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for Vilma Elliott
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Laurie Leone
January 14, 2024
Always visiting my office to share a funny story . Kind to everyone she met.
Rhonda - Upstate Oncology
February 14, 2023
I miss Vilma´s positive energy and her genuine caring for others. She was such a bright light.
Aisha Land
February 16, 2022
I knew Vilma back in `85 at wildwood school as a student. I feel so bad that she´s gone. She´s been my friend and counselor all rolled in to one. Things will not be the same without her. Sending love, prayers and condolences to her family and friends. Truly be missed!
deb Hunziker
January 25, 2022
Vilma and I worked for the SCSD for many years. Though we were not always working in the same school building, when we saw each other it always was a conversation full of positive thoughts and laughter. Vilma was a bright light. She made the world a better place. May her memory be a blessing.
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Lisa Dunbar
January 24, 2022
Dearest Vilma,
When I was so sick with COVID, alone and weak, you appeared on my doorstep like an angel with not one, but two containers of the best eggplant parm I've ever tasted. Your thoughtfulness touched my soul at a time when no one else was paying attention. And now, as all those flowers we bought together from Lowe's bloom each summer, I will think of you, my friend, and remember your kindness and gentle spirit. It's hard to believe you're gone. The neighborhood just won't be the same without you, girly.
Rhonda D.
January 24, 2022
I am so heartbroken over Vilma, she was a patient who became a friend and a positive light in my life. I needed my Tuesday Morning therapy. I miss her dearly and I hope she is no longer in pain and is at peace. Fly High beautiful Vilma. My condolences to you all of her family and friends.
Ron Hamelin
January 23, 2022
Vilma was one of a kind.
Incredibly generous, helpful, and kind. We worked together at various elementary schools in Schenectady over the years. Her hugs were pure gold.
My consolences to her family. I can imagine her now flying around heaven, hugging everyone in sight.
Joyce Hill
January 22, 2022
My condolences to the .Velma came by and visited me a while back I saw her walking back to my garden she would always come over and look at my garden she gave a sign that says "Welcome "every year it's up in my garden. In the year 2008 Velma and I were able to travel to SGI FNCC..Florida Nature Cultural Center... being a member... we were so elated and so happy. She enjoyed this event....and yes she has her hat on..(right side lower white hat you know she is happy look at the smile on her face even though she's partially hidden).
So when she came to my garden this year she saw the sign and still said oh you still have it and I said I just painted different colors every year which I will do again this year and until RIP...FUZZY rest in peace the universe is blessed...
Michele sypniewski
January 21, 2022
I truly love Vilma! A heart of gold! Just saw her the end of summer. I worked with her for years at Hamilton school:) she was truly amazing. When I saw her she came to me and gave me a huge hug:) I will cherish her hug forever.
Condolences to her family
Janet Shaffer
January 21, 2022
Love love love.
Vilma. What a light.
H
January 21, 2022
See Vilma's obituary at https://curtisfh.com/obituaries/vilma-elliott-1
Jean Borger
January 21, 2022
I think I worked with Vilma on one occasion, literally one meeting. But that is all it took to become friendly with each other. Over the years we shared hugs, bright smiles and enjoyed running into each other at district conferences, retirements or seeing each other in the hallways when I was meeting with other school teams. I can see here what an amazing person she was to so many; I feel blessed to have known her. Thoughts and prayers to her friends and family as you grieve the loss of Vilma. You have beautiful memories to keep her spirit alive.
Cathy
January 20, 2022
I always heard Vilma before I saw her ... her voice was full of enthusiasm, joy, and life! I knew to come out of my office to get a hug and have some positivity poured on me. I met her as a colleague but loved her as a friend. I am forever blessed for having Vilma in my life. I am sure Heaven is rocking tonight!
Laurie Leone
January 20, 2022
Vilma was a colleague and sweet friend. She always had a hug for everyone. She cracked up at our jokes. She worked hard for the kids. She was someone with the largest heart.. she will be missed.
