Maria Jamison Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Valerie
May 8, 2025
You are on my mind today, my dear Maria. You are forever in my heart and my goodness, I see from Dan's post you're about to be a grandma--ooooh, my heart!! I miss you still more than I can express.
Danny
April 21, 2025
Hi sweetie! Gerry and Carrie are having a baby boy soon! Wanted to share the wonderful news with Grandma
Dan Jamison
August 21, 2024
Happy Birthday in heaven sweetheart
Danny Jamison
March 14, 2022
Fifteen years honey. Thought about you all day and each little memory warmed my heart on this chilly day. Always on my mind, always a part of me, I miss you still.❤
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Debbie Jurs
March 10, 2019
Hi Dolly. Miss you so much Maria It seems like yesterday when I think back to the fond and funny memories but I cant believe its been so much longer. Could you get the inside line with the big guy and send some blessings my way please. I can see you smiling down and Im smiling right back at cha
Briella in your park under a tree in Greewhich.
Heather (pumpkin) Scuderi
January 27, 2017
Hi everyone-
I'm Maria's pumpkin heather. After loosing Mia life was rough. I never got the closure I needed. My second mom my rock. Last year January 4 I had my closure. Mia sent me an angle. I had my daughter,I named her Briella Maria Noelle, she has saved me and helped me get threw all my hard times. All I know is Mia you would have loved her, she brings a tear to my eye cause for some reason when I look at her I see you. Briella loves fish loves the beach. She is always happy. She is my price of you that I will ALWAYS have.
Mia I live you and miss you soo much.
Michael Federici
January 3, 2014
Hey Sister. I know it's been a really long time since I've added something. Just wanted to wish you a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You would be so proud of your boys and Danny. God Bless and Miss You.
March 14, 2012
Cuz man! How can it be 5 years since you've been gone! i still laugh to myself at the fun times we've had! i really miss you and wish we could have grown old together and continued to have our fun times! i know you are always present and love when you come to me in my dreams! love & miss you! cuzman!
Michael Federici
December 30, 2011
Just wanted my big sis to know I was thinking about her over the holidays. She would be so proud of her Gerry getting into William and Mary. Wish you were still here. Miss you and have a wonderful belated Christmas and New Years. Say hello to mom and pops!!!!
DEBBY SCUDERI
March 14, 2009
Mia: ist been 2 yrs since i got the news you were gone and i dont want you to think there hasnt been a day that goes by that i dont think of you. I have your picture in my kitchen next to my computer and look at you all the time wishing you were here to just to talk to. I know your looking down on me as i wrote this. I want to thank you for sending me my friend Billy he's been here for me everyday since you have gone, and thank you for visiting him when i thought i was gonns lose him , that he had to get better and that i needed him. He could never replace you but i know you sent him to me to fill the hole i had in my heart. With out him Mia i dont think i would have made it through this last 2 yrs i want you to know i miss you sooooooo much, and no one could replace my best friend. Your on my mind and my heart and ill never forget what we shared between each other . Ill say good night for now and ill be back sleep tight my friend and I LOVE YOU MIA MIA
Michael Federici
December 24, 2007
Just wanted to wish my sister Re a very special Christmas. I know you are no longer with us, but you are certainly watching over us. I can't believe you have been gone over 9 months and yet as I write this, I have tears in my eyes. This will be a particular difficult Christmas as the entire family is so used to your big smile and big heart. I wish you were here, but know you are at peace.
Love You Sis,
Michael
Debbie Jurs
September 24, 2007
Hi friends -
I came across something very special and cherished last night while surfing the web. I am certain I was meant to find it... without even trying. A new "Melissa" CD! I immediately had the most incredible memories of Maria and how each time a new CD came out she was first in line and always had some top songs she liked the best from each she would share. The smile on her face, the excitement, the pure joy, the soulfulness....
