This man…

ByJudi Zitiello June 17, 2022June 2, 2023

Happy Father’s Day to this gem! What an amazing man you are. Your love of God, LIFE and love itself are just amazing examples of how to live your best life on earth. You are a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, poppa, entrepreneur, and friend to countless others. Never a day goes by that you don’t thank God for the blessings He has showered us with. You make others want to be better. You make us all laugh and are constantly on the search for the next family adventure. The love that you show to all of us who know you is your hallmark. We hope you feel the love this Father’s Day and every day. I am so fortunate God placed you in my life as my best friend, soulmate, caregiver and traveler on this journey called life. We love you to the moon.

Judi Zitiello

On April 29th, 2014 my life changed. I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. A friend who was a breast cancer survivor told me one day I would thank God for giving me this trial to live through. I understand what she meant, and I am thankful for the journey. I have learned so much about my faith and my friends and family who support me. And I will never ever give up my hope of beating this deadly disease. God will bring me through it...of that I am certain.

Monday at the farmers market…

ByJudi Zitiello June 28, 2010April 12, 2011

This is a page from my personal journal dated Monday, June 14, 2010 This morning Kelly, Katie and I were the first to rise. We showered and again took turns with the temperamental blow dryer. Katie, Kelly and I rushed down to the piazza where the farmers market assembles each morning to buy fruit and…

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Simple Marinara

ByJudi Zitiello July 10, 2011July 10, 2011

We love to dip. Although most people enjoy dipping their crusty artisan bread in infused olive oil with plenty of dried oregano, some basil and a splash of rich balsamic vinegar, we enjoy a simple red sauce made of tomato, onion and garlic. My table would not be complete without a basic marinara sauce. This…

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One year Cancer Free

ByJudi Zitiello May 12, 2015July 25, 2022

Today I celebrate being cancer free for 12 months. Free from Pancreatic Cancer that lived in me for at least 15 years silently consuming my bodily cells and my life. If you receive a diagnosis of PC you have a 6 percent chance of living 5 years. To survive 1 year, you are in the…

The second happiest day of my life…..

ByJudi Zitiello January 21, 2015March 26, 2015

On Friday, the 4th of August, 1983 I married the love of my life in Clearwater, Florida. Rev. Comer of the Clearwater First Methodist Church presided over the ceremony. My dear friend and co-worker Susan Miles attended this church and suggested it for our ceremony since we were not able to be married in the…

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celebrating life…together

ByJudi Zitiello August 11, 2019

Our normal six-week scan snuck up on us. Rarely was Tommy not able to accompany me but he had to be out of town on business. My son Louis was our backup option while Tommy would be conferenced in on the oncology appointment with Dr. Mody. Dr. Mody and his delightful PA, Margaret entered the…

The Infection…

ByJudi Zitiello August 23, 2014July 26, 2017

“Less than three percent of patients undergoing Whipple surgery contract infection.” said our surgeon, Dr. Asbun. Just seven days after discharge from a six day Whipple surgery recovery stay, I was rushed to the Mayo ER with a 101 temperature and general overall feeling of lethargy. The drain, placed in my side to remove excess…

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