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for Betty Epstein
Suz Matza
September 19, 2019
11 years later.....I still want to pick up the phone and hear your voice. The urge to visit while in PB is ever present..,as is my love for you.♥
Alice
July 25, 2009
Dear Betty,
Having lunch with you and spending time with you was one of the best gifts you could have given me. The other wonderful gift is having Suz in my life. I feel your presence around me and often see and feel "my yellow butterfly"!!
I know that you are now with "your prince" and finally pain free. You've left your mark behind with all that loved you so dearly. I will do my best to give Suz any "motherly" advice that she needs. I'll always be here for her and will remember you with a big smile.
Love, Alice
My beautiful butterfly!
Suz Matza
July 25, 2009
Mom,
You've been gone one year, seems like only yesterday we were laughing and crying together.....telling stories, planning menus, calling just to hear the voice and feel the smile on the other end. How long does it take before it feels right, easier? I wonder....I do know you are with Dad, your mother and father and other loved ones. I'm happy you're at peace though I'm still waiting for you to come home!
Thank you for being my beautiful yellow butterfly and visiting often.
I Love You,
Suz
stacy leppo
July 25, 2009
my sweet,dear suz!
i have been so proud of you over the last year. i know the struggle you've had and how much you miss your dear mother. when we lose a parent, things change. even though we're adults, we're still their babies. you feel as though part of your roots are taken.you have certainly landed very strongly on your feet my dear friend. istrongly believe there is no time table for grief when you're as close as you are to your mother. she will be forever in your heart and for that you are both lucky!
i love you very much!!
stace
You're now my beautiful butterfly. One year has passed since you're gone, feels like yesterday. I miss you dearly and will love you always. Suz
July 25, 2009
Carol Stanger
August 31, 2008
Dear Betty,
You've brightened the lives of so many people and touched so many hearts. I felt so blessed to have known you and been able to celebrate your Birthday with you and your beautiful children. Your love has enriched so many of us and I know you are smiling knowing how special you are and just how much you are loved and missed.
Love Always,
Carol
Diane Isenberg
August 20, 2008
Sometimes a tear rolls down my cheek when I answer my telephone and I know that you are not going to be on the other end of the line or when I check my email and I know that there will not be an email from you. As I dry my tear, a smile slowly lights up me face and I think of all the wonderful memories you left me and I feel enveloped in your love and warmth. Bet, I miss your physical presence,but a piece of you is always with me, in my heart and in my soul. We were so spiritually connected that you are forever a part of me. Your memory brings me tears and joy.
Diane Cohen
August 19, 2008
Betty: Sue and I have been friends for several years. I know how much she will miss you because I said goodbye to my mother almost 5 years ago. Sue was there for me then, and I will be here for her now. She talked so much about you that I could tell what a wonderful example of love, dedication and commitment you provided to all your family...a commitment I know Sue is anxious to carry on. Rest in peace.
Nancy Gauthier
August 18, 2008
My dear Mom,
I am so touched by the beautiful sentiments that have been conveyed by family and friends alike. It was apparent to anyone who knew you just how uniquely special a "lady" you were. There just are no words to adequately express just how much I miss your presence in my everyday life, how I think of you constantly and how happy you have made me because of the incredible friend and mother you have been to me. Know that we are all well and comforted by the fact that you're home, safe and sound. Give Dad a big hug and tell him I miss him and love him, as I do you, every day. Forever in my thoughts and with all my love,
Nancy
Suz
August 18, 2008
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.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
teri epstein
August 18, 2008
mom,
I miss you much. Think of you so very often. I will never forget your strength and will always remember our good times together. You were always an inspiration to me. I love you...Ter
Barry Freid
August 18, 2008
Betty,
I want you to know how much I love you. Your heart and leadership in the family that means so much to me will forever be part of me and my family. I received all your insightful e-mails and told everyone just how much it meant to me. It's beyond words. I know you're at peace and for that, so am I. I'm not saying good-bye, I'm saying be well and send all our loved ones kisses and hugs from me. Please tell them all I miss them and all is well thanks to the great foundation they left. All my love to you and if there is a God, he or she is with you.
Love,
Barry
Neil Boner
August 17, 2008
Betty
You were simply the BEST a mother and Grandma could be
A valuable member of the family tree
We were all lucky to have shared you and have you as a rolemodel
May you forever have the gift of Peace.
Love
The Boner family
Chad Lieberman
August 15, 2008
Nana Betty,
You will be missed more than you know. I will continue to honor my promise to you...to take care of your beautiful granddaughter for the rest of our lives.
Love,
Chad
Jenifer Lieberman
August 15, 2008
I miss you Nan, and love you forever!!!! Give Gramps a big hug for me!
Love you,
Jeni
Margot Miller
August 14, 2008
What beautiful memories you have left to all of your loved ones. May you be in peace now.
Margot
Penny Jacobs
August 13, 2008
Betty, You were the Sunshine in my Life. We always enjoyed our time together. I miss you so much. What a Lady!!!! You fought the fight with such dignity. I will never forget you. You are always in my heart even though
your far away. All My Love..Penny
Briana Brumer
August 2, 2008
Betty my thoughts are with you knowing your at peace with your loved one. I will be there for your daughter Sue to support her and to cherish our friendship forever.
May you rest in peace,
all my love Briana
Elizabeth Onori
August 1, 2008
I was working yesterday and got the news that Mrs. Epstein was now resting and rejoicing with her Beloved Husband once again. It was an honor to know Mrs. Epstein, a blessing to care for her and a joy to embrace and experience the sweetness of her kind spirit every time she came to visit our Chemo Room. I experienced the loss of my families Matriarch in February of last year and my Mother also battled cancer. Whether their leaving us is expected or unexpected, it is NEVER easy, but our Mother's, I would dare to say, would expect their children whom they love so dearly, to live life and to live it to the fullest with great joy and to the VERY BEST of our ability. They would not want us broken, will tolerate sadness only for a moment and require that we continue to make them proud, as we did when they were physically in our presence. To Sue and Barry, Nancy and Jay (whom I was so Blessed to meet) and to Mark, I ask that you embrace and draw near to one another and find comfort in knowing that she loved and was proud of each of you. Find peace in the fact that her spirit lives on inside of each of you and in your children. You and your families are her Legacy so continue to represent her well. May God Bless and Keep each of you and love to you all.
Respectfully Yours,
Elizabeth W. Onori(Chemo Infusion Nurse)
Florie Rudnet -Barry's sister
July 31, 2008
Every time I was in your company it was wonderful. You were a woman who was beautiful and kind. I was very fortunate to have met a person like you. You will definitely be remembered.
Barry Matza
July 31, 2008
Mom,
How beautiful you were inside and out. Your beauty and grace inspired everyone who was in your presence. I will miss you.
Your SIL
Barry
Newton Bartley
July 31, 2008
Now a bright star shining down on all of us. Your presence will be with us always. What a great Mom. You leave an amazing legacy.
Newton
Sue Matza
July 31, 2008
This one's for you Mom....
The clock of life is wound but once
and no man has the power
to tell just when the hands will stop
at late or early hour
Now is the only time you own
Live, Love, Toil with a Will
Place no faith in time
For the clock may soon be still
Rest in peace
All my love,
Suz
My Beautiful Mother - I love you.....Suz
Sue Matza
July 30, 2008
Mom,
You fought the fight with dignity and grace. Your presence was a gift not just to your family and friends, but all those you came in contact with until the end. Thank you for being a stellar role model, a loving mother, a best friend....you were so much to so many. Rest easy - time to start dancing again with Dad!
My love eternally,
Suz
Suz
July 30, 2008
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