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Pamela Finer Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Jeff Long
September 13, 2010
Russell,
Today I just learned (from our former dorm mate, Kevin) of Pam's passing last year. I am so very sorry to hear the news. Pam was truly one of the most uplifting human beings I have ever been fortunate to have known.
Joanne Pickul Harder
May 15, 2010
Dear Russ,
I just received my UMass magazine and saw the incredibly sad news about Pam. My heart is so heavy for you. Many years have passed since our UMass days, but I have often thought about all of my old friends. I can still picture Pam's beautiful face clearly. I'm hoping you will remember me. Please send my love to Sharman. I remember her with such great affection from when I was a counselor on the third floor in Field. With love to your whole family,
Joanne Pickul Harder
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Adele Zygman
November 30, 2009
Dear Russ, Rachel and Daniel,
I am simply in shock knowing that Pam is no longer with us. She was truly an inspiration and a total pleasure to know. Her quiet dignity, thoughtfulness, beatiful smile, and love towards her family are what we all wish to have in our lives. Watching her "daven" made us believe in all that is part of our tradition.
Our sincerest condolences.
We are sending our prayers and hopes to you. Her memory is a true blessing and may she rest in peace.
B'Shalom
Adele, Morry, Elana and Josh
paulette freed
November 22, 2009
Dear Russ,
I don't know if you remember us--Paulette and Steve Freed. My mother, Flo Cohnstein, was the editor of the Shofar. I am going to tell her about Pam when I speak to her. She will be saddened. I hope you, Dan and Rachel are bearing up as well as you can.
Paulette and Steve Freed
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Ken & Evelyn Rauseo
November 21, 2009
Dear Russ, Dan & Rachel,
We were so sorry to hear about Pam's passing. She was a wonderful person and friend. Our 34 year relationship leaves us with beautiful memories that we will never forget. She made the world a better place. Everyone who knew her loved her. We will keep you in our prayers.
Amelia, Charlie & Pierce Atwill
November 20, 2009
Dear Russ, Dan & Rachel
While the time we had with Pam was brief, she had a kindness and love that will be treasured by all who have had the fortune to know her. We are deeply sorry for your loss and may prayers and loving thoughts comfort you at this time.
November 20, 2009
Russ, Rachel, and Dan..... We are heartbroken now....but, how lucky we all were. Pam was our own special treasure loaned to us for a short time in this lifetime . She was our very own precious jewel---a one-in-a-million wife, mother, and sister to each one of us. Her sparkling light will go on shining forever in the memories that she left behind. She left such a big hand print on our hearts that we will never forget her. Your love and support kept her alive longer than any medicine ever could. Thank you for that..... She lived for your love. Bless you all and may Pam's memory be a blessing to each one of you. With much love to my sister's very caring family....kisses and hugs from Sharman
November 18, 2009
Russell,
I am so sorry to hear about your wife, my heart felt condolences go out to you and your family.
Robin Casper
Anne Drapalski
November 17, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Pam's passing. She was a great lady and we always had such a nice chat when she called. Your family is in my thoughts.
Anne Drapalski(the embroidery lady)
Marcia LaMaskin
November 17, 2009
My heart goes out to all of Pam's family. What a special person she was. I feel privledged to have known her even if it was for such a short time. Her memory will be a blessing to all who were touched by her.
Marcia LaMaskin
The Senior Center a Community Partnership
November 17, 2009
Pam was one of the most talented efficient, and pleasant staff members that we have ever had at the Senior Center. She wrote poetry, designed beautiful cards, and wrote biographies of most of the members for the newsletter. We will greatly miss her.
Yinestra Robinson
November 17, 2009
Pam, you fought a great fight. I will miss our cards and email exchanges. I will always cherish the purse holder you gave me. Pam brought great ideas to the Senior Center. She even named our Newsletter "Starting Now". So Pam, now I know you are "Starting Now" (a now journey). Rest in peace Pam. My prayers are with the entire Finer family.