K
January 20, 2022
Vilma was one of the kindest, most warm-hearted people I've ever known. We met through SGI and she was there for me for almost my entire life and always brought such vibrant energy everywhere she went. I am so glad for her to have been in my life, and I wish her the best in her next.
Monica Mishra
January 20, 2022
For Vilma
The love you had for us, can not be described in words
Your touch was warm and full of trust
I say with smile you called me your grandchild
How fortunate I was to hear you laugh
I know you still are smiling from far
You inspired me to believe in life
You held me tight when I could not rise
You will always be here in my heart, my lovely mama fuzzy
I wish to be you for someone like you were for me
I'll miss you dearly, I'll miss you truly
Michele Feiden
January 20, 2022
I worked with Vilma for many years. She was always a ray of sunshine and gave the best hugs! She will be dearly missed! She was loved by so many
Jes Izzo
January 20, 2022
My deepest condolences. VILMA was a shining light to everyone's day! She will be missed by many and thought of fondly. Her warm hugs and loving smile were always a highlight of my day. May she rest in peace.
Kristina Sutherland
January 20, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss. Vilma was one of the first people to befriend me and give me wonderful advice when I started Wildwood. She was so warm and her smile just made life better.
Angela Tryon
January 20, 2022
I´m so sorry to hear of Vilma´s passing. She made me smile every time I saw her. Her hugs and the laughs we shared will be forever in my heart. My condolences to you all.
Nancy and Otis
January 20, 2022
We are so sorry of the loss of Fuzzi. Just the mention of her name made you smile. I loved our talks and will miss your beautiful soul and your warm hugs. RIP and will see you again one day.
Denise Rickard
January 20, 2022
Fuzzi was a dear friend and family to me. She had a light about her that could brighten the darkest day. I will miss her smile, her wit, her kind heart and her dynamic
Personality. You will be missed, my friend.
Andrea Perrine
January 20, 2022
Andrea Perrine
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Andrea Perrine
January 20, 2022
It is with great sadness that we have received the information that Vilma has passed away and we offer our deepest condolences. Vilma was a super energetic, fun loving, caring, vibrant person who gave everything she could and had to help her students within Schenectady City School District as an occupational therapy assistant for over 20 years. Vilma fought her diagnosis the way she approached life and was said to be the life of the party at her chemo sessions. She always had a smile and tried to keep everyone else smiling. She always was looking at the bright or positive side of life and danced her way through. Miss Vilma was an excellent therapist and a very good friend to all of her students as well as everyone she encountered in her path. She was a shining star in our OT/PT department and was a ray of light always for us and her students. We were saddened by her retirement and now extremely saddened by her death. She will be forever missed and never forgotten.
A´ndrea Perrine and the OT/PT team
Kathleen S Sheridan
January 20, 2022
Fuzzy had an energy and spirit not known to many people. Those that knew her were better for her. Rest easy.
Wendy
January 20, 2022
Sending thoughts and prayers, I worked with Vilma at Hamilton and the kids loved her. She was energetic and positive and will be greatly missed
Karyn
January 20, 2022
I am so sad to hear about Vilma´s passing. I have wonderful memories of her warm hugs, kind and friendly spirit, and the love she showed all the staff and students with whom she worked. She was loved by so many & will be greatly missed.
Gerry Mancino
January 20, 2022
Vilma was a long-time friend, who was fun-loving, hard working and generous person. I will miss driving by her house, blowing my car horn and waving to her - always had a smile for everyone.
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January 20, 2022
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Spero Zoulas
January 20, 2022
To the Elliott family, I am so sorry for your loss. Vilma was a great soul and spirit and will live on in our memories and hearts. She was a beacon of light to her neighbors and friends here in Woodlawn and a valuable asset to her community. Her giving nature and outlook on life was an inspiration to all who knew her. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Lynn
January 20, 2022
I worked with Vilma for many years. She was always a day of sunshine.
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