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MARGARET Fahey-Boyle
August 2, 2020
I had no idea of Marion's passing until recently. I was so sorry to hear of her tragic passing. Marion, we had some fun in high school before you moved out of state. I Know you are at peace with your mom in heaven. God Bless.
Del Newberry
October 12, 2017
Praying for your friends and family today,
With love from Texas,
Terry Adams
April 30, 2016
Happy Birthday Marian. As we "celebrate" yet another birthday without you, we celebrate your life, and legacy of love, dedication and determination. Our family chain is broken and part of me went with you on that awful day, but you left me with treasured memories that I will always be grateful for.
Till we meet again Sis.
Love you forever,
Terry
September 12, 2015
NEVER FORGETTING !!
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A Rose for Marian
Terry Adams
September 11, 2015
Hi again Sis. Just returned from the 9/11 Memorial at our local Civic Center and left you a rose and a special message. I miss you more and more every day. Till we meet again - Terry
A Rose for you at PSL Civic Ctr. 9/11 Memorial
Terry Adams
September 11, 2015
September 12, 2014
Another Year ..It goes by so fast. Remembering Always
Brett Treco
September 11, 2014
Can't belive it's been thirteen years since I've been able to see your face and smile. I know the hurt is something that will never be fixed in my hurt because it is from my selfishness in wanting you back. You'd be proud to know I've made it to college. Try to help out mom cause shes having touble. I love you more than you know. Until we meet again.
Terry Adams
September 10, 2014
Dear Marian - Not a day goes by that I don't think of you (my guest in thought) and pray that you are at peace - unlike the world around us! I still miss you terribly, especially when I need to have a heart-to-heart talk with someone like you that truly listened and cared deeply about others. Actually I do talk to you and sometimes you even let me know you're there! I'll love you forever Sis. Till we meet again :) Love, Terry
Mick Welcher
September 12, 2012
Back from D.C. And Never Forgeting
Richard Halevy
September 11, 2012
Hi again. Just to say although I miss you and think about you always, you are especially in my heart today. You should also know that the City of Yonkers has added your name to a memorial plaque along with the other 23 Yonkers victims of that horrific day. We will not let the future forget. Love ya and miss ya always.
Terry Adams
September 11, 2012
By the way, forgot to mention how very proud I am (and I KNOW you are too) of Christina and what she's achieved. Keep watching over her and guide her in what she does. As always, you are "my guest in thought" every day and I still love talking to you (you don't argue back!!!). Love ya lots Sis
Love, Terry
Terry Adams
September 10, 2012
Hi again Sis - on this eve of the worst day of my life, I'm thankful that on this day 11 years ago, we spoke on the phone and commiserated about our busy lives and how much longer we had to go till retirement - - little did we know! I'm so grateful we had that opportunity to say "I love you" just one more time! Miss you more and more as time goes by. Till we meet again Sis!
Love, Terry
Mick Welcher
September 12, 2011
My visit to your bench was somber...I hope you liked your dolphin...I will never forget ...
j h
September 11, 2011
No love, no friendship can ever cross our path without affecting us in some way... forever.
One of the many fun times we shared.
Terry Adams
September 11, 2011
Hi Sis - On this 10th anniversary, I miss you more and more each day, but I'm thankful for all the fond memories we shared. I'm proud to call you my sister and my friend. My "daydream door" is eternally open. Till we meet again.
Richard Halevy
September 7, 2011
Miss you just as much today as ten years ago. Do you remember...Once a day and sometimes more you knock upon my daydream door? Well, you often seem to knock and I stop briefly and we talk, and I miss you even more. Love you forever.
Rebecca Walters
August 29, 2011
I have started a memorial page on facebook, in which each person who joins receives the name of someone who died on 9/11. I have just given a member, Marian's name. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten and prayed for.
Mick Welcher
September 10, 2010
Never Forgetting Sept.11 NEVER letting it Fade ............
