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Tanya Rissew Obituary
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Mark Smith
December 4, 2008
dear tanya one year has come and gone since i las t seen you i cannot begin to express the amount of sorrow i fell in my heart every day since you have been gone. Every day since you passed on has just blended with the last one. Every moment that pass by just adds to the numbing feelings that are my every day life with out you. I can still Imagen your soft smile and your caring heart and wonder if i will ever see that again. sometimes i find my self thinking about you for hours on end just wondering about how you used to take care of me when we were growing up. And how you thought me to work hard to get what i want. tanya you were my best friend and my sister in one person. the whole in my heart has only gotten bigger since your last day in my life and the questions about what happened never stop keeping me up wondering about you and where you are right now. i miss you so much every day. I wish i knew then what i know now.
love always
November 28, 2008
It's hard to imagine that it's been 1 year since you left.
Memories of that day and the days to follow all come rushing back.
I miss talking with you. I miss listening to you. I miss your friendship.
So many things have changed in the past year.
One thing will always remain the same...you are sadly missed every day.
Missing you, Karen
Katie Riley
September 13, 2008
Tanya my darling! God how much I miss you!!!! I cant believe you missed your 25th birthday! I remember all of the birthday celebrations weve shared thus far! What i would give for one more!!!! I miss you everyday! I want to call you and say lets go to the olive garden and burlington coat factory and spend 4 hours there and still just about leave without you buying a coat!!!!! I would grasp those 4 hours again or even 4 seconds just to see you again! I leave you messages on your memorial myspace all the time, your birthday wishes are there!!!!! I cant wait to see you again!!!!!! I love ya babe!!!!!!!! You are my angel!!!!!!!!
Karen Hydock
September 1, 2008
Today...would have been your 25th Birthday. It seems like just yesterday that we were celebrating your 24th Birthday at work! I can still hear you bragging about your outfit from Adam.
Today...I will miss making you a birthday dessert. I will miss hearing you brag of birthday gifts. I will miss celebrating another year of life passing.
Today...I continue to miss you. I'll think of you today, as I have every day since you left. Vivid memories of your voice, of your smile, of your laugh replay over and over in my mind.
Today...I wish you~ Happy Birthday Tanya!
Always missing you,
Karen
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June 16, 2008
Tanya
Its hard to believe its been six month since we have heard your laughter. Its very difficult every day not seeing you at work. You are missed so much. I will never understand why this happened, and replay so many conversation back. We miss you so much!!! till we meet again, thinking of you often, missing you always!
Aunt Titi
June 5, 2008
My sweet dear Tanya,
Its been over 6 months now and I still ache to hear your laughter and see your smile. We endured first holidays, birthdays and special occasions without you. They say it gets easier as time goes on, then why do I still ache to have you home with us? Know your family is being watched over, Jacob, Lauren, Adam, your Mother and Pat and your brothers Shawn and Mark. I'll always be there for them as you will always be in my heart forever. I love and miss you Tanya.
Always your Aunt Titi
Karen Hydock
May 13, 2008
From one nurse to another...
Happy Nurses Day to one of the best nurses I know!! You'll never be forgotten...missing you everyday. Karen
Karen Hydock
January 18, 2008
Though all of you do not know me, I feel as though I know you through Tanya...
To Lauren and Jakie- your Mama loved you both to pieces and always wanted what was best for you.
To Donna and Pat- Tanya was always so grateful for all that you did for Lauren and Jakie, she trusted both of you totally.
To Adam- Tanya adored you and loved you with all of her heart.
It has been 7 weeks tonight at 10:30pm, that our Nursing Supervisor called me to the Nursing office, "Karen, Tanya's gone...". I play that moment over and over in my mind, sometimes it feels like a dream and then reality sets in. I mourn for one more time to talk with you. I can still hear your voice from that Thursday, "Karen, I'm O.K.~ I promise I'll be to work tomorrow night and we'll talk some more!" I was so anxious to see you on Friday night, to talk with you, I KNEW you needed to talk. Friday night came...and you were gone.
I miss our "bragging" about our kids, I miss our talks about our lives outside of work, I miss giving you advice. I wish that I could have had one more conversation with you, to try to help you sort through things... that was going to be my intentions on that Friday at work.
