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for Lois Reilly
Laura Lovell Mitchell
October 23, 2008
Dear Joe, Ann, Maureen and Emily,
I was so saddened to read that Lois has passed away. I graduated with her from Niskayuna and remember her as such a sweet, fun, friendly person. Most recently we met again, after her diagnosis, at the Christ the King Spiritual Life Center in Greenwich, NY. I wish we could have been closer friends through the years as she was such an example of strength and courage. We had a wonderful chat. She was an example of how faith can give strength and peace. I pray you all will feel this too and find comfort in knowing how much she is loved. May God's healing grace be with you in this sorrowful time. Sincerely, Laura Lovell Mitchell
Jackie Cross
October 18, 2008
Dear Joe, Maureen and Emily, I am shocked and sad to learn that my old friend and room mate from Kendall Street has passed away. She was the most energetic and joyful person I ever met and I shall never forget how we sang along to Bruce Springsteen's Hungry Heart and how happy she was when she met you Joe. I would so love to have seen her again. You are all in my thoughts and I wish you strength and love to manage the days ahead.
Sally Neuber Kelly
October 17, 2008
Dear Joe and family,
I am so sorry about Lois's passing and the long struggle she went through with her cancer. I will always remember her warm and cheerful smile and easy laugh. She was always so happy, positive, and up on life. She was such alot of fun in high school. We enjoyed playing on the field hockey teams together, golfing during the summers at the Mohawk Club, and just sharing alot of special times with the high school and neighborhood gang. I always enjoyed her friendship during those years. Throughout the years, I always enjoyed hearing news of the Marble family through other Nisky friends and my parents, or seeing each other at a reunion.
I know this is such a difficult time for you and your family. I hope that it helps you to know that Lois was a very special person and touched the hearts of many.
Sarah & Marianne Holmes
October 13, 2008
Dear Ann,
I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. I was talking to one of the girls that went to school with us back in elementary school. She told me about your mother and the battle of breast cancer. My mother is also sorry for your loss. She remembers the chaperoned field trips from IC school and how my mother,your mother and the other parents would talk on the trips. I am deeply sorry for you and your families loss and will keep you in heart and mind.
With Thoughts and Love,
Jennifer (Spring) McLemore
October 12, 2008
Dear Joe, Ann, Maureen, and Emily,
I was so very to sad to hear about Lois. I loved her so very very much. Lois was a best freind to me when I needed it most. I will never forget the days in Schenectady, nor the weeks she spent with me during the summers in NH. She truly made my childhood a happy one. Again she was there for me when I also battled breast cancer. She will be sadly missed, but never ever forgotten!
I wish you all the peace that memories of her will bring to you. She was such a special person, and you were so lucky to have her as a wife and mom.
Her spirit will live forever in me. She gave so much more during her life time than most people ever do. I love you Lois!
Love and healing to you all!
Heidi Gallivan (Graubart)
October 11, 2008
Dear Joe, Ann, Maureen and Emily,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Lois's passing. She had so much courage and gave her all to everything she did. Although I haven't seen you or Lois pretty much since High School, Jenn Spring (MacLemore) has kept me up to date. We all loved Lois and she will truly be missed.
Michael Majsak
October 9, 2008
Joe,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Although we haven't seen each other or spoken since our days at Colgate, I remember you as a wonderful person, considerate and kind to others. May those same gifts now be provided to you. I wish you and your famly strength and support in this difficult time.
Joanne Dowdell
October 6, 2008
Dear Joe,
Sara Brownstein/Truebridge contacted me this weekend. I was so saddened to learn about Lois. If my memory of her from high school (and our reunion) serves me well, I know she lived life to its fullest and squeezed out every possible moment of joy, happiness and laughter she could. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Warm regards,
Janet Paige Jenson
October 2, 2008
Dear Joe and Family,
I phoned Steve today and he told me he was just getting in from the service in honor of Lois. I want you to know that I am thinking of you and your daughters at this difficult time. I wish you all the comfort that comes from the love of family, friends, and God's Grace.
In Sympathy,
Janet
Beryl Loeb
October 2, 2008
I was so sad to hear that Lois had passed away. We worked together at Ingalls so many years ago. I will always remember Lois' beautiful smile and contagious laugh.
With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences,
-- Beryl Loeb
Angele & Bruce Myers
October 1, 2008
Dear Joe, Ann, Maureen, Emily
How we wish we could have hugged Lois and said goodbye. She was always in our prayers and just for her, you will be in our prayers till you are all old and gray! Such warmth, such courage, such a lady... May happy memories and the love from so many of us help you get to happier times.
Love
October 1, 2008
The Reilly Family:
We are so saddened by your loss. Lois was so sweet and always greeted us with her warm smile as we spoke at MHS girls basketball games.
She was a true inspiration to us all.
Hold your memories in your hearts and she will always be with you.
With our sincere sympathy,
Linda, Gene, Matt and Cali Papalia
(Marlborough, MA)
Taslene Gatzunis
October 1, 2008
Although, I didn't really know Lois like many others, I realized, early, that she was an incredibly strong, loving and selfless person. She always had a smile upon her face and positive outlook on life, never letting on to what she might be feeling inside. She was a lovely person and held a special spot in so many hearts. She will, truly, be missed by us all. May her memory be eternal.
