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for VALERIE KAUFMAN
Barbara Esposito
March 19, 2025
OMG how am I just finding out this now! Today, this second...I cannot believe it! I have only read just a handful of condolences & how I felt about Val is on steroids here... a fabulous, gorgeous woman who hands down loves her family more than anything in the world! I am heartbroken for the world and her entire family. You had one of the best and I know you have her tucked away in your hearts forever. I knew her from her work with the schools many years ago. Val Rest in paradise, you are loved.
Bill Morrissey
April 24, 2021
Val was the most beautiful human being I've ever known. Her heart was bigger than this planet. I have so many memories of Val taking Jonathan and myself anywhere we wanted to go. Val's smile and laugh was the best medicine. I will miss you Val, and I'm sorry I never got to say goodbye, and would do anything just to have one more conversation with you. You were always like a second mom.
Bill M
April 24, 2021
Val was the most beautiful human being I've ever known. Her heart was bigger than this planet. I have so many memories of Val taking Jonathan and myself anywhere we wanted to go. Val's smile and laugh was the best medicine. I will miss you Val, and I'm sorry I never got to say goodbye, and would do anything just to have one more conversation with you. You were always like a second mom.
Bill
April 24, 2021
Val was the most beautiful human being I've ever known. Her heart was bigger than this planet. I have so many memories of Val taking Jonathan and myself anywhere we wanted to go. Val's smile and laugh was the best medicine. I will miss you Val, and I'm sorry I never got to say goodbye, and would do anything just to have one more conversation with you. You were always like a second mom.
Bill
April 24, 2021
Val was the most beautiful human being I've ever known. Her heart was bigger than this planet. I have so many memories of Val taking Jonathan and myself anywhere we wanted to go. Val's smile and laugh was the best medicine. I will miss you Val, and I'm sorry I never got to say goodbye, and would do anything just to have one more conversation with you. You were always like a second mom.
amy shumabn
April 13, 2021
Valerie was my first friend at Brookline High School. We were alphabetically next to each other in homeroom. She was really fun loving and had a zest for life. I will always miss you, my dear friend.
Dianne Faxon
April 8, 2021
Val I always think of you and the friendship that we had it was like no other. I’ve moved since you passed you always told me to get by the water because we loved it So I did and when things get a little rough down here I always think of things that you use to say to me for encouragement And guidance and just be being Val. It was odd a week or so ago your face and your name came up on FB and requested me to be your friend which I always will be until we meet again then will be forever and ever and I was looking back and I actually had some chats with you and I heard your voice and you said,”don’t give up “ it was the thing that I was going through when Michael was sick and to hear your voice and the message lifted me. Now there’s some issues again it just gave me that little push that I needed than and now. You always knew what to say and what to do. I miss you so much my dear friend. Wayne, Jonathan and Margo she was the best wife and mom anyone could’ve asked for and grandma. She loved her babies so so much. I miss you guys I hope to see you this summer. Val once by my side Forever in my heart. I’ll never forget your smile. We were friends for over 30 years I’ll never forget you. RIP until we meet again. Love always Dianne
Linda Barletto
April 8, 2020
Think of her so often. I miss her smile and her friendly personality. Whenever we met and talked, I always felt felt lifted and happy the rest of the day. She had that wonderful way about her. Love to her family always. Linda Barletto
Sena Shaffer Griggs
April 8, 2020
On your anniversary of your passing my heart goes out the Vals beautiful family
May 21, 2019
It is with the heaviest of hearts that Bill and I learn of Val's passing. She (and you Wayne) welcomed us with loving arms back to Hull. She was the heart and soul of the community and a blessing to all who knew her. We send our heartfelt condolences to wayne, Jonathan,Margo and your families. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren.
I am a better person for knowing Val and her light and love.
Sending our love, prayers and hugs.
Love,
Randy, Bill, Molly and Conor
Sandra Levine
April 25, 2019
I am overwhelmingly saddened to hear of the passing of Valerie. I will always remember her bright smile, funny jokes, hugs as well as her boundless love and devotion to her family. She was that amazing, special person.
Please except my deepest sympathies .
Sandra Levine and Family
April 23, 2019
Was deeply saddened to hear of Val's passing. She was so special and always had a smile for others. Whenever we bumped into each other we shared a hug and talked about our families. She will always have a place in my heart and I am sure she and Lou are looking down on us.
Paula Schwartz
April 20, 2019
Charlie joins me in sending our condolences
To the Kaufman and Sherman Family. I will remember Val as a happy, fun person who loved her family most of all. Her Tatalas were her greatest joy. May her memory be a blessing..
Paula and Charlie Schwartz
Karyn Rosenberg
April 20, 2019
I just heard today about ValerieA wonderful wife mother grandnother and daughter All the wonderful memories we shared with our families sitting on the beach every summer Val had her kids at the beach every day Always stopping to talk when we saw each other My deepest sympathy on behalf of myself and family Love Karyn
April 18, 2019
Our sincere condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. Ruth and Ken Weiner
April 17, 2019
So Sorry for your loss
Amy Piel-Nunez
Ginny Buns
April 16, 2019
So sorry Val a great person and honest person and special mom and friend
had some fun times at the
Beach
Ginny Burns
April 16, 2019
So sorry will miss
a great honest and great person and lot of fun times at the beach.
