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Isabel Siegel Obituary
In addition to her immediate family, she leaves behind a son-in-law, William, and daughter-in-law, Debra, as well as four loving granddaughters: Alyssa, Cindy, Rachel and Abby.
A family statement reads: "Isabel bravely fought through several illnesses, including a stroke and a heart attack, before succumbing to an aneurysm. She will be sadly missed by family and friends in New York, California and in her native Scotland. She left Scotland while still a teenager and came to America with her older sister, Mary. They were the last wave of great European immigrants seeking a better life for her self and her children. For the courage it took to make that move alone, we will forever be in her debt. And for the deep, deep love she showed all of us, she will forever be in our hearts."
Funeral services are set for 11:00 AM at Hellman Memorial Chapel, 15 State St., Spring Valley, NY 10977.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Isabel's name may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or [email protected]
This obituary was originally published in the Times Herald-Record.
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Jackie Reagan
January 19, 2025
January 21, 2005 a day full of sadness n memories 20 yrs later this week we pay tribute to you n all you did for us as a family when Mommy passed away (Jan 29th 1964.....funny though, today, as I write, is Granny Isa's Angelversary Jan 19th 1963 we love you miss you n always! WE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT YOU, YOUR COURAGE DETERMINATION N LOVE......MARY N CATHY WILL NEVER EAT STUFFED CABBAGE SINCE YOU'RE GONE AS A TRIBUTE TO THE LEVEL OF LOVE THEY HAD 4 YOU! Continue to Rejoice in Paradise Aunt Isabel until we are joined together again xoxo <3
alan cohen
January 18, 2025
LOVE and admiration of your sacrifices by being there for my sister and I .
forever grateful !
JACKIE REAGAN
January 21, 2024
Sweet beautiful Aunt Isabel.....another year passes but your memories do not. Mentioned you Saturday over coffee n smiles were everywhere Your insight your love and your awesome cooking skills were loved loved loved!! Still trying to figure your stuffed cabbage as Cathy AND Mary refuse to eat ANMYONE ELSES!!!!! Missing you always and forever....Continue to Rejoice In Paradise until we all meet again...maybe then i'll get that secret recipe
alan cohen
January 18, 2024
my wonderful AUNT .it would be nice to have some motherly advice ,so i talk to the pictures i have of YOU
and 1 more thing ,i STILL hate SALMON....i love and miss you
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JACKIE REAGAN
January 18, 2023
There is so much I can say about our sweet loving Aunt Isabel...funny we just spoke of her yesterday about who was older~Mommy (Mary) or her. Come to find out Aunt Isabel was the big sister on their adventure to the USA... Not a moment goes by that somehow you pop into my mind...the girls saying they'd never eat stuffed cabbage again after Isabel's
JACKIE REAGAN
January 19, 2021
Being an IMPORTANT member of Isabel's family, she helped raise me during tough times when my Mom~her Sister passed away so young so sudden. Thought the years get counted her Memory her accomplishments continue to mount n be COUNT WORTHY! So on January 21st..an ANGELVERSARY day she shares with a fellow Scottish woman, My Mother in law, Catherine Reagan..Aunt Isabel will never ever be forgotten....I know she gazes down up on her own n sprinkles them with love n endearment..Rejoice In Paradise Aunt isabel...hope you win every bingo game with my MIL(another bingo lover) we love you n miss you endlessly
Jackie Reagan
January 21, 2020
today makes 15 yrs since you were called home... A day that took us all by shock. Tho you are not here to touch everything you did touched us so deep, it never goes away,..,.,.I know you are with Granny Isa, Mary Uncle Al n all the family...play bingo with them..(My dad never liked it so invite him lol) Make them your FAMOUS stuffed cabbage
jackie reagan
May 10, 2010
Sorry Aunt Isabel...message didnt go thru (thnx internet)
Far from reach but never thought remembering things that you once taught..Heart so gentle soft n kind..each day you come to mind..Happy Mothers day "There" We all miss you n wish you were here But youre with Mary & Catherine n we feel all of you always....we love you......