So, sharing this one with you! Click on the link then scroll down to the bottom and you can listen to the whole thing at no-cost. It's a good one....Maria will be proud of Melissa.
Enjoy, put a smile on your face and send a special smile and kiss upstairs for our dolly,
http://music.aol.com/
Stacey Frangione
August 21, 2007
Happy Birthday to my birthday buddy. All my love, Stacey
debbie napoli
August 21, 2007
Happy Birthday Cuz!
Miss you & think of you every single day!
Debby Debby
July 10, 2007
Well the 4th has passed and i can remember when Mia,Gerry Nick Nick, Heather and myself would sit down by Clariol and watch the fire works. Im glad i have those memories. I think of special times like that all the time. Miss you Mia Mia
Bova cousins, Donna, Debbie and Elizabeth, 1982
May 16, 2007
Tommy with sis on her 21st Birthday
May 16, 2007
Christmas Time at Mom & Pop's
May 16, 2007
The rockets in Pat's kitchen!
May 16, 2007
That's little Nicky tucked away in the carriage
May 16, 2007
Ferry to Island Beach
May 16, 2007
Aunt Re with her first God Child, Toni Ann. 1983
May 16, 2007
Maria's making mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving
May 16, 2007
Philly loves his Sis
May 16, 2007
Maria don't be mad I posted this one.
May 16, 2007
Michael Maruzzella
May 15, 2007
Maria Jamison was a wonderful person, a devoted mother and wife, and a kind soul who welcomed
everyone to share in her life. I first met Maria at Viscardi's restaurant, and from the moment that I was introduced, her warm personality and congenial nature were apparent from the start. During the intervening years, I met her immediate family, her friends from Stamford, and her co-workers from G.E. usually at family functions, or at a intimate get-together. I was always impressed with Maria's ability to make all her guests
feel welcome and she was especially proud of her cooking. Maria's friends were also Danny's lifelong
friends and at family poker games she became 'one of the boys'. She never complained about Danny's friends, but rather embraced them and participated in our excursions .
I was always glad to visit the Jamison home because Maria reserved some time to talk, and always seemed
concerned about my welfare. In the summer months, Maria was always leading the way at the Stamford beach with the kids, or going to concerts with her friends. We always had a great time. She taught me not to take myself too seriously, to enjoy family and friends, and to always call and let others know if I was staying overnight.
I'll miss her laughter, her caring thoughtful ways, and the way she included me in her life. I have solace in the knowledge that her memory continues to live in the personality of Nicky, the big bright eyes of Gerry, and comedy and generosity of Danny Jamison.
daniel jamison
May 14, 2007
mother's day was hard. I took the kids for a picnic to the park where we spread Maria's ashes. Nicky wanted to know which parts of her were there and which were in N.Y. !! I told him she was everywhere and he said he liked to think her head and hands were here in Virginia, it's amazing how kids think! Once again , thanx to all who visit here and continue to remember my angel. I visit here and read and re read often, it helps alot!
May 4, 2007
I had a dream:
I was in a bar with
one of maria's friends and in came maria I could'nt belive my eyes. I turned to Debbie and asked her if she saw maria? She told me yes she did. The first thing out of maria's mouth was "Im here let the party begin" I was dumbfounded I could'nt belive my eyes. I asked Maria if she was ok? She told me yes im fine now im not sick anymore.She hugged me. I asked her if she could see us where she was and she said yes I watch you all every day.It's been reall hard for me not having my friend to talk to. But after my visit from Maria I know she is at peace and that she is watching over all of us and keeping us all safe. I know you must think im crazy but I had to share this dream with you all. For the people that are having a tought time with Maria's passing.
She's ok now
April 19, 2007
it's one month and five days and I find myself still wanting to pick up the phone and call. Thank god for answering machines and last messages that were left. Every night I cry just wishing you were here. I love and miss you my friend
Ricky Levine
April 10, 2007
Maria was a blessing to her family and all who knew her. Her love radiated to everyone and you just had to return it. How lucky I was to be blessed with her friendship. My heart goes out to Danny and the boys. Know that in time the pain will subside and the wonderful memories you all have will survive.
