Eileen Harte

Eileen Harte, age 77, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1945 to George Dee and Otelia Horvath, Eileen grew up in her loving Brooklyn house with her father's poems, mother's art, and a variety of colorful pets. She was married to her best friend Sam, a clinical psychologist, for almost 50 years and they loved sharing the story of how they met (he taught a psychology class at her nursing school).

She spent the first half of her career as a registered nurse, graduating from Kings County School of Nursing and later ran a nursing agency on Long Island, N.Y. (together with her husband), providing health care to thousands over the course of over 20 years. Her kind and gentle manner will be remembered by all who knew her.

They raised their children in Rockville Centre, N.Y. which they called home for over 30 years and enjoyed weekends at their condo in Montauk with family and friends, and it was always brimming with lobsters, clams on the half shell. She loved her retirement years with Sam at Celebrate Community in Fredericksburg, VA and spending time with her grandchildren.

Eileen is survived by her daughter, Elise (Marc); son, Eric (Pamela); and grandchildren, Collin, Luke, Liam and Savannah. She is also survived by her best friend, Denise; and her nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her husband, Sam; sisters, Geri and Sue; and her brother, Ed

A graveside service and burial will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 12 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Va.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mary Washington Hospice https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/foundations/donate-to-mary-washington-hospital-foundation/) or to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com for the Harte family.

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Published by The Free Lance - Star on May 24, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Eileen Harte

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6 Entries

Elisa Bachrow Hinken

May 18, 2025

May Eileen and Sam Harte forever remain in our hearts.

Elisa Hinken

February 4, 2025

Thinking good thoughts and memories of Eileen. An integral part of my life, she, Sam and Geri were my critics - which made me a better person and nurse. I miss them all. I am sure Elise, Eric and family members miss them too. We miss Sam as well. They were surely a team.

Kat

February 3, 2025

I met Eileen Harte in a very different way than most other people did. Right after I got my CNA during high school, I started working at Poet's Walk (now Morningside House of Fredericksburg) - the memory care facility where she spent her final days. She was one of the first residents I met and learned to take care of. She rarely spoke, but I sensed a gentle kindness about her that I wish I'd been able to know outside of her situation. During her last days, I often sat by her bed, held her hand, and sang to her at the end of my shift so that she would not be alone. She taught me so much without even speaking. I think of her often, even as I was thinking of her today. Rest in peace, sweet Eileen.

Elisa Bachrow Hinken

December 18, 2024

This reminder popped up today. Such a pleasure working with Eileen and Sam in home care on Long Island. I first started with Eileen doing private duty at the registry. I began doing consulting in home care for those wanting to get licensed by the NY Department of Health. Eileen and Sam (and Geri!) were my third clients. We spent many years after as members of the company's QA Committee. A pleasure working with and for Eileen and Sam, I will never forget them. I will never forget Elise's name because Eileen always reminded me of her daughter's name.

Laura Dittrich

January 19, 2024

The best employers, Eileen and Sam! Forever and always,
Laura Dittrich

Elisa Hinken, Hinken Associates, LLC

June 22, 2023

Eileen was nothing short of one of the best nurses and administrators I've ever met. I am the person who wrote Eileen, Sam and Geri's home care application in New York, then the policies and procedures to get the agency licensed by the NY State DOH. Eileen and Sam also ran a registry, staffing private cases in nearby hospitals and nursing homes. I also worked as one of her home care nurses, and for the private duty registry. I was a member of the Quality Assurance Committee, which met quarterly. Geri, Sam and Eileen were great mentors and teachers to new staff and old. Last time I spoke with Eileen was shortly after Sam's death. Grateful to be near family, she told me of her health woes. Facing "the unknown" was a concern for her, but not a worry. She knew she would always be in good hands with her family. Grateful to have known her.

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