Sarasota, Florida
Jan 2, 1958 – Jan 12, 2017
Hritz, Susan Elizabeth
Jan. 2, 1958 - Jan. 12, 2017
Susan Elizabeth Hritz died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the age of 59.
She was a loving and nurturing mother, thoughtful caring aunt, cousin and friend; family was everything to her.
She is survived by her son, David Samuel Olson, her sister Deborah and her sons Asher and Henri Uri Zerbib, sister-in-law Harriett and her children, Kevin, Thomas and Janie; sister-in-law Cynthia and her sons Zachary and Patrick, and sister-in-law Barbara Strauss. Susan is predeceased in death by her father Dr. Stephen P. Hritz, her mother Veronica and her brothers Stephen II, Christopher and Thomas. Born on January 2, 1958 in Princeton NJ, Susan was a graduate of Vanderbilt University where she received her degree in Biology. Her passion was home décor and she was the owner of SHS Design of Sarasota FL. She gave back to her community through the Ringling College Library Association and numerous other community-based organizations over the last 33 years.
Her love of travel, nature, and the environment defined her. She encouraged everyone to seek and embrace the unknown, and to be strong in the darkest of times.
Susan was a registered organ donor and was able to help others, even in death. Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Having the privilege to work with Susan was a blessing and she will be sorely missed! Her contagious enthusiasm and smile even without an appointment was worth stopping in to see if she were present in the studio. She will be missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Keith Rickard
February 08, 2017 | Venice, FL
I worked with Susan for years. She always brought so much energy to everything she did. She was a gift and will be missed for sure.
Julie Swenson
January 25, 2017 | Port Charlotte, FL
I loved Sue. She was not only my babysitter but my friend. We always sat and talked for hours. I was so happy to see her at Docs memorial.. She was a great person and will certainly be missed.
Roseann Aversano
January 23, 2017 | Ewing, NJ
From George Allison and Alan Watkins, former owners of Designer's Source of Sarasota. Our former business brought us into contact with Susan for many years. We owned a business that sold product to the design trade. It was always such a pleasure to see Susan walk in the door. She was organized and focused on her work, always making decisions based on her shared vision with her clients. Quick to smile and always enthusiastic about her work. What a pleasure to have known her.
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January 23, 2017
All of her friends at International Design Source offer their most heartfelt condolences to Susan's family at this time of their loss. Her always present smile and "Joie de Vivre" will stay with each of us as we remember her. She will be an example of how to enjoy each and every day on this Earth. She will be missed.
January 20, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. There are no words that can take away the pain you feel. But may you find comfort in knowing that our loving Heavenly Father, the God of all comfort promises to be near the broken hearted those who are crushed in spirit. May the wonderful memories you have of your loved one bring joy to your heart.
January 18, 2017
We only had the pleasure to work with Susan over the past few months. She was a brilliant, passionate, and talented woman! We appreciated her optimism and zest for life.
She and her family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Donna Martie
January 18, 2017 | Bradenton, FL
Susan was a wonderful person and will be missed very much. She was a client of Designer Warehousing and all of us here would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family.
Kathy Machovec
January 18, 2017 | Sarasota, FL
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