The Importance of a Nonna

In honor of Serafina “Dolly” Petrillo-Chinappi (1926-2017)
Auntie Jenna Nicole Darling wrote to her niece Serafina “Dolly” Darling: “One day you’ll understand the inexpiable relationship that your Great Nana (Serafina “Dolly” Petrillo-Chinappi) and I had. So blessed that you have the Nana (Flo Chinappi) you have, because you’ll be the happiest girl. You’re gonna be your Nana’s best-friend and I can’t wait to watch the relationship grow. I’ll be jealous because you have your Nana but I’m so excited to just watch this bond grow …

little Serafina Dolly Darling visits the grave of great grandmother Serafina Dolly Chinappi.
I miss you Nana Dolly. I love you so much!
Mom, I can’t wait to see the relationship that you and your grand-daughter little Serafina Dolly create with each other just like Nana Serfina Dolly and I had ! You’re already the best Nana to little Serafina. I just want you to know, you’re following in your moms footsteps. You will be Serafina’s best-friend ​