Wednesday, July 26, 2023
We loved Bill and have such fond memories of the times we spent together throughout the years at family functions and events. But the greatest tribute to Bill is the love that he had for his family. Our deepest sympathy to Mary Ann, Anthony and Maureen, Joseph, Patrick, Brendan and Meghan. You will continue to be in our prayers.
Love always, Frank and Gail Dragone
I hope this poem can bring a small measure of comfort in this time of sadness. God bless Bill, his family and all who loved him.
Going Home by Jenny Genovese
Don't cry for me if I should die,
Don't mourn and feel so bad,
For where I'll go, what you should feel,
Is happiness, and glad.
Because, you see, I'm going home,
To all the things I love.
To long lost friends and family,
All waiting up above.
We'll all be going home some day,
On that you can rely.
To be together once again,
So there's no need to cry.
For we're all here on borrowed time,
To learn our lessons well.
To earn our way, from day to day,
Until that final bell.
To die is not the end of life,
It's passage through a door.
A door that leads to Heaven's gate,
Where life's forever more.
Where aging bodies don't exist,
And no such thing as pain,
Eternal life, of love and bliss,
And happiness again.
So if at times a loved one's lost,
Try not to feel so sad.
For he or she's the lucky one,
And you should not feel bad.
Just think that they have "made it home,"
And now they wait for you.
And while we do our earthly time,
They linger in the blue.
The Lord above has made it so,
And so it shall be done.
Where we shall all return to Him,
And be with Him as one.
So do not cry, if I should die,
And do not feel alone.
For I'll be waiting for the day
I welcome you back home.