Angela Auz-DeLelle
April 10, 2007
I can't express how deeply saddened I was to learn of Maria's passing. Such a strong woman, she's dealt with more than her unfair share of health issues with such dignity. I had the pleasure of meeting Maria at GE where we quickly became friends. She is an amazing person and was the "real deal". As a co-worker you couldn't ask for a more reliable, smart and sassy team member. As a friend, she was loyal, kind, direct and buckets of fun! I have many fond memories of her that I'll cherish. She touched may people's lives and I'm fortunate to have had her in mine.
I'm sure she's watching over us now and rocking to Melissa Ethridge in heaven. Love you Maria...you won't be forgotten!
Debbie Jurs
April 9, 2007
To all of us whose lives touched Maria's there is no easy way to explain how much we will miss her.
I remember when we first met. It was like I knew her for a million years before that. Words really cannot describe the feeling but we "got" each other....she taught me how to laugh more, not take everything so seriously all the time, how to tap into the wisdom we all possess and how to have soul. She let me know that finding lucky pennies was ok, even though we always debated the significance of whether they were heads up or down. Maria introduced me to Melissa Ethelridge CDs that we used to play very, very loudly and sing along to. I stil can't get over the fact that she joined the "fan club" and we used to joke about it. She taught me what a "Ladies Shot" was and we always toasted with one. She always found the bright side...even when it was hard.
Maria so loved Danny, her beautiful sons Gerry and Nick, her brothers and co-workers and friends...and we all felt it. I am certain we still will feel her. Maria will always be there for me, her family and her friends. We need only look up to heaven to feel her unwavering and genuine love and many smiles that will warm our hearts.
Maria gave me a plaque for my birthday the year she moved to Richmond from Stamford.
"Good friends are like angels. You don't have to see them to know they are there." So true.
"Dolly" will miss you tons!
Debbie
Jane Jamison
April 6, 2007
My dear sister-in-law Maria was, and continues to be, a huge blessing to my life, and that of every member of my family. I thank God for the day she entered our lives, enriching our days beyond measurement. She lives forever through her two precious sons, Gerry and Nick who, through the gift of their exceptional parents, are as special - loving, giving, fun-loving and funny - as she was. She was a sister and friend. She brought a new-found sense of life and joy to our family and everyone around her. She was, and continues to be, an inspiration – a lesson in courage, positive thinking and positive action.
Her life was too short, but it couldn’t have been more full or left a more lasting impression on those who loved her. We know you are looking down on us Maria, we feel your blessings still.
Laurie Pensiero
March 30, 2007
Dear Danny & Boys,
I worked with your mom at Viscardi's what a wonderful women she was, her smile is somthing I will always remember about her. We had many laughs together and she was a very dear friend, be proud of her, she will be dearly missed.
