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FUTABA HOPE Obituary
FUTABA "HEDY", on March 8, 2016 at the age of 87. Prede-ceased by her loving husband John as well as two sisters, and one brother; survived by her sister Sanae Iseki (Japan). Hedy's memory lives on through her children Joseph (Leonore), Nancy (Kenneth), Kathleen (Gregory), and Rick; as well as her three grand-children Adrienne Reiff (Matthew), Alexandra, and Meredith. Retired after 20 years at the Post Exchange in the Naval Yard. Relatives and friends are invited to Hedy's Life Celebration on Saturday March 12th at DEAN/ GEITNER/GIVNISH OF FOX CHASE, 7900 Oxford Ave. (at Borbeck St.) (215-745-1006) from 10-11 A.M. with a Service to follow at 11 A.M. Interment at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Hedy's name may be made to the Army Emergency Relief Fund: AER Headquarters, attn: Andrew Pike, 200 Stovall St., Alexandria VA 22332-0600
(1-866-878-6378).
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Meredith Hebert
April 7, 2016
These are some of my favorite memories of my Grandmother...
.Taking me to McDonalds, Rita's & Baskin Robbins all the time
- Making crafts together that we saw on Nickelodeon
- Teaching me origami
- Teaching me how to garden / letting me play and pick flowers in the garden
- Making clothes for me and all of my dolls
- Ordering me stuff from infomercials LOL
- Never saying "no" - Taking me to KB Toys & Toys R Us all the time
- CABLE!
- Teaching me how to wash dishes LOL or me forcing her to let me
- Teaching me how to make sushi & letting me fan the rice
- Locking Alex in the closet whenever she was bad
- Sleepovers & driving me to Art Camp
- Christmas Eve & Thanksgiving dinners
- Sushi dates when I got older
Navy Exchange Gang
Rose Euganeo
March 12, 2016
Rose Euganeo
March 12, 2016
I worked with Hedy at the Philadelphia Navy Exchange for many years. We became friends and over the years we had lots of laughs and many good times.
Alexandra Hebert
March 10, 2016
I'm not a religious person, and I am still uncertain of where our souls go when we expire. But I promise, that wherever that is, has just gained its greatest gift of all. It is with a heavy heart that I say goodnight to my most positive influence, my childhood hero, & my best friend. What a role model my grandmother was. After falling inlove with an American soldier, she left her home in Japan & they began their life traveling to military stations all over the world. WWII was barely over, outcasting her from her family for leaving & from her new life in the states as a Japanese American citizen. Nonetheless, she had an incredible life & beautiful marriage, raising four children, working multiple jobs to give them the best education, and later raising my sister & I. My earliest memories revolve around my time with her. She was my first art teacher, my biggest supporter, she prepared every holiday feast exquisitely, her house was always spotless, & her hair was always perfect. Most all, she made this look effortless. Her work ethic, family morals, & warm heart have sculpted me into who I am today, & for that I owe her everything. Goodnight Nanny, until our souls find each other again.
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