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Jerew, Elaine (Fremgen) RENSSELAER Elaine Fremgen Jerew, age 67, of Rensselaer, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Elaine graduated from St. John's High School in 1959 and was then employed by the New York Telephone Company. She left the telephone company to raise her three children. In later years, she managed the East Greenbush Wine and Liquor Store and retired in 2003. Elaine enjoyed day trips, classic movies, plays, special lunches, spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends. She had a special sense of humor and was always able to see the good in people. She was the wife of Verne Jerew, whom she married on August 11, 1962. Beloved mother of Tracy Hart (Todd) of Rensselaer, Michael Jerew (Crystal) of Clayton, N.C.; and predeceased by her loving son, Kevin Jerew; grandmother to her adored Kachelle and Brett Hart and Amanda Jerew; and daughter of the late John J. Fremgen Sr. and Helen Kemmy Fremgen. She is survived by her brothers, John J. Fremgen Jr. and Thomas H. Fremgen, both of Rensselaer, and Mark Fremgen (Linda) of Colonie and her sisters, Kathryn Edick of Rensselaer, Christine Fremgen (John Fusco) of Castleton, Carol Bradt of Rensselaer, Mary Ellen Fremgen (Michael Moreno) of Reno, Nev. and Annette Tuffey (Chief James W.) of Albany. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. The family wishes to express special thanks for the exceptional care Elaine received from the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, especially Raymond Essiembre, Karen Haley, Rev. Tony Green, Karen Grover, Stephanie DeFrees and Father Adam Forno, pastor of St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's Church, Rensselaer for his spiritual care. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Friday morning and 11:30 and 12:30 in the afternoon at St. John's Church, Herrick Street, Rensselaer where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. Contributions in Elaine's memory may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer NY 12144. Condolence page at wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2008.

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Mary Ellen Fremgen

December 19, 2008

To my #1 Ya Ya...Elaine I hear your soft sweet voice all of the time. I miss you very much I am very grateful and blessed that I shared some very special times with you one, of your sweeties ya ya #5

Jon and Daniella Romano

August 19, 2008

Dear Mike,Crystal and Amanda,
We are really sorry for your loss,
Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.

kate & mike Maruno

August 4, 2008

Jerew Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Kathleen Primero

August 1, 2008

To the Jerew and Fremgen Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Elaine. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Wishing you God's Peace,

Kathleen Primero

Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome." Isaac Asimov

Patte Livingston

August 1, 2008

To The Jerew + Fremegen Families,,I'm so sorry to hear of Elaines passing,.she was a great lady,.May she rest in peace..

Jim McDaniel

August 1, 2008

"Ever hath it been, that love not know it's depth until the hour of parting"

sherry webber

August 1, 2008

Mike Tacey, Vern,
I am so sorry for the lost of your friend and mom. May you all be able to find comfort to know that she is no longer with pain. May God bless you all

Joe Schepisi

July 31, 2008

To Mr. Jerew, Mike, Tracy and families,
I am so sorry to hear this awful news about Mrs. Jerew. I haven't seen her in many years, but I certainly never forget the kindness she always brought out in everyone she met. She was a very nice woman and a great Mom I am sure. Please know that you are in my prayers and that I am thinking about you all in this time of grief.

Wayne B. Snow

July 31, 2008

Kathryn,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. My deepest condolences.

Gary Fox

July 31, 2008

Dad(Mark) and Mom(Linda), Tami and I are sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. Sorry that we are unable to be there with you. Our thoughts are with you as well as our love. Love Gary.

Dorothy Hager McKeon

July 31, 2008

Hi Vern and Family,
I forgot to enter my maiden name when I sent all of you our condolence of Elaine. She was truly a great friend, classmate and well loved by me and all our Hager family. May God give all of you comfort and peace during this time of loss and always. In Our Prayers, Dorothy Hager McKeon and George Sr.

mollie shook

July 31, 2008

dear bert and family
sorry to hear about your loss. my dad worked with your grandmother at the lictor store. how is your summer going. tell your mom that i am sorry to hear about her mom.

Dorothy & George McKeon, Sr.

July 31, 2008

Dear Vern and Family,
I was so shocked to hear of your great loss, Elaine. She was truly a dear friend and wonderful classmate to me. I was always visiting Elaine when I was in NY and truly will miss a wonderful friend. May God comfort all of you during this time of sorrow and loss. She will always be remembered by me and my husband, George. Elaine, you are now at peace and definitely in Heaven with God hugging and loving you always. A great friend, truly missed. In Our Prayers and Gods' Love, Dorothy and George Sr.

Diane Welter (Hackstadt)

July 31, 2008

Chris:

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. My prayers are with you and her family.

Joyce Fargnoli

July 31, 2008

Annette, I was sorry to hear of your sister's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.

July 31, 2008

To the Jerew and Fremgen Family:

Please accept our sincerest sympathy in the passing of Elaine. It will be the little things that you will remember....the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memory of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.

