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Susan Landau Obituary

Entered into rest February 20, 2007 of Swampscott, formerly of Beverly. Former wife and best friend of Rob Landau of Cape Cod. Devoted daughter of the late Annette "Honey" (Baron) and Nathan "Toby" Shindler. Loving mother of Adam Landau of Jacksonville, FL and Beth Landau of Indianapolis, IN. Dear sister of Lorraine and her husband David Telegen of Framingham. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 1668 Beacon St., BROOKLINE on Thursday, February 22 at 1:00 PM. Memorial Observance following the burial at the home Lorraine and David Telegen through Thursday evening and continuing Friday at the home of Phyllis and Mark Itzkowitz of Lynnfield. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mass General Hospital, Oncology Dept. for Lymphoma Research, 55 Fruit St., Boston, 02114. Stanetsky Memorial Chapels www.stanetsky.com617-232-9300

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 22, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan Landau

17 Entries

Robert Landau

February 4, 2019

I miss Susan with every breadth. I will never recover from her loss. Bob Landau

bob Landau

February 11, 2008

We all miss you Sue and wish we could take back time. Love, Bob, Beth & Adam.

FIFI

August 4, 2007

SUZY
MISS YOU EVERY DAY...

Johnny D.

March 11, 2007

Ms.Landau was an awesome and , yet great teacher. Without her I couldn't have made algebra class this year I miss her deeply and it was a great loss to us all.I remember the first time I, actually met her , which was in sixth grade when I joined P.T.V. (Pickering Middle School) she was so nice! When she was sick I sent cards, but i should have sent more. Ms.Landau is a person that would only meet once in a lifetime.

Robert Landau

February 28, 2007

To a wonderful wife and mother. Who could ask for anyone more giving and forgiving. More loving, compassionate than anyone I ever knew. Susan never chased material things but only the good in others. She never saw a darkside in anyone but only the good that we all posses if we allowed it to show. Beth and Adam were the universe to her.Her students were the world and her friends and relatives the stars.

Susan is the best friend I ever had and there will be no one like her. I'm just sorry that me, Adam and Beth were cheated of more time with her. I'm also sorry that she won't be able to spoil her grandchildren as much as she spoiled us.

We'll miss you Sue but know your watching over us to make sure we look for markdowns first when shopping.

Love forever,

Bob

February 25, 2007

Sue's passing is a sad loss for her loving family, those who knew her, and those who didn't get to experience her love, compassion, and strength.