daniel jamison
March 28, 2007
TO ALL WHO GRIEVE THE LOSS OF MY DEAR ANGEL MARIA- - I cannot begin to express the gratitude of myself and family for the out pouring of support and sympathy shown to us by all of you in this sad time. Needless to say, the boys and I are devastated at the loss of the center of our lives. As we hold tightly to all that my darling Maria taught and showed us of love and family devotion, we fid peace and appreciation in reading here of the impact of a truly meaningful life. My boys and I intend to look upon memories of Maria as a testament to perserverence, strength and most of all to a love of family, friends and life itself. As i read the words i've just typed, they seem so inadequate, but they are all i can muster for now. wE LOVE YOU ALL, PLEASE PRAY FOR US, AS WE WILL FOR YOU. -Dan, Gerry and Nicky
debbie [lee] smolinski
March 23, 2007
dear danny gerry nicky i will once again try and use this crazy computer i put thru one entry earlier as you can tell i am not computer smart but i saw this beautiful spot to leave my thoughts and a few memories of maria there are many that cross my mind if not for viscard's i doubt we would ever have met working there with maria was always fun the laughs the good times and then angie calling you at kathleens to give peter a job [who you had never met] but could not say no to angie and then a deeper friendship began the thanhsgiving day parade was always a fun day i can't begin to tell you how my heart breaks for all of you i know she loved her boys more than anything a very proud mother and of course the best husband danny she always had a smile always in a good mood never harsh or angry always ready to laugh and listen i think that's why she touched so many people from the minute you met her she always made you feel like an old friend she will always be in my heart i am so thankful she was a part of my life one thing i do know is she will never be really gone she will always be right there in your heart on your shoulder and in your memories and we that are left behind will have a piece of her in gerry and nicky you can tell they are marias babies may god guide all of you thru this time of sorrow give you strenght i will think of you often my friend maria cherish the memories keep you in my heart till we meet again always debbie [lee] smolinski
FRIENDS FOR EVERY DEBBY DEBBY AND MIA MIA FEB/06
March 23, 2007
DEBBY DEBBY SCUDERI
March 22, 2007
Mia Mia My best friend.
First I want to thank all maria's family for sharing her with me and my family.
I remember when i first met Maria she came to me for a hair cut and perm. She wanted it so tight I Thought she was crazy but she wanted it to last. But I did It."she looked like a poodle" But I told her as long as she liked it thats all that mattered. We became friends my husband and I would go to the restaurant she work at and have drinks and dinner ( this was before i had kids)I was telling Maria i was looking for a place to live maria told me about this apt complex she lived in and Soon we became neighbors. That was the best move I ever made. In Feb 96 i had my first child it was a girl. Maria gave ger the nick name "MY LITTLE PUMPKIN" and only Maria could call heather that nick name. Heather and Maria had this love that was so sweet and could never be replaced. Heather couldnt say Maria so she would call her Mia Mia. Maria loved that nick name! Mia Mia put her trust in me to take care of her youngest boy Nick on mondays While Maria and Danny went to work.Things We would do together, comings beach in CT with our kids. Mia Mia loved the beach. we would pick sea shells together."IM GOING TO MISS THAT" We had alot of fun times at Daycroft apt thats were our kids grew up together. Birthday partys Barbecues and just playing on the play ground,Rogers School, pony rides,Chuckie cheese,Kujaku,Mia loved sishi, playing in the snow making snowmen, Mia said lets go to Hershey Park and off we went (Danny is so understanding)we had a great time. We both loved GH. Thank god for soap net. We both would complane about laundry. Going down to the laundry room time the wash 30mins,Dryer 45min."Danny would do it 99% of the time" He was wonderful to her. How lucky was she? when Mia Mia was told she was going to lose her hair after her first treatment she said thats It Debby Buzzzzzzzzzz. I was so scared I did little by little but when we were done I looked at her and said wow you look geat with no hair! The kids all said wow Mia Mia you look good! Then I moved out of Daycroft we kept in touch and still hung out.I remember when i moved the first thing i did was call Mia and told her guess what im doing? she said what i said watching GH and doing
LAUNDRY. she said no fare Then came the time Mia moved to Va. I get a call "Hay Debby Debby Guess what im doing" I said what. She said im doing LAUNDRY AND WATCHING GH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Boy we made it i said no more coin laundry machine thank god. We laughed so hard.Lake George was fun with danny,mia and the boys it is only an hour from me now that i live upstate and it was 3 for the jamison family Mia said no fare. I wish I could have been with her when she went through her other cancers but we kept in touch
regularly ( THANKS GOD FOR HER NEW FRIENDS AND INLAWS IN Va,) We would call each other up right before GH Would come on. talk a little bit and have to hang up because it was coming on."GOT TO GO GH IS COMING ON DEB ILL TALK TO YOU SOON!Our last trip with Mia Mia and the boys was great we went to the wolf lodge in Va.and boy Mia Mia was just a water slidding and rafting with the kids my kids never went on those rides but they did with Mia Mia. They always felt safe with Mia. We got to see her wonderful home she was so proud of and her new dog. It was the life she always wanted well almost. we'll miss you Mia but you'll never be for gotten. (PS:GH IS GETTING CRAZY)We love you Mia Mia
Danny, Gerry & Nick Nick
Debby Debby John Heather(Pumpkin)and Jonathan
Elaine McCormack
March 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to Danny and the boys. I worked with Maria for many years in the Real Estate group and have many fond memories...especially her smiling face and laughter. She will always be with us.
