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Suzy, Mike & Col
Colleen Kelley
January 31, 2019
Suzy is my cousin. My real cousin. Her father, Jim, and my father, Harry, were brothers. Her grandfather, Lindsay, was my grandfather, too. Lindsay was a cantankerous curmudgeon, wholater in lifewas housed and cared-for by a third brother, Franny.
There were three sons of Lindsay: James, Harry, and Frances. James in Springfield, PA; Harry in Cherry Hill. And Frances in Audubon [thats AudubonNew Jersey, not PA]
Genealogy lesson over.
As I was saying, Suzy is my cousin. My real cousin. We alternated holiday dinner-celebrations between PA and NJ. Turkey at Thanksgiving. Ham at Easter.
Going to Springfield was always a thrill for us kids because we visited the cool cousins.
Nowbefore the JerZ cousins get their feelings hurt, let me explain. By cool, I mean older. And I speak for myself, the youngest cousin of Harrys seven children.
For me, the Springfield Kelleys were cool: They were boys with pork-chop side-burns; velour shirts; and, stingray-handlebar mustaches. They were girls with long, long, long-straight hair, parted-in-the-middle; hip-huggers; Peter Max tops; and BeatleMania. We would love to follow Suzy down to the basement where treasures of the era were on display. These were things that we could only dream about seeing, let alone touching. Suzy would let us pull the string on a talking Paul McCartney doll and would give useacha box of Fiddle Faddle--to have, not to share.
So, these Springfield Kelleys were four to us seven. Uncle Jim and Aunt Sue had Timmy, Chrissy, Kevin, and Suzy. I bring this up because it wasnt until much later in lifewell after the peripatetic holidays ceased--and we kids were all grown-upthat Chris would bring to our attention that only the JerZ Kelleys called them by their sing-song, childish names, i.e., Timmy, not Tim. Chrissy, not Chris. Suzy, not Sue. And well, Kevin, he was spared. There was no way we could infantilize his name.
After Chris pronouncement, it was with much intention that the JerZ Kelleys stopped calling the Springfield Kelleyswho by this time were well into their 40sby their baby namesexcept for Suzy. I refused to call her Sue. Sue was Aunt Sue, her mother. She is Suzy.
I have a photograph magnet-ed to my refrigerator (which displays other photos of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews). This one photograph is special because it is of Suzy and Mike (Frannys son) and me. Cass (Frannys eldest daughter) took the picture of us at a quasi-recent family gathering she hosted at her home. Cass took the time to take the photo; to develop the picture; and, then to mail it to me. Cass did that because she, too, is a real cousin.
Why? you may ask, Do I have this picture on my fridge among the next generations faces and their childrens faces? Because it makes me happy. Because my cousin Suzy is in it. Because she was the first family member to say to me, I love you.
Again, before my immediate family gets their feelings hurt, let me explain. Wechildren of Harrywere not raised to say, I love you. It was never said to us and we never said it back. We werent even demonstrative about it, unless you consider loyalty, involvement, reliability, and constancy to be demonstrative. In those terms, then, in a very real way, we did demonstrate how much we love each other because we always show up. Were always here. Sometimes, we may not know when to leave, but we are always here.
Likewise, with Suzy.
Over the years, we celebrated life events together: picnics, family outings, weddings, and sadly, funerals. Suzy was always there. She always showed up. She was always present. What set her apartfor mewas that she told me, too, out loud, to my face, with her deep, illuminated eyes meeting mine, I love you, Col.
That Suzy will always be Suzy to me, because throughout my life she continued to say it to me, even when our time together grew shorter and less frequent.
Yes, I will miss her loyalty, involvement, reliability, and constancy, but mostly, I will miss her saying, I love you, Col.
Rick Carter
January 29, 2019
Dear Dave and Family:
I'm so sorry to learn of Sue's passing. I didn't know her, but have no doubt she meant the world to you. I wish you peace of mind and happiness in her memory.
Edna &Bob Mehmet
January 27, 2019
We were very sad to here "Sue" past, she was a wonderful person we enjoyed her "smiles",a great Mother. She will be missed but her greatest wish the family continues in life to remember all the great times they had and will enjoy the memories.
Dennis & Geraldine Hess
January 26, 2019
What a great smile and always fun to be around.
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Charlie Lang
January 25, 2019
May Suzanne "Sue" memory be eternal, Sue entered the day that has no night,no darkness onlyinfinite Light.
Betty & Corry Pannell
January 24, 2019
Hi Johnson family,
Corry and I were shocked to find out about Suzy's passing. We are so sad to lose a good friend and former neighbor. She was always there when we needed her, in return we were happy to be of help when your family needed us. Stephen, Corry & I remember practically living at your house when your mom was expecting your imminent delivery. Christmas Eve your father was standing in our driveway waiting for us to come back from the late church service so he could take your mom to the hospital. Your mom was also a great short-order cook when we would provide childcare for you guys. May fond memories and the love she left behind continue to be with you as she lives on through all of you. We take comfort in the memories she leaves with us. Fondly, Betty and Corry Pannell
Patti Kleinz (Berry)
January 24, 2019
I remember Suzie as lighting up a room with her wonderful smile. My prayers go out to her whole family
The Gordon's
January 24, 2019
Johnson's - So very sorry and even more so since we can't be there Sunday to honor our great friend. But we are with you and love you so very much. The Gordon's (Flash, Rosemary, & family)
Michael Finegan
January 24, 2019
Deepest condolences... Sue was cool....
Meri Lorino-Snyder
January 24, 2019
Sue was my neighbor and friend. We spent time together and talked for hours. I called her the neighborhood Guardian Angel, she helped everyone. I will miss her deeply and am so saddened by her passing. Loved you Sue.
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