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Carol Ann Handleman Montana
August 28, 2020
Mickey Segal was one of my mother’s closest friends and probably the woman she admired most in this world. My mother (Eleanor Handleman), loved Mickey so much and was always so happy when she spent time with her. My brother was born mentally challenged as was Mickey’s daughter Debby. Both women refused to believe that these children would never advance in life and gave them their all. Mickey wrote the book, “Run Away Little Girl” about Debbie. Mickey accomplished so much in her life, always thinking of others. This book helped other parents deal with the challenges of raising a mentally and physically challenged child. In spite of being born into a financially affluent family she worked harder than anyone my mother ever knew. They both gave it all to help others with mentally challenged children. But Mickey had four other children as well, worked full time at the University school and later on was ill herself. My mother said the only thing she couldn’t give up was her coffee. Sorry I am late writing this, because I just saw her obituary. I send my love to her children and just wanted them to know how loved and pretty much worshipped by my mother. I think she loved Mickey second only to my father. Bless her .
Bennie Moultry
August 26, 2020
A student in Dr. Siegel‘s Class she was my advisor for the Doctor of education
program 1976. May God bless you and yours. You will be truly missed.Your student Dr. Bennie Moultriy
Ellie
August 12, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Marilyns daughter Wendy at novas first mommy and me program in the early 80’s. My daughter Jennifer was friends with Wendy’s Jenifer and I have good memories of them playing together. Marilyn (Mickey) was a wonderful human being who changes so many lives!
Ellie Krumholtz Riskin
Henrietta Lempert
February 18, 2015
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mickey's passing-I was her cousin on my mother's side (Mickey's grandfather Sam Mailman was my mother's uncle and I am indebted to her father for his kindness and encouragement-he was so proud of Mickey and justly so). I last saw Mickey perhaps 25 years back when I stayed over at her house but she has continued to be an inspiration and exemplar. I so admired her achievements as an advocate for children with developmental problems, her creativity, her determination, and her grace. My heartfelt condolences to all of you and may her memory be a blessing in your sorrow.
February 14, 2015
David and I have the fondest memories of our time at Nova when we all shared the dream of building an extraordinary university. Mickey was an inspiration to all and a dear friend. Our deep love reaches out to her family and the place we dedicated our lives to enriching with our time and talents. VERA FLIGHT
Diane Greenspun
February 5, 2015
My mother Gloria joins me in sending all of you sincere condolences on the loss of Mickey, a woman who improved the lives of so many people through her intellect and compassion. May her memory always be a blessing.
Suzanne (Suzy) Gregory
February 2, 2015
Dear Wendy and Family,
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend. I found out only today and want you to know that I loved her. The years I spent as her secretary were wonderful. Mickey was a loving friend whose genuine care for children and their families is unsurpassed still. Mickey treated me, as well as Heather, like part of her family. God certainly welcomed a special spirit home on November 19th.
With my deepest sympathy,
Suzy Gregory
Bill Massey
January 22, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Mickey's passing... I loved her. She was always so nice, as is her daughter Wendy. She was a truly nice person. I just saw on Roni's FB page of the service for Mickey... I will be out of town and sorry to miss that. My heart goes to all of us who knew her because we all lost with her passing.
JoAnn Cetnarowski
December 16, 2014
I have been blessed to have known such very special person. I enjoyed working with her at the Family Foundation. May her legacy live on and may she rest in peace. You will be missed by many.
My condolences and prayers to out to her family.
Ellen Zinzeleta
December 1, 2014
Mickey was a truly amazing woman. Her wisdom, creativity, intellect, and generosity were an inspiration and a model to so many of us. Her mentoring and friendship over the twelve years that we worked together were deeply meaningful to me. She had a profoundly positive impact on thousands of children and families in many places, Tampa/Hillsborough County, Florida among them. Mickey will be missed, but her legacy lives on. My thoughts and prayers are with Wendy, Betty and all of the family.
SandyB
November 29, 2014
To the Segal family with heartfelt condolences. May God grant you his perfect peace and love during this difficult time.
November 26, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences to Patti, and the Segal families.
Gary Feder and Nancy Tobin
Lois Norkin
November 26, 2014
To Wendy and family:
Your mom was one very special woman. She touched many, many lives over the years. It was an honor to have known her and worked with her in my years at the Family Center. I have many special memories of that time. Cherish your memories and know that she touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
November 26, 2014
Mel and I join Mickey's family and many friends in sharing a true sense of loss. Our community owes great THANKS to her for her devotion to ALL of our children.
Nicki and Mel Grossman
Ed Greene
November 25, 2014
I was deeply saddened to learn of Mickey's passing. She has been such an incredibly important leader in the field of child development and to the work related to the wellbeing of children and families. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Charlene Galbrecht
November 25, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I loved Mickey and was very blessed to have been mentored by her for over 20 years. It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with her and to meet and know many of you, during those years. She was a great leader, a great lady, and a loving source of guidance for the Early Childcare Field in Florida. She will be missed, but she will be remembered.
Penny Bernath
November 24, 2014
Dr. Segal showed me the light. She mentored and guided my education as a preschool teacher. With loving encouragement she nurtured me to nurture others. She made a big difference to the children and families of this world. I am blessed to have been in her path.
francine and herb tobin
November 24, 2014
Dear Wendy,
Fran and I were deeply saddened at the news of your Mother's passing. It is truly the end of an era!
As you know my Father Ben Tobin and your Grandfather Abe Mailman were good friends and did many charitable acts that surely improve the lives of many.
In my view, Mickey, inherited that role and did so much to continue in his steps. You are doing the same and I know Abe would be so proud of you.
Fran and I send our deepest condolences and love to you and your entire family. We will miss her.
Francine and Herb Tobin
Golden Beach
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