had lots of lively conversations and fun times around the dinner table and watching the kids play. Granny will be missed and never forgotten! Her legacy lives on through her children and their children and now their children! Thank you for loving us the way you did! I love you Mom! ❤️ Sharon
Nothing prepared me for the loss of mom, even though I knew the day would come. I cannot even begin to think that I will ever be the woman she was and possess the strength she had. She allowed all of her children to make their way in the world and share in our successes and even mistakes without judgement. But she was always there to pick up the pieces if we fell and allowed us to learn and grow and persevere which is the greatest gift she has left me with. Always knowing I could call her and discuss anything with her and share my life decisions, my children and grandchildren, loves and even tears. This is what I am going to miss the most.
To say mom was inventive, creative, knowledgeable, diverse, open minded and had the gift of being able to talk to anyone in any language (she somehow managed), is still not enough to describe the incredible woman she was.
I will miss her every day of my life but take comfort in knowing she will somehow continue to look down on us all and guide us even in death because we will remember her remedies, idioms, advice and detailed stories forever. The legacy of 47 and counting includes children, grandchildren and great grandchildren can never be forgotten or let her light ever burn out.
I love you mom!
#3 Christine
Living in Florida, I was not fortunate to grow up with Grandma everyday. However, I never felt like a stranger when we would visit with her and Grandpa. Her laugh and gift of gab were contagious. I was also extremely blessed to have her with me in Florida when I gave birth to Gavin. Who better than a grandma that had 9 children of her own to coach me through every step as soon as my labor started. It was easy she said, “Just do what your body tells you and keep walking!” I wouldn’t call it easy but it was definitely a help and reassurance to have her with me.
Four words will forever stick with me whenever I think about Grandma, “Give it to God.” It didn’t mean much when I heard it on visits as a kid but as an adult, those words have been a reminder to never lose my faith and the power of prayer. They have carried me through many difficult times. I will always be thankful to Grandma for those words, for passing on her strength, her artistry, the openness to never knowing a stranger and saying it like it is. Grandma will be missed but her spirit will live on in all of us forever! Love, strength and peace to all, granddaughter Michelle Sissel
