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for Rebecca Neiss
Cousin Carol
July 4, 2024
16 years...how time has flown. I still miss you so much. Now you have Dottie up there with you to enjoy your chocolate cake together. I will get there one day so we can all celebrate together again. Love you!!!
July 2, 2019
My Beckles, wow, I can't believe it's already 11 years since you left us. I still think about you and miss you whenever I look at a gift you gave me. I'll treasure those things always. Love you!!
Cuz Carol
chris bogan
July 24, 2009
Can't imagine a year has gone by. We've missed some good times together my friend.
Cousin Carol
July 4, 2009
Hi Beckles....it's been 1 long year since you left us. I still miss you very much.
Love you always,
Cousin Carol
June 8, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKLES!!! Miss you so much!!!
Love you always!!!
Cousin Carol
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Beckles!! Missing you so much. I'm sure you're having chocolate cake with Aunt Helen today. Love you always!
November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving Beckles!!!! We miss you so much. Can't help but give thanks for the short time we had you with us.
Love, Cousin Carol
Cousin Carol
October 9, 2008
Hi Beckles,
Today is Dorothy's birthday. If you were here the two of you would have gone to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch and chocolate cake!! Can't tell you how much we miss you. It's only been three months but it already seems like an eternity.
Love and miss you so much.
Christina Bogan
August 5, 2008
Becky was a dear friend whom I loved and walked softly with for 30 years. She had a wonderful, loving, insightful spirit. We spent lots of time together enjoying special music and events such as cleaning up the environment on Earth Day and toasting our efforts with champagne. There will be no one like her in my life and I will miss her the rest of it. My husband and I considered Becky to be among our very best friends, and we are saddened beyond words at her illness and loss.
Becky and I shared a love of animals and in her memory through 10th Chance Animal Rescue, a non-profit, no kill, cat and kitten rescue organization, the REBECCA NEISS RESCUED ANGELS MEMORIAL FUND has been created. 100% of the monies donated to Becky's fund will be used to further the work of trapping and socializing mommy cats and kittens born outside, as well as rescuing friendly strays off the street and getting them fully vetted (spayed/neutered/vaccinated), and placed up for adoption to loving homes through my weekly adoption shows at PetSmart. Each kitty saved through THE REBECCA NEISS RESCUED ANGELS MEMORIAL FUND will be referred to as “Becky’s Angel.” Companion animals are like angels in the lives of those of us who love and learn from them. I can’t think of anything I can do that better signifies Becky's kind and loving way with animals than to rescue homeless animals in her name.
I am thrilled to say that Becky's first Angel (a little calico kitten resuced from a garage on Forrest Avenue in Buffalo and bottle-fed until old enough to eat on her own) met some of Becky's friends and family and will be adopted by a couple who are among Becky's closest friends. This is a kitten I had hoped Becky could foster as she considered doing so prior to becoming so ill. If you want more information on THE REBECCA NEISS RESCUED ANGELS MEMORIAL FUND, please contact me.
Becky was blessed to have such good friends and loving family members and all her friends and loved ones have been blessed to know her and have her in their lives. Her loss is profound.
God speed old friend, until we meet again.
Kathy Curtis
July 22, 2008
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Becky. She was a dear colleague. My condolences and heart felt sympathy.
Larry and Marie (Hinkley) Feduski
July 11, 2008
Dear Mrs. Neiss, Johnny, Sharon, Jimmy,and Chuckie, Please accept our sincere condolences, I heard about Becky's passing from our daughter and her husband who still live on Ferndale. We will always remember the games of hide and seek Jimmy, Chuckie and Becky played at dusk in our yard, when you all were little, and I especially remember the times you all played with my niece and nephew, Mark and Donna and the other neighborhood kids, we will never forget the nice conversations Larry and I had in your "family garage" with you Mom and Dad and a few "cold ones" on a hot summers night. Becky was always the little shy girl with the sweet smile who obviously grew up to be a special friend to many....her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her, and you will draw the family circle tighter in her passing, and I just know that your Dad has welcomed her into heaven with open arms...Sincerely,
Sherry Stanley
July 10, 2008
Becky was my best friend and the sister I never had. We spent 37 years together full of memories - fun, sweet and sometimes sad. Becky was a beautiful, living soul and was one the most authentic people I knew....I am who I am because of how she touched and molded my life. I miss Becky so much and grieve her absence deeply…….
