Bessie Grace Landano, 81, of Leisure Village West, Manchester Twp. passed away peacefully holding her husband’s hand on Wednesday August 14, 2024. Bessie was the life of the party! She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Great Aunt, Cousin, God Mother, and Friend. She was an Estate Planner for Wells Fargo and when retired she made sure she enjoyed life to the fullest. She is survived by her loving husband Tony of 57 years, her daughter Jodi O’Brien and her husband Ken, her sister Gloria Silverman and her husband Barry, 3 brothers Leon Motola and his wife April, Benjamin Motola and his wife Fran, Joseph Motola and his wife Judy, her 2 grandchildren James O’Brien and his wife Lacey, and Kevin O’Brien. Her Great Grand Daughter Allison and 1 on the way, Her Cousin Little Bess and many Nieces, Nephews, extended family members and friends. Visitation 10:00am-12:30pm Tuesday August 20, 2024, at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, 119 Union Ave., Lakehurst. Interment to follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Rd., Arneytown. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
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REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FOREVER FRIEND! I Will Love And Miss You Always! ❤️🙏🙏 Iris
REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FOREVER FRIEND! I Will Love And Miss You Always! ❤️🙏🙏 Iris
Oh Besd you will be missed by so many. Your energy brought such love to every occasion. Memories with you will continue that energy with everyone that was blessed to have your presence in their life.
Bessie Grace Landano was an example of how a woman endures the pain of life. She will always be a role model for every woman, man and child whose life she touched. She was honest and did not pretend to agree with someone to avoid a difference of opinion. Bess chose her words with care and affection so as not to hurt anyone, but also, there was no confusion about the message she wanted to convey. Bessie you are and always be loved, missed and remembered 💔
There’s so much more to say about her and her kind generous loving ways. She touched the hearts of many people and will never be forgotten. She was the hostess with the mostest! You never left her house hungry. She was classy and fun. She was my Godmother Aunt and friend. She was beautiful inside and out. She’s was the apple of her husband’s eye. She had an open door policy and never turned anyone away. She opened her home and heart. She was kind and caring. She was an amazing sister who never gave up on family. She will be missed terribly and will live forever in our hearts.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family. Her spirit will live on in those cherished memories the family has made.
Here’s a haiku verse from a Japanese empress who became a Buddhist nun:
The sun goes down
behind the mountain peaks
and bells ring.
From April’s older brother
We are so deeply saddened about the passing of our Aunt Bess. She was such a wonderful person, and we feel fortunate to have had her in our life. Her kindness, love, and warmth touched everyone who knew her. Aunt Bess had a way of making everyone around her feel special. We will always cherish the memories we shared.
Rest In Peace we will love and miss you always,
Janet and Louis
Our hearts are broken over the loss of our dear sister and bff sister in law. She was a warrior as she fought this horrible disease. She was an elegant beautiful woman who was like a second mother to our three children and a wonderful sister and sister In law . May god watch over her soul and watch over tony and protect his heart
Our hearts are broken at the loss of our dear sister and bff sister in law. She was a warrior as she fought this horrible disease. Bess was like a mother to our three children and our friend. we shared so many wonderful times. May god watch over her soul and watch over tony and protect his heart. We love and miss u Bess
To my wonderful aunt. Your love was unconditional and never wavered. You never turned your back on anyone no matter what the situation was. Everything single thing you did came from the heart with so much love. Everything you did was so incredibly thoughtful. You made everyone feel special no matter what their story was. You are one of a kind. I love and miss you terribly and you will forever be in my heart. I miss you already ❤️
Though we only knew you for a few years, you always excepted us as part of the family the first time we met. We enjoyed sharing a good laugh with you and were always happy to see you at family events. We will miss your presence at further family events. Rest in Peace Bess.
Rest in peace Bess you will be miss by everyone who knew you
Our condolences and sending love to the family. Always in our hearts.
When I think of Bess, I always remember her laughing. I hope memories such as those bring comfort to everyone that will miss her presence in this life. She will live forever in our hearts. Deepest condolences, hugs and prayers.
Bess approached life with a kind, generous heart and fiery spirit. Her home was always open to welcome family and friends. She was the glue that united people.
We will miss you Bess.
May your memory be a blessing.
My grandmother was and still is an amazing person. The memories and traditions will be passed on forever and ever. Family functions will never be the same without you gram. Dinners won’t be the same and the laughs won’t be the same. I miss you so much but I’m glad you’re not in pain anymore. I love you more than the stars in the sky and then some! Fly high my beautiful Angel!
Very few people come into your life and leave the lasting love that never goes away. My sister Bess was that person. She made everyone who came in contact with her feel special. She loved life and was always the ultimate hostess. I will miss our talks about our childhood and the holidays we shared. A piece of my heart is gone. I will love you forever. Rest in peace without anymore pain. Say hello to Mommy and Daddy from all of us.
Remembering Bess. Where do I start? It was fun just being with and near her. Selling Lisa jewelry, taking the trips they offered, traveling together was always fun and an exciting venture. Will remember her laugh and humor. RIP Bess knowing you touched many lives that care for you.