Condolence: I'm so sorry for your loss. Nothing is more difficult than having to find the strength to cope with the loss of a loved one. Though words from well meaning friends and family can help to an extent, sometimes we need a little more to get us through a time like this. God makes us a lovely promise in Isaiah 26:19 and 1 Corinthians 15:54. First he promises that he will resurrect our loved ones and return them to us. Second he promises that death will be done away with and that it will no longer exist. How wonderful is that? Imagine having Salvatore returned to you and without fear of him ever slipping away again. Is that not comforting? Truly comforting? For now, the emptiness will be present, but hold onto the lovely memories of him for they will help until the day when you are reunited with him and keep in mind that God 'is close to the brokenhearted' and is also yearning for the day when he will return Salvatore to you