Alyssa Rose
May 9, 2010
Happy mothers day Grandma, we miss you <3
Wish you could be here for me and cindy's graduation. I know you'd be proud.
May 9, 2010
Thinking of you always, and missing you so much. All my love, Andrea.
Jackie Reagan
June 14, 2009
Sorry Im a little late Aunt Isabel..I could never forget you! Happy Birthday in Heaven...Your love & warmth never fade from memory or thought...Give my Mom, Mary, a hug from her loved ones n hug my Mother in Law, Catherine, too...Because i know well, that you 3 young cherished lassies from Bonny Glasgow are together n keeping faith for us all here....We love you & miss you<3333
Andrea Rose
June 13, 2009
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
alan cohen
January 30, 2009
with tears in my eyes ,i stopped by to say thank u 4 always
Jackie Reagan
January 29, 2009
Dearest Aunt Isabel...
I'd have written you on the 21st but i was busy preparing Catherine(mom in law) a place in Heaven with you & My Mom Mary...You,Mommy & Catherine now share a "place" among the angels and saints. 3 Scottish women sharing tales,stories and memories that the others missed. May you all sprinkle a lil miracle or 2 upon those here so we know you are all together and at peace. I learned this year that the stars above are merely tiny holes in the floor of Heaven so that our loved ones can peek down upon us..I love you as I loved you then...Be At Peace Isabel and make the sun shine for us to know you are all okay...Goodnight and God Bless YouJackie, Alan, Pat, Cathy & Mary...
June 14, 2008
hi ma ,
sorry im late , but i have been busy cleaning your car !! Its been in the shop for months now and i took it home on your birthday, i looked in your rear view mirror and smiled as your bobbing dogs bobbbed thier heads .The smell of your perfume comforted me as i drove off . finally im ok with being in your car and glad that i can take care of something that was once yours. i sent you your usual yesterday - hope you caught them . god i miss you . i wish i could talk to you -hug you and tell you eye to eye how sorry i am for all the times i lost my patience ..
maybe you know - i hope
all my love xxxoooxxxooo
Jackie/Alan Cohen
June 13, 2008
My Dear Sweet Aunt Isabel,
**Happy Birthday in Heaven**...
You have gone "home" but have never ever left our hearts or our memories..I pause to remember you n pay Honor to your Love of Family, Dedication to your children n grandchildren...You helped make me the woman I am today. May G-d have you close enuff to us all to always "Watch over us" Your miracles have passed on to Andrea and her warm wonderful daughters...I know youd be proud of them...18 n Smart High School Grads...Theyve survived thru many an ordeal...but with your love from above...they succeeded n triumphed over it all...G-d gave us all an angel in you and forever shall you remain...
May 11, 2008
On this Mothers Day ,
I feel your everlasting strength within me ! With Alyssa and Cindy by my side ... I feel joyous !! Thank you Mom For everthing you instilled in them ...you would be proud .. I am ... I love you and miss you dearly ...xoxo
Catherine Reagan
March 3, 2008
i miss you very much. it struck me more by surprise today.. don't know why.. i keep you with me everyday... i love you Aunt Isabel
..your voice is with me!
Jackie Reagan
June 14, 2007
Belated Happy Birthday Wishes Dear Cherished & Loved Aunt Isabel<33
In my heart youre here always,along with your sister, my mom, Mary...I feel you as i think of you..Your guidance and wisdom thru the years always stays with me.Youre missed deeply and thought of everyday. Watch over Andrea n the girls..Bless them with your signs so they know that youre with them as well....Andrea misses you more then the gift of her very own Life...Sprinkle her with warmth and happiness so she can carry on from where you left off....Alan Cohen,Jackie,Cathy and Mary Reagan
ps sorry im late...
