Sue Roemer

Remembering Sue
I love her music. I loved her music when she was a music counselor at the summer camp that we both attended. I loved her music when she worked with little ones at the pre-school that my wife taught in. I loved her music when she and the Fabrangen Fiddlers played and sang at our son’s Bar Mitzvah celebration. I will love her music always.
I love her personality. She had a unique knack of making all those around her feel happy.
Most of all, I love that...

I was a participant of the Jewish Folk Song Society during the late 80's until relocating in the mid 90's. I have fond memories of singing and learning with Sue. The highlights were the potluck dinners where we ate and sang from the "red book" and the "blue book." We were surrounded by Sue's passionate voice, the warmth of her home, and lots of laughter.
May we all find comfort in our memories of Sue and how she touched so many souls.

Sue is a special part of so many memories of I have of my family and friends. I will never forget Sue's passion, love, music, and smile. I send a my sympathy and a long distance hug to Peter, Jessi, and Debi during these terrible lonely days.

This dynamic woman with infectious joie de vivre not only possessed extraordinary musical talent, but also a gift for uniting people and making all feel welcome. Let us honor Sue's memory by treating each other with respect, kindness, and compassion.

Sue possessed a voice that was more an outward manifestation of her neshamah than a pair of vocal cords. It's often said about people that their music or their words "touch" people, but anyone who knew Sue realized that with her it was profoundly true. We've lost an irreplaceable spirit, and a beautiful friend.

Les Bronstein & Benjie Schiller, White Plains NY

A strong, joyous voice, and a strong, joyous presence. Miriam, Devorah, Bessie, Sophie, Janis, and the rest of the Ladies' Section -- Sue joins you, another great lead singer.

Sue's music and the wonderful gift of "musical inclusion" were a great boon to me when I became part of the congregation of Beth Ami. We all remember with great joy her singing and dancing and her role as Cantor!!I'd like to think she's become part of some great Heavenly Choir!! Or perhaps she's getting one together?!!

When I was 36 years old, my husband died from brain cancer. My son was only 6 years old. At this painful and amazing time of transition, I met Sue Roemer. Both Cantor Roemer and Rabbi
Jack Luxemberg "saved my life" with their love, grace, and compassion. Words alone cannot pay tribute to Sue, but I will simply say the following: Sue was an angel. She was a very great healer. For the rest of my days, I will be grateful to her and to the "light" that was/is her essence. I hope that...

On behalf of my mother, Rita Hepner, and I, please accept our most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your wife/mother/sister/friend, etc. I remember going to the pot lucks at Peter and Sue's or the Brickman's and listening to the voices rejoice in songs and comraderie. She will be sorely missed but her spirit will live on.