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for Ruth Connors
November 15, 2011
It is with great sadness that I learned today in the UMASS Alumni Magazine of Ruth's passing. Ruth and I were dormitory counselors at Van Meter Hall the first year women lived on Van Meter Hill. Both English majors, Ruth and I spent many long as well as laugh filled hours studying together while offering some semblance of guidance to the young women assigned to our floor. Her skill, insight and compassion were apparent even in those early years most memorably on the evening of November 22, 1963 when we learned of the assasination of President Kennedy. Our paths separated after we graduated from UMass, but I always knew Ruthie would do great things to which the other tributes to her posted here attest. A life well lived, but ended too soon. My condolences go to her family, friends and all whom she touched.
Barbara Hursh Rutberg
Mary L Burkitt
August 27, 2011
Dear Feinberg and Connors Families:
I just learned of Ruth's death and I am so sorry to hear about it. Ruth came to Ansonia High School at the beginning of my senior year and I was so disappointed when I learned later that she would be doing theatre. It has been one of my big loves and I'm sure I would have benefitted enormously from Ruth's expertise. Fortunately, I got to know her a bit through my friend and college roommate, Pat Niemi, who also started her teaching career at AHS and became friends with Ruth. I live and teach English in Japan and have been here for 14 years, so do not always get news from Connecticut right away. Please accept my condolences on your most irreplaceable loss.
Victor Lembo
August 8, 2011
Dear Connors and Feinberg families, I was informed about Ruth's passing this past Friday (8/5) and was deeply saddened. I can only echo the many tributes already posted on this site -- she was one in a million. Her dedication to education and her love of theater was unyielding. May you all be comforted to know that so many share your loss, but more importantly, have such fond memories of this great lady.
sonia kaminsky
August 1, 2011
I am so sad to hear the news. Ruth was larger than life. She tought me so much. She will be missed.
Sue and Mike Zint
July 31, 2011
Dear Chuck, Mike and I just returned from our family vacation and received the news about Ruth. We are so very sorry for your loss. We have all lost a wonderful friend and our leader. She was a very special lady and one we will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We send our love.
July 31, 2011
Miss Feinberg was one of the greatest teachers I ever had. She influenced my love of reading and introduced me to literature I would otherwise would have avoided. I'm sure you will all miss her greatly and my husband and I offer our sincere sympathies. Rich and Laura (Gardner) Balouskus
Sam Aconfora
July 30, 2011
Miss Feinberg as we all knew her enriched our lives and taught us all to reach for the skies. She took big time athletes and turned them into dancing waiters for Hello Dolly. She was a truly caring, passionate person who you could hear from the very back of the old AHS auditorium during rehearsal "Louder please!". I loved her and will never forget all that she did for all of us, students, teachers, administrators and the City of Ansonia. How were we so lucky that she chose us when she began her career ?
To the entire Connors and Feinberg Families you are in my thoughts and prayers. Her spirit and special connection to all of us will live on forever. She was truly the wind beneath our wings.
Heidi young tarbet
July 29, 2011
Kenny and David,
We are very sorry for you loss! Please let Ruthies family know we are thinking of all of them as well! We have known your family for so long and we were so saddend by the news! We havent been in Brockton for a while, but old friends are ALWAYS old friends!
Betty and Fred Paull
Heidi Young Tarbet
Iola Eason
July 29, 2011
Dr. Connors and Family,
I just recently heard of the death of Ruth Feinberg. I knew her when I worked in the Ansonia School System and she was a co-worker with my daughter at Ansonia High School. She was such a lovely person.Please extend my condolences to Eileen who was a former student of mine.May God surround each of you in the days ahead as you deal with the loss of your "precious" one. God does not make mistakes. I will keep each of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Clifford
July 29, 2011
Dear Charlie and the Feinberg Family:
Words cannot express my sorrow to learn of Ruth's passing. Her arrival at Ansonia High School, in the autumn of 1965, was a seminal event. As my English teacher, Ruth motivated her students to enjoy the written word, as no one else. Moreover, this was the first woman I knew who really appreciated the Boston Celtics! She inspired each of us to live life passionately. There was little surprise when Ruth would be named Superintendent of the Ansonia school system. I was so pleased that she witnessed the dedication of the new AHS auditorium, named in her honor, so that Ruth was aware of the affection and high esteem she was held. All of us who knew and loved Ruth will always carry her memory in our hearts. Her legacy was to inspire countless students to "go forth." What a remarkable educator. May her love for you comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.
