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for Sandra Byrne
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Amy Oeser McGrew
October 25, 2024
Hi There Sandy! It's been a tough year. I lost my dad the day after Thanksgiving 11 months and 1 day ago. I am hoping that you and him have run into each other. If you see him, give him one of your best hugs from me! I still think of you often. I'm so curious what "the other side" is like. Terrance always sends Stan & I a Christmas card each year. I am so impressed and look forward to his card year after year. You must be so proud of him, Ryan and Jack! Miss you, Friend and Love you so much!
Sherri
October 25, 2024
My memories of you and our friendship are still very much alive and always in my heart. Missing you immensely, Sandy! Sending hugs and love to all of you reading this. It feels good keeping Sandy´s memory alive. I miss her beautiful smile too
Trish
October 25, 2024
Missing your beautiful smile. xo Trish
Robin Fiddle Posnack
October 24, 2024
My dear Sandy - I will never forget the World Series playoff games of 2003. I was watching with my boyfriend (late husband) and decided to leave my baby with my new boyfriend (who never babysat before lol). I ran In the rain to make It to the hospital on time. I remember how calm sweet and hopeful you were. You needed an advocate that night, I remember going through your meds and protocols with the nurses to make sure you were safe and comfortable. I didn´t think this was our last time together. I miss our talks, laughs and miss you dearly!!
I love you Sandy and have never forgot you!
Amy (Oeser)McGrew
October 26, 2023
I took some time out today to just sit quietly and think of you. You are so dear to me, friend!
Terence
October 26, 2023
Hi Sandy,
Jack´s engaged. You would have loved her. I´m sure you´ve run into my Dad recently. I hope he´s not being a pest.
Love you always,
Terence
Sherri
October 26, 2023
How can it be 20 years? Sandy´s beautiful spirit, positive energy, and loving friendship is evergreen. You are always in our hearts Sandy! Miss you so much. Sending love and hugs to you all! Xo Sherri
Robin Fiddle Posnack
October 24, 2023
My dearest sandy - I think of you so often and miss your beautiful smile. My smart gorgeous stylish friend - I pray you are at peace and know that my mom, dad, and late husband Adam are watching over you. All my love. robin
Sherri Tobias
October 26, 2022
Classy, intelligent, stunning, heart of gold. Forever Sandy. Missing you everyday my dear friend!
Trish
October 24, 2022
Every year passes and we all miss you, your smile, your beautiful self. Always thinking about you and have your family in our prayers. LU girl! Trish
Amy (Oeser) McGrew
October 24, 2022
Not a day goes by that I don´t think of you, Sandy! I am blessed to call you my friend and I love you the whole wide world.
Robin Fiddle Posnack
October 24, 2022
You are always in our hearts!!!!! We love u!!!! Robin
Robin Fiddle Posnack
October 24, 2020
As this time of year approaches and the leaves fall all I could think about is running to the hospital to make sure that I had some special Sandy time. I didn’t matter how chilly the weather was or if there was lots of rain puddles all I could think about was my friend laying there waiting for some visitors. We love you Sandy so much and I still have the hat we bought together. I bought a piece of jewelry the day you passed and keep it with me every day. Just know it’s been many years but you’ve NEVER been forgotten.
Norman Eng
November 15, 2019
Hello Sis,
It's been some time that I've written to you and a lot has happened. I am now married to the most amazing wife from Brazil. We now live in the South and Jack, Cindy, Mom, Dad, and Carl have come to visit and we had the best time. I brought everybody to an Atlanta United game and we had a blast. The only things missing were you and and rest of your family. Not a day goes by where I think of you and the legacy you have left behind. Jack and Ryan are 2 amazing young men and I love seeing and talking to them when I can. We love you and miss you dearly.
Love,
Your little brother Norm
Robin Fiddle Posnack
November 1, 2015
Sandy- i remember all our laughs stories and life changing moments. I so much wanted your approval of my new boyfriend - i respected your opinion and valued it beyond compare. I recall vividly u meeting adam for the first time at a local bar. He was so impressed with u at every level. My husband was the best judge of character around. I pray the two of you found each other in heaven - i am still so saddened by your loss every day. I thought it would get easier - but life just gets more difficult. Please take care of my hubby - i am doing my best to keep his kids healthy happy and loved.
Xxoo robin
October 31, 2015
Sandra, you are an inspiration. I found out today 12 years later. As always your spirit will live on forever. I am where I am today because of you. Thanks (1986)
Terence Byrne
October 27, 2015
Sandy,
There is not a week that goes by that we don't talk about you. I see you in the boys everyday. They are wonderful, intelligent, popular and kind young men.
