Hawthorne, New Jersey
STAPLES Suzanne J., 63, of Hawthorne, NJ died on September 6th after a long illness. She is survived by her mother Mary J. (nee Kurilla) and her brother Alan E. Suzanne graduated from Hawthorne High School and William Paterson University in 1971. She taught English from 1971-2000 at Hawthorne...
Read MoreTeacher, poet, and friend. I will miss our encounters after high school. Her wisdom and sternness inside the classroom was nothing in comparison to her wisdom and depth outside the classroom. I will remember our conversations.
Andres Nuiver
June 04, 2021 | Student
Rest in peace, Susanne. Full of tears in my eye. From old neighbor of Genevieve Ave., Hawthorne.
November 13, 2019 | Ýi:-Îö | Neighbor
Ms. Staples was my all time favorite English teacher. She knew everything about everything. I loved her approach to teaching Of Mice and Men, even though it was rigorous and labor-intensive. I never got to tell her how much I appreciate her hard work.
Lillian Lam
November 01, 2018 | Student
Sue was a a caring person and great teacher. May she rest in peace.
Richard Sappelli
February 16, 2017 | Coworker
Suzanne was very beneficial in giving new poets the literary attention they deserved. I fondly remember her monthly poetry gatherings at Barnes and Noble. God bless you, Suzanne. Rest in peace.
Lisa Dahlborg
February 08, 2013 | Lodi, NJ
always in my heart, Suz'
Marie
February 08, 2013