John Kwiatek

February 25, 2007

“Sue Landau: a Champion of Compassion”
John J. Kwiatek, Beverly, MA

I received the call just moments ago that Sue Landau has died. My emotions are at the moment tangled and somewhat jangled as I remember this brave soul and her determined fight to live. I will truly miss her.
Sue and I first met when I was teaching U. S. History at Lynn’s Pickering Middle School. She taught reading to the bi-lingual students in the deepest bowels of the basement and I would occasionally cross her path when I saw her on my way to cafeteria duty. The faculty at Pickering was large and it was possible to overlook many members when I saw them so infrequently. I had a vague knowledge of Sue but our friendship was not at that time very deep. As our teachers’ union Building Representative, I came to know Sue somewhat better and learned to appreciate her dedication to serving on our building committee. Sue was a vocal supporter of her fellow teachers when called upon. I admired her spunk.
Over the next two years, our paths crossed somewhat infrequently. Sue became the Math teacher for the bi-lingual department and suggested that I join her team as a reading teacher myself. Sue took me under her wing and made my transition so much smoother by her support. She opened her book closet and offered suggestions for materials that she felt might be helpful to first time readers of the English language. I will never forget her selfless generosity in offering those first materials. Some of my colleagues might not have been so munificent. We teachers can be somewhat territorial when it comes to sharing our books and supplies. Not Sue! She was a giver!
In that, my thirty-fifth and final year as a public school teacher, I came to know Sue in a much more personal way. She shared daily her hopes and dreams as a teacher, as a Mom and as a colleague. Each day, we shared during our common planning time our concerns about student progress and our plans for their assistance. There were days when the concern was more sociological than academic but any concern was taken seriously and addressed for the sake of the child. Two such situations stand out as significant and demonstrative of Sue’s commitment to her students. Believe me there were scores of other incidents where she proved her resolve to show compassionate caring but these seem most notable.
One of our students, a newly arrived former citizen of Moscow, came to school on one of the coldest days of winter wearing a light spring jacket and without sweater, gloves or scarf. Sue was visibly upset at his plight and soon had a plan formulated to come to his rescue. A rapid response team was set to collect necessary funds to purchase a new winter coat, gloves and a hat. Within two hours the task had been accomplished and by the time our student left for the day, we all experienced that warmth that comes from truly caring about another.
Another of our students, a refugee from Cambodia, had an obvious skin condition about which we were all certain that he was deeply self-conscious. Sue approached him with a sincere offer of moral support. When it was determined that financial resources and health insurance were lacking, Sue came to us as a team seeking a resolution to his dilemma. We brainstormed and with her leadership found a way to assist this family in procuring health insurance for this family and the care required for his recovery. What smiles beamed from this young man’s face as his condition improved and as his family was no longer burdened by the painful anxiety of the uninsured. His glowing smile in his graduation picture with Sue at his side is one that I treasure!
Sue was a fighter. She fought for her fellow teachers, for her students, for her family and in the end for her life. Cancer may appear to have won the final battle but it is obvious to me who is truly the conqueror. Sue Landau will always be a champion of compassion to me. I will miss her and the world will be a bit less today as a result of her loss. Nevertheless, our lives will always be richer for her having blessed us with her charisma. May her soul rest in peace and may her example spur each of us to follow in her loving footsteps.

Ruth Helman

February 24, 2007

Dear Rob, Adam adn Beth,
My heartfelt sympathy on hearing of Sue's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Elissa, Nurse at MGH

February 23, 2007

Dear Rob,
I was so sad to come to work and see Susan’s room empty. She was blessed to have you at her side until the end. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of her family. I pray for peace and God’s love to surround you all in this time.

Ralph & Eileen Edelstein

February 23, 2007

To Susan's family: As long time friends of the family we were saddened to hear of your loss and our thoughts are with you at this time.

Kristy Theriault

February 23, 2007

To Sue's Family:
I taught with Sue at Pickering for 2 years. I will always remember her great personality and love for her students (and her Diet Pepsi of course!). My sincerest simpathy to you all.

Erin Monahan

February 22, 2007

Beth, Adam & Rob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We feel honored to have known such a loving, caring and beautiful person as Sue was. She will be in our hearts forever. Love Erin & Andy

February 22, 2007

Dear Adam:

All of us at Channel 4 are thinking of you. We are very sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Sharon Siegel Cohen

Maureen Regan

February 22, 2007

Sue's Family & Friends,
I was a teacher at Pickering Middle School in Lynn with Sue for a few years. She made me laugh every morning, she was always watching out for the younger teachers and I appreciated that. I always remember her with a diet pepsi! I lost touch with Sue when I left the Lynn schools, but got emails from her every now and then. I will miss her

Kristin Peters

February 22, 2007

Beth, Bob and Adam,

I have been trying to think of the perfect thing to say, however, the reality is, there is no perfect thing to say - not even close. So instead I will share a quote, "Life is eternal; and love is immortal; and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight."
—Rossiter Worthington Raymond

I am so very sorry for you loss, Sue will be greatly missed. Please know my heart and thoughts are always with you.
Love,
Kristin Peters

Jan & Rick Miller

February 22, 2007

So sorry to hear of Susan's passing. We fondly remember her smile and gentle nature. Our thoughts to her entire family.

Tammy Richmond

February 22, 2007

Dear Rob and family,
Our sincere condolences on Sue's
passing; she was a wonderful, sweet
person and a great teacher. She gave so much of herself to everyone.
Tammy and Barry Richmond and Family

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