Jack is the President of the Chinese Club in High School and Ryan (now over 6'2" tall) has more friends than I can count.
Excellent students and thoughtful kids.
Love you,
Terence
Amy McGrew
October 27, 2015
LOVE YOU DEAR FRIEND!!!!!
Things are busy as ever here. Tucker graduates in May! I find my thoughts thinking back to our senior year as I watch Tucker experience his senior year! I miss you, Sandy. I love you, Sandy!
You are always in my thoughts.
October 26, 2015
Lindsay and I had a healthy boy 6 months ago! Please look over your niece Livia and Landon
Your boys Ryan and Jack are doing amazing as well. Ryan is taller than I am, and Jack is growing like a weed. Both super smart!
Thinking of you always my dear sister.. Always in my thoughts..
Amy McGrew
September 28, 2014
I had extra special thoughts of you on Friday, dear friend. Happy Happy Birthday! You are alive and well in my heart and thoughts. Words cannot express how much I miss you.
Garry Eng
September 26, 2014
Happy Birthday Sis!! Love you and always thinking of you
Amy McGrew
June 12, 2014
Love this photo Terrance! Hope you are doing well. Enjoy your Father's Day weekend. You and the boys are often in my thoughts and prayers.
Terence Byrne
June 11, 2014
September 27, 2013
Can't believe that Sandy would be 45 on 9/26. I think of you and miss you every-single-day!!! I believe you came to visit us a few months ago in the form of a hurricane? :)So many thoughts and memories, you are very much alive in my heart and mind, my friend! xoxo
robin fiddle posnack
September 27, 2013
My dear Sandy - I miss you more than you know...you are always alive in my heart and soul. Love you dearly...robin
September 27, 2013
Hi Sandy - you are still in our hearts and very much alive. I miss you more than you can imagine. love you girlfriend
Amy (Oeser) McGrew
September 27, 2013
Happy Happy Birthday my dear sweet friend! I dedicated my run to you yesterday and prayed for you and thought about you nonstop. Actually shared some of our fun times together at the scrapbook class I taught last night. LOVE you and MISS you so very much!
September 26, 2013
Hey Sis! Happy Birthday, i'm always thinking of you especially around this time of year. Ryan and Jack came over about a month ago we had a great time!Mom and dad are doing well also. Cindy just took them on a vacation to puerto rico and Hong Kong in a few months!.. Linday, Livia and I will visit you soon!.
Love your little brother - Garry
Trish
April 4, 2013
Sandy, I know you'll be looking over us as my son and his friends participate in the Relay for Life, May 18th at FHS, in honor of YOU and many others that were less fortunate and for those that are survivors. I know in my heart that your spirit will be felt among the thousands of people that will attend. You are always in my thoughts and in my heart. I love you and miss you so much my sweet friend.
T
Cynthia Eng
September 27, 2012
to my big sis whom I miss very much! I always think of you when I see Jack and Ryan. I know you are watching out for them and I will too.
Caroline Updyke
September 27, 2012
Thinking of her irrepressible spirit! If it wasn't for Sandy, I would not be married--she cajoled me into going out. She was that kind of person--lighting up the world wherever she went.... I think of her and her family often. We miss you, Sandy.
nicole dichiara
September 27, 2012
Thank you Terry for keeping this book open. every year I go back and re-read the entries and feel so much more connected to Sandy and you and the boys.
I miss you Sandy.... I still walk by our old haunts when I'm in the city... some stayed, many have changed. my next door neighbor is battling cancer now and I think of you so often and wish things were different. We were so lucky to have you in our lives. that I can be thankful for. hugs and kisses and my love always.... Nicole
September 27, 2012
Happy Birthday Sandy. You are sorely missed. I think of you everyday and also toasted you yesterday for your birthday. Xoxox to you and all your family and friends reading this.
Sherri
Norman Eng
September 27, 2012
Happy Birthday Sis! We all think of you everyday! I miss you and love you very much!
Love your little brother,
Norman
Amy McGrew
September 27, 2012
Happy Happy Birthday to you dear friend!
Stan, the kids and I had had a little celebration in honor of you last night-I made one of their favorite desserts and we toasted you! We miss you but keep you in our thoughts each and every day!
