Bellmore, New York
Have Friends, Will Travel
Last year, Jane Josiah began a series of visits to far-flung family and friends that did not end for nearly a year. She did not begin looking for work after being laid off last winter. Instead she flew from Texas, where she had moved seven years earlier, to Seattle to see her brother and sister-in-law.
Soon after, she went to Washington for a few weeks with Jennifer and Kelly, her daughters. Then she stayed with friends in Philadelphia and Long Island.
Ms. Josiah, 47, had a gift for making friends, loving them and kicking up her heels with them, said Debra Potash, who knew her 20 years.
The visiting culminated with Ms. Josiah's 30th high school reunion in Levittown, on Long Island, where old friends persuaded her to come home. After one found her a job at Fiduciary Trust, she drove north to Mrs. Potash's home on Long Island. Her first day was Aug. 27.
All the traveling had made Ms. Josiah's daughters a bit impatient. "It was supposed to be a month," Jennifer said. "Then two months. Then four."
Now, she said, the months her mother spent with the people she loved seem like an unmatchable gift.
Jane, We had our 53 rd class reunion this past July, you were definitely missed. On this 23 rd anniversary of that awful day of 911 I think of you all the time, we were friends in HS. And you are missed. Karen
Karen
September 11, 2024 | Friend
Dear Jane
May you rest in peace.
I asked you for a date in high school, and you were honest with me that you liked another boy.
I have since married and have grand children.
who knows what fate would have. I think of you too every day at this time of year.
Furman Rogers
September 11, 2019 | Farmingdale, NY
I remember hanging out with you and Scott back in high school and all the fun we had and laughing at Arnie's jokes, and I remember talking to you at our 30th high school reunion and how happy you were to be coming back home to Long Island. I think of you every year on this day with sadness over losing you to such a terrible event and with some smiles thinking of old times.
Jim Blumling
September 11, 2019 | Dix Hills, NY | Friend
I still think of you often. Remembering your smile and your soothing personality. You helped me a lot the short time I knew you. Wished you were still here and was able to spend more time with your daughters and grandchildren.
Crystal Tipton
September 11, 2016 | Whitney, TX
Fourteen years....still heartbroken and missing you so much. Love you always Jane.
Pat Hagan
September 11, 2015 | Eatonville, WA
Every year it's always the same. That realization is raw all over again the days leading up to September 11th. This year my step daughter took a picture of your name for me, one day I'll find the courage to go. I love you and miss you just the same as 13 yrs ago.
Always in my heart and my mind Mama Jane!
XoXo
Conny Lupton
September 11, 2014 | Cedar Park, TX
Your memory is still etched in my soul. The years have softened the pain and now a smile appears on my face. I feel lucky to have had shared some time and called you a friend. Hey if you could please help the Mets find their way!
September 11, 2014
Jane...almost 13 years have passed since you left. Your memory has led me on a path to Afghanistan and now back home again.
I hope I served your memory with honor.
Patrick Duncan
July 30, 2014 | Round Rock, TX
University of Texas at Austin flag at half-mast on 9-11-13
Sending you a big ole bear hug, Mama Jane! Thought of you when I saw this image of the American flag at half-mast on the UT Austin campus today. Very fitting, as this was where I first met you while we were temping for ISME. Miss and love you!
Audra Pineda Strubbe
September 11, 2013 | Austin, TX
