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William H. and Jeanne Ritchie
October 2, 2008
To Morgan and Sara, I'm very sorry to hear about you Mother. I haven't talked to her in over a year and was searching the internet for her Internet and came accross New York Times Obituary. I was you Dads Cousin.
Lily Wells
September 19, 2008
To Sara and Morgan,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Sally, your Mum, was wonderful and we appreciate you two letting us share with you her life. You and your children were the most important people but amazingly so she was able to make other people feel unique in her affection.
May her example keep us going and her spirit keep us fighting!!
Patricia Fortenbaugh
September 17, 2008
Dear Sally. I was able to attend the beautiful service in your memory today. You enjoyed it too, I am sure. My daughters and I will never forget you, you kind and caring you. We also thank you for the wonderful family you have left behind. Dear, dear Sally, rest in peace.
The world was blessed and enriched by your presence. Patricia, Katherine, Francesca Fortenbaugh
Priscila McClung Jelliffe
September 17, 2008
Dear Morgan and family: I was saddened to learn of your Mom's death this morning from the parents of one of my students. I have such fond thoughts of your whole family during my high school years--you were all always kind and welcoming to me.
Your Mom will be deeply missed by many people and my thoughts are with all of you
Love Priscilla
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Nina Williams
September 17, 2008
Dear O'Brien Family,
My sisters and I send our love and sympathy to you. We adored your mother; her spirit, humor, practicality, drive, integrity, her FUN! inspired all who met her. She cared for people in a thousand kind and thoughtful ways, and despite her legendary status and success, she was one of the most down-to-earth and unaffected
souls we ever met. As many others are saying, Sally was a truly rare woman with enormous character and substance. We have no doubt she is busy now settling the angels in their proper Gold Coast places in heaven. Fondly, Nina, Sally, and Tracey McCullough
Dianne Carnegie
September 16, 2008
The Greenwich real estate industry has lost one of its best and brightest stars. No-one was more universally liked and respected. Sally is irreplaceable. A loss to all whose lives she touched. Dianne Carnegie
Ned Gerrity
September 16, 2008
Our
world is diminished by Sally's passing.A
fast mind, a great courageus, warm,
loving heart has left us with magnificent memories oy her and her family.We
shall not ssee her like again.
Randi and John Conway
September 16, 2008
Dear Sara, Morgan and all kids,
John and I are so sad about Sally. I know that everyone feels the same way, she was such an incredible presence in all of our lives. We will miss her greatly. The best news is that she is with Hopey. She always told us about Hopey being on her shoulder giving her advice. She brought us great comfort in our time of lose, and I hope we can offer our comfort to you. We will be there tomorrow, and we extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. It is a real lose to the Greenwich community and the world.
Flo McLaughlin
September 16, 2008
Sally...I'll remember her and smile.
What a legacy! You all were blessed to have her in your lives.
kate gerrity
September 16, 2008
Dear Sara and the O'Brien clan, I was so sorry to hear of you mom's untimely death. She was one of my mother's (Kate Gerrity Sr's.) favorite people, I believe they may have been second cousins. I had the pleasure of knowing your mom, she is still in my cell phone and I am so sad that I will have to wait until she and my mother meet me at heaven's tavern to catch up. My prayers to all the O'Brien's on their loss of a remarkable spirit and woman. Love, Kate Gerrity
Martha Kelly
September 16, 2008
To the O'Brien Family,
I was blessed to know Sally both professionally and personally since I moved to CT in 1992. Sally was a truly special woman. She had such integrity, such grit. You always knew what you were getting with her. It's hard to even think of Sally as not being on this earth because she seemed like she would be here forever. Sally touched me and for that I will always be grateful. I am a better person for having known her and am so, so sorry she is gone. I will miss her piercing blue eyes, her sense of humor and the warm way she had ~ Not to mentioned her admirable quality of cutting through the "bull" with her strong Irish personality!
We've all lost someone who made the world a much more interesting place. I'm sorry she's gone. I will miss her.
With love,
Martha Kelly
George Poillon
September 15, 2008
Dear Morgan & Sarah My wife and I were deeply saddened to hear about your dear mother. Sally was a true and devoted friend with whom we had many fun times.We shall cherish the memories. You will all be remembered in our prayers. Sincerely, George & Connie Poillon
Russell Pruner
September 15, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Sally was a mentor to me. I learned from her the only way to do business was to do what was right for your client. I will miss her a lot but I will never forget her. She was one of a kind. We will miss you Sally please watch over all of us. You taught us all so much.
