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for EDWARD KOCH
Samuel & Katherine Kessler
April 14, 2023
You were the best mayor New York ever had. You were the best to us all!
Arthur F Meincke
March 25, 2023
Mayor Ed Koch was a statesman.
L. M.
November 29, 2020
He was the very best of NYC's mayors. I'll always remember him and his reign. God bless his family and many friends, my thoughts and prayers are with them.
L.B.
November 29, 2020
Rest in peace, your legacy lives on. Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us, I have so many memories during your time as mayor.
Jennifer Pohl
November 29, 2020
May the God of all comfort continue to comfort and strengthen you during this time. I'll always remember his years as mayor, he inspired people to hope.
Amy Berger
November 29, 2020
The very best of NYC's mayors. He will always be remembered as completely devoted to his city and Israel.
W. Berger
November 29, 2020
I send my condolences to his family and friends, he is still in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and continue to comfort you. RIP Mayor Ed. You were truly one in a million, NYC wouldn't have been the same without you.
Karen W.
November 29, 2020
It has been seven years and I still remember your time as mayor. Thanks for being such an inspiration and for supporting Israel. You truly defined politics in the eighties. Rest well in heaven, may the memories of you strengthen and comfort your family and friends.
A.B.
November 29, 2020
One of the greats of NYC history, he will never be forgotten. I'll always remember his devotion and love for his city. Thank you Sir for helping New Yorkers to be proud again.
Edward Irving Koch - WW II Veteran
November 10, 2016
Valenda Newell
November 9, 2016
IT'S HARD TO FORGET SOMEONE WHO GAVE US SO MUCH TO REMEMBER..RIH..PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS
Harry Simpson
February 1, 2015
Rest Edward, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
September 17, 2014
A great mayor for a great city.
RIP
Joanne Dickson
March 4, 2013
To the family of Ed Koch, May the God of all comfort grant your family peace at this time. Jeremiah 29:11
Lisa Weiner
March 2, 2013
To Ed Koch,
I thought you made a great mayor for New York City. My thougts and prayers are with your family. Lisa Weiner
allan citron
February 22, 2013
ed koch was my greatest friend
February 8, 2013
A king among mere mortal men. RIP Mr. Koch. You helped make NYC what it is today. Thank you from a southern be11e.......
Erica Thenstead
February 8, 2013
Rip Mayor Ed Koch.....
Erica Thenstead
February 8, 2013
Lots of memories of NYC and growing up then with you as mayor...thank you
danny
February 7, 2013
Rest in peace Ed.
You epitimized NY for years.
Marc Handelsman
February 7, 2013
Mayor Koch's greatest legacy will be that of "Uncle Ed" to his nieces and nephews. My deepest condolences to the Koch Family.
Yvonne Burrus
February 7, 2013
Thanks for the memories NYC will never forget u.
Michael V. Rotello
February 7, 2013
His Honor the Mayor. Job well done.
May he be granted eternal rest.
Malone Family
February 7, 2013
May our Creator comfort you during this time of sorrow. When a person dies, many are strengthen through the Scriptures by learning their love one is not suffering. (Genesis 2:7; 3:19)
KEN&MARY O'DANIEL
February 7, 2013
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE KOCH FAMILY,FRIENDS,&ALL WHO KNEW MAYOR KOCH.
Richard Whitney
February 7, 2013
I had the good fortune to meet and speak with you not so very long ago at a book signing you were doing on Long Island. You were gracious,funny, and completely accessible. It was a joy meeting you. You saved N.Y.C. and put it back on top. God gave you to us for 88yrs- quite a wonderful run, Mr. Koch. N.Y.C. finally has an official guardian angel-and one with chutzpha! God speed dear friend-Thanks Ed, -see you later. Rick
Frank DePalma
February 6, 2013
Mayor Koch was the best,I lived in NYC during those years and walk over the BB during the strike and remember him being there for all New York.Yes you did great!!!
February 5, 2013
Ed has touched so many lives ,and has loved NY. Great Mayor,will always be remembered.my sincere condolences to his family.Alena Kwiatkowski,Philadelphia
Lisa Weiner
February 5, 2013
To Ed Koch,
You made a great mayor for New York. My prayers are with your family. Two thumbs to you for a being a great mayor that you were. Lisa Weiner
Mary Monteleone
February 5, 2013
To the family of Ed with Deepest Sympathy. He touched so many life's all around the country. His memory will forever live in our hearts.
Kudos to Mayor Koch
Rose Pfeifer
February 5, 2013
Mayor Koch was a mench. I love his jewish Humor, fierce Love for the City of New York, his faith, his person and the 8. million people of New York. He could not stand not be home for one night and often flew back at whatever it took to be home. What loyalty. Well rest in peace sir, from a goy who appreciate your humor and zest.