Our love, thoughts and prayers to Joe, Ann, Maureen and Emily. The Gatzunis Family
Denise & Eric Haartz
October 1, 2008
Dear Joe & Family,
We will always remember Lois for her kind smile and loving nature. Golfing with her was a distinct privilege and pleasure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julianne, Allyson, John, and Victoria Farley
October 1, 2008
The Reilly Family,
May beautiful memories give you strength during this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy -
Marilyn Brine Gilmour
October 1, 2008
Dear Joe, Ann, Maureen, Emily, and Lois' many extended family members,
There are no words to describe what Lois brought to our support group and to me personally. Suffice it to say that we join you in missing her deeply.
There will never be another Lois. (except "a little of her" in each of you girls, as your Dad would say..)
I wish you peace,
Marilyn
Holly Balzer-Harz
October 1, 2008
Dear Joe and Family,
I remember Lois fondly from our days at Niskayuna. She was always friendly and smiling and you couldn't help but be happy when she was around!
I am so very sorry for your loss. We have all been so blessed to have Lois in our lives, she touched us all. From what I have read she was the same wonderful person I remember from my teen years.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a wonderful legacy she has left.
Holly
John Eisenberg
October 1, 2008
Joe,
I am so sorry to learn of Lois' passing. My heart goes out to you and your girls.
Lynda King
October 1, 2008
Dear Joe, Ann, Maureen and Emily,
I have enjoyed the distinct pleasure of getting to know and love Lois through the Healing Garden. I found her to be a vibrant, funny, warm, and caring women. She loved her family with a passion. She talked of all of you often and felt grateful to have you. I hope that you can get to the point where your memories are what you hold on to and enjoy. I know that you have many.
My prayers are with you,
Lynda King
Mike Hulen
October 1, 2008
Dear Joe and Family,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. We enjoyed getting to know you and Lois through the evening golf at Charter Oak. I know that she was very proud of her family and she talked with exicitement of her daughter going to Boston College as she had done years earlier.
With warm regards,
Mike and Lynn Hulen
Bill Sheehan
October 1, 2008
Dear Joe:
I was so sorry to hear the news of Lois's passing. She was always such a pleasure to see at the club...always with a brilliant smile and a kind word. May time wash away the pain you and your family feel today and leave you with beautiful memories of a wonderful woman.
Jeff Crown
October 1, 2008
Joe and Family, Lois always had a smile and something nice to say. Her upbeat view on life is something we can all admire and remember. She'll always be with you in spirit. God bless,
Jeff, Caren, and Rachel Crown
John Condon
October 1, 2008
Our prayers are with the Reilly and Marble family. I lost my most inspirational gardner; we all lost a truly inspirational person. A small poem in rememberance of you Lois:
God's Garden
God looked around his garden, and found an empty place. Then he looked down upon the earth, and saw your smiling but tired face. He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, for he always takes the best. He knew despite your courage that you were suffering and in pain, He knew that you would not get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb; So he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered"Peace be Thine." It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. ~author unknown~
The Condons
Susan Laskowski
October 1, 2008
Words cannot express how sad I am to hear about Lois. She was a wonderful sister to Amy and she will be greatly missed. Her positive attitude, sense of humor, and her smile will be forever in my heart.
Susan Barile Laskowski
Jay Marie Palermo
October 1, 2008
Dear Joe, Ann, Maureen, and Emily,
Your wife and mom expressed her love of you and her joy in being with you so often. Since her soul and spirit are everlasting, so is her love for you all.
Joe, she told us how her mom and your mom were long-time friends and that you and she had been "together" since before birth because your mothers were pregnant at the same time.
Ann, your mother was happy for you when you got your Patriots internship this past summer and proud of your BC athletics, and especially of the woman you've become.
Maureen, your mother proudly told us about your "5" in the AP calculus exam, your playing rugby, and your thoughtful choice to attend her alma mater.
Emily, when I first met your mother in late 2006, you were a freshman at Marlborough High. She told us you were the only freshman on the girls' varisty basketball team. She was so happy to support you and your AAU teams also.
I believe her love and support of all of you all will be with you always.
Tony Monti
October 1, 2008
Dear Emily and Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Tony Monti (David's Dad)
Debbie Egan
September 30, 2008
Dear Joe, Ann, Maureen and Emily,
We were saddened to hear about Lois/your mom. We had no idea she was sick again since we haven't seen each other since Marian basketball days, but even though you knew it would happen soon, it is never easy. We are trusting that all your wonderful memories will eventually make you smile again. Time is a healer and we are praying for all of you.
With sympathy,
The Egans,
Debbie, Pat and Kelly
Jerry and Barbara Lavine
September 30, 2008
Dear Joe, We send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Lisa Sheehan
September 30, 2008
I would like to express my deepest sympathy. I will always remember Lois' beautiful smile whenever I saw her at Charter Oak. May God Bless You.