June 13, 2007
ANDREA ROSE
June 13, 2007
Ma ,
I wish you were here . I long to hear your comforting voice and your warm embrace .I miss you so much , its so hard to keep going on without you . You were and will always be my best friend .I think about you every day , and on this special day the most . Happy Birthday Mom . I,ll be sending you the usual today , so reach out and grab them , ok . xxxxxxxxxoooooooooo
Alan Cohen
January 21, 2007
On this Beautiful Day, "Something" is missing..................Alan Cohen
Jackie Reagan
January 21, 2007
No matter the day week or year since you left us...You are always remembered.. A glance at your photo revives such memories. All good all inspiring...all loving..I am the woman i am today thanks to you..Ill always love you and have you in my heart Aunt Isabel...God rest you well...Till we Meet again...i love you n miss you dearly....your loving niece Jackie and Family....Alan Cathy Mary Pat....
ANDREA ROSE
January 21, 2007
A DAILY THOUGHT
A SILENT TEAR
A CONSTANT WISH THAT YOU WERE HERE
AN EMPTY SPACE NO ONE CAN FILL
I MISS YOU AND I ALWAYS WILL
ALL MY LOVE - ANDREA
Jackie reagan
February 12, 2006
Its been a year and still it feels like she just left us...I remember her everyday in thoughts n prayer. I miss her as i do my mom but knowing theyre together n always watching over those dear to them we all can be proud of our MOMS and the heritage theyve given to us. Let us all go forth n pass on their legacies to our children "our family" so that Isabel will always "Just be away" n never ever gone from our hearts. Lifes short..drop misgivings, forget the sad times, the mad times as well..celebrate her life within your own and do what she would do...Goodnight and G-D bless you Aunt Isabel...my Aunt my "Mom" my friend.....
"Smile though your heart is breaking"
February 11, 2006
My Favorite Photo (Mom in Scotland with Aunt Helen )
January 14, 2006
January 12, 2006
Happy Birthday
Andrea
June 13, 2005
Happy 70th Birthday Ma ,
I'll cherish the love and memories you gave to me for the rest of my life.
Love you ,
XOXO
Eileen Murphy
May 19, 2005
To Isabel, May 19,2005
My parents and I were fortunate to have Isabel as our next door neighbor in an apartment complex we lived in almost 40 years ago. From the time she introduced herself, we knew we were livng next door to someone special. Needless to say, we were heartbroken when the Siegel's moved away. Isabel promised to keep in touch every New Year's Eve at 7p.m. with a phone call to us. That is when the new year started in her home country of Scotland. For 40 years she kept her promise to us, and now Isabel, it is our turn to remember you every New Year's Eve at 7p.m and on Jan. 21st. You will be in our thoughts. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Your daughter, Andrea is heartbroken over your loss and I can understand why. She has lost a very special person. May you rest in peace.
Always in our thoughts,
Eileen Murphy & family.
Andrea Rose
May 8, 2005
"For My Mother"
How lovingly my heart recalls the times you've lent a hand,and all those special times when you've been there to understand.
My heart remembers all the times you've done more than your share when I've needed loving guidance and someone to really care.
My heart remembers the special love you gave me that will never be replaced.
My heart remembers you were my best friend.
I'll miss you and love you forever.
Your loving daughter,Andrea
JACKIE REAGAN
May 5, 2005
THIS 1ST MOTHERS DAY IN HEAVEN WILL BRING 3 REMARKABLE WOMEN TOGETHER. GRANNY ISA MOMMY(MARY) N AUNT ISABEL...I FEEL THEIR PRESENCE EVERYDAY N MORE SO NOW AS I KNOW THAT THEYRE ALL TOGETHER WATCHIN OVER US ALL...THEIR LESSONS HAVENT BEEN FORGOTTEN THEIR LEGACIES BEING FULFILLED..A DAY DOES NOT GO BY THAT YOUR NAME ISNT MENTIONED ISABEL...A MOMENT DOESNT PASS THAT WE DONT BRING UP STORIES N PHONE CALLS N MEMORIES FOR YOU N YOUR LOVE FOR ALAN AND I GROWING UP. I LOOK AT YOURS N MOMMYS PIX ALONG WITH AUNT HELENS WHEN SHE WAS HERE....MY FAMILY MAY B DISTANT N ALL BUT THE LOVE THAT WAS CREATED N LINGERS IS SOMETHING THAT WILL NEVER FAULTER OR FAIL.
