Aaron Ettinger

Dear Mary Ann,
I first met Aaron three and one half years ago and am grateful for the gifts of warmth, kindness, and generosity which he shared with me. I am grateful for sharing Passover with the both of you also. He had cultivated a great joy in living which he offered and shared with others. I shall miss him and am missing him now. I wish you much strength, healing, growth, and joy.
With compassion,
Mark Herrmann

Mary Ann,

Sorry to hear of Aaron's death. He taught both of our sons to swim thirty years ago at the downtown YMCA. He was such a patient instructor with children. We have kept in contact from time to time at the Y ever since. We communicated last, just a few weeks ago at the Y. He told me how proud he was to have driven himself down to the y and that he definitely kept his head up inspite of his illness.

We will miss him greatly. I deepest sympathy goes out to...

Mary Ann, I am so saddened to read of Aaron's passing. I have missed seeing you and him at the dances and I always ask Lu about him. In fact, I had recently gotten an optimistic report from someone that he had proudly shown that he could walk a short distance. Somehow, I guess, you will live through the sadness and hold on to your many happy memories. I can't imagine how hard that will be. Thinking of you. Joyce Dyson

Aaron was around the rooms as long as I can remember. He always had a kind voice and kind words.

Dear Mary Ann
Aaron's absense will leave a great big hole in our lives here in Richmond. He was a loyal faithful presence in all of our gatherings, and a good supportive friend to me and my family. His zest for living has been inspirational-- he got a lot of joy out of his life, with his hiking and fitness, his photography, dancing, music,and being with his friends. You have been such a wonderful friend to him, and certainly sweetened his last decade with your loyal and generous and...

I am so sorry to hear about Aaron's passing. My prayers are with you. In deepest sympathy,
I am in a class and will not be able to make it to the funeral home or the funeral. Deborah Westin and Mark Skolnick