In memory of Vivian Christy Sansoni, Savannah lit a candle

We love and miss you so much! All your vegan questions and corny jokes, we miss them to. We wish we could of told you all these things in person when we could of. And to your mother, I wish her the best and she is still in my heart<3

I miss you so much and I love you and p.s. Samalia misses you so much!!!<3

Brian - I'm sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.

Wishing you peace as you grieve the loss of your beautiful Vivian.

Brian -- please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family

Brian - Thinking of you and praying for you at this very sad time.

I am so very sorry to hear of this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. My deepest sympathies.

to vivians friends and family.. may God bless you and hold you during this difficult time. vivian is an angel in heaven. sending our condolences

Our prayers to Sadie, to grandparents Nelda and Jack, as well as to Amy and Pedro, from Braddock Street Weekday Preschool. Sadie, "we wish you well". Love, Miss Becky

Brian my heart is breaking for you right now. I don't know if you remember me, I was a friend of Betsy Cade Pape in DC. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this tragic time. Meredith

Vivian, You were so talented and beautiful, every moment we shared we enjoyed. I never thought that this would happen but it did. And now I'm missing a part of me without you being here. We weren't the closeted friends. I love you and miss you very much

My heartfelt condolences to Vivi's entire family. I met Vivian at SSMT where we both were cast in Les Mis. I've never felt such a strong connection with someone so much younger than me before. Not only was Vivian so talented, but so loving and remarkably compassionate. Anyone working SSMT that year knows that our bond was so special---sister-like. She gave me joy, and learning about her passing, I am utterly heartbroken. I will carry my memories of her with me in my heart always.

My granddaughter Catie Meehan is an 8th grade classmate of Vivian's at DMMS. We want to extend prayers and heartfelt condolences to her family.

So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

Vivian Sansoni walked into my YPW class one summer and within 3 lines of cold reading it was evident beyond a doubt she was special,a gifted "natural", and was right where she belonged. She was 7 or 8. But anyone that spent time with her and knew her, knew that a large part of her as a person was much, much older than her biological years. She was unique. What made her such a good young actress was that as a person she was born with a determination that most people take years of living to acquire. 100% all-in. And, when she made up her mind to do something, she did it. Our future World has suffered a loss for her not being a part of it. When talking to Amy and Nelda, they expressed how important those first opportunities at Wayside were to Vivian being who she was - that we made her 'shine". The truth is, we didn't make that happen - we just gave her a way to get to do what she was meant to do - she shone all on her own. The impact she had on so many in so few years on the planet has been abundantly evident for the past few days as my phone goes off constantly with messages and is best described in this way: Warner worked to make Wayside a Family to all who worked there - and that included every child that stepped on stage. That Family is far flung now, but the number of Adult Actors , Teachers, and fellow young cast and classmates who worked with her at some point there that have reached out and been truly saddened by the loss of Vivian is at a number that equals the vast majority of most adults - who have already had many more years to live than she. That someone could make such a mark in only 13 years is the greatest testament to how special she was. I, of course, am not surprised in the least. She was unique. With love from too far away to her family and friends, Thomasin and Warner

My heart is broken at the passing of this unique, talented, beautiful light from this world. Vivian never walked; she bounced. She was vibrant. Just chatting with her gave me such facination and joy! She was floating bubbles wrapped in love and warmth. Vivan, you be missed so much more than you could ever have known, by more people than you could imagine. May God keep you close and warm you with His love. May God comfort your beautiful family in this tragic hour of pain and heartbreak.

Amy and family, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

We send our condolences on the loss of beautiful, sweet, talented Vivian...we have such lovely memories of Natalie performing with Vivian in Wayside's Christmas Carol in 2010; Natalie always thought the sun rose and set with Vivian. Our hearts are with you all and please know we will never forget her. Prayers of comfort to you all.

