'If I could kick you, I would': The courage of woman who lost her leg

Still recovering in the hospital, one victim of the Boston marathon bombing still maintains a witty sense of humor


Roseann Sdoia, 45, lost most of her right leg when she was near the finish line of the Boston marathon but when her brother-in-law made a sarcastic comment she quipped, 'If I could kick you, I would.'


The North End resident and vice president of National Development, a real estate firm, has kept her sparkling personality as she heals at a local hospital from severe burns and bruises and the amputation of her right leg above the knee.




A native of Dracut, Massachusetts, Roseann Sdoia is described as a true 'Bostonian' and had just arrived to the marathon after seeing the Red Sox play at Fenway Park





Sdoia spoke to '20/20' correspondent Deborah Roberts about the moments after the bomb went off and the 'guardian angel' she credits with saving her life



The Boston Red Sox fan had just seen her team play at nearby Fenway Park when she went to see the end of the marathon.


After the bombs went off a 'guardian angel' used a belt as a make-shift tourniquet for her badly injured leg.


Sdoia credits that man, who she describes as dark-haired and in his twenties, for saving her life.




More...
Obama and Conan pay tribute to Boston with rare sombre end to wise cracking speeches: President praises emergency crews and attacks CNN for mistakes
'I gave him a kiss on the cheek': Boston victim who lost both legs reunited with the cowboy hat hero who saved his life
Mother of Boston bombing suspects should be quizzed if she sets foot in the U.S. after 'playing very strong role' in radicalizing her sons, says top lawmaker
Boston bombers' father now says he won't come to U.S. - because 'his blood pressure has spiked'

Her sister, Gia Buckley, and other friends have been amazed at how Sdoia has kept a positive attitude throughout the ordeal.


Her close friend Amy Dowe even said, 'I know this sounds kind of ridiculous, but she actually has a twinkle in her eye.'


She has been described as fun, outgoing and a consummate traveler.


According to Buckley when Sdoia moved to the North End neighborhood of Boston she 'assigned herself the goal of eating at every single restaurant.'



Sdoia lives in the North End of Boston and works as a vice president of the property management firm National Development



Friends and family describe Sdoia as fun and outgoing, with a love for travel

While recovering at the hospital, Sdoia has been inundated with friends and family members.


'I don't think the hospital intensive care unit has ever seen so many people.'


Sdoia has also spoken to news program '20/20.'
During her interview she mentioned she was able to connect with Bree McMahon, 21, who lost her leg after a car accident in 2009 but currently plays Division II soccer.