Peggy Childers
September 9, 2010
To the family of Marian Serva:
Marian gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our heroes of September 11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Doug Abraham
April 29, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Cathy Abell
August 29, 2008
Marian,
I had the opportunity to have a sneak preview of the memorial yesterday with Holly and John Yates. We searched frantically for your bench and finally found it. It was so peaceful out there and for the first time since 9/11 I felt you were there. You would be proud of the memorial as am I and I now have a place to go to talk to you - instead of my cubicle where they think I am nuts.
Love you and miss you everyday!
Cathy
Doug Abraham
April 29, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
P Tabbernor
August 31, 2007
In memory....
kristine
June 9, 2007
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Mick Welcher
August 20, 2006
With the 5th year almost here...My Grief is five times Greater....Never Forgotten !!!
Mick Welcher
September 14, 2005
I met your daughter,and shared the loss....She,s a GREAT gal, that I know that your very Proud of...May we all have LOVE in our hearts.....
Michelle Davis
September 13, 2002
Marian and I talked about our wishes for our children many times while taking a quick break from the piles of work. I miss those talks, I miss her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
June 11, 2002
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL SOUL OF MARIAN SERVA AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE..MAY JESUS AND MARY GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Always present - forever in our hearts!
Terry Adams
April 29, 2002
Happy Birthday in Heaven Marian:
Some people make the world special just by being in it. You were always that kind of person to me. You were, and always will be, my sister, my friend, my buddy, my confidant - - through good times and bad. We were always there for each other - - to listen, to comfort, to laugh and be silly with and yes, to cry with.
As I sit here today, on what would have been your 48th birthday, I wonder when the pain of not having you here will stop; when will it all become easier to deal with? It still doesn't feel real and does not get better with time. It hurts to look back and it hurts even more to look forward without you.
You left a footprint on my heart that the sands of time will never wash away. I love you for all you are and all that you were and pray that someday the world will realize what it has done to itself and what we have all lost by these senseless acts of violence towards on another.
Till we meet again Sis----Love, Terry
April 25, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN...MARIAN SERVA AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND MARY GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Robert Levine
April 8, 2002
Everyone at ConEd Solutions is most sorry for your lose.
lorraine johnson
April 6, 2002
HELLO IT'S ME AGAIN,BRUCE OR CHRISTINA IF YOU HAPPEN TO READ THESE I'M THINKING OF YOU TWO OFTEN. DIFFERENT MEMORIES COME AT STRANGE TIMES. THE ONE THAT BEEN THE BEST WAS WHEN BEN AND I WERE STATIONED AT PLANET ORD (FORT ORD CA.) BRUCE AND BEN WERE BOTH IN THE FIELD FOR TRAINING. MARION AND CHRISTINA WERE IN THE DOWNSTAIRS QUARTERS AND I WAS UPSTAIRS. WE HAD OUR BACK DOORS OPEN AND WERE TALKING TO EACH OTHER WHILE CLEANING OUR HOUSES.ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WHOLE BUILDING STARTED TO SHAKE, YEP WE WERE HAVING AN EARTHQUAKE! I HEARD MARION YELL "WHAT THE ---- WAS THAT! WE BOTH RUSHED OUT INTO THE FRONT YARD, STAYED OUT THERE FOR HOURS. WELL AS I READ OVER THIS IT ISN'T REALLY FUNNY BUT I STILL HEAR THAT SENTENCE,PLAYING IN MY BRAIN. WE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER WITH HUSBANDS BUT MOST OF THE TIMES IT WAS THE THREE OF US LADIES, BEING DEEEPENDENT WIVES, THAT'S THE WAY MARY USED TO SAY IT DEEEEPENNDENT! AND SO IT GOES, MY MEMORY FOR THIS TIME. THINKING OF YOU MARION. MISSING YOU TOO. LORRAINE
Cathy Powers
March 21, 2002
I'm sorry that I did not know Marian personally but I know her sister and brother-in-law. Terry and Al, my heart goes out to you. Marian has to be a wonderful person for you both to love her and miss her so much. Much love to you.