September 26, 2012
Happy Birthday Sis, I miss and think of you everyday. I'm sure you know, Ryan and Jack are doing well they're so smart! Keep and eye on all of us including your new little neice Livia :)
Love your little bro - Garry
Trish Guglielmo
September 26, 2012
Happy Birthday Sandy! Not a day goes by that you are not thought of. Missing you xo
Amy McGrew
October 27, 2011
You are thought of each and every day, dear friend. And yesterday I said an extra, extra special prayer for you. Oh how you are missed...
Hugs,
Amy McGrew
Sherri Tobias
October 26, 2011
Eight years.
I think of you practically every day.
You are sorely missed my dear friend, I miss you!!!
xoxo Sherri
Norman Eng
September 27, 2011
Happy belated birthday Sis!
Love your little brother,
Norm
Amy McGrew
September 27, 2011
Hi Terence,
Just wanted to connect with you. Stan and I think of you often and pray for you and the boys. I hope you and the boys are doing well and are happy.
Much love,
Amy and Stan McGrew
Amy McGrew
September 27, 2011
I had extra, extra special thoughts of you yesterday, dear friend...what would have been your 43rd birthday. Not a day goes by when I don't think of you, Sandy. I know you are up in heaven living your eternal life looking down on all of us here on earth. You will always remain close in my heart, Sandy!
Garry Eng
September 26, 2011
Happy Birtday Sis!. Love your little bro -Garry
Norman Eng
April 26, 2011
Hi Sis,
I was just thinking about you and miss you very much. I just want to say hi.
Love your little brother,
Norman
Robin Fiddle Posnack
May 31, 2010
Hi Sandy - I am always so thankful that g-d brought us together and I was able to share so many days with you. Your friendship and bravery taught me so much. I have many spent too many days in the hospital with my own son and my thoughts always go to you. Your beautiful face, your spirit, your kindness. What a great mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. You have made a long lasting impression on us all.
I miss you more than you know.
Love, Robin
Sinny
May 29, 2010
Hey Sandy jie jie,
I don't know if I ever said this but you are the big sister I never had. Kaitlin spent a few days with your mom, Ryan and Jack one summer. They got along like you, Cindy, Ming Ming and I did...siblings!
I had a boy after you passed. I named him Riley.
Love, Sinny
Miss you always.
Terence Byrne
March 26, 2009
Sandy, I know your watching...Jack told me last night he was happy to be here... I asked him what do you mean?
He said that he was so happy that you gave him life before you died.
We all miss you so much but are so grateful for the gifts you gave us. The kids are growing up so wonderfully.
Love you forever,
Terence
Nicole DiChiara
October 14, 2008
hi - just thinking about you and your family.... I just went through and re-read a lot of the notes from over the years and miss you so terribly... I thought it would get easier but some days it hits me like it just happened.... well, I miss you and love you - Nicole
Nicole DiChiara
September 30, 2008
Hey Sandy.... thinking about you as always, especially around this time of the year.... my son is now as old as Jack was when you left us here on Earth and I honestly crumble every time I think about it.... I see the pix of the boys and they are so beautiful and are such a testiment to you and Terry. I still walk past some of our old haunts on the upper east side - some are still there and some have changed..... but my memories will last my lifetime. I love you and miss you....
Garry Eng
September 26, 2008
Hey Sis, Happy Birthday.. Missing you everyday and always thinking about you.. Love you and always in my heart forever..
Gayle Hart
March 31, 2008
Sandy,
For some reason, I think of you each time I am drying my hair! I don't know why, but I ALWAYS do!
My husband's father was just diagnosed with cancer and once again, you are in my thoughts. I think of the hardships that you endured, and Jack and Ryan, who are missing you. I also think of how old you would be...and how we would perhaps be meeting at the beach with our families. I hope you are enjoying your afterlife and especially enjoying watching your kids grow up.
Love,
Gayle Hart(Sandy's NYC roomie)
Norman Eng
March 16, 2008
Just thinking of you sis. Love you always.
Norman
Nancy Wisniewski
October 29, 2007
I can't believe how much time has passed. I think of you every day and can still hear your beautiful voice. I thought of you on your birthday and even more on your anniversary. I miss you all of the time. You were the true definition of the word friend. I am forever grateful for the time we spent together. I wish I had more, but I learned a lifetime in that short amount I was given. Thank you. God bless you and may you continue to watch over your family and friends. I am sure you are up in heaven having a laugh with my dad right now!
Norman Eng
October 26, 2007
Sis,
I miss you sooo much to this day. We're keeping an eye on your family for you. Your once babies are now little men. Ryan and Jack are both so witty, intelligent, and bright spirited just like their parents!! I miss you.
