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Minimizing the Financial Impact of Bereavement

Apart from grief, the death of a loved one can also have a serious financial impact on you. Other than the expenses on funeral preparations, you may also have to spend on medications or therapy. In addition, people in grief often end up making bad financial decisions. To avoid these problems, here a few steps you should consider: Ask a close friend or relative to manage your money or keep track of your paperwork. Contact the insurer, bank and investment providers of the deceased. Seek advice from the Customer Credit Counselling Service. Get a prescription free-payment certificate if you need a long-term course of antidepressants. Consider counselling or specialist therapy to help you recover. Click here to learn more.

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Demonte, Lorenzo (Genzino)

Beloved husband of Maria. Cherished father of Joseph (Donna), John (Camille) and Larry (Roseann). Adored grandfather of 8 granchildren. Born in 1927 in Mola di Bari, Italy, he served in the Italian Navy. He retiered as a Longshoreman in 1989 and was a member of the Mola di Bari clubs of both Staten Island and Brooklyn. He enjoyed spending time with his family, sketching ships and watching soccer. He was a Mall Walker and also dedicated to his garden. Visiting at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 7-9PM and Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 2-4PM & 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, June 22, 2015 at St. Clare RC Church, Nelson Avenue, at 9:45 AM Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island

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Say Goodbye in an Unconventional Way

Funeral events should be nothing but heartfelt ways to commemorate the lives of deceased loved ones. However, it many cases, they turn into extremely stressful affairs. Plan a funeral that best expresses your love for someone who’s passed away, and be really present by leaving your worries behind even just for a short while. Instead of going for conventional procedures, consider performing butterfly or balloon releases which can be excellent representations of your warn good-byes. Click here to learn more.

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Practical Storage Ideas for Your Home

How do you add storage that doesn’t compromise the design and aesthetic appeal of your home? Well, that’s one question that many homeowners certainly need answered. Simply consider the practical tips below: Maximize efficiency by assigning an area to a specific task Highlight decorative objects through a built-in display case/shelf Use a vintage ladder to organize blankets Install hooks in the bathroom for additional storage Spray paint a cheap filing cabinet  and top it with plywood Click here to learn more.

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Sarci, Anthony

 Visiting at Scotto Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Thursday and Friday 2-5 & 7-9pm Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, June 20, 2015 at St Mary Star of the Sea 9:30am

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DiCola, Angelina

 Visiting at Scotto Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Tuesday, June 18, 2015 From 8 am to 9:15 am Mass of Christian burial St. Mary Star of the Sea 9:30 am on Tuesday, June 18, 2015

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How to Show a Grieving Person That You Care

Death of a loved one tends to be feared and denied especially in the Western society. However, in Eastern culture, death is equated to reincarnation and reverence for the aged, giving everyone a less fearful perspective. Below are some ways on how to show care to someone who has just lost a loved one. –          Let the person know that you are available to talk and listen –          Always be ready to offer support –          Be physically there for the person who is grieving –          Learn as much as you can about the states of loss To learn more, click here.

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Russo, Phyllis (nee Ruggiero)

Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Anthony Adored mother inlaw of Virginia. Cherished Grand mother of Robert. Visiting Hours Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9pm Mass of Chirstian Burial Sacred Hearts St Stephen on Thursady June 18th 10:30am    

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Things to Deal with After the Death of a Loved One

Other than grief, there are a lot of matters that come after the passing of a loved one. To avoid any conflict, it is important that they are dealt with appropriately. Here are some of them: Secure the Doctor’s Certificate of Cause of Death and get the deceased under the care of a funeral company. Inquire whether financial assistance can be provided by his insurance company. Notify important people and organizations about the death. Remove his name from the mailing list. Make necessary actions to deal with his social media accounts. To learn more, click here.

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Don't Let Grief Weaken Your Relationship

Helping a loved cope with grief can be challenging. It is impossible to gain a full grasp of what the bereaved is going through, and its pointless to try, because people have different ways of grieving. This challenge will put a toll on your relationship if you allow it to. In order to keep your bond strong, it is important to exude mutual patience and respect, and to simply accept a person and show your support all throughout. To learn more about how grief can affect your relationships, click here.

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