Andrew Farley
September 15, 2008
To The O'Brien clan so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom she was a great friend of the Farley clan and we will miss her dearly what a shock she was a kind lady who cared about your family very much always remember the good times you shared with her and the sad times won't seem so sad she was also a savvy businesswomen who made a name for her self in Greenwich real estate and many of her clients were friends which relied on her to sell there houses when they retired and left Greenwich once again with deepest sympathies and love your friend Andrew Farley
DAVID FRISCH
September 15, 2008
IF I HAD TO DESCRIBE SALLY IN ONE WORD, I WOULD HAVE TO SAY SHE WAS....KIND!
SALLY WAS KIND...DEEP INTO HER BEING.
BUT A CLOSE SECOND DESCRIPTION OF SALLY IS......CLASSY!
SALLY PERSONIFIED WHAT "CLASS" MEANS.
SHE TOUCHED MY LIFE IN A PROFOUND WAY. GOD BLESSED... ANYONE WHO EVER KNEW SALLY! BECAUSE SALLY WAS BLESSED PERSON!
Oliver G. Kelley
September 15, 2008
Morgan and Sissy,
I was so saddened to learn of your Mom's passing. She and your Dad always added so many laughs to the fun times we all shared on Ocean Ave. and Grasshopper Lane. She'll be so missed by all who loved her.
Biff
Theo Hayes
September 15, 2008
I have only known Sally for a short time, but I knew she was special. she will be sorely missed.
Anne Waldron
September 15, 2008
Sally was a ray of sunshine as a wonderful mentor who cared for all who crossed her path. I am honored to have known her for seven short years.
Helen E. Fox
September 15, 2008
My 25 years with Sally on Grigg St. were the best years of my life. I will miss her grace and kindness so much. My prayers and love are with her beloved family.
Holly Adam
September 15, 2008
I will be sending a personal letter to the O'Brien family via the old fashioned method. Suffice it to say that although my day has been duly saddened, I know in my heart that Royall and Hope are having a wonderful reunion with their incredibly special wife and mother.
With love,
Holly Adam
Marie and Don Foley
September 15, 2008
How sad that such a tragic accident has deprived us, her friends and her family, of such a wonderful lady. May God keep her close to Him always.
Robin Bodell Fisher
September 15, 2008
To Sally's family,
I was tremendously fond of Sally and send you heartfelt sympathy on the loss of such a vibrant, fun-loving mother, grandmother and friend.
She recently sold me my home (seller side), and I, at her request, was so looking forward to having her come see the changes I had made. She was convinced that I needed a new range (vintage 70's, combination >two ovens and four burners) and I said oh no, I can live with this. I wish I could tell her how right she was.
Whenever I saw her she had a huge smile on her face and a cheery greeting. Her indelible mark on Greenwich's R.E. market aside, she will be sorely missed by so very many of us. And we will remember fondly that contagious and almost mischievous smile!
With deep condolences,
Robin
Andrea & Peter Resnick
September 15, 2008
Sally,
Your absence has left a void in our life, and we will miss you. Thank you for your friendship and guidance.
Our love always,
Andrea and Peter
Kathryn T. Farley, Ph.D.
September 15, 2008
Dear Members of the O'Brien Family:
Your Mom was a peach and a very gifted entrepreneur. When my parents retired in the 1990s, Mrs. O'Brien managed the sale of our home on Pheasant Lane. She took care of every detail, helping to lessen the pain of leaving a neighborhood and community in which we were firmly entrenched.
Mrs. O'Brien possessed an upbeat personality and diligent work ethic-traits that allowed her to excel in the competitive world of high-end real estate.
On behalf of the Farley family and all past and future inhabitants of 1 Pheasant Lane, we extend our sympathies for your loss.
-Katie
Mary Kay Farley
September 15, 2008
What a shock to see the papers today and realize that Sally is gone! She was a wonderful person with many talents. When she laughed, the whole world smiled. She combined professional skills with great moral values. She was both a mentor to many and a friend to all.
Heaven is a happier place now that she is there.
Rob Martin
September 15, 2008
I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of one of the greatest people to have crossed our path. Sally, you will me missed by all of us at East Putnam Variety.
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