Molly Rush Obituary
Molly lived in Long Beach,NY for over 20 years. She survived Hurricane Sandy when it flooded her street and spent her summers on the Long Beach Boardwalk and the beach. She is survived by many Long Beach friends and her beloved chihuahua, Chippa, who was always at her side. Her father, William Rush, and stepmother Ruth, and special friend Walter "Chip" Schmidt III preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother and step-father Nanci and David Halse (Albany, NY) sisters, Kayci Rush and Richard Spratt (Minneapolis, MN), Wendy and John Zucal (New Philadelphia, OH), and Jenny and John Zmarzly (Hilton Head Island, SC), her brother Nathan Rush, and 10 nieces and nephews: goddaughter Katia and Ross McConkey (Dublin, Ireland),Kloie Rush-Spratt (Chicago) and Zo Spratt (Minneapolis); Caitlyn and Madeline Zucal (Columbus, Ohio), Ethan and Bailey Zucal (New Philadelphia); Mitchell, Tadeusz, and Mariel Zmarzly (Charlotte, NC) and Lillian Zmarzly (Phoenix, AZ); great nieces, Violet and Scarlett McConkey and great-nephews, Leo and Elias Zucal.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorials in honor of Molly can be made to the Ruff House Animal Rescue, P.O.Box 365, Oceanside, NY, 11572.
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Joe Tarsia
June 17, 2024
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Joe Tarsia
June 17, 2024
Molly all your friends gathered for one last time in your honor and you will be missed forever
Glenn Ingoglia
June 16, 2024
Molly and I first met in the Summer 2012. Living and socializing in Long Beach makes you think you know just about everyone. When we met, neither of us knew each other. We met at a mutual friend's BBQ and we quickly became engaged in conversation. Initially, we both recognized we had things in common. We were both lawyers for one, but very early into our conversation, we realized the commonalities went much deeper. We had both recently lost someone we loved. We were able to lean on each other a bit and share with someone who truly understood. Molly was very pleasant, intelligent, truthful, vulnerable and not to mention beautiful. Her long flowing blonde hair draped on her bronzed body as we both sat on New York beach, I could never forget. We kept each other company and confided in one another for what amounted to be too brief of a time. But we had some very fun times. Molly liked to have fun or, maybe I should say, she wasn't afraid to and I admired that. Even though, our time together only lasted for several month, I always thought we shared something that we didn't with anyone else, or not in the same way. In the years that followed we would see each other out or at a common friends place. She was always nice to me. She was very layered, is how I would describe it I guess. More to her than met the eye and if you were fortunate, like I was for those months, she'd allow you to see it. I was very sad when I heard the news. I didn't know her as well as the other people on here, I would say. But for a brief time, years ago, maybe I did. I feel privileged and better now, because of it. Rest in Eternal Peace, Molly!
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Robert Weiss
May 30, 2024
Talking Yankees with her mom and going to Ohio State football games with her family are some of the best memories ever
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May 30, 2024
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Robert Weiss
May 30, 2024
Molly and I met in college and were each others first loves.. she was an amazing woman and was such a big part of my life, for many years. We adopted bandit together our beautiful dog. My heart goes out to her family who are truly special to me..trying to express so much but can´t even find the words..
Cathleen B
May 28, 2024
Molly, I was so sorry to hear this tragic news. I always appreciated your kind smile and humor in the days we shared together at GW, and can't believe I will not be able to have a drink with you again and laugh over the great memories. Rest well, friend. Gone far too soon.
Taras Czebiniak
May 28, 2024
Molly, you are dearly missed. Thank you for being a part of our community and I am so glad we at least were able to work together. I wish we had more time together and it was always a joy to run into you or stop by your office for a chat. I also miss seeing Chippa around the office during Covid, she was so tiny but happy that you were taking her around. I hope that Heaven has a nice big popcorn vending machine like the one they used to have at Penn Station. I was hoping to bring you some once I found the new machine. I will try to continue the Halloween tradition of bringing in candy. Have a most peaceful rest.
Afsheen Shah
May 28, 2024
Molly will be sorely missed. She was a beautiful person inside and out and I loved sharing dog stories with her. She always brought treats for my dogs on every holiday and was genuinely caring. Gone far too soon.
Chris Gregorat
May 26, 2024
Molly was a kind and caring person. Funny and down to earth. I will never forget her love of animals...I could call her at the office (we worked together) and say ,Moll, there´s a hurt bird outside, Moll there´s a loose dog in the parking lot..she would be by my side without a second thought to help whatever way she could. It worked both ways as she called me to say someone left their dog in the car in the heat in the garage. We went floor to floor until we found the guy and he took the dog back to his office. She was always donating to charities and rescues. Always sharing. She loved her girl Chippa so so much. She would bring her to the office and everyone got to know and love her too. There´s so much I will miss about Molly but what stands out the most always is her caring and kindness and I never had to be anyone else but myself with her. Love you Moll
Mara (Fruiterman) Bayewitz
May 25, 2024
Molly was my Brueggers Bagels buddy and was the greatest delight in high school. She was a breath of fresh Ohio air when she arrived in Albany and never stopped being so. Rest peacefully, Molly R!
Rachel Shultz
May 25, 2024
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Kara Slattery
May 25, 2024
Molly Rush, gone far too soon! I knew Molly for all 4 years of high school. We had French classes together. She was witty & hilarious. Junior Prom picture says it all- fun & happy. She will be missed, condolences to all family & friends. RIP Molly, Kara Slattery
Angela Visco
May 23, 2024
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Angela Visco
May 23, 2024
Molly my sweet beautiful friend you will forever in my heart. Losing you is devastating but I will hold on to what a loving and giving person you were. Our hearts are broken without you here. Words can´t express what we´re all feeling. Sending love to everyone who loved you the way we all do. Never to be forgotten
Rachel Shultz
May 23, 2024
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Ilene Schlossberg
May 23, 2024
Molly,
One of my dearest friends. Words will never express how sadden I am by your passing. When I think of you I think of your generosity, free spirit and your love and dedication to your dog Chippa. I will never forget the time you sent me platters of potato latkes on Hanukkah when my Mother passed away because you remembered how much I loved hers. That meant so much to me along with the other small gestures you did without any reservations for me and so many others. Your memory will live on and you will never be forgotten. Rest easy dear friend, I am sure you are already the life of the party and at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joseph Tarsia
May 23, 2024
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David M Molloy
May 23, 2024
To Kayci, Richard, Jenny, John, Robin,
John and Nathan.
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Molly. If there is anything you need, please feel free to reach out to us.
My Best to all of you,
David M Molloy
Troy, Néw York
Joseph Tarsia
May 22, 2024
Joseph Tarsia
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Joseph Tarsia
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Joseph Tarsia
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Joseph Tarsia
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Joseph Tarsia
May 22, 2024
Molly was the Love of My Life and will be loved forever. She was a wonderful beautiful woman that loved me deeply and sincerely.
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