Love your little brother,
Sherri Tobias
October 26, 2007
I miss you so much, Sandy!!
We are still in the process of putting a scrapbook together for your boys… we don’t seem to want to finish it just yet. If anyone is interested in contributing a picture, etc, e-mail either me or Nicole. Nicole’s e-mail is [email protected] and mine is [email protected].
Sandy, your beautiful face and voice are with me always! Thank you again for your incredible friendship. Love, Sherri
Trish Guglielmo
October 25, 2007
Hey Sand,
Can't believe it's coming up on 4 years. The time has just gone by slowly for me. Events still so very fresh in my mind. Remembering your smile, your laugh...everything. Your boys are amazing and beautiful and you would be so proud of all your family members in what they've accomplished in their lives. All the while gaining strength from you.
I miss you so much and wish desperately to talk or see you again. But I know you hear me and watch over all of us.
Peace my dearest friend.
T
Robin Fiddle Posnack
October 18, 2007
Well Sandy - it has been three years and I have saved all your voice messages and am lucky enough to hear your voice every day. I feel so close to you and know you are feeling the love. We miss you more than you know - Cody and Jack are expecting a twin brother and sister this spring. I will make sure all my children know what a wonderful person you are and how life isn't measured in years, but in memories.
We love you...Robin, Adam, Cody and Jack Posnack
Garry Eng
October 17, 2007
Hey Sis,
Miss you and thinking of you always!
Love
-Garry
September 26, 2007
Happy Birthday
Love Terence, Ryan and Jack
Amy Slavik
November 27, 2006
Dear Sandy,
This past weekend was our 20th high school reunion and you were not physically there, but there in spirit. I think of you quite often and how you were such a shining light who made everyone feel happy to be with you. I am truly blessed to have known you for the time I did. For the past three years, I have dedicated my Relay for Life walk to you and I wear your picture for the event. People always comment on what a beautiful girl you are. You were beautiful inside and out. I will never stop thinking of you, especially this time of year. You are truly missed. Lots of Love.
Pablo Ludman
November 3, 2006
un beso Sandy always in my mind...
Mike Byrne
October 27, 2006
Dear Sandy,
You will always be remembered and loved by all of us. Sandy, you had a wonderful zest for life which you shared with everyone and especially enjoyed together with Terry in a beautiful and exciting way during those precious years. Sandy you are truely the best Mother,friend and loving partner that anyone could have hoped to have in life. Sandy you were an inspiration to me. I always thought of you as courageous, ambitious, thoughtful, smart, hard working, caring, supportive and a dedicated loving wife and mother. I often think of you-Sandy, your husband Terry, and your loving sons Ryan and Jack. Sandy, I want you to know that I will always be there for your husband and the kids in time of need and in times of Joy.
My eternal love to you-Sandy, Terence, Ryan and Jack.
Your brother, Mike
Patrick Byrne
October 27, 2006
Dear Sandy,
The first year we thought of you almost everyday. Without question you were the most courageous person to us. Its still hard not to think about you especially when we see your family or get an update on how everyone is doing. We wish badly that you were here with us. The world would be a better place. We will see you in heaven.
Love The Byrne's of Fairfield
Trish guglielmo
October 27, 2006
Hey Sand,
You've been on my mind a lot lately...maybe because it's that time of year. Can't believe three years have gone by. They say it gets easier but it doesn't...I feel like I miss you more today than before.
We're having our 20th H.S. reunion and I plan on bringing pictures of us from different events. I want everyone to know what a beautiful family you have and what you were like as a wife, mom and friend.
I can't imagine how Terrance goes thru his day w/out you. It must be easier looking and interacting w/ your kids because they resemble you sooooooo much...especially Jack! He's a Lil mini-me!
My sweet beautiful friend...I miss you so!!!!!!!!!
Jack, Garry, and Sandra
October 27, 2006
James Byrne
October 27, 2006
Dear Terence,
Our thoughts of Sandy are always not far and our prayers too. You said you see Sandy's personality and
behavior in Ryan and Jack, how
precious is that. It must be one way that Sandy is looking down on her boys. You must get great solace
in knowing that Sandy is always there in your boys body and spirit.
We love you Terence, Ryan, and Jack.
Mimi Byrne
October 26, 2006
Happy Birthday Sandy,
You are in my thoughts all the time. I pray especially for Terence, Ryan, Jack, your Mom, Dad and brothers every Sunday. Everyone loves Ryan and Jack so much. It is nice to imagine that you can see from heaven, what darling boys they are and how much joy people receive from being with them. We can see you in each one of their little faces and think of you with much love.