Susan A
February 5, 2013
My sincerest condolences to the family of a great man. Although I never knew him personally, I have admired and respected Mr. Koch for a very long time. May Ashem welcome him. Susan A, Canada
Karen Bailey
February 5, 2013
To the Koch Family,
My sincere sympathy goes to all of you.
I did not live in NYC or meet Mayor Koch, but I visted NYC many times while Ed was mayor. He will always be refered to as Mayor Koch, he did a lot for NYC. I will always remember his words "How am I doing"
Sincerely, Karen M. Bailey
Yolanda Martinez Villa
February 5, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always may your hearts be filled with comfort and this time , knowing he was loved and respected by so many , my prayers are with the whole family and friends and well wishers ,
CARMEN CLUCK
February 5, 2013
I LIVE IN NEBRASKA, I HAVE BEEN TO NEW YORK... BUT.. I LOVED AND RESPECTED THIS MAN... TO MAYOR KOCH'S FAMILY AND FRIEND'S I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOU LOSS...
RESPECTFULLY
CARMEN CLUCK
February 5, 2013
I pray our God of peace, hope & comfort be with the Koch family & friends. His mark will always be on New York!
Seth Shaw
February 5, 2013
Had so much respect for you and my grandparents loved you, when you were mayor in the 1980s. Thank you for your wonderful support for Israel. You were a great man and Im a huge admirer always! One of the very best politicians of my lifetime
S.Griggs
February 4, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joanne Yaniero
February 4, 2013
May God keep you in his place of light and peace.
My sincere condolences to your family and dear friends.
Donna Benichasa
February 4, 2013
To the Koch family: Mayor Koch was not only a great mayor he was a great human being loved by everyone he willed be missed. Donna&Tom Benichasa
February 4, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Rory Draft
February 4, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Sharilee Little
February 4, 2013
TO THE FAMILY OF ED KOCH. I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAYOR KOCH WAS A GREAT MAN WHO LOVED NEW YORK AS CITY THAT IT WAS. AND THE PEOPLE THAT LIVED THERE. THANK YOU FOR THE BEING NEW YORK CITIES MAYOR, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED & MISSED. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE ED KOCH...
February 4, 2013
Mayor Koch was in office all through my childhood. I would love to see him on TV and think back to growing up in NY.
He will always be in New York's heart.
February 4, 2013
Rest in peace Mayor Koch
Lisa Weiner
February 4, 2013
To Ed Koch,
You were a wonderful mayor for New York City. My prayers are with your family. I give you a two thumbs up for being a great mayor that you were. Lisa Weiner
Kathy Goldstein
February 4, 2013
a great man who revived New York a city he truly loved
February 4, 2013
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your love one. May God's loving words at Matthew 11:28-30 comfort your family at this difficult time.
Clara Rosenfeld
February 4, 2013
He lived life to the fullest and he left this world "Not with a whimper but a bang " That's how he will always be remembered .He did great.
February 4, 2013
What a bright man - a terrific leader - an honest individual.
We are a better country because of Ed Koch.
RIP
Patricia Fortuna
February 4, 2013
My prayers to his family. Although I now live in North Carolina, he will always be my Mayor.
Barbara Gentry
February 4, 2013
I loved Ed Koch. He was the symbol of openness and honesty I so love in people from the North. Please accept my sympathies.
DENISE
February 4, 2013
MY PRAYS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. RIP MAYOR KOCH
Diana Smith
February 4, 2013
What a sweet man. My symphathy goes out to the Koch family.
Keith Ferguson
February 4, 2013
With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences.
Lorie Walwark
February 4, 2013
May Your Light Forever shine.
Rest in peace
Joe Smith
February 4, 2013
My condolences to the Koch Family.Ed was a great Mayor for NYC & will be remembered & missed.
Dorian Fabrizius
February 4, 2013
Rest in peace Mayor Koch. You will always be remembered and forever in our hearts.
DAVE/JANET LATCHAW
February 4, 2013
r.i.p. mr koch you were one of the great ones you will be missed i wish there was more like you today in d.c. thanks a mill for all your hard work for all the people ... R.I.P.
William Roblin
February 4, 2013
Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Ed Koch. You "DID WELL" ED The World is a Better place having you amongst us. You deserve & will have a choice place in Heaven. May God Bless your Soul. SHALOM ED KOCH.
Karen L. Duffy
February 4, 2013
R.I.P Mayor Koch!! You did a great job, now it is time for you to rest. You will be remember in many hearts around the world, but most of ALL in NY. I love a man with a sense of humor & that you did have. Peace be with you.
D.A. Heim
February 4, 2013
A Great Man for the Great City that faced Great Challenges. Thank You Mayor! May You Rest in Peace.
G. Johnson
February 4, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 4, 2013
He who was able to bring back a great city to its potential under very uneasy times; may all who knew him directly and indirectly be thankful for the achievements under his vision and administration
The Greenberg Family
February 4, 2013
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February 4, 2013
What a great man and a great place he has in many hearts.
