Thursday, October 6, 2011
On the wall of the new St Margaret's Catholic Church, Sunrise Park. Diocese of Rustenburg, South Africa, are ten names engraved on a marble stone. The parishioners named it "Wall of Appreciation". Nick and LaVonne Mancini's name is one of this ten names.
The kindness and generousity of the Mancini's knew no boarders and for this, I believe he is resting peaceful with the Angels in Heaven, the place he rightly belongs to.
From May 2004 until ten days before his call to Glory, Nick remained a strong supporter of the plight of poor catholics in the diocese of Rustenburg, South Africa. And thanks to his generousity and others who shared his love for people irrespective of where they where or came from, we were able to build four churches in the last four years.
I particularly will always remain grateful for his love, respect and generousity over these years. And as tears drop from my eyes knowing that he is no longer with us physically, I also hold fond memories of the last meeting with him in Burlington after Mass at the O'keeffe's on sunday the 18th of september 2011.
LaVonne, know that you and every member of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Good people will always have goodness hovering around them.
Fr. PIUS AFIABOR, SMA
SMA REGIONAL SUPERIOR, SOUTH AFRICA.