Love,
The Nardacci Family

Barb, Jake & Lisa Marsh

July 31, 2008

Dear Mike & Family,
Just want to let you all know that
we are sad about the loss of your Mom. We had many conversations at the job she had East Greenbush plaza.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Michelle Coyne

July 31, 2008

Dear Michael and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts.

Sincerely, Michelle and Gary Coyne

Christine Reynolds

July 31, 2008

Mike, Tracy, Verne, Kachelle and Brett,
I was very sorry for loss. I know this is a hard time for you all, and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. We can take comfort in knowing that she has been reunited with Kevin and that they are looking down on us and will always be with us.
Christine Reynolds

kathleen halleran

July 31, 2008

My Sincere Sympathy goes out to Elaine's Families. I graduated with Elaine from SJA. She was a very kind and thoughtful lady. We had very nice times through our school years. Elaine will always rest in peace. May God give her families the faith and courage to carry on. God Bless you all. kathy halleran SJA 59.

Stephen Pratt

July 31, 2008

To the Jerew and Fremgen Families,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lesa Spath

July 31, 2008

Tracy & Jerew Family,

So sorry to read about your Mom today. She was a lovely lady and she will be your Angel Tracy and will guide you through all of this. She is with Kevin now looking down on all of you. Love Lesa Reehl Spath

Pam Stasack

July 31, 2008

To The Jerew Family
My heart goes out to the entire family. I know your pain, and also know she is no longer suffering. GOD took her to be with Kevin. My prayers are with you.

christine dearstyne

July 31, 2008

JACK,

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR SISTER ELAINE

CHRIS DEARSTYNE

Dale and Wayne Stillman and Felt

July 31, 2008

To The Fremgen Family,
We would like to send our deepest sympathy for the passing of Elaine Jerew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

July 31, 2008

Tracy and Mike

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family. Take comfort in all the support of family and friends at this time.

Diane (Dlugolecki) Keasbey

Bonnie McKenney

July 31, 2008

Dear Tracy,Michael and Mr Jerew,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss,your mom was a very sweet person and always kind to us when we were growing up,my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

thomas hammond

July 31, 2008

Please tell Amanda I love her. Pa

Dan and Margaret Zukowski

July 30, 2008

Mr. Jerew and Tracy,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Unfortunately we know too well about loosing our family members. Keep the faith and hold on to each other for the bumby ride a head. We will pray for your family.

Sincerely,
Dan and Margaret Zukowski

Michael Moreno

July 30, 2008

Vern and Family,
Thank you for letting me into your hearts, thank you for letting me come into your lives and most of all thank you for the honor of knowing Elaine.

Jamie Slater

July 30, 2008

To the Jerew and Fremgen Families,

I was a Liquor salesman for Service Liquor distr. From 1983 until 2001. During that time period I had the pleasure to call on Elaine at the Hannaford Plaza Wine and Spirit store. Every Monday and Thursday I would make my sales call to the store. Elaine was without a doubt the kindest most enjoyable person I called on. She always had a smile and something kind to say. We spent many hours together in that store. I am deeply saddened by the news of her passing. I often would think of her and how wonderful she was to work with. I will always have great thoughts about her and the joy she brought to others. My sincere condolences to the families.

Jamie Slater

Deborah & Paul Dwyer

July 30, 2008

Mr. Jerew, Tracy, Todd and the Fremgen Family,
It's so hard to lose someone so dear to your heart. May the good memories of your Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Dear Friend shine brightly through each of you. She was a sweet woman who will be dearly missed by all that knew her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kim Edberg

July 30, 2008

Vern,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I can't be there. I'll see you soon. Love Ya...Kim

Kim Edberg

July 30, 2008

Tracy
I feel so bad I can't be there with you...Your mom is as special as you are. So caring and giving. I am so honored to have known such a wonderful person. I loved her as if she was my "Mom". I know she'll be ok....I'll see you soon. Love YA Kim

Fran Hughes

July 30, 2008

To the Jerew and Fremgen families,

I am very sorry for the loss of Elaine. She is in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy DiBello

July 30, 2008

Mike,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you all be strong during this difficult time and may Elaine rest in peace. God Bless.

Sylvia Stekeur

July 30, 2008

Dear Michael, Amanda, Crystal & Family~

We are so sorry to hear about your loss!!! I know its been a long time since I've seen her, but I remember her as such a sweet lady.

Michael our thoughts are with you and your whole family.

Love, The Stekeur Family &
Walt & Sigrid Schwind

Tracey McHugh (Edmonds)

July 30, 2008

To the Jerew family: I am so sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.

