Alexandra Petrozzo
My beautiful, smart, talented singer, always smiling sorority sister Ally Petrozzo has passed away.
This is by far one of the hardest things I have ever written about in all my years at Lynn. I’ve lost a sister. A beautiful young woman who was nothing short of an angel which makes this so much harder. I’m hurting and I am angry inside. It’s not fair. Ally was the sweetest person and everyone that ever got the chance to meet her knew it! She had a beautiful voice and used to sing the national anthem before the home basketball games. She was always smiling, I mean it, always, even on the bad days. To think such a good person has left this world at the age of 24 is not an easy reality to swallow. Ally was the kind of person who loved giving back, it wasn’t something she had to think about, it was naturally part of who she was, full of love and joy.
We lost Ally on December 26th, the day after Christmas. I think it makes the loss even harder, especially on our chapter since we are all so far apart at the moment. My sister Nikki was closest with Ally and I’m glad to see my chapter rush to care for her. Ally was Michelle’s little which makes it hard for me to see my best friend and sister in so much pain. From the outside looking in, we may not look like we are always close as chapter but that is far from the truth. Alumni from years ago are calling us to find out how we are doing, I think I’ve texted Nikki at least 40 times. My sister Carolina is making sure we are ok, my big Brittany, well, I don’t know what I would do without her. She knew I was upset about losing Ally and she knew I was a little angry and she didn’t hold it against me, she just remained supportive.
Ally was a beautiful soul. She had a gentle and kind heart. I used to tease her “What am I? Chop liver?” because she would always scream “Big!” when she saw Michelle with such energy and then I got a simple “Hi Morgan.” I know the bond between bigs and littles so it was always funny to tease her about. No matter what she was positive. She was brave, so brave. Ally survived a brain tumor at the age of 13. She was a hard worker and she wanted to become a Sigma so badly that when she finally became one, the whole chapter was ecstatic. Ally had a beautiful voice, she was talented. Oh and if it was morning, Ally was drinking coffee! Like many, she wasn’t awake until she’s had her coffee. This world has lost a beautiful person. Her loss will not be an easy one to bare for a lot of people, especially her family.
I cannot wait to see my sisters. I want to hug them all and tell them I love them so much. They may drive me crazy sometimes but they are my sisters, my crazy, funny, wild, silly, drive me nuts so I want to pull my hair out sometimes, sisters.
Ally, you are now a true angel. You will be missed by so many. You were loved and cherished and you’ve left a beautiful footprint on many lives. RIP dear sister.