Andrea & Danny Shiflett
November 17, 2009
Russ,
Pam was a very special person who touched the hearts and lives of everyone she met. She was such an inspiration, if only we had more people like her in this world. We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and always.
November 17, 2009
I worked with Pam for more than fifteen years in her capacity as Director of Rachel's Table in Springfield, Mass. She was an efficient manager of this wonderfully effective program, a fierce advocate for the hungry. Pam had energy, enthusiasm and an ever-present joie de vivre. My heartfelt condolences to her family. I am profoundly saddened by her passing.
Steve Katz, East Longmeadow, MA
November 17, 2009
To the Finer Family: Please accept my heartfelt condolences, Pam was a lovely,kind lady, sorry about your loss.
Shirley Nichols
Marilyn Branch-Mitchell
November 17, 2009
My sincere sympathy goes out to the Finer Family.
Pam was a lovely woman who faced a long and difficult struggle with courage and in her own unique way.
I will remember Pam's enthusiasm when we first met and she noticed my Westhampton ring and she showed me her pendant and began to tell me all about Rachel attending UR.
Pam touched many lives and she will be remembered and missed. I pray that your family will be comforted by many special memories of a remarkable woman.
Marilyn Branch-Mitchell
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Norah Kazin
November 16, 2009
Oh Pam,
Perhaps you are needed in heaven to help all of those here on earth. That's the only explanation for you being taken so early. Rest now and hurt no more. I will always think of our times together during services when you would explain the parshat to me or point out something interesting in the commentary.
Our love of rocks will go on, my children even look for heart shapes wherever we are! My daughter remembers the pomegranites that you wore on your clothes.
Thank you for entering our lives and making our world a better place.
Nanette & Jose Fridman
November 16, 2009
Dear Russell, Rachel and Daniel,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Pam was truly a lovely, generous, compassionate, artistic, Eshet Chayil.
May her memory be a blessing.
Thinking of you.
November 16, 2009
We have lost the most wonderful Daughter in-law every family in the world would have be honored to have her as theirs. Love always.
Essie & Dad. Sholom.
Whitney Thompson (and family)
November 16, 2009
Dear Finer Family,
On behalf of my entire family, I wish to express our deepest sympathies to your family on the loss of Pam. We remember your family with fondness from all the years living across the street from you. You are in our thoughts. The Thompsons
November 16, 2009
I am sorry to hear of your loss Daniel. I am keeping you in my prayers.
Elizabeth Rincon-Lownes (Memphis, TN)
Eydie Zive
November 16, 2009
Dear Russell, What a shock to read about Pam. My heart goes out to you and your family. I hope there is comfort with Danny and Rachel close by. Pam was always a bubbly, creative and smiling person, eager to lend a hand. She will be sorely missed in so many of life's activities. Sincere condolences to you all.
Eddie & Diane Knopf
November 16, 2009
Although I knew it was coming, receiving your information about Pam’s passing still was difficult to accept. I know how much she has had to endure this last year and a half and it took such inner strength. I will truly miss our email exchanges.
Our prayers go out to you and Dan and Rachel.
November 16, 2009
Pam was the example of kindness, compassion and humor. Her smile and good deeds radiated throughout our community, May this gentile woman of valor rest in peace. Russ, Rachel and Daniel, our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Jane and Bobby Newman
Judy Kalman
November 16, 2009
Russell, I am so sorry to hear about Pam. Those of us who had the privilege of worshipping with her and singing with her know how special she was. Judy Zeprun Kalman
Craig Kazin
November 16, 2009
Who else but Pam could find a way to include chocolate in a spaghetti recipe? Pam was truly an inspiration...one of God's messengers on this planet. Our hearts go out to you, Russ, Rachel, and Danny.
Lynne Doherty
November 16, 2009
Russell,
I am very sorry to hear about Pam. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbie Manning
November 16, 2009
I will miss you Pam. I will treasure our memories of "shimmies". Thank you for all your kindness. Heaven just got one of the best. May your family find peace during this sad time.
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