ALICE GIOVANNA MARITATO May 29, 2004-June 30, 2019
Alice Giovanna Maritato was born in Albany, NY, on 5/29/2004 and died in a plane crash in Addison, TX, on 6/30/2019, at the age of 15.
Alice’s mother, Ornella Ellard, her brother Dylan and her stepfather Brian Ellard, died in the same accident. Alice is survived by her father Michele Maritato. She attended the following schools: Hightower Elementary, Frankford Middle School , John Paul II High School
Adopted in Albany, NY, Alice was wanted and loved immediately. Her mother Ornella, her father Michele and aunt Tiziana, held her in their arms right after birth. When Alice was 2, her brother Dylan joined and complemented the family of four. The sibling bond sparked at once. Alice and Dylan had an innate chemistry that over the years just kept growing stronger.
A loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. Alice’s heart had no capacity. Loving hard came natural to her. Alice was loved and gave love. She adored her father Michele so deeply and yet she could also love her stepfather Brian as well. Aunt Tiziana too was more yet another mother. Alice loved her primordially, as if she could even recall being in her arms when she was just born. Her young cousin Julian whom she adored was more yet another sibling. Even her best friend Alex, whom she had met in second grade, was like a sister for Alice and they shared so many wonderful, playful and joyful memories over the years.
Alice loved joy. Her joy brought joy. She loved to laugh and make you laugh. Her radiant smile which even identified her was often just a prelude to a laugh - a belly laugh when possible. Her sharp punch lines and humoristic observations often had a timing and wit that you rarely see in a girl her age. Often her creativity, sensitivity and intelligence felt older than her. Alice was never a uniformed personality of some sort. There are not two Alice. Alice was the only possible Alice there could ever be.
Music was always a growing passion for Alice as her mom exposed her to it since she was very young. When Alice was three years old, Ornella flew with her to Atlanta to see Michael Bublé’s concert. The artist himself spotted her in the crowd and stopped his performance to inquire about her and be absolutely charmed by his youngest fan he had ever met.
Later in time beauty and make-up too became a passion, one she could share with aunt Tiziana. Alice still too young to wear most products, loved looking for new stuff for zia Tiziana to potentially use. Beauty and make up became a great game to play together. Alice knew how to turn mundane activities into fun games, even traditions. Her bond with her aunt was and will always be deep and endless.
Alice’s beloved uncle Giuliano’s culinary art kept her a regular visitor of his and Brian’s restaurant Mille Lire where she loved to eat. Alice was no stranger to enjoying restaurant meals, her father Michele was once a restaurant owner as well. She grew up loving food. Lamb was her favorite meat. Giuliano allowed himself to go off his own menu and willingly customize dishes based merely on Alice’s possible likes and wants.
Her interest in languages (and accents too, which she imitated so well) sparkled off her unconditional love for her Italian Nonno Lorenzo who speaks no English. Her bond with Grandpa transcended words and even when she had no idea what he was saying to her, her solar smile became the sole needed sentence.
Alice, a talented versatile artist, learned quickly to express her artistry in many formats. Both Brian and Ornella were not just proud of her skills and delivery, but they were also a perpetual source of inspiration for her.
Alice was also involved with sports and she was an excellent swimmer. Being on the school swimming team meant practicing before school hours. Her wake-up call was an unfriendly 5 am every morning and yet she committed and loved it. Alice, although active with her interests, was also known to indulge and enjoy a relaxed time too. She loved being cozy at home, inside a soft robe, lying in bed and watching a movie.
Alice passing is impossible to comprehend. She will be missed in ways that are yet impossible to fully grasp. Many people loved her, and all will have to learn to accept a world without Alice in it. Jo and Chad Ellard, Carole Sturges and all of those who loved her and Dylan were pieces of mosaic that shaped Alice’s heart. So, may all people who love her never lose sight of the joy she loved to feel, of that smile almost tattooed on her face and all the life she loved to emote.
Let’s just imagine her, inside her soft robe, lying in bed or on her couch and ready to binge-watch a series that – unlike her short life- will never ever end its run.
