Big Ang's family and friends ask for donations to St. Jude's Children's hospital instead of flowers

Big Ang’s family has asked anyone who wishes to donate in her memory to send money to the St. Jude’s Children’s hospital instead of sending flowers.
The Mob Wives star’s sister, Janine Detore, posted the request on her Instagram page along with several loving tributes to her late sister.

In lieu of flowers , please donate to the St Jude's children's hospital in memory of Angela "Big Ang " Raiola ..... @biggangvh1 thank you

A photo posted by janinedetore (@janinedetore) on Feb 18, 2016 at 10:39pm PST

Memories of my sister @biggangvh1 @raquel_scotto and me & @jeanniedetore sisters & daughters

A photo posted by janinedetore (@janinedetore) on Feb 18, 2016 at 12:33pm PST

You never knew I took this picture I heard what you said to mommy & daddy and they heard you @biggangvh1

A photo posted by janinedetore (@janinedetore) on Feb 18, 2016 at 1:02pm PST

For you #mysister #myfriend @biggangvh1 forever with me #imissyou #myhearthurts who will be here when I'm sick when I have secrets when I have my first grandchild who will I tell now all our talks our memories this isn't fair I looked up to you from when I was little your were my first friend how am I going to do this #momholdher

A photo posted by janinedetore (@janinedetore) on Feb 18, 2016 at 9:29pm PST

According to People, visitations for the late reality star will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Scarpaci Funeral Home in Brooklyn, New York and her funeral will be held on Monday at the Basilica of Regina Pacis in Brooklyn.

Her family also started a “Book of Memories” page for her loved ones and fans to pay tribute to Big Ang, which is on the Scarpaci Funeral Home’s website.