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Amanda Denis Obituary
Amanda St. Denis, 43, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born in Montclair, NJ and was a graduate of Montclair High School and Ithaca College. She had worked for the past 20 years as a police officer with the Ithaca Police Department. Amanda was a loving and dedicated mother who devoted her life to her sons, Tyler, Ryan and Carter. She is also survived by her mother, Melinda Jane Staniszewska; her father, Robert Keck (Jacqueline); brother, Rees Keck; sisters, Elizabeth Keck, Lucinda Keck and Samantha Jane Fortunato (Marc) and nephews and niece, Luke, Tara and Matthew. Friends may call on Saturday, September 14th from 12 noon until 2 pm at the Bangs Funeral Home. Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations in Amanda's memory may be made to the St Denis / Mazzaraco Education Fund, c/o, Tompkins Trust Co., The Commons, Ithaca, NY 14850. Attn: Ursula Russ. The fund is being established to assist in the education of Amanda's children.
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Angels in Blue
Jessica S
September 14, 2013
It's so hard to believe that Amanda is gone. She is and was a real sweetheart and an angel. I've never met anyone as nice as her. She truly has earned her blue angel wings now. She's now watching over all of us.
September 14, 2013
RiP Amanda
Christal Landon
September 14, 2013
I say this with tears and I hope u have found peace.. U where a wonderful women that I will never forget.. I hope your family can find peace in knowing you are pain free and flying high now.. I only have known you personally for the last 2 months and feel you were becoming a good friend. You would stop on the job everyday to chat and laugh and joke with the guys and I.. I will never forget that bright smile. I never would have thought that a week ago when you stopped on the job would be the last time we seen you. But thank you for stopping by I felt that was your last goodbye and it gave me a warm feeling knowing I got to see u. Rest easy now my friend u are pain free..
T Scaglione
September 13, 2013
Amanda mattered and counted.
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CHRIS IRVIN
September 13, 2013
To AMANDAS FAMILY
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AMANDA WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY MANY PEOPLE SHE HAS TOUCHED SO MANY HEARTS SHE IS A WONDERFUL PERSON MY WIFE AND I ARE SO GLAD WE GOT TO KNOW HER I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD EVERYDAY TO SEE HER AND SHE ALWAYS STOPED AND TALKED I GOT TO WORK WITH HER A COUPLE TIMESEVERY SPRING AND I ENJOYED THAT VERY MUCH SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MY MEMORIES AS SHE WILL BE IN SO MANY OTHER PEOPLE R.I.P MY FRIEND
Jodi R
September 13, 2013
RIP Amanda, you were truly an asset to the Ithaca community. I love you and will never forget you prayers to the family
Melanie Ellis Rogers
September 13, 2013
One day several years ago my husband and I were out for a walk and returned to my car that was parked in the Ithaca High School parking lot. A young woman was learning to drive in that parking lot and made a mistake. She hit one of the light poles and knocked over the pole. Her husband and young daughter had been in the car with her. The police arrived and were there as we got to the parking lot. Amanda St. Denis was sitting on the ground with the small child in her lap. She was comforting that child as she was very upset. She rocked her and talked to her and calmed her down. It was a moment my husband and I spoke of yesterday as we learned of her death. This was a special moment. It wasn't done for cameras as there were none there. It simply showed what a caring and compassionate individual Officer St. Denis was. Our sympathy goes out to her entire family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Pam Hanna Menzenski
September 13, 2013
You will be missed so much by so many. I cherish memories of years of our hockey & rowing moms-of-3-sons times and also our chats at Ithaca High School. Sending big, big hugs to your beloved sons.
Michael L. Pagliaro
September 13, 2013
Truly a sad day for all those that had the privilege of knowing Amanda. My fondest memories will be the numerous occasions that she would cross the street or exit her vehicle to say hello with a big hug and a smile! May God hold her sole in his hands and comfort her family and others. Amen.
Garry and Gay Huddle
September 12, 2013
We are beyond broken-hearted by Amanda's passing. We keep her family, and her second family, the IPD, in our thoughts at this very sad time. Sincerely,
scott Brown
September 12, 2013
The city of Ithaca just lost a wonderful & loyal police woman.
I loved the many conversation we have had over the years. She always spoke highly of her children & family.
Amanda you will be greatly missed & always remembered.
I never would have thought when we spoke less than two weeks ago it was goodbye.
R.I.P.
joan Spielholz
September 12, 2013
Amanda you were always so helpful and those who love you will remember you always.
Pete & Paula Neff
September 12, 2013
Thoughts and Prayers to Amanda's family she will be missed by the whole crew at Ryan's Towing
blessed Be
Marilyn Sgrecci
September 11, 2013
Amanda was very dedicated and a wonderful influence when she worked as a school resource officer at Ithaca High School. It was always great to see her whenever she came to campus. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers to the family at this sad time.
September 11, 2013
Amanda, your helping spirit and lovely nature shined in all our interactions, helping with school things, sports things and in the neighborhood. Your light shines in those great kids of yours. Our deepest sympathy to the whole family,
Martha Frommelt and David Feldshuh and Noah, Zach and Hannah
Linda Howell
September 11, 2013
I had many fun times with Amanda when she worked as the school resource officer at IHS a decade or so ago. She was stationed out of my office and I always enjoyed the laughs we shared. I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. I will miss seeing her come by the school on calls :( Sympathies to her family.
Elise Gold
September 11, 2013
I will miss you forever.
Betty Keller-Joseph
September 11, 2013
Amanda was an amazing person, always had a smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
Michelle LaDieu
September 11, 2013
Rip you will be miss thank you for many night hang out at the store on the commons with me talking
Dan & Rebecca Kannus
September 11, 2013
RIP Amanda! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
mary belous stein
September 10, 2013
I remember her as a caring mother when the older boys were young.
Ben Nobles (Sgt retired, TCSD)
September 10, 2013
RIP Amanda. My condolences to Family and Friends .
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