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Linda Degli
- North Canton,Ohio
Well, I am sad that it has taken 20 years for me to come across this page. I remember hearing at my 10th high school reunion that Eve passed away, yet I didnt know any details. I was so sad to hear it. Eve and I worked together at the hot spot in Brunswick, the Dairy Queen! Kelly Kribel - Strongsville, Ohio Monday, May 14 2007
Eve-- Mark - location - Does it really matter? Saturday, April 7 2007
My Darling, Cyrila Kribel - Ohio Monday, January 29 2007 I never personally got to know Eve, but indirectly she has been a part of my life. Eve, you gave us a gift that continues on in your loving ways. So many times, I look up to heaven and know that you're laughing with us. Your energetic spirit and true love of life lives on everyday. When I think of you, I know that God loves our world,and there is so much good to experience. When we meet, we'll share so many stories. God love you and thank you! Mom & Dad Monday, January 29 2007
Happy 37th Birthday!!!! It is so hard to be here without you, but we know you are happy.Thank you for sending Kelly to us, I know you are very proud of her. I see you every time I look at her. Continue to watch over all of us. You are ALWAYS in our hearts. Leah Westpfahl - Milwaukee, WI Sunday, January 28 2007 Dear Eve, Your 37th birthday is upon us and I again find myself feeling both saddened and happy at the same time. Sad because I miss you, but happy knowing that you are with our Lord and that you have found eternal peace. Aunt Elaine joined you in heaven this past year and I feel the love and strength of you both every single day. I know that you two are keeping a close eye on me and keeping me out of trouble ... so far, so good. You are and always will be half of my heart and I dream of the day that we will be together again in His kingdom. You show yourself to me in so many ways, you are amazing. I made you a birthday cake today and made Mark eat a big piece just for you. It wasn't on weight watchers, so I just had a bite:) Happy birthday, Eve. I love you. Josko Kalilic - Split, Croatia, Europe Tuesday, August 1 2006
Dear Susan: Traci Grabowski - Medina, OH USA Sunday, August 13 2000
Eve and I have been friends since elementary school. I used to love sleeping over her house, because she always had the latest things. For example; her family had nintendo before any other family did. She had every single smurf that was ever made. Their basement was completed before any other family had done theirs. I remember going to my first nice restaurant with Eve's family on Eve's tenth birthday. I used to love hanging out with Eve and her family, because you never knew what you were going to encounter for the first time. We went from childhood friends to adult friends. I'll never forget when we went to Hawaii for spring break. She had signed us up for a booze cruise. Well let me tell you, we had the time of our lives. When you were with Eve, you would do things you wouldn't normally do. Eve brought out the child-like spirit in whoever was around her. My last memories of Eve were in the last years of her life. I had just asked her to be in my wedding when I found out she was diagnosed with P.P.H. I remember asking her if she still wanted to be in my wedding. She laughed at me, and said something like "of course I'm going to be in your wedding, are you crazy!" I'm so glad Eve was a part of my wedding day. I have so many wonderful memories of Eve captured on videotape that I would not have had otherwise. Then Eve asked me to be in her wedding I was so excited to be able to share in her special day as she did mine. Unfortunately that day never came. I remember crying on June 6, 1998, but then I thought to myself Eve would not want us to cry for her. Now when I think of Eve, a tear still does come to my eye. But when I remember all the memories we had together I usually end up laughing aloud. Marilyn Gregor - Las Vegas, Nevada Sunday, June 11 2000
Eve was a bright, shiny star in my life.Her energetic, bubbly personality was a delight. We moved to Las Vegas when Eve was barely 2 years old. I missed seeing her and Leah grow up.But, we had many phone conversations. Eve would up-date me on the latest family news and what was going on in her life at the time. We had tons of laughs. Brent Ferricci - Atlanta, Georgia Friday, June 2 2000 My most vivid and happy memory of Eve is many years old now. Leah and I were working on one of a seemingly endless stream of school projects together at her house. As in the past, when Eve was home, she would come in and "help" us out. Leah used to get so frustrated....it was hilarious! Our projects were always a little over the top and Eve, in no small part, helped contribute to that. Eve was one of the funniest women I've known, and when the two sisters got together, you were wise to just stand back and watch the duo in action. Although the exchanges were sometimes heated, you could always tell they cared very deeply for each other. I'm so thankful to have known her, she brought so much happiness to so many. Alex - N.Olmsted,Oh. United states Friday, April 14 2000 I rember Eve`s laugh and that big smile she had with her always. I knew her so well because, she was my aunt to-be. I was tinking how weird it would be to start calling her aunt Eve,I was finiler with calling her Eve. I rember when she and my uncle said I could be the flower girl... I never was a flower girl. I rember on Christmas 1997 when she walked in with that big present that was all MINE!! Two days later she was at the hospital. She was a good friend and would have been a fun aunt. Michael Gregor - San Francisco, CA, USA Sunday, April 9 2000
I knew Evie since she was negative 2 weeks old. This 2-week difference in our age was a joy when we were children, because I never let her forget who had seniority (right). When the family was together, Evie and I were always up to something, and usually this something wasn't considered what is generally referred to as "good". I have so many memories of her smiling face from childhood through womanhood, that I don't even know where to start. The constant of that smiling (most of the time laughing) face is all I need remember. This was her spirit, and it is with us always. (You can test this by thinking of her and trying not to smile) Evie dubbed me her favorite cousin, and she was mine. She was at the top of my extended family tree, and everyone else just seemed related to her. (FYI - Leah took me under her wing, and now calls me favorite cousin -- sorry Mark N.) Her bravery and selflessness while dealing with PH were remarkable. As weird as this sounds, I was never more proud to carry a casket, I was honored. I love you Evel Kneival. Dana - Strongsville, OH Tuesday, April 4 2000 I became friends with Eve when we were 13 years old, we had math class together and on our school trip to Washington D.C. we shared a room together. Even then I admired her, she always had fun and never cared what others thought of her. My best memories are of us talking and the way we could make fun of a situation or event, we were always laughing. In college we went to Hawaii for spring break, on a remote beach some Asian boys took our picture and we joked we would probably end up on a billboard somewhere. Eve was a fighter and never let me feel sorry for her. I think I cried more when I found out about her PPH diagnosis than she did. Eve you are always in my thoughts and prayers and I know you are always there watching over me. Thank you for being my friend. To send a donation to PHCentral in honor of Eve Giulianetti, please go to our Contributions page.