We love you Alice. Forever.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093
Alice Giovanna Maritato was born in Albany, NY, on 5/29/2004 and died in a plane crash in Addison, TX, on 6/30/2019, at the age of 15.
Alice’s mother, Ornella Ellard, her brother Dylan and her stepfather Brian Ellard, died in the same accident. Alice is survived by her father Michele Maritato. She attended the following schools: Hightower Elementary, Frankford Middle School , John Paul II High School
Adopted in Albany, NY, Alice was wanted and loved immediately. Her mother Ornella, her father Michele and aunt Tiziana, held her in their arms right after birth. When Alice was 2, her brother Dylan joined and complemented the family of four. The sibling bond sparked at once. Alice and Dylan had an innate chemistry that over the years just kept growing stronger.
A loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. Alice’s heart had no capacity. Loving hard came natural to her. Alice was loved and gave love. She adored her father Michele so deeply and yet she could also love her stepfather Brian as well. Aunt Tiziana too was more yet another mother. Alice loved her primordially, as if she could even recall being in her arms when she was just born. Her young cousin Julian whom she adored was more yet another sibling. Even her best friend Alex, whom she had met in second grade, was like a sister for Alice and they shared so many wonderful, playful and joyful memories over the years.
Alice loved joy. Her joy brought joy. She loved to laugh and make you laugh. Her radiant smile which even identified her was often just a prelude to a laugh - a belly laugh when possible. Her sharp punch lines and humoristic observations often had a timing and wit that you rarely see in a girl her age. Often her creativity, sensitivity and intelligence felt older than her. Alice was never a uniformed personality of some sort. There are not two Alice. Alice was the only possible Alice there could ever be.
Music was always a growing passion for Alice as her mom exposed her to it since she was very young. When Alice was three years old, Ornella flew with her to Atlanta to see Michael Bublé’s concert. The artist himself spotted her in the crowd and stopped his performance to inquire about her and be absolutely charmed by his youngest fan he had ever met.
Later in time beauty and make-up too became a passion, one she could share with aunt Tiziana. Alice still too young to wear most products, loved looking for new stuff for zia Tiziana to potentially use. Beauty and make up became a great game to play together. Alice knew how to turn mundane activities into fun games, even traditions. Her bond with her aunt was and will always be deep and endless.
Alice’s beloved uncle Giuliano’s culinary art kept her a regular visitor of his and Brian’s restaurant Mille Lire where she loved to eat. Alice was no stranger to enjoying restaurant meals, her father Michele was once a restaurant owner as well. She grew up loving food. Lamb was her favorite meat. Giuliano allowed himself to go off his own menu and willingly customize dishes based merely on Alice’s possible likes and wants.
Her interest in languages (and accents too, which she imitated so well) sparkled off her unconditional love for her Italian Nonno Lorenzo who speaks no English. Her bond with Grandpa transcended words and even when she had no idea what he was saying to her, her solar smile became the sole needed sentence.
Alice, a talented versatile artist, learned quickly to express her artistry in many formats. Both Brian and Ornella were not just proud of her skills and delivery, but they were also a perpetual source of inspiration for her.
Alice was also involved with sports and she was an excellent swimmer. Being on the school swimming team meant practicing before school hours. Her wake-up call was an unfriendly 5 am every morning and yet she committed and loved it. Alice, although active with her interests, was also known to indulge and enjoy a relaxed time too. She loved being cozy at home, inside a soft robe, lying in bed and watching a movie.
Alice passing is impossible to comprehend. She will be missed in ways that are yet impossible to fully grasp. Many people loved her, and all will have to learn to accept a world without Alice in it. Jo and Chad Ellard, Carole Sturges and all of those who loved her and Dylan were pieces of mosaic that shaped Alice’s heart. So, may all people who love her never lose sight of the joy she loved to feel, of that smile almost tattooed on her face and all the life she loved to emote.
Let’s just imagine her, inside her soft robe, lying in bed or on her couch and ready to binge-watch a series that – unlike her short life- will never ever end its run.