L. Alston
February 4, 2013
Death reaches out to touch us ALL at one time or another. May his family find comfort in this THEIR time of grief -- from each other AND from the God of ALL comfort.
My DEEPEST sympathies to you all...
Gail Worthington
February 4, 2013
R.I.P. Mayor Koch.....wonderful man, gentle giant, and one of the best Mayors, New York ever had. Your job is done!
Ellen Daniels
February 4, 2013
You did well!! I will miss your list-server. I enjoyed your well advised comments. Rest in peace.
Nestor Rivera
February 4, 2013
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S. Kornetsky
February 4, 2013
May Hashem always be with you.
GARY LIDAWER
February 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Eleanor
February 4, 2013
You were truly iconic and a symbol of the Great City of New York. I grew up with you as Mayor and proundly have your signature on my kid's birth certificates. RIP Mayor Koch
brenda leake
February 4, 2013
Never been to New York, never met Mr. Koch but remember his cameo in a Muppet Movie where when asked if he'd seen Kermit (a frog who could sing and dance) he said "no but if he can balance the budget, I'LL hire him!" :)
February 4, 2013
NYC will miss Former Mayor Ed Koch.{1924-2013}
On yesterday {02-03-2013], the NFL winners are the Baltimore Ravern {34-31 score} MAY GOD BLESS. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. Vera E. Miller.
diane heasley
February 4, 2013
My father came to this country from Poland. I am proud to share in this heritage with you. May you fly with the angels.
Marlene Haselbauer
February 4, 2013
You were unique and we will miss you deeply. You were my daughter's favorite political figure while growing up, she was 8 years old when you were first elected and 20 years old when you left City Hall. May you rest in peace. Marlene Haselbauer
Caroline Robinson Feagin
February 4, 2013
You were my mayor, and i am proud of it.
Gail Siegel
February 3, 2013
I am so deeply saddened to learn of your passing. You were a wonderful Mayor to New York City.
Rest In Peace, Ed Koch. You will be remembered fondly.
Colleen Taylor
February 3, 2013
Mayor Koch: May you rest in Peace. What a great Mayor you were.
Maria Maio
February 3, 2013
Mayor Koch You will be missed... You did GREAT things for NYC .. You were a true New Yorker through and through. I hope in my lifetime and that of my daughter that we are privileged enough to see this type of greatness and passion for the people again... May you rest in peace
Ruth Bieber
February 3, 2013
There will never again be another Ed Koch. You were one of a kind and will be so missed. My deepest condolences to your family and all that were close to you. Thank you for everything you did and for loving New York, - we loved you too!!
Audrey BAZEMORE
February 3, 2013
Rest in peace. You will be missed
February 3, 2013
i didnt know him not even from new york but always enjoyed him thus us the best article i have ever read about any one it and he makes me think again i will miss his antics he was a beliver in this country and his city oh yeah i am from ohio uwish we had some one like him
February 3, 2013
Rest In Peace your Honor. I grew up in Brooklyn when you were in office. You were a wonderful mayor that gained the resect of all true New Yorkers.
Barbara
Neil V
February 3, 2013
May you rest in peace in your final place in New York City; the city you so loved. Sometimes referred to as your look alike and pleased with the association.
February 3, 2013
The righteous themselves will posses the earth. And they will reside forever upon it.." Psalms 37:29
February 3, 2013
To a Man who loved the people and city of New York. Rest in Peace.
Connie Everett
GRAHAM & MICHELE PHILLIPS
February 3, 2013
MAY HIS HONOR THE MAYOR REST IN PEACE AND THE FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE LOVING ARMS OF GOD!
February 3, 2013
From your look alike nephew. Rest in peace in the city you so loved.
ND-FL
February 3, 2013
God Bless and comfort his many friends and his family!
February 3, 2013
I remember you as The Mayor Of New York City..You made me proud to be New Yorker as you will be always remembered, so Will I always be a Navied New Yorker..Rest In Peace..Job Well Done
Ms. Rebecca Newton
Laura Lillian Dickerson
February 3, 2013
Rest in Peace. Fellow New Yorker from Norwich, CT.
Jeanette
February 3, 2013
RIP Mayor Koch, you will be remembered well.
Roslyn McGee
February 3, 2013
I just wanted to offer my condolences to the faimly. I lived in NY when Mr Koch was mayor and I really thought alot of him as a Mayor and as a person. He really cared about the People. May god Bless and keep you during this very difficult time.
DENISE MARONE
February 3, 2013
GREAT MAYOR WITH A GREAT SINCE OF HUMOR YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED
Amy Handaly
February 3, 2013
You will be missed. You had so much spunk.
Dianna Hartman
February 3, 2013
May you rest in peace. Your love and care for NYC was watched by all across this great country. You have our respect. To your family and loved ones I send comforting thoughts and my deepest sympathy.
G.C.B.
February 3, 2013
I didnt know him but I did respect him for the work he did for New York...R.I.P.
DEAR MAYOR
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