Letters to the Rockville Centre Herald - Jan. 26, 2012

A tribute to Mary Robustello

To the Editor:

I just read the obituary of Mary Robustello, who was a beloved Rockville Centre resident, in the Jan. 19-25 issue. This is my dedication to her.

Growing up in Rockville Centre, I knew Mary and the special lady she was. She was a lady in every sense of the word. She was gracious, kind and caring. She would talk to people, not at them.

Mary had the gift of an unconditional motherly love, and it showed with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was that special kind of person you could go to for advice, see her friendly smile and feel relaxed, and before you knew it, you were part of her family.

Mary was a well-respected person in town and with her, respect was not one-sided. It was a two-way street. Just as you respected her, she respected you as a person and never crossed boundaries. She was a lady with charm, grace, style and elegance who never said a bad word about anyone.

Mary’s relationship with her husband, Mike, was one of complete devotion, trust and unconditional love. Now she is with him in their home in heaven. Together they are in the white light.

I’m very blessed to have known Mary, a gracious lady who touched my heart and soul and the hearts of so many others. She was an angel here on Earth. Rest in peace, Mary.

Julie Molesse

Rockville Centre

What would the Founding Fathers think?

To the Editor:

This letter is an appeal to the young, old and all those in between. Can any of us afford to be apathetic in times like these? I can readily understand why some of us can become disenchanted with our government while watching Congress put on a pathetic performance in tearing down our president and even denigrating candidates running for office in the next election. While watching this harangue, I can’t help but think, what would the fathers of our Constitution think if they were alive today?

The worst attitude is apathy. If it isn’t right, we must make it better! It is up to every American to fight to make the displays we have just witnessed history. Our tool is to vote! To know whom we are voting for and to act when the time comes. Just don’t talk about it — do something about it!

They said, “It couldn’t be done.” But I, poor fool, didn’t know it and went ahead and did it. Join me for a better America.

It’s up to each and every one of us to make the change. We can do it! Prove me right!

Olive Ellner

Rockville Centre