In Memory
Rosemary Annorino (Johnson)
August 25 1938-September 18 2005
Rosemary was my God Mother, and she gave the usually ceremonial phrase real meaning. But most of all, she was a good "Johnson".
August 25 1938-September 18 2005
"The Johnson Family" was a turn-of-the-century expression to designate good bums and thieves. It was elaborated into a code of conduct. A Johnson honors his obligations. His word is good and he is a good man to do business with. A Johnson minds his own business. He is not a snoopy, self-righteous, trouble-making person. A Johnson will give help when help needed. He will not stand by while someone is drowning or trapped under a burning car.
(by WS Burroughs)
Rosemary was my God Mother, and she gave the usually ceremonial phrase real meaning. But most of all, she was a good "Johnson".
Refuge
From my spirit's gray defeat,
From my pulse's flagging beat,
From my hopes that turned to sand
Sifting through my close-clenched hand,
From my own fault's slavery,
If I can sing, I still am free.
For with my singing I can make
A refuge for my spirit's sake,
A house of shining words, to be
My fragile immortality.
Sara Teasdale
posted by Johnny Lightheart at 3:18 PM
5 Comments:
I notice Rosemary was not just your godmother, but your God Mother. Why don't you tell us more about her, Johnny?
Hey Malcolm,
I'll be giving a eulogy on Friday night for her, I'll probably write it down, otherwise I'll blank as soon as I stand up at the wake. I think I will post it here tomorrow. (if I manage to get it written today!)
I stumbled onto this site looking for Rosemary's obit. I learned a lot about how I wanted to live in this world from her example. I
only recently,belatedly learned of her passing. And I have no words except I am sorry. I lost my dad September 3rd and I am having a hard time getting my head around that. My heart goes out to you.
Peace,
June
P.S. cool site
Hey June!
Thanx for the comments. It's been over a month now, and I'm still "getting my head" around Rosemary's passing so I understand. Sorry about your loss.
Many of us learned to live by watching her.
(Is this June M?)
If you feel so inclined, pease shout out at johnny@lrjjr.com, I've been trying to talk to as many people who knew Rosemary as possible, it's how I'm dealing. I'm thinking about writing about her, in many ways she was someone I think the species could learn from. I would love to hear your thoughts about her!
Rosemary was my step mom sh took good care of my father she was grandma to my childen and god mother too!!! we all miss her way too much
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