Jill Cogan Bedecarré

Jay,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Jill. I have always known her as a devoted mom. She always was behind the kids 110% cheering them on in everything they did. My heart goes out to you and your family.

I remember the first time Jay brought Jill home "to meet the folks." We liked her right away and have loved her for years. It's hard to believe I'll never again see Jill running down their stairs in her three-inch heels or dashing up our front steps, always on the go. She and Jay were a real team and they tried so hard to beat her cancer. Our hearts are sad but Jay and her children and her mother are strong and we will all carry on together.
Cathy Bedecarré

Jay: I do not believe we've met, but one memory I'll share is the rainy saturday morning a few years back that Jill and others joined me on the Waterfall Hike (Hiker's Haven - Clayton Pioneer). Everyone was complaining about the weather - Jill was just laughing and smiling, so full of energy! Probably a good time to re-run it. Jill was so full of life, she will be missed!

Jill was a wonderful person...a wonderful daughter in law...a wonderful caring mother to her children...Jill gave Cathy and I four wonderful grandchilddren. Our lives were enriched by our association with her. We will never forget this wonderful woman.

Jay, our hearts go out to you and your family. The Bedecarre family is a credit to the community, hold on to your fond memories at the DH swim meets, DVSC soccer matches, CV graduations, and all that you do.

Words cannot express the sadness in my heart for the entire Bedecarre family. I will always remember Jill's smile and how she could always get me motivated. Such a positive inspiration to everyone. I will never forget her!!

All our love to you and to Jill as well. She is still with us in our hearts and as a part of our soul.

Jill was my best friend growing up in Avenel, New Jersey. I have so many wonderful memories of our childhood days together. My deepest sympathies to all of her family, with much, much love extended to my "second Mom", Marie Cogan.

I know that from wherever you are, angels are welcoming you for everything you have done in your community! I'm sure that your family will miss you but I'm also sure that the DVSC community will miss you. I wish your sense of club (not having your kids playing, but still there), can propagate to others in our community!