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for Joshua Seifert
Debra Finfer
December 28, 2022
Josh left a long list of people he touched. I still talk about and think of him often. We were close friends for many years and we never lost our connection, even when we lived 3000 miles apart. We saw each other through some difficult times as well as the death of a mutual friend. I can still hear what his response would be to something I´ve said. I carry him with me wherever I go and will never forget who he was and what an incredible friend he was to me.
My sincere condolences,
Debbie Finfer
P.s. This is a picture of my dog, Josh.
matthew goodman
December 28, 2022
think of you often, a kindred-spirit and mentor of sorts. "little Goodman" always and still does believe in you.
Stephanie Antes
December 29, 2009
My darling Josh, it will be a year on Friday since I lost my best friend. I miss you dearly, so much, I find it hard to keep my head up....I know youre in peace now, and can only hope that i join you when my long sleep comes...I love you.
Matthew Goodman
January 11, 2009
Josh,
You were always looking out for me while I was growing up. You, Lenny, George and all the rest of my brothers good friends showed me that a person could be smart and compassionate while at the same time enjoy a life filled with laughter. I miss you most of all now, now that you're gone of course. I'm sure we'll meet again. I'll keep an eye out for you on the next go around. My heart goes out to your family and all those who knew and loved you. Count me in as one.
Elizabeth Mason
January 9, 2009
To Josh's family:
Please know that I am very sad to learn of Josh's passing and to imagine the grief you must be experiencing. I will miss him very much and hope that I can keep a piece of him in my soul as long as I live. He touched many in his short time here on this earth. It was a gift to know him.
Janet Dephoure
January 7, 2009
Dear Norm, Helene, Erica, Conor & Molly,
Anne just told me of your loss. I want to express my condolences and love to each of you.
Susan Holmes
January 7, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Josh's family and friends.
Although I didn't work directly with Josh, and therefore didn't get to know him as well as others at JVS, I know that he was loved and admired by his colleages.
Listening to them as they process the shock and greif surrounding his death, I feel somewhat cheated for not having the opportunity to know him better, because those that did know him well, admired his quick wit and dry sense of humor, the connections they had with him about music and other topcis, but mostly how genuine he was -- a character trait I find refreshing as well as highly admirable.
To Josh's family and friends, I wish you strength during these difficult days along with the comfort of Josh's memory. This comes with the hope that each new tomorrow will continue to heal your hearts.
Molly Goodman
January 6, 2009
Josh, I will love and miss you forever.
I've known you since the day I was born and since then, you've helped me become who I am today. I hope you're somewhere nice, watching over us and smiling. To his family -- I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kay Patterson Shaw
January 5, 2009
I am shocked and saddened to learn of Josh's sudden passing. My husband and I lived upstairs from him and he was always wonderful and warm and a delight. He stood out as the only person in the building who we really knew and made the effort to reach out to us. He would visit us frequently to chat and he will be greatly missed by both of us. My condolences to his family during this difficult time.
Duane Wadsworth
January 5, 2009
Lorna and I send our deepest love and condolences to our close friends, Helene and Norm and the entire Seifert family. This loss of Josh is a shock and leaves many holes in many hearts. At times like this words fail all of us to adequately express our feelings of sorrow. The outpouring of love and sentiments that these notes in the guest book express show the kind of person that Josh was and the important impact he had on many people with whom he had contact in his short life.
Janet Kranzberg
January 5, 2009
Norm, Helene, Erica, Conor & Molly - am devastated for you and so sorry I couldn't be there with you during this awful time. Naomi shared some of what transpired and I'm glad there were so many there in support of you and to remember and honor Josh. It must be comforting to know he was so loved and respected by so many. I'll call after the shiva.
I send you love and blessings as you go through these next days and months, Janet K.
Chris Geremia
January 5, 2009
Josh,
I wish I could have reached out to you more often in recent years, as so often is the case when distance and time seperates family and friends. The time we shared many years ago in Santa Cruz, (and later when Kathy and I moved to Oakland) have come flooding back with special importance and sadness in the last few days since you left us. The connection we had together will not be forgotten.
To Josh's family,
I hope you find some comfort in knowing that Josh solidified his presence in a postive way with many people out here in the west coast. His openess, intelligence, humor and love was always on display, and will not soon be forgotten.
Best wishes; love & prayers in this difficult time.
Chris, Kathy and sons Kaden & Jake Geremia.
Denise Gonsalves
January 4, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Seifert Family and to all of Josh's dear friends. My thoughts are with you in this sorrowful time.
Stephanie Antes
January 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Aaron Leventman
January 4, 2009
To family and friends of Josh, he was a dear friend who I've known for 26 years in both Newton and Santa Cruz. I so wish I could be with you all today to share thoughts and memories. Josh was a special person who will be sorely missed.
Thelma Rosenblum
January 3, 2009
Dear Helene and Norman,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of your loss. May you find some comfort in knowing that both of you are in the hearts of family and friends and will be remembered in their prayers.
Nancy Seifert Gorod
January 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with our cousins, the Seiferts as we too remember Josh, whom I have known since childhood. Our family is so saddened and shocked by the news of his sudden passing. I hope you can be comforted by the outpouring of well wishes and love during this time.
Nancy, Randy, Natan, and Ilana Gorod
Josh Seifert
January 3, 2009
Josh Seifert (on the left)
Julie, Bob, Sarah and Robby Scott
January 3, 2009
My memories of Josh are mostly from our wonderful Seifert/Seifert family vacations together, all those years ago, on Long Lake in Maine. Helene and Norman, Erica, Conor and Molly: Our thoughts are with you today.
Brandon Schoch
January 3, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Seifert family. Josh (shoe) was a very dear friend, he will be missed by many that he touched in the Santa Cruz area like me. He was an endless source of compassion and understanding that is little seen or experienced today. A true friend that would always make time for you, I will miss him immensely.
Debra Finfer
January 3, 2009
My sweet friend, I have and will always love you. I will miss you forever. Thank you for the years we had together. You helped shape my heart buddy.
Mr. And Mrs. Seifert, I know you know that your son was a good man, but please also know that he was a true friend who will be missed terribly. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Theda and Len Seifert
January 3, 2009
Mere words are inadequate to express our deepest sympathy to our loving cousins and friends, Helene and Norm, and Erica, Conor and Molly.
We knew Josh from boyhood to manhood, and we're saddened that he is gone much too soon.
Frances Britton
January 3, 2009
Dear Helene & Norman: I did not know your son, but I share your grief. No parent wants to lose a child. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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