In Paramus, New Jersey, the DeVita family recently gathered to celebrate the life of their beloved matriarch, Nonna Marie DeVita. Amidst the joyful reminiscing and selecting pieces from her collection of jewelry and accessories, an unexpected treasure emerged—a cherished sauce pot. This heirloom, originally a wedding gift in 1954, holds significant sentimental value for the family. The gathering was marked by shouts of joy and affectionate applause as they honored Nonna Marie's memory.
During the pandemic, Maddy DeVita spent countless hours cooking alongside her Nonna, learning her cherished recipes. Almost every dish involved the iconic sauce pot. The pot was not initially on display or up for grabs during the gathering. Instead, Maddy's uncle surprised the family by unveiling it from a box, announcing its new custodian.
"I laid claim on this pot like 20 years ago — this was very special to me because my mom taught me to make risotto in this pot." – Maddy DeVita's uncle
Despite the initial claim, the uncle expressed his desire for the pot to be passed down to Maddy.
"This is a wonderful pot that needs to be passed down to the next generation — and that's going to be… Maddy" – Maddy DeVita's uncle
The family, comprised of seven children and numerous grandchildren, is notably close-knit. They frequently gather to enjoy each other's company and celebrate their shared history. Maddy plans to maintain this tradition by hosting many Sunday family dinners in the future, using the pot that her Nonna cherished so dearly.
Maddy expressed her deep emotional connection to the sauce pot.
"It was so incredibly emotional because the pot is an heirloom for my entire family" – Maddy DeVita
The family gathering was not only a celebration of Nonna Marie's life but also an expression of gratitude for the time they had with her. Maddy captured these heartfelt moments and shared them on Instagram. The video has since gone viral, touching the hearts of viewers worldwide.