Francine Bunk
March 22, 2007
Maria, Danny and the boys were my neighbors in Stamford, CT. Maria was a great person, a devoted mother, and always had a smile. Danny, Nicky and Jerry, I know you will all miss her but her memory will always be in your hearts. You are all in my thoughts now -- I miss all of you.
Lisa Housden
March 21, 2007
To all of Maria's loved ones,
I used to live in Walton Park and met Maria at the pool. We'd float around on the noodle and talk about everthing under the sun. One conversation that I will never forget was about her husband and sons. She told me how hard it was when she had her "bad" days feeling so sick...but that no matter what she would continue to FIGHT her cancer and never give up because she loved "her boys" that much.Whenever I hear Melissa Etheridge I will think of you and your strength and your friendship.
Valerie Nelson
March 21, 2007
Oh what an evening at the Hawthorn, I am so honored to have met so many of Maria's family, friends and co-workers! I shouldn't be suprised I guess that the people she surrounded herself with are as funny, lively and big-hearted as she. I feel like I got a glimpse of the whole woman, a peek at the rich life she led before cancer...what a gift. Dan, you have such lovely people around you, I'm so glad. When you all left, it was all I could do to stop myself from following. I didn't want the memories and stories to end. Maria--you used to call me your special angel but you had it backwards, sweetie. You were mine.
Ashley Garland
March 20, 2007
Maria was a wonderful person. I volunteer on wednesday nights at The Hawthorne where her,Nicky,and Jerry would all come and she touched my life. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and i hope that Nicky and Jerry can still be able to come to Hawthorne because i would miss them if they didnt.
Rob Dodge
March 20, 2007
Maria was a terrific person and colleague. We worked together periodically at GE. She was always eager to learn and help out, always cheerful and fun, and always so positive. I will miss you, Maria, and my thoughts and sympathy are with your family.
Sharmaine McAdoo
March 20, 2007
To Pat and The Jamison Family,
Just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one. My family and I will be praying for your strength. May you find comfort in knowing that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."
Be Encouraged!
Donna Perkins
March 20, 2007
Although I didn't know Maria very long, it didn't take long to know what a special and giving person she was. Her strength should be a lesson to us all. I feel that I'm a better person for having known her and my thoughts and prayers are with all who loved her.
Ellen Tucker
March 20, 2007
Maria was such a wonderful co-worker and friend. We shared many laughs together, all the way to the end of her journey. She was such a loving, yet tough moman & she will be greatly missed by so many here at Genworth. And for Dan, Gerry and Nicky, please let it bring some comfort to you knowing that so many people are praying for you, and here to support you through these hard times. With loving memories...
Joe Lurie
March 20, 2007
Maria was a courageous fighter who I admired greatly for the courage she displayed in her repeated battles with cancer. She always found something positive in all of the challenging news she received, and fought as well as any human being can. I am certain that a lot of the strength she displayed was a reflection of the powerful love she held for her family. She will be missed greatly here at Genworth and not forgotten.