We love you Alice. Forever.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093
ALICE GIOVANNA MARITATO May 29, 2004-June 30, 2019
Alice Giovanna Maritato was born in Albany, NY, on 5/29/2004 and died in a plane crash in Addison, TX, on 6/30/2019, at the age of 15.
Alice’s mother, Ornella Ellard, her brother Dylan and her stepfather Brian Ellard, died in the same accident. Alice is survived by her father Michele Maritato. She attended the following schools: Hightower Elementary, Frankford Middle School , John Paul II High School
Adopted in Albany, NY, Alice was wanted and loved immediately. Her mother Ornella, her father Michele and aunt Tiziana, held her in their arms right after birth. When Alice was 2, her brother Dylan joined and complemented the family of four. The sibling bond sparked at once. Alice and Dylan had an innate chemistry that over the years just kept growing stronger.
A loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. Alice’s heart had no capacity. Loving hard came natural to her. Alice was loved and gave love. She adored her father Michele so deeply and yet she could also love her stepfather Brian as well. Aunt Tiziana too was more yet another mother. Alice loved her primordially, as if she could even recall being in her arms when she was just born. Her young cousin Julian whom she adored was more yet another sibling. Even her best friend Alex, whom she had met in second grade, was like a sister for Alice and they shared so many wonderful, playful and joyful memories over the years.
Alice loved joy. Her joy brought joy. She loved to laugh and make you laugh. Her radiant smile which even identified her was often just a prelude to a laugh - a belly laugh when possible. Her sharp punch lines and humoristic observations often had a timing and wit that you rarely see in a girl her age. Often her creativity, sensitivity and intelligence felt older than her. Alice was never a uniformed personality of some sort. There are not two Alice. Alice was the only possible Alice there could ever be.
Music was always a growing passion for Alice as her mom exposed her to it since she was very young. When Alice was three years old, Ornella flew with her to Atlanta to see Michael Bublé’s concert. The artist himself spotted her in the crowd and stopped his performance to inquire about her and be absolutely charmed by his youngest fan he had ever met.
Later in time beauty and make-up too became a passion, one she could share with aunt Tiziana. Alice still too young to wear most products, loved looking for new stuff for zia Tiziana to potentially use. Beauty and make up became a great game to play together. Alice knew how to turn mundane activities into fun games, even traditions. Her bond with her aunt was and will always be deep and endless.
Alice’s beloved uncle Giuliano’s culinary art kept her a regular visitor of his and Brian’s restaurant Mille Lire where she loved to eat. Alice was no stranger to enjoying restaurant meals, her father Michele was once a restaurant owner as well. She grew up loving food. Lamb was her favorite meat. Giuliano allowed himself to go off his own menu and willingly customize dishes based merely on Alice’s possible likes and wants.
Her interest in languages (and accents too, which she imitated so well) sparkled off her unconditional love for her Italian Nonno Lorenzo who speaks no English. Her bond with Grandpa transcended words and even when she had no idea what he was saying to her, her solar smile became the sole needed sentence.
Alice, a talented versatile artist, learned quickly to express her artistry in many formats. Both Brian and Ornella were not just proud of her skills and delivery, but they were also a perpetual source of inspiration for her.
Alice was also involved with sports and she was an excellent swimmer. Being on the school swimming team meant practicing before school hours. Her wake-up call was an unfriendly 5 am every morning and yet she committed and loved it. Alice, although active with her interests, was also known to indulge and enjoy a relaxed time too. She loved being cozy at home, inside a soft robe, lying in bed and watching a movie.
Alice passing is impossible to comprehend. She will be missed in ways that are yet impossible to fully grasp. Many people loved her, and all will have to learn to accept a world without Alice in it. Jo and Chad Ellard, Carole Sturges and all of those who loved her and Dylan were pieces of mosaic that shaped Alice’s heart. So, may all people who love her never lose sight of the joy she loved to feel, of that smile almost tattooed on her face and all the life she loved to emote.
Let’s just imagine her, inside her soft robe, lying in bed or on her couch and ready to binge-watch a series that – unlike her short life- will never ever end its run.