The Flynn's
September 30, 2008
Dearest Reilly's and Marble's: We all feel so deeply sorry for your loss. Lois was our trooper and good friend. We are proud to have known her and many of you. I was lucky to have worked out with Lois, and we are lucky to have taught and coached all three daughters, and shared coaching duties with Joe (Rick Petino). So many IC memories. Maureen, Ann and Emily are true reflections of Lois and were the light in her life. Joe fought quietly with Lois and is the true definition of wonderful husband and best friend. We wish we could bring you all brighter days ahead. We all share in your sadness and remember all of the happiness that Lois brought to all of us. Always in our prayers, forever in our hearts!
David, Joanne, Cam and Shane Perry
September 30, 2008
Dear Joe, Ann, Maureen and Emily,
We are so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Warmly,
Marlborough Friends
September 30, 2008
We are the lucky one's that believe we all had the best of friendship with our hero Lois. Never a complaint, never negative. Life sure gives us only what we can handle and obviously, true friendship is what we all feel Lois handled best.
Loving mother, friend, neighbor, aunt and daughter, Lois lives on through her positive drive. We all love and miss you dearly, and pray for your peace.
John Blood
September 30, 2008
Dear Joe,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss on Sunday. It was always such a joy to see Lois at Charter Oak, never without a smile on her face. May her positive spirit live on through all whose lives she touched.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family,
John
Evan Haberman
September 30, 2008
The Reilly Family
My heartfelt thoughts are with you at this difficult time. For over 20 years that I was fortunate to know the warmth and what a special person Lois was. Her smile lit up a room. Memories will last forever as will the support of your many friends.
Dex Marble
September 30, 2008
The Reillys and Marble cousins:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Dex and Sarah Marble
Tim Shelton
September 30, 2008
Paul,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know how much she meant to you.
Vincent Falco
September 30, 2008
Dear Joe, Ann, Maureen, and Emily
We are deeply saddened to have lost Lois. She will be missed. Her relentless smile and joy will always hold a place in our hearts. In our busy pace with deadlines and committments, it was always a refreshing and wonderful pause to be together at the Blaze games and weekends "on tour" with the team. May God Bless you all.
Vinny,Lydia, Teresa, and Kat
Holly & Stephen Ranieri
September 30, 2008
The Reillys,
Our warmest sympathies for your grievous loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May your memories bring comfort and everlasting peace.
colleen mcpherson
September 30, 2008
Joe.Ann.Maureen and Emily,
With a heavy heart I write this note. There is nothing I can say to make any of this better. We've lost the most courageous woman I have ever known and I am so proud to be able to have called her my freind. We were in Kiawah Island golfing when we got the news. Just to let you know I hit one into the ocean for her. I'd think she'd like that.
With all my heart,
Maria Brown
September 29, 2008
Lois, you are our "A" player in our "Fab 4". How much fun was that! Our club champion. I was so lucky to spend all of those gorgeous days with you. Always so gracious. Always so much fun to spend time with. Always so positive. I'll remember those days EVERY TIME I golf. I'll never forget how wonderful you are. I will really miss you.... I love you.
My heart bleeds for you Joe, Ann, Maureen and Emily. May God bless you and comfort you.
September 29, 2008
Emily and Family,
Our thoughts are with you, The MHS Girls Freshmen Soccer Team.
Penny Farrington
September 29, 2008
Dear Joe, Anne, Maureen and Emily,
My heart is full of sadness to hear the news of Lois' passing. She was a great and wonderful woman, full of life and joy We had many a laughs and adventures during our early years. Although we had drifted apart and not spoken in a long time, I always remembered how happy she was when she found her soul mate, Joe and began their family. She was a woman who understood that family comes above everything else. And with that as her highest priority she was able to succeed in anything and everything she touched. The earths light shines a little dimmer with her passing.
All my love and sympathy to you all.
LORI FARRELL
September 29, 2008
Joe
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lois was beautiful on the inside and outside. I will miss her dearly.
Dianne Oldach
September 29, 2008
Joe, Ann, Maureen, Emily, and family,
Thankfully, we all have memories of Lois, all of the good times, that we can call on to keep her with us forever. I have only done Karaoke once in my life, and it was with Lois! Karaoke, dancing, doing the worm,those first prize Halloween costumes (the laundry baskets and the fall leaves being two of my favorites), whatever it was, it was done with Lois-gusto. Lois will always live on in our great memories, we are lucky to have shared her life. She was a wonderful friend and I will miss her very much. I told her she was my heroine, to be able to keep so positive and strong throughout the years with such spirit...she was truly amazing.
With love and caring,
Dianne, Steve, Shauna, and Carolyn
Alan & Sharon Silverman & Family
September 29, 2008
Dear Joe and Family,
In the Jewish custom, we say:
"May the memory of your loved one always be for a blessing"
We were all blessed to know Lois - and even during times of great sorrow, we take comfort knowing that Lois is completely healed. In time our cherished memories will come with smiles and laughter - until then, may G-d comfort you all.
Norman Marshall
September 29, 2008
To Joe and family,
My heart goes out to you. I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Lois was one of the kindest, sweetest people I've ever known. She made my day each time I saw her at Charter Oak. I'm deeply saddened. I'll miss her, but her smile and gentle manner will be with me always.
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