Mimi
Christine Held
October 26, 2006
Sandy - you continue to be in my thoughts. I miss our marathon "talks" and stories about the kids...your boys are growing up so nicely - I can see you in their smiles.
Garry Eng
October 26, 2006
Theres so many memories that I adore when you took care of me sis.
Remember these ?
Riding in the red Pontiac with Dad to come pick you up from school and your friends (I think it was Lynn)used to tease me.You bringing me everywhere during college break, taking me to the beach!,washing and waxing your car when you drove up here. Me being your "taxi" when you had to meet with a client in CT.I really looked forward to seeing you every holidy and Now I can only cherish the memories that your part of. I spent time with Ryan and Jack not too long ago, we played hide and seek and star wars.. I had so much fun with them... The rest of the family is holding up ..Everyone misses you a ton.
Love you lots,
Your Little Bro
Terence Byrne
October 26, 2006
I think we are all blessed to have had Sandy in our lives. Whether it was for 35 years or 35 days. I had a storybook life with Sandy full of of precious memories.
We met during the final months of college and spent the next 13 years together. On one of our first dates Sandy took me out for Chinese food and told me that her parents owned a Chinese Restaurant ( I was thinking cool all the egg rolls and spare ribs I could eat for free) The ironic thing is her parents named the restaurant "Hong Kong Star" an in many ways that is a great description of her. Born in Hong Kong she was a brilliant, bright, body of energy that illuminated everyone around her.
We spent our 20's and early 30's enjoying the city she loved and we racked up a lifetime of experiences. Sandy traveled all over the world - London, Asia. She had a zest for life and brought with her a positive, uplifting spirit to wherever she went and with whomever she interacted. I guess I'm the luckiest one of all for having her to myself for all those years. I couldn't have had a better partner, friend and wife.
I see Sandy in the kids everyday. Little things...like how Ryan crosses his legs on the couch when he draws. It's the same way Sandy use to do the New York Times Crossword. And Jack has her exact personality ... making friends with everyone he meets and waking up with a smile on his face. We often say a prayer for mommy at night knowing she's watching them all the time.
Jack just Born
October 25, 2006
Tortola, BVI
October 25, 2006
Ryan's 1st Birthday Party
October 25, 2006
Jack 6 months old Southampton
October 25, 2006
Honeymoon in Hawaii
October 25, 2006
Aspen 1995
October 25, 2006
Jack 4
October 23, 2006
Ryan and Jack October 2006
October 23, 2006
Ryan 6 1/2
October 23, 2006
Sherri Tobias
September 27, 2006
Dear Sandy,
I want to wish you a Happy Birthday my friend! As you know, I miss you so much. I talk to you almost everyday, in fact, I don't think a day goes by that I don't think of you, or see someone who reminds me of you. You have touch my heart to the core. I wish you were here. Danny and Sara and Jordan all say hi. My Jordan reminds me of your Jack. Sara's getting so big too. I can't believe how big Jack and Ryan are! They're such good boys, I know you'd be proud!! Love xoxoxooxoxoxoxo Sherri
Nancy Wisniewski
September 27, 2006
Hi Sandy,
I can't believe where the time has gone. I was just speaking with Thomas Kikis about all of the good times with you and we were arguing over the date. My gosh time has just flown by. But, I must tell you that no matter how much time goes by, that there isn't a day that I don't think about you. You have been in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I constantly look back at out time as friends and realize that I was the lucky one. I seem to have had the fortunate opportunity to know and learn from you.
Last year I went to see "Wicked" for Jessica's birthday and when they sang the song "For Good" I could swear they were singing it about us! I have cut and pasted some of the words.........I've heard it said That people come into our lives for a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led To those who help us most to grow If we let them And we help them in return Well, I don't know if I believe that's true But I know I'm who I am today Because I knew you:
THANK YOU SANDY.
Happy Birthday Friend!
Nicole Dichiara
September 27, 2006
I think about you always but especially so around your birthday. I remember the fun we had celebrating the big 3-0 at Brother Jimmy's and our smaller but even more fun celebration a few years ago. I remember that you weren't feeling great but you really wanted to have fun - so you did and so did we! I cherish the memories always. Miss you tons.
