My knight in Shining Armor has passed

mrsbotch
mrsbotch Member Posts: 349
in Esophageal Cancer #1
At 1:00 this morning my best friend, my husband, and my soul mate Vince Rizzitello passed away in his sleep.He died in my arms with me telling him how much I loved him. He was a Vietnam Vet, a Police officer, and always used to say to me "I have been a soldier my whole life." He tried so hard to fight this beast , his heart kept beating but the rest of his body had already died. He was so brave and I loved him so.

Thank you all so much for helping me try to get thru this


Barbara
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  • zinniemay
    zinniemay Member Posts: 522
    #2
    Sorry
    Barbara,
    I am so sorry for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Jennie
  • nancyann3
    nancyann3 Member Posts: 173 Member
    #3
    Very sorry for your loss
    I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

    Nancy
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  • dlrepic
    dlrepic Member Posts: 62
    #5
    I'm so sorry
    Sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find some peace.
    Danielle
  • linda1120
    linda1120 Member Posts: 389
    #6
    I am so sorry
    Dear Barbara,

    I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you and your family. I will be praying for you while you are dealing with this pain. I feel so helpless, I wish I could do more for you. I pray that the Lord will wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you.

    Linda
  • rmitchell
    rmitchell Member Posts: 94
    #7
    Sorry
    So sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers today.
    Reba
  • ArchTB
    ArchTB Member Posts: 150
    #8
    Sorry
    Barbara,
    I am very sorry to hear about Vince. He went through quite a struggle. May him rest in peace now. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

    Olya
  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #9
    Barb, I am so sorry. You
    Barb, I am so sorry. You both have fought very hard to win the fight. You did all you could do, and the main thing was he knew you loved him.
    My thoughts and prayers will be with you,
    Sandra
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #10
    I am so sorry to hear that Vince has left us.
    Barbara,

    I am so sorry to hear that Vince has left us. This last six months has been a very difficult time for both of you. I am happy to hear that Vince was close to you when he passed. He is now beyond the pain and suffering that comes with cancer.

    May God provide you with peace during this difficult time.

    With my deepest condolences,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina
  • rose20
    rose20 Member Posts: 258
    #11
    Barbara, I am so sorry...
    Dear Barbara, I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you. May you feel the peace from all the prayers being prayed on your behalf.
    Your husband was a brave soldier, that is for sure.
  • mlbrooks852
    mlbrooks852 Member Posts: 67
    #12
    So sorry
    So very sorry to hear your news. We pray for strength for you and may you be comforted by the memories of the wonderful times that you shared.
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #13
    My deepest sympathies
    Barabar I'm so sorry for your loss...

    jan
  • 3Mana
    3Mana Member Posts: 811
    #14
    Barbara,
    So sorry to hear about Vince. He isn't in pain anymore and sounds like he was a "soldier" all the way. It's so hard to say goodbye to our loves, but when they're suffering it's hard to watch them go through that too. Take care & I'm sure you have happy memories, so remember those. I lost my husband of 46 years ago last March and can't believe it's almost a year. Never thought I'd get to the time when I could talk about it or even smile again. It takes time and take as long as you need to adjust to the new life. "Carole"
  • cjmac49
    cjmac49 Member Posts: 100
    #15
    Condolences
    I am sorry for your loss.

    Jim
  • K_ann1015
    K_ann1015 Member Posts: 500
    #16
    Barbara---so so so sorry for
    Barbara---so so so sorry for your loss of the love of your life, Vince... It deeply saddens so many to read of losses from our csn family.

    I fee so helpless, but may be our love. grief & concern can somehow travel through the csn internet---so you know that you are not alone.
  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 Member Posts: 599
    #17
    Barbara,
    My heart fell when
    Barbara,

    My heart fell when I saw your post. I know how much faith and hope both you and Vince had that he could get through this latest battle and have some more time to enjoy the wonderful life the two of you had and all those many friends. Words feel so empty at this time but know that he fought a brave battle and you were there with him every step of the way with your love and support and kindness.

    My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

    Love and hugs,
    Cindy
  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    #18
    My Heartfelt Sympathies
    Dear Barbara
    May I send you my sympathies on the loss of your husband, Vince. May he now finally rest in peace. May he no longer be in pain or suffer. May God bless you with the peace and strength you will need at this most difficult time. Please continue to come here. You can help so many from your experience. It will be a year, March 9th, that my dad passed. We will be celebrating his one year anniversary in heaven! It does not get better, it gets easier. Give yourself at least a year to mourn and grieve. We are always here for you. Thinking and praying for you and your family.
    Tina in Va
  • sal314
    sal314 Member Posts: 599 Member
    #19
    I'm So Sorry for Your Loss
    May you feel the God's loving arms around you as he carries you through the next days, weeks and months.

    Blessings,
    Sally
  • MRapp226
    MRapp226 Member Posts: 44
    #20
    So sorry
    Barbara,

    I am so sorry to hear the news. Please know I am thinking of you and your family during this hard time.

    With sympathy,
    Melissa
  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
    #21
    MRapp226 said:

    So sorry
    Barbara,

    I am so sorry to hear the news. Please know I am thinking of you and your family during this hard time.

    With sympathy,
    Melissa

    so sorry Barbara
    Dear Barbara,
    So sorry to hear that Vince has passed away. How beautiful that you held him so closely and told him how much he meant to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Vince sounded like a very beautiful person. take care, hugs from afar,
    Donna70

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