Marian H. Serva
Dawn Dalton
March 11, 2002
On this, the six-month anniversary of the worst day in my family's life, I sit and reflect upon the wonderful person my aunt was. I will always cherish the memories I have of her. Her picture sits beside my front door and we greet her respectfully each day as we put out our American Flag. She died a hero in this senseless tragedy. I miss her terribly.
Teresa Jahn
January 12, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Marion. May her life and love continue living in you. May the precious memories of times together lighten the sorrow in your hearts. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Terry Adams
January 5, 2002
As not only sisters, but best friends, Marian and I shared our thoughts, dreams, hopes and deepest feelings. We knew each other at our best and at our worst. We could always count on each other’s honesty and encouragement. I will forever treasure her love, loyalty and understanding. Marian is strong willed, independent, resolute, rebellious and has the courage to speak her own mind and offer an opinion -- whether you asked for it or not. I use the present tense because Marian’s spirit will never disappear – and is still in the hearts and minds of everyone she touched. Marian was intolerant of anyone who spoke negatively about our country and what it stands for. Yet, she would be a relentless champion of a cause she truly believed in. She proved it many times during her career, whether it involved an appeal from a soldier’s family or pending regulations for military personnel as a group. As civilians, we in the family knew better than to argue or disagree about our opinion of military matters with Marian! She was totally devoted to her beautiful daughter Christina, who was the center of her world. She never hesitated to drop everything for her, whether it was a school event, girl scouts, games and practices, or making brownies for her and her friends, who so affectionately called her “Mom. Many years ago she left a little charm on my pillow with a note that said “thank you for taking care of me so many times”, after our youngest sister Anne was born. Another treasure is a “Sister” poem she sent me after a particularly difficult time we shared, on the back of which she wrote simply, “Thanks for being there”. Unfortunately, none of us were able to be there for her on September 11th, but I take comfort in knowing that her guardian angels were certainly there. Thank you Marian for being such a loving sister and life long friend. Thank you for all the memories and special times we all shared. I wouldn’t trade them for anything and will treasure them always. I pray that our memories will keep you close and bring us comfort and strength.
Terry Adams
January 4, 2002
The tragic loss of Marian leaves a void that can never be replaced. I will miss her always.
LORRAINE JOHNSON
December 8, 2001
WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I WERE STATIONED IN GERMANY WE HAD TO GRT USED TO THE TERRORIST BOMBS AND BOMB THREATS, THESE WERE ALMOST A DAILY HAPPENING OVER THERE. CHECKINGYOUR I.D. CONSTANTLY, USING MIRRORS TO CHECK UNDER CARS. WELL AFTER THREE YEARS OF THAT IT WAS KIND OF A SHOCK NOT TO HAVE TO DO IT .BUT AFTER A WHILE YOU RELAX. YOU TRY TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH FRIENDS YOU'VE MADE HERE AND THERE. MARIAN SERVA WAS ONE OF THOSE FRIENDS . I DID'NT TALK TO HER AS OFTEN AS I WANTED BUT WITH HER WORK AND MY WORK , SOMETIMES WE MISSED CALLS , AND ENDED UP TALKING AT OUR MACHINES. MARIAN'S WORK WAS IMPORTANT,AND SHE DID IT WELL. SHE WORKED AT THE PENTAGON. I WILL MISS HER. I FEEL GUILTY SOMETIMES, I KNOW IN MY MIND THAT DOES'NT MAKE SENSE. BUT MY HEART IS A LITTLE SLOW ON THE UPTAKE SOMETIMES. I REMEMBER ONE TIME WHEN WE WERE STATIONED AT FT. ORD IN CA. MARY AND I HAD GONE OUT FOR LUNCH , MARY WASGROWLING BECAUSE OUR HUSBANDS WERE,NT ALLOWED TO GO OFF POST FOR LUNCH , BUT OFFICERS WERE. BOY DID SHE HAVE A FEW CHOICE WORDS FOR THEM . I MISS HER. HER DAUGHTER MISSES HER. HER HUSBAND MISSES HER. I'M OUT OF WORDS BUT NOT FEELINGS.
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