Ricky Kleiman
April 16, 2019
I am deeply saddened on the loss of my wonderful childhood friend Valerie. My heartfelt condolences to the Kaufman family. May she rest in peace.
Dianne Faxon
April 16, 2019
Wayne, Jonathan, Margo And family there are no words to express how sorry I am. Your mom and I were friends for over 35 years Jonathan and Margo you grew up with my Jason Val was the kindest warmest compassionate person I ever knew she would give you the shirt off her back she was there always she helped me through some tough times I loved her so much. We Would have our long chats at night on messenger and reminisce about the Good old days. I will miss her so much she is at peace now no more pain. She's with Mazie and Little Baby. Wayne you and Val were one. I never Saw a couple so much in love you loved each other Through the good times and the bad you showed a lot of us What a good marriage is made of. When I spoke to Val she never could stop talking about her grandbabies she love them so much and how proud she was of her son and daughter. A beautiful wife mother grandmother and friend has gone to rest. I will miss you Val I'm honored to have know you. You treated me as family. I love you and will miss you and our talks. I stopped by the house 3 weeks ago your neighbor said I just missed you. I wish I hadn't. Until we meet again my dear friend sleep in eternal peace
Arthur and RoseMarie Crisafulli
April 16, 2019
We are saddened to hear of Valerie's passing and are sending our deepest sympathy! We are thinking of you at this sad time! We will always cherish our memories of spending time with Valerie on the beach! Our deepest condolences from your former neighbors!
April 16, 2019
Very sorry for your loss our sympathy and condolences to the Kaufman Family O'Hare Family Hull Ma
April 16, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of Valerie. I worked with her and just loved her! Always such a happy and wonderful person to be around. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Love- Alissa Aronson
Ed Peretzman
April 16, 2019
Wayne and Family. Such a tragic loss. My deepest sympathies.
paula irving
April 16, 2019
My condolences to Val's family.I loved her she was my friend and was always happy and had nice things to say about everyone.I will miss her so much.I will always remember the good times.
Robert Meisterman
April 16, 2019
This is sad news. Valerie was a wonderful person and dear friend to grow up with at Devotion School and Naples Road. She will truly be missed.
Marla Melito
April 16, 2019
My deepest sympathies. Val was a beautiful person inside and out. Who was always so kind to me and my family. She was a very special lady. Who will be deeply missed. Marla Melito Klapman.
Helen Kanter Golden
April 15, 2019
So sorry to hear of Val s passing. Remembering all the wonderful times together at Devotion and the sweet angelic person Val was. With deepest sympathy to her family. May she rest in peace.
Robert Riskin
April 15, 2019
Peaceful journey young Valerie. Give my
thoughts and prayers to Woody and your parents. Sorry we did not get a chance to meet at the beach when you became ill.
Bobby Riskin
Amy Shuman
April 15, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. Val was my first BHS homeroom friend, soon after close friends. I cannot completely swallow this yet. You were too young and so kind and sweet. You'll undoubtedly be sadly missed. I love you Valerie!
Bob Jacobs
April 15, 2019
I knew Valerie to be beautiful intelligent and kind ever since our time together at Devotion elementary school. Her life was a blessing to all who knew her. She will be missed.
Dayle (Katz) Lipsky
April 15, 2019
So incredibly sad and shocked to hear about Val. I feel so lucky to have known her. We had so many conversations, so much support, caring, guidance, inspiration and love. She made me feel like we had a special connection. She will always be part of me. Love you Val.
April 15, 2019
My whole family is distraught over Val's passing. She was a lovely, funny, candid, open soul. Just plain "one in a million". Our deepest condolences to the Kaufman family.
The Case family.
April 15, 2019
I was so saddened to hear of Val's passing. Val was always friendly
And kind to me. Val will be missed by all that knew her. May she Rest In Peace.
With sincere sympathy,
Marcee Richman Giacoppo
Foxborough, Massachusetts
Susan Ovans
April 15, 2019
Roger and I were so sorry to learn of Val's death. She was so fun and told such great stories. It seems unfair that her sunny smile is missing from a world that needs way more smiles. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
ALBERT LEWIS
April 15, 2019
RIP Valerie,
So sad
To young, sorry to read you've gone
April 15, 2019
I did not truly know Valerie, only having spoken with her once, yet it was evident how much she and Wayne loved one another. I do know in our brief conversation she openly spoke of God and her belief, what a blessing for the family to know her heart was with God. Dave G
Andi Cohen
April 15, 2019
I was so shocked and upset to have heard about Val passing. I hadn't seen her since last summer but she has always had a special place in my heart. The conversations we have had throughout our summers meant everything to me. She was always loving supportive and so funny. I loved her. So many wonderful memories.
Avi and Heidi Liss
April 15, 2019
Heidi and I have amazing memories of Val. We will always remember our front porch chats, tears of joy and laughter and of course her ability to tell it like it was. Val welcomed us with open arms and for that that we will always be grateful for being in her world. May her memory be a blessing.
Jean Thomas
April 14, 2019
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
I will miss her caring ways .
April 14, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sena Shaffer Griggs
April 14, 2019
My deepest condolences to Val's family
I realize there are no words to ease your pain but please find comfort knowing Val was such a beautiful gift to this world
My childhood memories of her will forever be cherished as well as our heartfelt Facebook communication over the years
Val , you fought like a superhero and your strength will always be a part of your legacy
May your spirit soar as heaven has gained another very special angel
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