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Susan's Memories of Eve: Eve
was the light of my life and she spread that light to everyone she
knew. She was a strong-willed person who was able to achieve whatever
she went after. She loved her role as a nurse-midwife. Her smile and
her laughter were contagious. Even as she struggled with her illness,
she organized the first Ohio Pulmonary Hypertension Association support
group. Eve never cried about her illness, but chose instead to give
all of us who loved her the strength to go on. 
Eve was engaged to be married to Mark on June 6th, 1998. The two of
them were so in love that it radiated all around them. When I remember
Eve, I think of laughter, love, her beautiful auburn hair, her love
of the dogs, her love for chocolate, her determination to beat PPH,
her courage as she battled her illness, her happiness with Mark, her
beautiful long hands, and her love for her sister, Leah. Everything
about Eve radiated life!!
Leo's Memories of Eve: Eve
was a very strong-willed person. She never let her disease stop her
from enjoying life. She seemed to become more mature after the disease;
she looked at life differently and often talked of making the most
of the moment. She was always positive about her health and worked
as hard as she could to do as much as she could. People were always
surprised when they found out she had any medical problems. 
We learned a great deal about Eve from the people she worked with;
many had no idea of her illness. They couldn't believe that such an
enegetic person was so medically constrained. At the funeral, we met
many of Eve's friends from school and work; they all shared stories
of her commitment to being a mid-wife and to helping others. We learned
a lot from them. Eve wanted to experience life to its fullest. After
she was diagnosed, she finished her MSN; got her Nurse-midwife certification;
got a full time job; volunteered at a health center; got engaged;
bought a car, a house, and a dog. She never let the disease get in
the way. Till the end, she felt she would beat it. Lastly, whenever
someone in the family, would be feeling sorry for themselves, she
would say: "It sucks to be You!". Of course, this would
always bring a laugh, she had great laugh, and pull us out of the
pit. 
Leah's Memories of Eve: Eve
was a great friend to me. We had our good and bad times, as all sisters
do. But as we grew older, we became very close. Eve wasn't one to
show her feelings openly to those she loved, but she did so many things
to express her love in other ways. My favorite memory is from New
Years Day, 1998. This was 3 days before Eve died. She hadn't been
feeling well during the holidays, as you can imagine, and after New
Year's dinner, Mark wanted her to go to the movies with him and another
friend. Eve declined, saying she was tired and just wanted to relax.
So Eve spent the night at our house and she and I stayed up until
2am talking about her New Year's resolutions and put together a plan
to achieve them. I will never forget that night, or the discussions
we had about how much she wanted to do and achieve in the future.
When I look back on that night, as I often do, I realize that she
did that for me...she knew her time was limited and wanted me to know
that she loved me and to have this very special memory for the rest
of my life. I still ask myself how someone who knew she was going
to die could be thinking about anything else but herself. Eve amazes
me...the strength she gave me and others is unbelievable. 
A kind of humorous story is that Eve would always tell me how I had
to say a speech at her wedding (because I was the maid of honor) and
that I had to say nice things about her. It was so funny because she
was SERIOUS...Eve was not usually serious, but she was concerned that
I wouldn't be able to speak about her for 5 minutes without saying
something sarcastic. Unfortunately, I never got to show Eve that I
could speak for an HOUR about all the wonderful things she is and
about her love for Mark at their wedding. However, I did take the
opportunity to do that at her funeral mass and it was amazing. There
were over 200 people at the there and I could feel Eve's strength
and presence around me while I stood in front of them and reminded
them of Eve's love. I would have preferred to do it at the wedding,
but I am so thankful that I got a chance to remember Eve in such an
amazing way.