Maria with her Bros
March 19, 2007
Gloria's 30th Birthday at Edo's
March 19, 2007
Grandma Laura's 80th Birthday at Leno's Clam Bar in Brooklyn
March 19, 2007
Great day at Jones Beach
March 19, 2007
Valerie's 1st Birthday with Aunt Re and Grandpa (1987)
March 19, 2007
Good Times...mussels and Coors in the back yard
March 19, 2007
Happy Couple
March 19, 2007
ToniAnn loves her Aunt Re (1989)
March 19, 2007
Baby Kyle with his God Mommy
March 19, 2007
Maria with her Nicky
March 19, 2007
Michael Federici
March 19, 2007
To my dearest sister Maria. She was the rock of our family, especially after both of our parents passed in 2001. She was the most passionate, loving and nurturing person anyone could know. It would only take a moment, but in that moment you met her, you knew she was a very special. Aunt Re Re as she was known to our children, Christian, Justin and Kyle was a generous woman who loved unconditionally. I personally want to thank all of her family and friends both new and old who supported and cared for her through much of the past 5 years. I also want to thank her in-laws for all that they did and I want to especially thank my brother, Maria's savior husband Daniel who truly epitomized the values and virtues of a committed marriage. I pray for him and my nephews Gerry and Nicky to have the strength and courage to live their lives the way my sister lived hers with nothing but joy and happiness. Re, I love you, I miss you and I know that you will forever be watching over all of your loved ones.
Kathy Siever
March 19, 2007
Maria's great sense of humor and nurturing personality were part of what made coming to work at GE so much fun. We worked together from 1998-2000 for the Real Estate group. My husband and I would visit her from time to time at Viscardi's where she bartended on Saturday nights. Always full of energy, wit and wisdom, she was one of a kind. My heart and prayers go out to her husband and boys, who I know loved and depended on her so much. God Bless!
Birdena Polynice
March 19, 2007
Maria was indeed a special person who will be truly missed. I had the opportunity of working with Maria and getting to know her on a personal note was a pleasure. I will always remember her warm smile and friendly heart. My heart and prayers go out to the family during this trying time.
Carmela Garieri
March 19, 2007
Maria was a great colleague and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will be missed.
Debbie Napoli
March 19, 2007
Maria, my dear cousin, I will miss you greatly! I was saddened when you moved down south, but I have to thank your community greatly for all their help and support. You would tell me about the meals they would cook and bring to you and Danny & the boys! And your co-workers...I cried when you told me they came and decorated your house for Christmas! THANK YOU ALL FOR CARING!!!! Rest in Peace CUZ! I love you & will miss you! Deb
Stacey Frangione
March 16, 2007
When I met Maria sixteen years ago, I instantly liked her and knew we would be friends. Little did I know what a wonderful friend she would be or how much I would grow to love her. I'm so lucky to have known her and I will always remember her laugh. We laughed a lot. May God bless her family and keep her close.
Meghan Courville
March 16, 2007
Maria was an incredible woman. I really enjoyed working with her at GE in Stamford, CT. I wish her family comfort during this time of sorrow. Maria is an angel looking down on us from heaven.
Selma Barnwell
March 16, 2007
I was so sadden to hear about Maria. My first thought was...why do bad things happen to such good people. Marria was definitely a team player and a nice person. Your journey has come to end....Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mary Miller-Miller
March 16, 2007
Maria was a special person sharing her love for life with everying one around her. She was the first one to welcome me to the Hathorne Center last year when I found myself in need of their help. She was so upbeat, never a negative thought, which helped me so much. Much love to her two boys and her husband and know that God has her in his arms and she will be watching the boys and not missing a thing!
DonnaMarie Nelms
March 16, 2007
You will be missed by everyone at Genworth.
Jackie Meriano (Wilkinson)
March 16, 2007
Maria was a great colleague and a great inspiration to everyone she came in contact with. I wish her family peace in this time of sorrow.
Marjorie Clark
March 15, 2007
Maria was a vibrant person, so full of life that a lot of that will remain with everyone who knew her for a long time. In the Hawthorne group, she was a true leader and sparkplug!
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