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Paula Greenspan Obituary
12/4/1962 - 9/21/2010
Died after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by children (Zachary and Mollie), devoted partner, Michael Hoit and precious pups Cocoa and Jack. She leaves behind three siblings and many dear and wonderful friends. She was a gifted and respected attorney but was also known for her for her quick wit and dry sense of humor. Paula touched the lives of many and will be sorely missed. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to: "John M. Moscarino, trustee for the benefit of Greenspan children", McLeod Moscarino Witham & Flynn LLP, 707 Wilshire Blvd., #5000, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paula Greenspan
Sponsored by Jay Chernyk and Benita Chernyk .
Schnoogie
September 20, 2025
Never forgotten. Always loved.
M
September 20, 2024
Still
Schnoogie
September 20, 2023
Still.
Schnoogie
September 21, 2022
Still.
Reneasha Brown
October 12, 2020
My name is Reneasha. My grandmother Birtha was the Chernyk's housekeeper many years ago. I believe I was 7 or 8 yrs old and I would often go with my grandmother. The Chernyk's were very nice people who treated my grandmother and I Iike family. Benita was away at school. I remember Jackie, Paula and Jay. This was in the 70s. I'm sorry to hear of Paula's passing. My grandmother Birtha passed away in 1992. The Chernyk's sent a beautiful floral arrangement to my grandmother's memorial service. ❤ God bless you.
Reneasha Brown
October 12, 2020
My name is Reneasha. My grandmother Birtha was the Chernyk's housekeeper many years ago. I believe I was 7 or 8 yrs old and I would often go with my grandmother. The Chernyk's were very nice people who treated my grandmother and Iike family. Benita was away at school. I remember Jackie, Paula and Jay. This was in the 70s. I'm sorry to hear of Paula's passing. My grandmother Birtha passed away in 1992. The Chernyk's sent a beautiful floral arrangement to my grandmother's memorial service. ❤ God bless you.
M
September 21, 2019
Nine years have passed and no matter what has happened during that time, I continue to think of you every day. You will always have a place in my heart.
Circa late 1960's Chernyk Kids @ Halm Ave home in Ladera Heights :)
Jay Chernyk
September 24, 2016
Jay Chernyk
September 24, 2016
David Grow
October 25, 2011
I'm sorry to have learned of Paula's passing. I knew her in high school but from all these posts I see she became a success in life--as mother, friend, and professional woman. Shine on, Paula!
Your High School Classmates
October 23, 2011
We had our 30th BHHS reunion yesterday and we were missing you. Gone but never forgotten.
September 20, 2011
Incredible as it seems, it has been one long, lonely year. This is definitely NOT the anniversary I had hoped to share with you.
I love you still and I always will. Your love will always warm my heart. Your memory will always be in my mind and soul. It is there that you must live with me, and you will, always. I love you, Schnoog.
July 21, 2011
Ten months ago, your visit here in this world ended
and my world was turned upside down.
There isn't a day that passes that I don't think of you,
that I don't miss you,
that I don't ache to see you, talk to you,
hold you, or kiss you.
I loved you, love you still,
and always will.
mollie greenspan
June 2, 2011
Jesus, I miss you so much mom! I wish I could hold you one last time... I love you <3 mwah as always
May 25, 2011
My sweet Schnoogie:
Your memory will never fade. Your spirit will always be with me. Your love will be forever in my heart. My life was made better having been with you. I will always love you.
March 21, 2011
Six months ago I lost you, but you are NEVER out of my thoughts and my heart, my one, true love. Life is just not the same.
February 27, 2011
Six months, unbelievable. I can't stand how much I miss you. And further, I can't believe I'm writing in an online blog. Tres bizarre.
February 8, 2011
February 8, 2011
i miss you so damn much. it just isn't the same without you, and it never will be.
i love you, love you, love you.
January 21, 2011
it's been four months since you disappeared from our lives, but i will continue to tell you every night that i love you and that i'll always love you. i'll love you forever.
mollie greenspan
January 6, 2011
Theres not one day where I don't think of you; my best friend, my mom, my heart. I miss you and love you. I hope you are healthy and happier wherever you are. I love you.
December 28, 2010
My soul mate, my love, my best friend
Taken away much too soon.
Though you’re no longer here,
I take comfort in knowing that
Your spirit will live on
And you’ll always be with me.
December 16, 2010
I know you would have liked this:
The Big Bang Theory was on tonight. The geeks were together, as usual, when Penny came by with her old boyfriend Zack, whom she is once again dating. After some pleasantries, Zack wanted to come in and talk science with the “science dudes”. Zack sat down and remarked how he had heard on the Discovery Channel that dolphins might be smarter than people.
Leonard: “They might be smarter than some people.”
Zack: “Well, maybe we could do an experiment to find out.”
Sheldon: “Ah, that’s easy enough! We’d need a large tank of water, a hoop to jump through, and a bucket of whatever bite-size treats you find tasty.”