I can still see you at work, coming in from a break with your purple jacket and purple head band on. I can still hear your voice, "Hey Karen!" I still see you putting your hair down and back up again and saying "Hey, does my hair look O.K.??!!" I smile when I think about the night when we were anticipating a patient coming to us and you stopped everything to put your 'eyebrows' back on!
As each day passes, people begin to forget. You are on my mind when I'm awake, when I'm asleep. I will never forget your smile, your voice, your laugh, your tears.
I struggle each day wondering 'why?'. I suppose nobody really knows, except for you. I know that you are in peace now and that one day I WILL know 'why'... when I meet you again.
I miss you Tanya! Karen
Charles Rissew
January 8, 2008
Hi Adam. Great pictures of your family and Tanya. Anything you need, just let me know. I love you bro!
Almost the same as previous 2 pictures, but Tanya and everybody there were laughing at Lauren trying to eat Tanya's flowers.Such a great moment with my beautiful barely pregnant wife holding our fimly rooted family of four in and out of her so happily.
January 3, 2008
Still holding our daughter Lauren after becoming husband and wife. I love this moment in our lives. Tanya sure didn't look pregnant but she was and the future was ours. We were in our mnds a family of four already and excited about that fact too.
January 3, 2008
August 13, 2005 Newlyweds with our almost 11 month old daughter Lauren, and unbeknownst to people there,Tanya was a month pregnant wiith Jacob. What a wonderful day and time with Jake already concieved here.
January 3, 2008
Honeymooning here at the Mayan ruins and pyramids at Chichanitza.
January 3, 2008
Tanya and Adam on their honeymoon in Mexico August 2005. Tanya was such a sweetheart and so understanding when after wearing my wedding band for a total of less than 24 hours I lost the ring to the sea while snorkeling on coral reefs with her.
January 3, 2008
Beautiful Jacob and his Beautiful Mommy around Christnas oif 2006.
January 3, 2008
Tanya with Jacob and Lauren and Izzy our new bulldog pupppy.
January 3, 2008
Tanya's 24th birthday September 2007 trying to steal a picture of me with her trying on some undergarments I got her before her outfits with me blushing and avoiding eye contact with camera. Yeah I regret looking down now bashfully.
January 3, 2008
March of 2006 right after the birth of Jacob, 18 month old Lauren was happy to be picked up by Mommy considering a week earlier she was 40 weeks along pregnant with Jacob.
January 3, 2008
Tanya with Lauren, Jacob, and her older brother Shawn in August 2006. She was saddened to be so far away from her brother, yet incredibly proud of his success in the USMC and his choice to serve our country.
January 3, 2008
One of many trips to Chuck E.Cheese, here in August 2006. Lauren never liked the 6 foot tall mouse.
January 3, 2008
Tanya in April 2007 loving on Jake.
January 3, 2008
Tanya proud of the new bulldog puppy in September 2007.
January 3, 2008
No sleep here for Daddy with working overnights and law school, no sleep for Mommy with breastfeeding the newborn Jake half the night plus Lauren. BUT HAPPY!
January 3, 2008
Just married August 2005, Tanya and Adam Rissew
January 3, 2008
Tanya helping Jake open gifts at his first birthday party in March 2007. Jacob at thuis point being called Mommy's "loverbug" and Daddy's "Mr Gagooski."
January 3, 2008
Jacob trying to ride our new puppy like a horse that was a reward for Lauren using having been agreeable to using the potty well and doing well in preschool around early October 2007. Lauren as usual was not giving Tanya much space.
January 3, 2008
Lauren's first day of preschool in September 2007, shortly before Lauren turned 3 years old. Both of them were crying after separating for the day, and both were quite happy upon return for the day.
January 3, 2008
Daughter Lauren on Tanya's lap with our neices and nephew as follows: Alyssa, Julie, Allison, Amanda, Alex covering up an eye for fun, & Ariana holding our newborn son Jacob with husband Adam half in the picture making sure Jake didn't fall.
January 3, 2008
Tanya allowing the Buffalo Bill's former head coach Marv Levy the honor of getting a picture with her outside her husband Adam's graduation from University at Buffalo Law School in June 2007.
