Suzanne L. "Suzy" Samuelson

Suzanne L. Samuelson, 71, of Bethany Beach, DE, Annapolis, MD and Cold Spring, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 23, 2022 with her devoted husband and daughter by her side.
Born December 10, 1950, in Cold Spring, NY, Suzy (as family knew her) was the daughter of the late Edward & Mary Matthews. After graduating Haldane High School where she was Salutatorian, Suzy attended the University of Albany before marrying Fred, the love of her life on February 22, 1969. Fred and Sue were lovingly devoted to each other for more than 53 years of marriage.
Suzanne started her career with Pepsico, rising to Manager of Benefits Communication, while attending night school and earned her degree from Pace University. She loved her work and traveling around the United States on business. Eventually Suzanne became a Principal at William Mercer as a Benefits Communications Consultant, testifying on pension reform in front of a congressional committee, before retiring.
Aside from her love of family, Suzy had a passion for fitness, music, travel, celebrating the holidays and most importantly, the beach, which she and Fred were blessed to call home for many years. She loved an adventure, especially if it meant interacting with animals. She swam with dolphins in The Keys, rode a donkey down the Grand Canyon, held a Boa Constrictor in Key West and a kangaroo in Bethany. Suzy also had a passion for giving and ran a Christmas Gift drive every year at work, hosted a Naval Midshipman while in Annapolis, volunteered for Seas the Day in Bethany Beach and anonymously paid off layaway presents during the holidays.
In addition to her parents, Suzy was preceded by her beloved sister Joan Lahey and her cherished brother Bob Matthews, as well as her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Steve and Brenda Samuelson.
Suzanne leaves behind her loving and devoted husband Fred, her daughter and son in law Heather and Michael Chefalo and her treasured grandchildren, Marley and Mikey Chefalo. Additionally, Suzy also leaves her brother and sister in law Tom and Pam Matthews, her brother in law Terry Lahey and sister in law Natalie Matthews, as well as countless nieces and nephews
A memorial service to celebrate Suzy's life will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at McHoul Funeral Home, 895 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction, NY, from 11 am to 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a charity dear to Suzanne's heart.