Robin Fiddle Posnack
September 27, 2006
Hi my dear Sandy,
I know you are listening...I talk to you all the time..but I wish you were here to share in life's joys. I had a little boy Jack - he is 9 months old now and doing much better than expected..thanks to our prayers. I listen to your voice on my voice mail every day..i love hearing your voice..i cant believe it has been so many years already..where does the time fly..xxooo your friend always and forever..robin
Norman Eng
September 27, 2006
Sis,
I want to wish you a happy birthday. I miss you so much. The more I see your boys grow up, the more of you I see in them. This is the hardest time of year for me, but your strength and your spirit keeps me going strong. I miss you tons. I also hope you like the polished rock that Ryan left you. I love you so much.
Love,
Norman
Garry Eng
September 26, 2006
Hi Sandra,
Its been a while since I've entered a thought in here, but as you probably know I think of you everyday. This time of the year I think is the hardest for most of us including myself. I looked forward to seeing you during the holidays. I miss you tons, I really don't think there are any words what I feel. I wanted to wish you a happy Birthday!!!. Ryan and Jack are so much fun. I can't wait for them to get older and I can tell them stories about you and how much you cared for us and them. Your always in my thoughts, Love you - Your little Bro.
Trish Guglielmo
September 26, 2006
Always in my thoughts...Happy Birthday sweet angel friend.
we all miss you.
Norman Eng
April 22, 2006
Hi Sis,
I was just thinking of you and wanted to say hello. I just saw the Ryan and Jack over the past weekend. Wow have they grown so much!!! Jack grows to be more and more like you everyday. I miss you so much.
Love always,
Norman
Garry Eng
March 30, 2006
Hi sis, Just thinking of you and wanted to leave you a message, We'll be stopping to see you this weekend !!!
Love you Always
-Garry
Norman Eng
December 27, 2005
Merry Xmas Sis and Happy New Year! We all miss you lots!!
Love,
Norman
Nicole DiChiara
October 31, 2005
Sandy - it's so easy to think of you and remember all of the wonderful memories but so difficult for me to put into words. I still talk to you and can hear you laugh at my silly neurosis from time to time! you always reminded me not to sweat the small stuff, which I am so prone to do! I still work on the upper east side so I pass precious memories of you daily. Sushi Generation & Yuka (where you taught me about sushi), Executive Leather (where you introduced me to high fashion shoes! - and where we bought your shoes for your wedding!), NY Sports (where I almost passed out from trying to keep up with you in spinning class and step classes with "Gussie" on Monday nights!), your apartment before you got married (where we used to go after work-outs and eat rice with seaweed from China and Tobiko and talk for hours!), Motherhood on 57th (to go shopping when you were pregnant with Ryan!). The list goes on and on and is not limited to the upper east side. Every time I got out for Japanese, I always have to ask if they have the giant clam hot appetizer that you introduced us to - and the times in Chinatown when we went for real Dim Sum after trying on our bridesmaid dresses (you never got me to eat the pig knuckles, though!!). The NYC bike marathon when we biked through all 5 boroughs and collapsed after the long day! I'm so lucky to have these memories and I absolutely treasure them. I looked up to you as a role model and as such a pillar of strength. I too, was naive and never imagined that you wouldn't make it. I continue to light a candle for you at St Patrick's every October 26th. We miss you terribly but see you through you and Terry's beautiful boys. They are such a joy and so happy! You would be so proud!
all of my love and devotion -
Nicole
Sherri Tobias
October 28, 2005
Sandy, not a day goes by where I don’t think of you. I still talk to you and hear your voice in my head, which is a comfort. I’m so thankful for our friendship. You were a true, caring and selfless friend. Everyone knows of your strength, optimism, charisma, beauty, charm. Ryan and Jack, your mom is so incredibly special, she truly is an Angel. Sandy, I miss you from the bottom of my heart. You’re the Best.
Love, Sherri
Here is one of her eulogies:
How do you explain the meaning of Sandy’s friendship? It’s hard to capture in words but when I got together with a group of her friends, I think we were able to understand why it was so easy to love her.
And it was love at first site – and I am ot just talking about when Sandy and Terry met. I am talking about the first time we met our Sandy. She was captivating, full of life and absolutely beautiful! A woman full of strength, grace and class – Could one person be so charmingly lucky?
Sandy warmed the room whenever she walked in, as she continues to do today with just the mention of her name.
We all can close our eyes and remember the first time we met her. Some of you may recall your sorority sister, co-worker, shore house roommate, neighbor, gym buddy...or friend. She was sooooo cool and sweet and what a matchmaker! Because of Sandy, I met my husband Danny, and we can’t thank her enough! She really had the knack of connecting people together – she was magical.