Love B.F & Sis
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
Sharon (Neiss) Phillips
July 9, 2008
Thanks to everyone who signed this guestbook. I had no idea how many friends my little sister had, but am not surprised. She was my little sister and a very close friend. I thought she would outlive all of us. I guess God had special plans for her. The good part is that he spared her from pain and all the anxiety she would have had to go through had this illness dragged on.
I love you, Seester...
Cindy Manarina
July 9, 2008
I was stunned to see a fellow classmate of mine had passed. Becky always had a warm smile for everyone and was one of the nicest persons anyone could know. My heart bleeds for her family and friends. My deepest sympathies.
Sincerely,
Cindy Manarina
CCHS - Class of 1980
Dave Schmeidler
July 9, 2008
So sorry to hear this news. As a member of Arlanza we all knew the Neiss family, and our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Mark Mulville and Family
July 9, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Kerri Jasen
July 9, 2008
To family and dear friends of Becky - Becky brightened many of my days at work. I am deeply saddened and send you all my most sincere condolences. I'll miss her very much.
Fondly, Kerri Jasen
Steve Headrick
July 9, 2008
Please know that you are all in my thoughts in this time of sorrow.
Becky will be missed and yet will be remembered so very fondly for so many years to come.
Former Economics Grad Student
July 8, 2008
I was a grad student in the Economics department around 1989 or 1990. Rebecca was one of the nicest people I've ever had the privelege to meet.
Many years later, (15 maybe?) after dropping out of the department, I ran into her. Even though I was pretty undistinguished in the deparment, she remembered my name and what I had been taking there.
I was truly surprised and saddened to read about her death. My deepest sympathies and prayers go with you.
Joe Donohue
July 8, 2008
Dear Chuck, Jim and the entire Neiss family:
My hearfelt sympathies to all about the passing of your sister Becky. I knew her a little when she would come to gigs of Arlanza. I remember her as a warm and very nice person. From reading the entries in the guest book, she clearly touched many people and I am sure was a source of great love, comfort and inspiration to all of you. Take care and I wish you all love and good health in the future.
Joe Donohue
Jim, Karen & Leanna
July 8, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. With caring thoughts and deepest sympathy, please take some comfort in knowing how many thoughts & prayers are with you.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a 1,000 winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sun on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled light
I am the soft star that shines at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there; I did not die.
Ademar Bechtold
July 8, 2008
As a graduate student in the department of economics in the late 1980s and earlier 1990s, I was privileged with Becky’s support and friendship. Her dedication to the department, and everyone that was part of it, was a source of inspiration to all. Two year ago, while traveling to Western New York, I stopped by the department and saw Becky for the last time. It was summer time, only a few people were in their offices, but Becky was there and with delight she talked about the accomplishments of faculty, staff, and graduate students - present and past - as if they were part of her own family. It is hard to believe that she is no longer with us. She will be truly missed.
Bruce Rifenburg
July 8, 2008
A great friend of so many!
A high school friend of mine!
May God Bless her soul forever, and also the family & friends of Becky!
Mike Kurilovitch
July 8, 2008
Jim and family,
I never met your sister but in glancing through all these entries I feel like I truly missed out on getting to know a very special person. She was obviously loved and cared for deeply, and you should take solace in that knowledge. "Remember, my sentimental friend: a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others."--The Wizard of Oz
Take care, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Teresa Kurilovitch
Tom Hansen
July 8, 2008
Dear Chuck and the Neiss Family,
I just found out about your loss via Becky Harbison from Clarence High & wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.
SANDY MARVIN[ YANIK]
July 8, 2008
TO THE FAMILY,
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BECKY IS SO SPECIAL IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS. AS A FRIEND I SMILE EVERY TIME I THINK OF HER. AND I WANT TO SPEAK FOR ALL OF HER CLOSEST FRIENDS THAT WE COULDN'T DO ENOUGH FOR HER , WE LOVE YOU SWEETIE.
Saqib Jafarey
July 7, 2008
Becky was a dear friend and confidante to a group of Assistant Profs and grad students who passed through the Department of Economics in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Her porch was where we all gathered on a warm summer evening. Long after we had gone our separate ways she kept in touch with each one of us and helped us stay in touch with each other. To her family, please know that Becky's old friends have her in their thoughts.
Barbara (Trautwein) Schwartz
July 7, 2008
Dear Jim & the rest of the Neiss Family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss, Becky was a great person, We were great friends @ Clarence High School , She always had a great story to tell and was an all around fun person, I feel bad that we lost touch with each other, God Bless you all Through these difficult times! You are in my Prayers...
