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DJ Favale Chain
1953 - 2013
DJ Favale Chain
1953 - 2013
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BORN
1953
DIED
2013
DJ Chain Obituary
DJ was born on June 24, 1953 to Adolfo Bruno Favale and Mary Elizabeth Wright in Tokyo, Japan.
DJ is survived by her best friend and husband, Paul Chain and their daughters, Zoe Barbara Chain and Samantha Jean Chain. DJ is also survived by three sisters, Maggie Favale, Mary Favale, Georgett Styers and her nieces Jacque Pickrell and Maryjo Januski. DJ was predeceased by her mother, father and her sister, Barbara Pickrell.
DJ Chain Memorial Project
FRIENDS AND FAMILY
The Chain family will be working with Wave Hill Public Gardens and Cultural Center to restore its main garden, The Flower Garden, in DJ's name. Here is part of the letter from Claudia Bonn, President and Executive Director, sent to the family.
"We are moved that you are thinking of honoring the memory of D. J. Chain at Wave Hill.
As we discussed, we have long dreamed of restoring our signature garden, The Flower Garden, prominently located in front of our Conservatory. This garden features an ever-changing palate of blooms throughout the growing season, framed by two intimate bench arbors covered in pink roses. The backdrop of this signature garden is the Hudson River and the Palisades. The architectural features of the garden need restoration and refurbishment and some plantings need replacement. We estimate the work to take about one year. This garden, in particular, showcases the artistry and garden design that Wave Hill is so known for and is one of the most visited and photographed locations on the property. It is a beautiful and contemplative spot for family and friends to visit throughout the year.
We would place two plaques on either side of The Flower Garden in each arbor bench. We suggest the following: "The Restoration of Wave Hill's Flower Garden is dedicated to the memory of D. J. Chain."
Enclosed is a link to The Flower Garden: http://www.wavehill.org/gardens/flower-garden
Warm Regards,
Claudia"
We think this is a wonderful tribute to DJ, which will allow for family and friends to sit and peacefully enjoy the flowers and the Hudson River and remember DJ. Wave Hill is a place visited and enjoyed many times by DJ, her family and friends.
For those who would like to contribute to this memorial you can do so either by sending a check, payable to Wave Hill, at 675 West 252 St. Bronx, NY 10471. Please write "DJ Chain" in the memo line.
To donate by credit card on line go to:
www.wavehill.org/djchain
Thank you.
Celebration: We will be celebrating the life of DJ Saturday, March 16th at Trump National Golf Course at 399 Pine Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY phone- 914 944 0900
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Jojon Tamir
April 17, 2013
Dear Paul,
My most heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your wife. I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yours truly,
Jojon
Salvatore Osnato
March 15, 2013
Paul, Zoe & Sam,
My deepest condolences with the loss of DJ. I really enjoyed working with her and her creativeness. She always kept me sharp with her many projects and ideas. DJ was one of the best and kindest person I ever had the privilege to work with. I wish there were more poeple in this world like her. She will surely be missed.
Dawn Potako
March 10, 2013
Paul, Zoe and Sam...Dj was so loved and we will miss her deeply. She can only be described as amazing. I feel lucky and blessed to have known her.
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March 9, 2013
Paul, Zoe and Sam...DJ will always be remembered by us as a force of kindness, generosity, creativity, drive, humor and strength. We share in your sorrow...the Vigiletti family, Ken and Judy
Santusa Campos-Rodriguez
March 8, 2013
Dear Mr. Chain, Zoey & Sam..
Please except our Sympathy. Mrs. Chain was so dear and special to me. I pray that our Heavenly Father give her eternal rest and may his light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace..
I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH MRS. CHAIN!
GOD BLESS.
~Santusa Campos-Rodriguez and the Red Door spas.
The Red Door Spa
March 8, 2013
We will all miss DJ's smile at the Red Door Spa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robert Phillips
March 7, 2013
Condolences to all, from a former classmate - Seton Hall, 1971.
Jayesh & Preeti Jariwala
March 7, 2013
Dear Paul: Please accept our Sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We still remember our conversation and cheerful comments from DJ during last years' AIS Holiday Party.
March 7, 2013
There truly are no words...You always made us feel like "family"-opening your heart and home to everyone alike! What joyous memories we will treasure! God bless you DJ....You will even make the heavens a more beautiful place! Your bright light will continue to shine in Paul, Zoey and Sam....to whom we send our love and sympathies...
God bless you all, Joe & Gina Costanzo xo
Carol A. Cioppa
March 7, 2013
Dear Paul, Zoe and Samantha, This is such a tragedy for you! And for us her friends and colleagues. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The time DJ & I (and you too Paul!) have spent together working on the design of the house and recently the garage and courtyard has been an amazing collaboration. She inspired those she worked with. I am totally bereft. She was so very very special and absolutely one of a kind.
Mark Knight
March 7, 2013
Dear Paul, Zoe, and Samantha - I send you all my best. Please know I am thinking of you...
Paul E. Rowan
March 7, 2013
Dear Paul, Samantha and Zoe:
You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting DJ in person I feel as though I have known her for many years from all of the wonderful stories which you have shared with me over the years. May God bless all of you.
Peter and Diann Jinks
March 7, 2013
DJ always had a smile, always had a story and was great fun to be around. Our sympathies to all of the family.
John Chain
March 6, 2013
Dear Paul, Zoe, And Samantha, Julie,Maggie,John Jr., And I are keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers. Nothing can be said to make you fell better at this time in your life. DJ was a wonderful person and will be missed by everyone who knew her. God Bless DJ and and the three of you. John Chain and Family
Sharon Williams
March 6, 2013
DJ's joy and zest for life was contagious. I smile when I think of having dinner with DJ and Paul whenever they visited the Cayman Islands. My husband and I looked forward to DJ's stories. DJ's joy was infectious and her energy was a breath of fresh air. What a privilege it was for us to have known such a remarkable woman.
May your unfailing love be my comfort -Psalm 119:76
March 6, 2013
Dear Paul, Zoe, and Samantha,
We are deeply saddened by the news of DJ's sudden passing. What a wonderful person, so full of life and so committed to her family, garden, Teatown, and so much more. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with DJ over the years working on gardening and Teatown projects. Although we are now living in New Zealand, and will be unable to attend the Service, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Emily, Anders, David, and Sarah Crofoot, Castlepoint, New Zealand
Betsy Weiner
March 6, 2013
D.J.'s enthusiasm for a project, the energy she brought to it, and her ability to get others to join in were unique. She will be missed by everyone who knew her, worked with her, and grew to love her. My very deep sympathies to you, Paul, your daughters, and her three sisters.
Donald Borho
March 6, 2013
Paul, Zoe and Samantha,
DJ wil be remembered for her warm heart, bright smile and her laugh. You are in our thoughts.
Donald and Scott
Frances Amador
March 6, 2013
I am sorry to hear about your loss. DJ was such a warm person. With heartfelt condolences.
Frances, NJ
Jeanette
March 6, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Isaiah 65:17,21-24.
March 5, 2013
To our beautiful friend both inside and out. Dolores Jean (how I ever got that out of you :-)).... There simply are no words. It is inconceivable to think you are no longer here. Bigger than life and always making a difference to all you touched. You will ever have a place in our hearts and in our minds' eye...never far away.
I will look at each butterfly as it flits from bloom to bloom....as the bulbs work their way up from the earth....you will be there. With all our love to you and especially to Paul, Zoe and Sam. Love you DJ! XoxoMA,H and K
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