She sprinkled her magic into our hearts – we can all say we are better off because of her. Sandy was there for all of us – she was our rock, she was our advice girl, she was the one that would straighten things out! But what was even more special was when she would come to us for advice. She was so generous with her advice but also not afraid to ask for help when she needed it. That was such a wonderful quality she had. We leaned on her and she leaned on us. That’s what friends do, right? She taught us that, too.
We always shared our stories. She was just so easy to talk to. And easy to shop with! Sandy was a great shopper! From shoes, to handbags to lamps and furniture - she knew what she liked!
Sandy made all of her friends feel as if THEY WERE SPECIAL; she was a LOYAL and loving friend and she taught us what a friend meant. Now it is our turn to make sure her boys know how unbelievably great she was.
She lived and taught us how to live.
If you think of Sandy as a color – we all agreed that we see RED: Vibrant, Sparkling, Energized!!
On her most special day, her wedding day she wore that beautiful red Chinese wedding dress.
Even in her final days, she always had her red lipstick on! That was Sandy.
We are so fortunate and honored that Sandy let us be a part of her life. She allowed us to help her and we feel so lucky and privileged to be her friend.
Although Sandy was a very successful and a respected businesswoman, she never made anyone feel as though they were beneath her. In fact, she did the opposite, she empowered us.
Sandy took her love, strength, and kindness inspired others with it. People like Sandy create the light of love and kindness throughout the world. She gave to us, even in her final days, love, kindness and a beautiful reason for living-- Now we must continue to light other people's lives so Sandy’s life will have purpose and her spirit will live on. Her love, laughter, happiness and friendship lit our life.
No, we will never be the same...someone lit our life and now we know the true magic of love and friendship.
May God Be With You Now And Always – dear Sandy,
We love you and you will forever be in our hearts.
Ryan Byrne
October 26, 2005
I love you mommy and I miss you and I remember the time I saw you at the hospital. I like seeing your gravestone at the cemetary. I like the present I gave you. I love you mommy.
Kerry Fowley Anderson
October 26, 2005
Well, I can not tell you how often I have sat down to write, only to be cut short by blurry, tear filled eyes.
I had the pleasure of living across the hall from Sandy and Terry. In all my NYC apartments, I was never as lucky to have such great neighbors... who turned out to be such great friends.
There were many a night that Terry would make his way to the Bronx to see his beloved Yankees. These nights always translated into a night of girly TV and chatter for Sandy and I. We would see the lights of the stadium from our apartments, knowing Terry was in all his glory and we could not be happier curled up on the couch. Sandy and I could talk for hours. She comforted me thought my own mother's battle with cancer with such compassion. She would listen to silly dating scenarios and inject humor to keep things light. You could always count on Sandy for a shoulder, a smile, and even a tissue.
For such a tall slender woman, her stengh never ceased to amaze me. I remember one funny weekday summer evening, Sandy came bouncing off the elevator on the 41st floor to find me pacing the hallway. As always, Sandy looked like a million bucks, beautifully dressed from work with a big smile and her long hair flowing behind her. When she came closer, she realized I was more than a bit sqeemish of the very large NYC roach who had taken up residence at the threshold of my apartment. Before I knew it, Sandy had one of her gorgeous heels in her hand, the roach was no longer an issue and the two of us were laughing in my apartment.
So many memories...I remember all of her wedding photos right after they got married and Sandy explaining all the tratitions. I remember meeting Ryan in the hallway when they were just bringing him home from the hospital... everyone so proud. I remember the sad day I got transferred to DE, but many happy visits when I was passing through the old neighborhood. I remember watching Sandy feed or give Ryan a bath just to have time to catch up and so much more.
I regret that I had not seen Sandy for a while. While speaking to her on the phone, I foolishly let her wall of strength lull me into believing she would make it through. I think of Sandy, Terry and the boys so often, I sometimes have to remind myself she is no longer with us. While I selfishly wish she were still here, I smile when I realize she has finally met my Mom who she had heard so much about for so long.
Terry - all my love to you and the boys. I know you are taking wonderful care of those little darlings... please remember to take care of you.
...xxx ooo Kerry
Brian O'Connor
October 26, 2005
Sandy,
It is hard to believe that two years have past. We had Aidan's 3rd bday party this past weekend. Bronwyn and I were happy that Terry, the boys, your mom and sister were able to make it. You were sorely missed. I know you would be extremely proud of Ryan and Jack, they are really great kids. Terry and I talk about you often and he knows that you are looking out for him and the boys. We all miss you terribly and think of you all the time. Even though your time here was short, you had a positive impact on all of our lives. God Bless.