Everyone except Penny and Zack laughed. Penny is angry at their behavior; Zack is mystified.
Zack: “I don’t get it.”
Leonard: “A dolphin might.”
The geeks continue to laugh.
Zack: “Oh, I see. You guys are inferring that I’m stupid.”
Sheldon: “That’s not correct! We were implying it. (beat) You then inferred it.”
December 15, 2010
the time slips away,
week by week,
but your memory will stay
forever.
i love you.
November 30, 2010
seventy days. the longest seventy days. the unhappiest seventy days. for i am without you. your face. your voice. your smile. your laugh. but never without your memory. and that's what keeps me going. i will love you forever.
Paula at home, summer 2009
B C
November 18, 2010
November 16, 2010
since you've been gone, if i thought of you once a day, every day, that would be a mere 56 times.
or once an hour, every hour, that would only be 1,344 times.
or once a minute, every minute, that would be just 80,640 times.
but if i thought of you once a second, every second of every minute of every hour of every day since you've been gone, that would be 4,838,400 times. but that's just the beginning - because you will be in my thoughts forever. and that, like my love for you, is infinite.
Marilyn Shapiro
November 6, 2010
Your Mpls family knows how incredibly hard your passing so young would have been on your parents. We hope your children know what a great mother they had...and her parents before her. We are proud to be your family.
The Pilch Family
November 2, 2010
as if it was
yesterday and years ago
at the same time.
but the love endures
and will
forever.
October 19, 2010
not an hour goes by that i don't think of you. madly, my love.
Marley Sims
October 11, 2010
Paula. A wonderful mother. A gifted attorney. A woman who brought our friend, Michael, back into our family. Your sense of humor and Herculean strength during this last year, set a bar I'm certain not many of us could reach. Team Bowlingheimers will never be quite the same.
Love, Marley
October 5, 2010
...like never before: madly, passionately, forever
October 4, 2010
We wish we would have had more time with Paula, but the time we had was wonderful. And knowing how happy she made Michael told us all we needed to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with her children, her friends and her Michael.
B & R
Fred Rubin
October 3, 2010
Like so many others I didn't really get the chance to know you well enough. But I am grateful for having known you. The role you played in the life of my good friend Mike was most important. You not only changed his life, you changed ours (his friends) by steering him back to us. God bless you. FR
ddw
October 1, 2010
I didn't know Paula, but I've known Michael for a very long time. If it is true that like attracts like, then she must have been one of the kindest, funniest and most special people ever to have graced the planet.
Jill and Jim
September 30, 2010
We find ourselves still in disbelief that such a lovely, funny, caring, passionate and vibrant woman has left us. Gone much to soon. Paula touched our lives in a very special way and we will carry that with us always. Be at peace.
Z
September 30, 2010
you were the best mom. you always will be. you were a great person in reality but a better mom. i will miss you so much and love you so much. I love you mom
Aimee Don-Jordon
September 29, 2010
I worked with Paula many years ago at G&S and am so sorry to learn of her passing - what a lovely, lovely woman she was. My condolences to her family, friends and loved ones.
September 29, 2010
you will be missed every day. i love you foreva.
Valerie Hoit
September 29, 2010
Paula, your time on earth was cut short and yet you accomplished so much. Two beautiful children who will carry you with them daily, a lover that is forever changed, and many friends and family that have warm memories of you. May these memories rekindle your bright light and bring comfort.
Paul Kreppel
September 28, 2010
Light up the heavens the way you could light up a room and the universe will glow for all time... you brought love and joy to my dear Michael and I know how much you loved your children... They will always have that love, and you, by their sides.
Jennifer Niman
September 28, 2010
Paula - you were an amazing client and became my friend. I was so happy to have you 2 blocks away. You will be so missed. I hope you are happy now with your parents, I know you missed your Mom. You are an angel in heaven and I will think of you very often. Please tell G-d to end this horrible disease and suffering and sorrow in this world. I hope you will be an advocate for your children and Michael and all who loved you and now miss you. Shine on, Paula.
September 28, 2010
Paula touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. Her humor, intellect, authenticity and love for her family and friends are already missed tremendously. She continued to fight a brave and courageous battle against her cancer . . . until she could not fight anymore. May her beautiful spirit live on.
mollie greenspan
September 28, 2010
I love you mommy! I know you are with me everywhere I go. I can feel it! I sure do miss your voice... I'll love you forever. <3 Mwah!
BONNIE SCHWAB
September 27, 2010
WAS VERY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT PAULA'S PASSING. I KNOW SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY HER CHILDREN AND MICHAEL, HER PARTNER. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND MAY GOD TAKE CARE OF HER NOW.
M H
September 27, 2010
You were my beshert: my best friend, my love, my soulmate, my life. The time we had together was the best in my life. I can never forget you and I will love you forever.
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