We love you Alice. Forever.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093
Alice Giovanna Maritato was born in Albany, NY, on 5/29/2004 and died in a plane crash in Addison, TX, on 6/30/2019, at the age of 15.
Alice’s mother, Ornella Ellard, her brother Dylan and her stepfather Brian Ellard, died in the same accident. Alice is survived by her father Michele Maritato. She attended the following schools: Hightower Elementary, Frankford Middle School , John Paul II High School
Adopted in Albany, NY, Alice was wanted and loved immediately. Her mother Ornella, her father Michele and aunt Tiziana, held her in their arms right after birth. When Alice was 2, her brother Dylan joined and complemented the family of four. The sibling bond sparked at once. Alice and Dylan had an innate chemistry that over the years just kept growing stronger.
A loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. Alice’s heart had no capacity. Loving hard came natural to her. Alice was loved and gave love. She adored her father Michele so deeply and yet she could also love her stepfather Brian as well. Aunt Tiziana too was more yet another mother. Alice loved her primordially, as if she could even recall being in her arms when she was just born. Her young cousin Julian whom she adored was more yet another sibling. Even her best friend Alex, whom she had met in second grade, was like a sister for Alice and they shared so many wonderful, playful and joyful memories over the years.
Alice loved joy. Her joy brought joy. She loved to laugh and make you laugh. Her radiant smile which even identified her was often just a prelude to a laugh - a belly laugh when possible. Her sharp punch lines and humoristic observations often had a timing and wit that you rarely see in a girl her age. Often her creativity, sensitivity and intelligence felt older than her. Alice was never a uniformed personality of some sort. There are not two Alice. Alice was the only possible Alice there could ever be.
Music was always a growing passion for Alice as her mom exposed her to it since she was very young. When Alice was three years old, Ornella flew with her to Atlanta to see Michael Bublé’s concert. The artist himself spotted her in the crowd and stopped his performance to inquire about her and be absolutely charmed by his youngest fan he had ever met.
Later in time beauty and make-up too became a passion, one she could share with aunt Tiziana. Alice still too young to wear most products, loved looking for new stuff for zia Tiziana to potentially use. Beauty and make up became a great game to play together. Alice knew how to turn mundane activities into fun games, even traditions. Her bond with her aunt was and will always be deep and endless.
Alice’s beloved uncle Giuliano’s culinary art kept her a regular visitor of his and Brian’s restaurant Mille Lire where she loved to eat. Alice was no stranger to enjoying restaurant meals, her father Michele was once a restaurant owner as well. She grew up loving food. Lamb was her favorite meat. Giuliano allowed himself to go off his own menu and willingly customize dishes based merely on Alice’s possible likes and wants.
Her interest in languages (and accents too, which she imitated so well) sparkled off her unconditional love for her Italian Nonno Lorenzo who speaks no English. Her bond with Grandpa transcended words and even when she had no idea what he was saying to her, her solar smile became the sole needed sentence.
Alice, a talented versatile artist, learned quickly to express her artistry in many formats. Both Brian and Ornella were not just proud of her skills and delivery, but they were also a perpetual source of inspiration for her.
Alice was also involved with sports and she was an excellent swimmer. Being on the school swimming team meant practicing before school hours. Her wake-up call was an unfriendly 5 am every morning and yet she committed and loved it. Alice, although active with her interests, was also known to indulge and enjoy a relaxed time too. She loved being cozy at home, inside a soft robe, lying in bed and watching a movie.
Alice passing is impossible to comprehend. She will be missed in ways that are yet impossible to fully grasp. Many people loved her, and all will have to learn to accept a world without Alice in it. Jo and Chad Ellard, Carole Sturges and all of those who loved her and Dylan were pieces of mosaic that shaped Alice’s heart. So, may all people who love her never lose sight of the joy she loved to feel, of that smile almost tattooed on her face and all the life she loved to emote.
Let’s just imagine her, inside her soft robe, lying in bed or on her couch and ready to binge-watch a series that – unlike her short life- will never ever end its run.
We love you Alice. Forever.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093
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