Vivian was an amazing, sweet, kind and wonderful girl. No words can describe how great of a loss this is. She didn't spend a long enough time in this world with us. I am heartbroken and miss her everyday. Love you Vivian

I met Vivian when I was an intern at Wayside and we were both in Christmas Carol. Vivian was a bright spot during the whole process and I looked forward to the days we were both onstage together. She was absolutely the sweetest girl and the brightest young star in the cast. My thoughts go out to her entire family and friends.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Fly High beautiful talented girl. we will all miss you so much but we know u are in a better place now. We love you beautiful . May the peace be with you. God Bless.

Our hearts and our prayers are with you all. We are truly and deeply sorry, and all our sympathies and love are with you now and always.

I've been meaning to write to you for a while, but maybe now is a good time because 6 months have gone by, but I know the grief is still with you. I was Vivian's group piano teacher. And I wanted to let you know that she was such a joy to have in class. She was always smiling, friendly and enthusiastic. She liked to give hugs. She learned very quickly and always learned with a positive attitude. My prayers have been with you since I heard the news of her passing. I pray that you have sensed the presence of Jesus comforting you and holding you. He longs to give you hope of eternal life. John 3:16. Know that He cares and understands. I care about you, too.

Deepest sympathies. I will always fondly remember working with Vivian on Wait Until Dark at Wayside Theatre. She was very thoughtful, kind, and talented. I am glad to have known her. So sorry for your loss.

You'll be remembered and missed.

Amy, Pedro, Sadie and family we are so heartbroken over this with you all. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this time of sorry and provide you peace. We love you all and will miss Viv so very much. We are blessed to have had her as a part of our lives. Love, Chuck, Beth, Emma and Caroline

Words cannot begin to express how heartbroken we are for your loss. We are praying for strength and peace for all of you, and please know that Viv will be missed by all who knew her. Much love to all of you, JJ, Joanne, Caius and Jinnai

Our family did not know Vivian but we feel your pain, our daughter is 13 and we are all just praying for your family! You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!

I cannot stop crying over your loss. Viviane was a friend of my granddaughter, Savannah Gardner. Sav is crushed. Please accept my sincere condolences over this profound loss to you and to her friends.

Brian - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort and peace in the love that you have in your heart now and forever for your dear Vivian.

My deepest sympathies to the entire family.

Brian - Our thoughts are with you. Remember Vivian always for the wonderful daughter she was. Martha & Morgan

It was my honor to work with Vivian in 'Wait Until Dark' at Wayside Theatre a couple years ago. I feel lucky to have gotten to know her. She left a lasting impact on many people. Myself included. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies, Darrell

Brian - please know that you are in our prayers. Our heart goes out to you in your time of need. Remember all the good times you had with your wonderful daughter as she will always be with you

I am unspeakably saddened by the news of Vivian's passing. I worked with her in Les Miserables at SSMT, and my daughter took dance with her. She was kind and gentle, mature, and so talented. My heart goes out to her family.

Sending prayers for her family.

To our Young Cosette, Your SSMT 2013 company loved you very much and are heartbroken over this news. You were a great member of our cast and contributed greatly to our experience that summer. I hope you rest peacefully and I send my deepest condolences to your friends and family.

Dear Brian and family, Our hearts are heavy with the sad news of your loss. Know that all your friends have you in our thoughts during this difficult time. --- The Cagnoli family.

My love, prayers, and condolences are with you. I don't need to tell you how special Vivian was, but please know she touched us all. Thank you for that gift.

Vivian was a joy. Her personality sparkled and her talents for acting and singing (among many others) was exceeded only by her warmth and humility. She was a treasure who we all lost far too soon and who will be missed greatly.

We are heartbroken over Vivian's loss. She was always a very special girl that brought so much light and love into the world. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. I still have pictures of Vivian and Quinn as toddlers that I cherish. Sending all our love.

I did Blue ridge choristers and Tops with Vivian. She was such a sweet girl. she'll be in my heart forever

Somewhere, someplace, something gained a soul, a beautiful soul. Vivian was an amazing singer and friend. I miss her.

Brian and Amy- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sending all of my love to Vivian's family. My heart goes out to such a sweet, beautiful, talented girl.

My thoughts and prayers are with Vivian's family and friends during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.