Cindy Coburn

July 30, 2008

Crystal, Mike, amanda, Tracy, Todd, Brett, Cachelle, Mr.Jerew. I am so very sorry for your loss. I am writing this to you with a heavy heart and a saddness for the pain you must feel at this moment. I will be thinking of you all and mourning Meme with you. She was a very nice women and when I was around her I was made happy by her smile. Please know I love you all with all my heart. Try to stay strong. I hope you all will find a sense of peace soon. Love Aunt Cindy

John Cardazzi SJA 1972

July 30, 2008

To the Fremgen and Jerew families,
My deepest sympathy to you, on your loss, now in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely

Nicole Howard

July 30, 2008

Mike, Crystal, Amanda and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Love,
Jimmy, Nicole, Max and Dylan

Martha Lasher Warner

July 30, 2008

To The Fremgen and Jerew Families
Elaine was 2 years ahead of me at St. John's Academy and we met again at the liquor store in Hannaford Plaza. I had no idea that she had a lost a son. I too had a daughter who went to heaven before me. We shared a common bond. She is now with her child and she is whole again in Heaven. She was a lovely person. Martha Lasher-Warner SJA class of 1961.

Tina Rivenburgh

July 30, 2008

Jerew and Fremgen Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Lisa Poole

July 30, 2008

Brett:
Sorry to hear about your gram. Be strong for your mom and sister. They will need you. If you need anything you know where I am.

Love
MattsMom

Marjorie Martin

July 30, 2008

Dear Jack, Kathy and Tommy,
So sorry for your loss. I am away and won't be able to attend the wake or funeral. My prayers and thoughts are with your whole family.
Marge Martin

Karen Newton

July 30, 2008

Tracy, Michael & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kaye Hatch

July 30, 2008

Mike, Crystal & Amanda...
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family...together you will make it through this difficult time. May God bless & comfort you.

Heather Elden (Taylor)

July 30, 2008

Mike, Crystal, Amanda & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Poole

July 30, 2008

To the Jerew Family:
We are so sorry for you loss. Mrs. Jerew will be missed by many. She was a very nice person. She is no longer suffering. She is now with Kevin. God bless you all.

Pat and Lisa Poole

robert and theresa brown

July 30, 2008

im very sorry to hear Elaine passed away. we will not make the funeral,so i just want all of you to know that our prayers are with Elaine,and all of the family. she was such a quiet and soft spoken person,that i know she is now with god in heaven. We share in your loss.

Joan and Betty

July 30, 2008

Tracy and Todd: Sorry to learn of your loss. We know you will miss her but remember all of those special memories.

JOAN GAYLORD

July 30, 2008

Verne and family

Sorry for the loss of your wife and mother.
I am not sure if you remember me as it has been years (40) since I've seen you, Elaine and the family. I have some pictures of all of you when I lived on O"Connell St,(1966). Charlie passed away in 2002. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Joan Gaylord(Charles)

Colleen Morin

July 30, 2008

Dear Mike, Crystal, and Amanda
I'm so very sorry for the pain of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

donald marsh sr

July 30, 2008

Vern sorry for your lose,we were in the y.m. program together in the mcl.semper FI

JoAnn Downes

July 30, 2008

Mr. Jerew, Tracy, Michael and family:

I was saddened to hear of the passing of your wife and mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Heather Werner

July 30, 2008

My Friends
I understand your sorrow, the pain you are feeling, that empty feeling inside ~ my heart is sad for you. Time may not heal all wounds, but time does make the wounds easier to live with. (I know)
Remember all the times with your Mom, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Grandma. Recall those moments with a smile and know that she was loved and admired not just by you, but by so many people. No one is ever "gone" as they remain living in your hearts.
Love to you all
Heather Werner

Kathleen Collins

July 30, 2008

To the Jerew family,
I'm so sorry for your loss of your dear Elaine. I have known her and her parents and Aunt Dorothy since our childhood and school days. She was a gracious lady. I pray God will grant you His peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.
Kathy (Hager) Collins

Ed Pratt

July 30, 2008

To the Fremegen Family,
Be assured of my prayers for Elaine and the family during this difficult time. I'm on Cape Cod, otherwise, I'd attend the funeral. Know Elaine is at peace. Special wishes,
Ed Pratt, SJA 1961 (and a "Spath" from Third Avenue

JoAnn Schepisi

July 30, 2008

Dear Verne, Tracey, Mike and families,
We are so glad we got to see Elaine and spend time with her while she was happy and having a good time. We know she enjoyed it too. Elaine was a good friend and a wonderful person who had a good word to say about everyone. We certainly enjoyed being her friend for all these years. We're glad we got to have that last piece of carrot cake with her. Love & Sympathy, Joe & JoAnn Schepisi

lisa panzarino

July 30, 2008

Dear Annette and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Julie Stoliker

July 30, 2008

Mike and family- We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. All our love, The Stolikers

Debby Wagner-Girgenti

July 30, 2008

Vern, Tracy, Michael & family:
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Elaine. She was a very sweet person. You all will be in my thoughts & prayers at this trying time. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Debby

Tim Marsh

July 30, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family. I know that she will really be missed by family and friends. My memories of her as a caring and friendly woman will live on. We will keep you in our prayers.

Sue Steuerwald

July 30, 2008

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