January 3, 2008
Tanya with Lauren and Jacob rocking them in her chair soon after Jake's birth March 2006. Tanya had just arrived home with the newest and last addition to the Rissew Family.
January 3, 2008
Tanya the M&M, Lauren the Care Bear, and Jake the doggie Halloween 2006.
January 3, 2008
Rissew Family at the zoo often, here summer 2006.
January 3, 2008
Tanya and Adam a few hours after Jacob's birth in March 2006.
January 3, 2008
Lauren's 3rd Birthday Party at the end of September 2007.
January 3, 2008
brianne sliker
January 1, 2008
i just wanna say you are how amazing and strong you all are i cant imaging what you are going through but i wanna say you are an amazing family and i hope life brings you eveything you deserve
Adam Rissew
December 30, 2007
Well Tanya it has been over 30 days since I was blessed to see you and feel you alive. Something I took for granted then, perhaps way too much in hindsight. I love you more than me. If I could pick a person to grieve with over the worse loss in my life it would be you I'd grieve with, but unfortunately it is your loss I grieve largely alone moment by moment. I have a million regrets, despite our relationship being so wonderful. Sadly I am still in love with you, so til death do us part seems much too soon for my heart. There was simply nothing bad about you that anybody that knew you could say, except perhaps the abrupt manner in which you left me, Lauren and Jacob November 30. The kids don't understand, but then do I really understand either? No. I would trade places with you, do anything to bring you back for a 5 minute conversation even. You took the majority of me with you. I think the good part. Without your help I would have never made it through law school or fatherhood. And now I'm lost and broken. I want you to know that no woman has ever loved me even remotely as much as you loved me, nor have I ever experienced love for any woman as I have for you. Not even close. I will never forget our two planned and fun-filled successful conceptions and subsequent births of our beautiful children, nor our one tragic sad miscarriage previous to that. There are not enough words to convey what you mean to me and meant to me and to our children. I think we have went on at least 300 dates and 40 vacations together, among all the other pleasant experiences we shared. I regret not marrying you sooner, and not spending more time with you. I have a million regrets now. I know I have to take care of our two kids but I absolutely cannot wait to die and see you my beautiful loving wonderful wife, the mother of my precious children. I love you so much. Until then, I'm going to do the right things as far as the kids are concerned, but you always knew that anyway. I need you, I want you, I love you, I miss you. Your Loving Husband, Adam
Mark Smith
December 24, 2007
As most of you know Tanya was my sister. To me she was more than that. i have searched my heart for the words to describe what you meant to me and I will never find the words, Tanya i will miss those times me and you went to the beach and when you let me drive your car for the first time.I called you when i had no place to go i went to you when i was weak or how you made everyone feel good just with a smile ill miss you calling me buddy and the feeling of your hugs that will keep me warm for ever, I learned so much from you sis, i love you more than you know and I see you in Lauren every day she grows bigger and one day i hope Jacob and Lauren will be as brave and caring as their mother was. I hope you are ok wherever you are and that you see how amazing your 2 kids are please take care and I will miss you. Thank you for every thing you did for me i love you.
forever yours
Lisa Wienke
December 11, 2007
Tanya was so special. I had the priveledge of knowing her when she was younger. She babysat my daughter Mallori and she always had that beautiful smile. We enjoyed her so much that we even took her along on our Disney World trip in 1999. I will never forget her and she will forever be in our hearts. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Nanette Steiner
December 10, 2007
My prayers are with all whom are in such great pain after this great tragedy. The world has lost beautiful person when it lost her. Your loved ones will always have the prettiest and kindest angel in heaven to watch over them all the rest of their lives. You were always a great friend and I will miss you.
katie riley
December 5, 2007
Darling tanya, I miss you! I luv you immensly! Thankyou for all of the wonderful memories....I will never forget that angelic smile!!! Take care of Rj when he gets there!!!!
adam, lauren and jakey, I love you all!!!!! Hang in there!!!! I will be here for you all always!!!! much luv and hugs! I wish you enough and more!!!!!!!!