Brian O'Connor
Thomas Kikis
October 26, 2005
It has been two years since Sandy left us, yet she lives in our hearts daily. My time with Sandy was wonderful as she was my mentor in many stages of life providing me with advice and comfort at every turn.
As my wife and I are about to have our first child, I can't help but think of watching Sandy go through her two pregnancies. I particularly remember a day she was pregnant with Ryan. It was a bad day as she found out that she would have to go in for some further checks and have an amniocent! esis to check the health of the baby. It wasn't easy news to take, yet she dealt with it in her own way. After first dealing with her emotions she then began to find out and investigate what was going to happen. She began to ask others and speak with people about her issue. Yet she did so in a way that only Sandy could do. When the dealing room saw that Sandy was upset, everyone went quiet. She was not the kind of person you wouldn't like to see sad. Thus everyone showed their concern, yet she managed to comfort us more than we did her. It was at those moments that you saw how large of a person Sandy was. Her personality and being was so strong that she c! ould affect the mood of those around her. We all had a tough day with her, yet she managed to leave us with hope and show us great of a person she was, but also the great mother that she was to become.
Sandy gave me so much personally. She trained me in the financial markets but also ga! ve me insight into people and customers. I owe her so much. If there is anything I can give back to her and her family is that as an outsider who worked next to her for years I witnessed real love and devotion between her husband and children. She adored Terry and would do anything for him. Her kinds were her life. She always talked about Ryan and how he had her wrapped around his finger. She called Jack her little bruiser because he was built so strong and tough.
We all miss Sandy dearly in this room, yet we are better for having spent part our lives with her.
Christine Held
October 26, 2005
Dear Sandy,
I still think of you and I believe your passing inspired me to make several changes in my life...you wouldn't believe that I took on the challenge of becoming a black belt in Karate at 42 ! Or that I left Treasury/FX and started something completely differently...or put a pool in the backyard so the kids and I would have more together time...life is too short and you have been the inspiration for me to make changes...and also not to sweat the small stuff...your boys are so adorable - Ryan looks so much like you and both boys have your smile. Your family is taking great care of the boys and Terry has provided this opportunity for all of us to tell them what a wonderful person you are and how you've touched all of our lives...your boys will be so proud of you...Love, Chris
Melanie V.
October 26, 2005
I had spoken with Sandy many times on the phone when she would call for Terry and she was always a delight to speak with. But I will never forget the day I met her. It was Winter 2003 at the Merrill
Holiday party. It was toward the end of the night and things were getting a little rowdy. I remember we were standing next to eachother watching everyone else dance because we couldn't get up the nerve. Next thing I remember, there was a Grease song, we looked at eachother eyes wide open, and before I knew it we were dancing like two 13 year olds. We danced for about twenty minutes then we finally introduced ourselves. We thought it was so funny how we ended up meeting. She was very friendly and so much fun. I felt like I had know her forever. I will always remember Sandy.
Trish Guglielmo
October 26, 2005
Yes, it is unbelievable that two years have gone by. Not a day goes on that I don't think of you Sand. I remember the last time we were together so vividly...at the mall in New Jersey...You bought a William Sonoma Pumpkin bread mix for me...I still haven't made it...kind of silly that I'm holding onto this stuff. I walked by that store this weekend and they were making it and I commented to my husband, Matt, the story of you and I getting our little taste at the store when they made it.
It was so nice to walk around with you and do our little shopping for the boys...buying p.j.'s...and then we shopped a bit for us...checking out jewelry!!! (Funny, that's how we became such good friends, in the jewerly section of Caldor's.)
I remember at the mall we got a bite to eat at Johnny Rocket's...you sat across from me so sad looking. And then you cried. You were so very sad for your boys and their welfare for the future. I assured you that they were going to be just fine. We both knew that your time had come. I held your cold, thin hands and wished we were somewhere by ourselves so we could just hold each other and cry together. I tried to be strong for you but my heart was shattered, completely, because I knew it wouldn't be long. I was so thrilled that I had that time with you not knowing that only the following week would be your last fighting days. Sand, you are the strongest individual I will have ever known. It sort of comforts me to have had that day with you since we lived so far away and visiting was so limited. I miss you all the time and wish that I could chat about our boys...Terry put up some wonderful pictures of your boys...God, how they've grown...I look at Ryan, I see Terry...I look at Jack, I see you and Gary. How comforting for Terry to have his boys, especially when one resembles his beautiful mother!
Lake George 4 months pregnant w/ Ryan
October 25, 2005
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