Memorial

In Loving Memory Of Cici Custardo

For those of you who knew Cici, you know how great of a person she was. You, as was I, were very lucky. For those of you who don't, read on. Cici was a friendly person; she always had a smile on her face. She wasn't your typical person who would get mad at someone for no apparent reason. When she did get mad, there was good reason, and it never lasted very long. She was a person you could talk to if need be. Her life was cut short, but maybe there was a reason. We may never know that. We would all of loved to see her grow up and live a great life. Wherever she may be, let her soul rest in peace. The eternal flame above is a reminder, a representation of her living on forever in our hearts, minds, and souls. I'd like for everyone to post something below about Cici. Whether it be a good memory, a funny story, a poem, or anything else, I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say it would be appreciated greatly. I will put all comments on this page for everyone to see.

All I can really say is that I loved Cici and I will forever. And she is looking down on all of us and watching out for us. We will all miss her.

-Pat Conoboy

Ci Ci was a friend of mine, though we were not close. What hurts me the most is seeing how everyone is hurt by her leaving us. I really hope that everyone can pull together to help each other out in this hard time. As for Ci Ci, I hope she is now receiving the rewards of being such a good friend to so many. Oh yeah, and I hope God doesn't mind having his angels made over. We all know Ci Ci would have comments and suggestions for all of their styles.

-Karen

I was with CiCi 15 minutes before the accident, it hurts me so much because she didn't have the chance to live. I wrote a poem for the school prayer service and I will write it here:

"Never-Ending"
Don't remember the sad times,
They will only make you blue.
Remember that our friendship,
Still holds, forever true.

When you're thinking of me,
Don't you dare shed a tear!
Remember the fun we had together,
And that should bring you cheer.

When you're feeling lonely,
Close your eyes, I'll be there.
Don't you ever doubt it,
For you, I will always care!

Don't you think of my leaving,
As the loss of a friend.
Instead, think of out friendship,
As a wonderful experience--
One that will never end!

-Samantha

Cici was such a wonderful person, and alot of people didnt have the chance to get to know that-but for the people who did- cherish it forever.

-Anonymous

As for what I knew of Ci Ci, she was a great girl! She used to always make me laugh. You could always count on her to talk to. She was always willing to help. She will be greatly missed. I hope the she is in a good place. All my love and support.

-Lizzie Maxwell

Whether She was a face in the hallway, a bathroom buddy, a person on your Driscoll team or maybe even your best friend, Cici Custardo will be greatly missed.

Obviously from the sight at her wake, Cici was greatly loved and cherished throughout her life. She had a quality in her that only few people in this world could live out, she was trustworthy. "Cici had a way of helping a friend in need like no other person, she would drop her plans in an instant to help a friend" Says her friend Samantha Lopez. In a story recently told by Mrs. Custardo to a Driscoll student, she was commenting on how Cici wouldn't betray a friend by telling her secrets even to her own mother.

Cici was very active in school activities. She was a constant helping hand to Mr. Lilly during the Fall and Spring plays at Driscoll. Cici would assist with putting make-up on all the characters for the plays, as well as putting a smile on everyone's faces in the process. "Purple goes with everything" She told Mary Huntowski during the 1999 play "Nunsence II", trying to convince the Nuns to wear purple eye shadow. Cici was also part of the Volleyball team. "Her Grandpa was her number one fan" says a team mate "He would even cheer for her during warm ups, and she was so proud of him. She would point him out to all her teammates with this confident tone, that she used so frequently, That's my grandpa!"

Cici was the All-American teenager. She adored talking on the phone, eating junk food and having sleepovers with all her friends. But she had an addiction, Shopping! Cici was notorious for bright, fun and trendy clothing. Anything fuzzy, chunky, furry, purple or animal printed were automatically added to her wardrobe, that was already more then complete. She constantly bragged about her obviously pink car, trying to convince all her friends it was purple. Her favorite song was "Call the Man" by Celine Dion. She was a fan of any kind of music, which just showed her open mindedness.

We didn't have to prove the kind of person Cici was, because her constant smile and cheerful attitude even walking down the hall said it all. She was a beautiful human, clearly inside and out. She will be greatly missed. Please continue to wear your purple ribbons, and don't forget to keep a big smile on your face, because Cici would definately want it that way.

-Sara Shotsberger
(Dc Pride Newspaper article)

I went to school..with CiCi....she was one of the nicest people of I ever known....she is in a better place,in heaven with GOD. anyone that knew CiCi knew that she was a great person....and we will all miss her dearly.

-Anonymous

well, I didnt know CiCi all that well, but all I can really say is that she was awesome. I remember always having to stay after school and wait for a ride-and shed be sitting there with me. She always had a smile on her face, and she was so confident. It was a horrible loss to alot of people, and I hope everybody knows that shes probably in a much better place now.

-Jenn

She was the sweetest girl in the world. I remember once when we were talking in the sauna at a hotel about her boyfriend, who she had never told anyone about before. She was so excited. All she kept saying was how cute he was and how much she loved him.

She would also talk about how Ricky and her had set a date in their minds were they decided they were married. It was so cute. She got all excited when he called her from on vacation and said, "Happy Anniversary." I know I will never forget her.

She, along with Chris Nixon, made me realize how important friendships are in my life, and made me want to reconcile with people I have fought with.

CiCi- I'll never forget you.
(And your car is not pink, it's PURPLE)

-Anonymous

Just to Let everyone know, someone planted Tulips all around the sight where Cici died. I will be putting a large ribbon up on the pole. SO everyong will know which on it is on the Elgin - O'Hare. Please never forget about her because you know shes watching out for you :) and call Mrs. Custardo because you know every day its another challenge for her.

-Sara Shotsberger

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