Dear Frank, Frank Jr., Marjorie, Danielle, all of the grandchildren, and Annette's relatives in the Bambina family,

Brian and I are deeply sorry to hear of Annette's passing. We know that she suffered some near the end of her life, but had the strength to persevere when others perhaps would not have.

I remember Annette mostly from my days in Brooklyn. Brian remembers meeting her at Grandma Cutrano's old house on West 2nd Street. Those were good days for us. I know that we all miss them and will miss her.

To Frank Jr: Brian's Mom also passed away this year. It will take some time but eventually the sadness will recede and you will remember the good times.

Please know that we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. God bless.

--Charlie & Brian

Hello,

I’m here to reminisce like everyone else of what a great woman, mother, and Nana she was and always will be. My Nana was a saint from heaven. She always was doing for everyone else.

I remember my Nana for her love and kindness. I remember her through her care and empathy. My Nana wouldn’t say something bad about her loved ones, for she didn’t want to hurt them. She always did good for others, for she wanted everyone to be happy around her. My Nana cared for my family through doing whatever it took to achieve happiness.

My Nana did things that were unimaginable and makes every room she walks in so much better. I idolize her for she is the embodiment of the person I want to be. Her number 1 priority is family, she lived to make others happy, and was the best in every way possible.

Love,

Vincent

Hi everyone,

My beloved Nana was truly one of the sweetest abs most heart warming people I have ever met in my 15 years on this planet. She was an inspiration to me and to the person I wish to grow to be. Ever since I met Nana, I wanted to display the same level of love and compassion that she shared to me and the rest of my family.

If there was one word that would best describe my Nana, it would be caring. She would always check in with myself and my siblings to see how we were excelling academically and athletically which always made me feel so happy and proud to know that I am making someone really near and dear to me proud. Being a track athlete it is a very grueling sport to excel and succeed at the high school level, but I always felt ten times better reminding myself that I have Nana rooting for me.

I loved my Nana more than words can describe it. Her presence would brighten any room she entered, her soft spoken words made anyone feel better when they were at their lows, and Nana’s overall love and compassion for her family. I love you so much Nana, you won’t know now but you will when I see you again in Heaven. I’ll see you up there but until then, take care of Daisy and Brandy.

Love,

- Anthony

Hello,my name is Isabella. Annette Pugliese was my nana. I loved her so much.

Every time at Christmas we would bake cookies together, Snowball cookies. They are delicious. The cookies were fantastic but being able to be with her at christmas time beat the cookies, She always made me smile. I like to think during Christmas she will be with me and my family. I promised to continue our tradition, baking cookies every year. She would always tell me “don’t eat the cookie dough!” It was so delicious i had to.

Besides that my nana was probably the most hard working, independent, gorgeous person i know. Ever since day one she worked so hard to make me and my family happy. You would probably be so jealous she wasn’t your nana.

She wasn’t just a nana, she was also a mother to my dad. She raised my dad perfectly. I am so happy he’s my dad. She was such an amazing mother and always took care of my dad. They never went a day without calling eachother. I always admired my nanas relationship with her son. I hope to be like that one day.

I value family so much. Even though shes not here now i will see her again one day…When i went to see her a couple days before she passed, i tried to make her feel as comfortable as possible. I thanked her for all the things she did for me. For example, she taught me how to write my name in script. Without her I would have never learned that. I also thanked her for all the amazing memories we had. After that.. I kissed her cheek and said “ I will see you soon, I love you.” I made sure “I love you” was the last thing i said. Even though she couldn’t respond, I know she said “ I love you too” back. I’m going to miss her… but one day i will see her again.

I loved her so much. Thank you.

-Isabella