Birth date: Jul 5, 1933 Death date: Aug 24, 2009
DEL ROSAL, Violet S., 76, lifelong resident of Tampa, was called to be with the Lord on Aug. 24, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank P. and Mary Settecasi of Sicily and her brother, Frank Settecasi. Survivors incl Read Obituary
I just learned of Violets passing. My sympathies are with all the family. God bless you always!
I NEVER DREAMED THAT I'D BE STANDING HERE JUST OVER THREE SHORT WEEKS AFTER MY MOM WAS INITIALLY INFORMED OF HER CONDITION. I REMEMBER THE SHOCK WE BOTH EXPERIENCED AS HER DOCTOR INITIALLY BROKE THE NEWS TO HER. ALTHOUGH THE DOCTOR WAS POSITIVE AND PROVIDED MOM WITH HOPE I COULD TELL JUST FROM DOCTOR'S BODY LANGUAGE THAT MOM'S CONDITION TERRIBLY SERIOUS. MOM DID TOO. IT'S FUNNY BUT OLDER WEST TAMPA FOLKS HAVE AN INHERENT GIFT OF BEING ABLE TO TELL THE STORY BEHIND THE SCENES JUST BY LOOKING SOMEONE IN THE EYES. THE FIRST THOUGHT THAT FLASHED ACROSS MY MIND WAS "WELL, SHE'LL GO STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN." AS THAT THOUGHT CLEARED ITS IRONIC BUT I REMEMBER MOM SAYING TO THE DOCTOR WITH A LOOK OF COMPLETE CONFIDENCE "I'LL LEAVE IT IN THE LORD'S HANDS. I REMEMBER THE FEELING OF COMFORT THAT CAME OVER ME.
AS FURTHER TESTS RESULTS LEAD TO FURTHER BAD NEWS SHE HUNG IN THERE, KEPT HER CHIN UP, NEVER COMPLAINED AND VOWED TO PUT UP A FIGHT. HER RESPONSE WAS ALWAYS THE SAME "I'LL LEAVE IT IN THE LORD'S HANDS.
THE TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM TOOK HER AND US ON ANOTHER ROLLER COASTER RIDE. DURING THAT TIME MANY OF YOU CAME TO VISIT, SENT PRAYER CARDS AND CALLED HER. I OBSERVED MANY INSTANCES (EVEN WHEN HER END WAS NEAR) WHERE THE QUESTION OF HOW ARE YOU DOING VIOLET? WAS QUICKLY ANSWERED WITH "I'M DOING BETTER" OR "I'M OK".... "IT'S IN THE LORDS HANDS". THE TOPIC OF HER CONDITION WOULD BE QUICKLY TURNED TO THE VISITOR'S CONDITION. "SO HOW'S YOU'RE BACK? OR KNEE OR SHOULDER" OR WHATEVER OTHER AILMENT THE VISITOR HAD. HER MIND WAS SHARP RIGHT UP TO THE END. I THOUGHT TO MYSELF WOW SHE KNOWS
EVERY AFFLICTION EACH ONE OF HER FRIENDS OR RELATIVES HAS. IS SHE THAT DIALED IN?
IS SHE REALLY THAT CLOSE TO ALL HER FRIENDS TO KNOW ALL OF THESE LITTLE DETAILS? THE ANSWER WAS AN OBVIOUS YES AND THE WHY WAS BECAUSE SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY, SHE TOOK THE TIME TO KNOW, AND GENUINELY CARED FOR OTHERS AND IN TURN HER FRIENDS & FAMILY CARED ABOUT HER TOO. HER GENERATION WAS SPECIAL. NOWADAYS, MANY OF US GET CAUGHT UP IN OUR OWN WORLDS, THE PACE IS FAST AND WE DON'T TAKE THE TIME TO GET CLOSE. WE'VE REPLACED THE FACE AND VOICE TIME TO A TEXT OR AN EMAIL. AS HER FINAL SECONDS ON THIS EARTH APPROACHED HER LAST WORDS TO US WERE "KEEP EVERYONE CLOSE". "OK WE SAID" AND I TOLD HER TO GO HOME AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS SHE WAS. AFTER SHE PASSED, I REPLAYED THE EVENTS OF THE LAST 3 WEEKS IN MY MIND INCLUDING HER LAST WORDS AND IT ALL FINALLY MADE SENSE. KEEP YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY CLOSE AND THE REST OF LIFE'S ADVENTURES ARE REALLY IN THE LORD'S HANDS. MOM WE WILL MISS YOU...YOU BROUGHT US ALL MUCH JOY.
Violet, To us you were just one heck of a woman and friend. What we will always remember about you is your tenacity and commitment to serve your church, your family, your friends, your love for butterflies and we must mention your politics ( Obama better be thankful that you were in his corner ). I was in your home on Wednesday and I could hear your voice saying "Manja,Manja,Manja. Violet you graced our life with your strength and determination. One day, you will again welcome us all into your new home,this I pray. Richard you and your family are in all of our thoughts and prays.
On behalf of the entire staff of Boza & Roel Funeral Home, please accept our sincere condolences.