IM WATCHIN OVER HER ISABEL...SHE WILL BE FINE WE ALL WILL...YOURE MISEED BUT NOT GONE...I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU N FEEL THAT YOUR LOVE AND GUIDANCE IS A STRONG PART OF WHY I AM WHO I AM TODAY...GOODNIGHT AND GOD BLESS YOU...HAPPY MOTHERS DAY IN HEAVEN<3
Janice Steele
April 17, 2005
Today I have printed this for my mum and she will be very touched with the entries I'm sure. I have also printed the picture of your mum and dad for her to see. Aunt Isabel will be missed by many.
jackie reagan
April 4, 2005
the trees are awakening and the flowers are ready to grow...its only been a few months when we had to let you go..your're always in our daily thoughts and always on our minds...the legacy you left for us will stand the test of time...i loved then i love you now...well all get thru this i am sure somehow...i made a promise to you then to keep them in my grace..but they as well as i already know no one can take your place. Aunt Isabel....i will always b there for your kids and grandkids...my strength will be theirs....good night and god bless you Jackie xoxoxox
Andrea
February 3, 2005
Dear Ma,
Aunt Helen sent a card today-
The Rose Beyond the Wall
A rose once grew where all could see,sheltered beside a garden wall,and as the days passed swiftly by,it spread its branches, straight and tall...
One day, a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide -
The rose bent gently toward its warmth then passed beyond to the other side...
Now you who deeply feel its loss, be comforted -
the rose blooms there -
Its beauty even greater now,
nurtured by God's own loving care
I love you and miss you so much,
Andrea
Together Forever
February 3, 2005
carol ryan
January 29, 2005
Isat with Isabelmany of nights at bingo she was a wonderful lady ,she will never be forgotten . she had a wonderful heart .she loved bingo and she liked to play cards. we will miss her.
Jackie Reagan
January 27, 2005
There are no words to say when one has to say farewell to a Best Friend. On that day the angels took My wonderful Aunt to a better place where she can embrace her husband her mother n her beloved sister. I lost my "mother" that day..my best friend for so many years that my life will never ever be the same. My aunt Isabel took on more then she shoulde have but then again Thats why she Is who she is to so many. I'll never ever stop loving her n i Promise to fulfill my promise to her to keep the love remembered...to keep close her children both in deeds words and love, as i promised her i would do...Aunt Isabel, go in peace n love to your next dwelling place..knowing your were loved cherished and will always b remembered.. Smile tho your heart is aching smile tho you feel its breaking smile and then "SHE" will live on...Good Night and God Bless You................your loving niece Jackie xoxoxoxoxox
alan cohen
January 27, 2005
thank you for your love for my sister and I.we will always remember and love you .
till we meet again
Kathleen Graham
January 25, 2005
I was so very sorry to hear of the death of Isabel. My family met her years ago. She became good friends with my mom Toni. They frequented bingo and shopping together. After we lost our mom 6 years ago, Isabel remained a true friend to all of us. We kept in contact regularly. She truely was a good friend to the family.She also went with us to my brother Joe's wedding in Brooklyn. We went the day before and stayed at the Staten island Hotel. I think that she knew then that she was like family. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. I recently asked her for help with my son's homework that involved the currency of other countries. She was more than happy to share the information on her homeland Scotland. I pray for her family . May they find peace in knowing that she is safe in God's arms. May they know that others are praying for them. I thank you Isabel for all of the wonderful times together. We will truely miss you. Please give mom a kiss for us. K. Graham and family
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