Wayne Summers
July 7, 2008
My Dearest Friend Jim and all the Neiss family:
Words cannot convey how heavy my heart is for your loss. Becky was such a sweet person and she always had a smile. I pray that God's love will comfort you all in this time of sorrow and that your tears will turn into tears of joy at the thought that she is now on the other side in the loving hands of her creator. God Bless you all!
Your Friend,
Wayne
Douglas Benz
July 7, 2008
Dear Neiss Family,
We are saddened and very sorry for your loss.
Doug and Liz Benz
Craig and Debbie Overkamp
July 7, 2008
Dear Neiss Family:
We have been so blessed to have Becky as our neighbor and our friend - she will be greatly missed. We knew her as someone who loved her family, friends, her home, and Bailey. Please accept our deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Betsy Rohr Adams
July 7, 2008
Jim:
I am so sorry for your loss - your sister was a v ery special person.
William H Baumer
July 7, 2008
Ms. Neiss was a valued supporter of operations of the UB Department of Economics during my service as Department Chair. It was a pleasure to work with her. May God be with those who mourn.
Sharon Cosentino
July 7, 2008
We miss you terribly here in the Economics Department, Becky. We will always love you--you were a very special friend to us all.
barbara minton
July 7, 2008
Becky ("senior"), John, Sharon, Chuck and Jimmy,
you are all in my daily, hourly, prayers and thoughts. May God sustain and comfort you through this sad time and always.
Pam Gelia
July 7, 2008
Dear Neiss Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter and your sister. Becky always had a big smile and a warm soul, she will be missed tremendously. Sometimes special people touch our lives in a way that no one else does, and Becky did that. She always had a good word, a funny story, and Bailey at her heels. Becky taught us all to enjoy the journey of life, it is so sad that her journey was cut short with all of us, but we will stop and "smell the roses" in her memory. Her journey has taken her to a better place, the best place, where she is healed and happy once again. We will always remember Becky as a bright light in our lives. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Maurie and Pam (Payne) Gelia
James Neiss
July 7, 2008
Please see the obit published 7/6/2008 in the buffalo news and the guestbook link on that date at:
http://www.legacy.com/BuffaloNews/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=112857057
Note: the above address should be on one line no spaces if you have problems.
Jim Neiss
Becky Harbison
July 6, 2008
Becky will be missed - so sorry for your loss.
Dottie Vogel-Abramow
July 6, 2008
Becky.. God always takes the good and you were one of the BEST.. I will certainly miss the laughs we had.. We'll see each other again and when we do, I'll bring the CAKE!!! The double chocolate with the cherry on top!!!!!!! Love You!! your cousin Dottie
Donald Cory
July 6, 2008
Rebecca/Becky, You were the first freind I made when I transferred to Clarence High. Although we only dated for a short while we remained freinds for the rest of our lives. If it were not for you I would never have met one of my closest freinds, your brother Jim. He was the best man at my wedding and I his. I will miss you forever, love always Cory.
Jim Neiss
July 6, 2008
I would like all to note that Becky earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Buffalo where she worked as an administrative assistant in the Economics Department. She loved her work family, they were very important to her.
Thank you on behalf of our family for all the kind words.
Jim Neiss
Linda Bund
July 6, 2008
Aunt Becky, John, Sharon, Chuck & Jim- My heart aches for you. Becky was so kind, I know she meant so much to each of you and that her sudden loss is unbearable. May God give you the strength and comfort you need. I will miss her dearly- All my love- Linda
Lizbeth Stringer
July 6, 2008
Becky...your door was always open...our social director...the magnet that brought us together, and the glue that held us there. So hard to believe that you are no longer with us. You will be missed by all whose lives you touched.
Carol Vogel-Bova
July 6, 2008
John, Sharon, Chuck, Jim,
No one ever expects the baby of the family to be the first to go. God must have been watching her and saw how good she was and wanted her for His own. She was the best! I'll miss her as much as you will. My deepest sympathy is with all of you. Love, Carol Ann
Carol Vogel-Bova
July 6, 2008
Aunt Becky, No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. I will miss her dearly. Much love, Carol Ann
Carol Vogel-Bova
July 6, 2008
Hey Beckles...you were more than a cousin to Dorothy and me. You were like our little sister. We are still asking why you had to leave so quickly. God must have been running low on angels and knew you would be perfect for the job. I will miss you so much!! Love you always. Cousin Carol
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