Bobbi Bane
December 5, 2007
Adam, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I didnt have the honor to know Tanya personally but feel great sadness for you and your family. Always know that you are in my heart and prayers.
Paula Moyer
December 5, 2007
Tanya,I am so going to miss you! I will always remember that smile I put on your face when I gave you the Christmas wreath. You were so touched and I almost made you cry.I'll never forget that and we will be there for Adam forever if needed.You so will be missed by all who loved you and the Moyer family did just that we loved you and will always!
Pamela Marciszewski
December 4, 2007
I can't believe that I won't see you at work anymore. I will most definitely miss your smile and how you could make cynical old me smile right along with you. The world seems a whole lot dimmer without you here. My thoughts and prayers are with your children and family.
Dana Proudfoot
December 4, 2007
Tanya was the greatest friend anyone could ever ask for and she will be missed dearly. She will forever be in my heart! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Jennifer Morgan
December 4, 2007
What a great loss for everyone! She was a bright and beautiful girl. Hang on to those loving memories that you shared; as they will carry you threw some very difficult moments. Prayers and God Bless to her whole family.
(dogg) michael guerin
December 4, 2007
This world lost a great person Friday.Tanya will missed by us all.Adam keep your head up and keep those 2 kids first in your life.GOD BLESS ALL THE PEOPLE HURT BY THIS GREAT TRAGEDY.
Ashley Powell
December 4, 2007
Tanya was one of my favorie people. I grew up with her. We went to school together and were friends. Everytime I saw her or if she saw my parents she would say that she wanted me to stop by and visit more. I thought I had all the time in the world. I am now sorry that I didnt stop by sooner. I send my love and prayers to her and her family.
Cindi Gibson
December 4, 2007
I did not know Tanya personally, but have been friends with her Aunt Alice for over 25 years. I hope the family can find some comfort in knowing they have friends who are keeping them in their thoughts and prayers.
Kelly (Green) Fisk
December 4, 2007
Adam, So sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Kyle ( Fredericks )
December 4, 2007
I will miss seeing your smiling face at Medina Hospital.. You will truly be missed. You are all in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Jennifer Stallcup
December 4, 2007
To Tanya's family: May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tanya, you were a great friend in high school. I wish we wouldn't have lost touch when I moved after graduation. I will always remember you. I'll see you when I get there.
Love you!
Vicky and Dale
December 3, 2007
I've known Tanya since high school and she was always a great friend, and such a beautiful person. We haven't talked a whole lot in the past few years but she is always in my thoughts. Tanya we will miss you greatly. God bless Tanya's family in this difficult time.
Tasha Allen
December 3, 2007
I am sorry for this great tragedy. I am friends with Mark, and I just do not know what to say.
Tasha Allen
Sarah Carroll
December 3, 2007
I am sorry for the loss that her children, her husband, her parents, her siblings and the rest of her family and friends have experienced. This is such a horrible time and I will pray the God will help them through it.
God Bless.
Sarah and Dakota Carroll
Casie Jennings-Little & Family
December 3, 2007
I know we haven't talked in a very long time, but I have always considered you my friend! My thoughts go out to you and your family, may you rest in peace and I hope you know how much you will be missed!
Sincerely,
Casie (Jennings) Little & Family
-Nate-husband
-Kyle, Riley, Conner & Noah-kids
Rebecca Thielen (walker)
December 3, 2007
god bless your family in these hard times..!
Missy, Matt, Natalie and Megan Ostrowski
December 3, 2007
You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers...we love you!
TERRI BROWNELL
December 3, 2007
YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS, HILDA AND FAMILY.
Danielle Hodgins
December 3, 2007
My every thought and prayer has been for all of us touched by this loss. My heart aches and its so hard to fathom, but I know that God is the only one who can bring peace and comfort even when we don't understand.
Adam, you know we love you and we're right here for whatever you need, big or small, don't hesitate to ask.
Tanya, girl, I am missing you so much. I keep expecting to see your smiling face outside, and it's breaking my heart. I will miss you, until we meet again up there. Love you girl.
Sarah & Joshua
December 2, 2007
We love you all
Gwen Hill
December 2, 2007
God Bless Tanya and her family
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