Sincerely
Beatriz&Graham Bolton
July 28, 2011
Dear Chuck, Ruth was the life and soul of every gathering at Kissimmee Bay. Her intelligence, wit and great sense of humour lit up every ocassion. It is so hard to believe she departed so suddenly! Kissimmee Bay will never be the same without her! She was a beacon of light and that light has gone out. She will always be remembered and missed!
God bless you and all the family. With deepest sympathy and Love from Beatriz & Graham, Kissimmee, Florida and Isle of Man UK
Dan & Sadhana Pemble
July 27, 2011
Dear Chuck & Family...
We are still in shock for your loss of your precious Ruth your best friend. May the sympathy of those who know you and care for you and your precious memories of your life with Ruth help comfort you at this time. Know that we are with you in thought and prayers and share your pain and loss with you. Our community has lost a great lady that was loved and respected by all who were blessed to know her...we will miss her dearly. May God Bless You & Keep You In His Care Now & Always. With Our Love, Blessings & Prayers, Dan & Sadhana
Linda & Buck
July 27, 2011
Dear Chuck....
We are so sorry for the loss of your wife & best friend, Ruth. We will miss her company at Kissimmee Bay ...mostly at the Beekman's and at Trivia nights! You and your family will remain in our thoughts & prayers and look forward to seeing you soon!
Love, Buck & Linda Ryder
Buck & Linda Ryder
July 27, 2011
Dear Chuck, We are so sorry for the loss of your wife & best friend, Ruth. We will miss the fun times we have had with her at Kissimmee Bay. The times we spent together (mostly at the Beekman's & at Trivia nights) were always lots of fun! Hope to see you soon. Love & prayers to you & your family... Buck & Linda
Geraldine Varey
July 27, 2011
Dear Chuck and all loved ones
We can't even begin to imagine your heartache at losing precious Ruth.
May God bless you
All our love
Laurence, Geraldine and Peter Varey
Carl Beekman, Ph.D.
July 27, 2011
I talked to Rudy in my prayers and told her to keep her clubs shined...I'll see ya' later.
You and Chuck and us have a special relationship ...we love you.
Carl/Steph Beekman
Stephanie Beekman
July 27, 2011
Dear Chuck and family,
I am still in shock over the loss of our dear Ruty. I miss her so much and I will forever. What wonderful times we had on the golf course and on our golf outings. Treasured memories I will keep close to my heart. Know we are here and the Beekman Bar is always open to you.
Love,
Carl & Steph
Nancy and rob Rice
July 27, 2011
Dear Chuck and family,
We will miss Ruth, our friend and neighbor at Kissimmee Bay. She was filled with life and passon in whatever she was participating in. We were lucky to have known her, she was a very special lady.
July 27, 2011
Dear Chuck and family,
It is with great sadness that we write to tell you that our thoughts go out to you at this most difficult time in the loss of your beloved Ruth. She was a wonderful person, who was loved and respected by all who knew or came into contact with her. To her close circle of friends here in the Kissimmee area she was the glue that kept us all together. She will be missed in so many different ways by all of us forever and a day.
Peter & Bev Lewis.
July 27, 2011
Dear Chuck and family,
Ruth was a dear lady. We truly enjoyed her visits to Curves. A true asset. She will be missed. Willa Bell
July 26, 2011
Dear Chuck, Kenny and David. My heart and my prayers are with you. Ruthie was a vital part of my life. Whether it was politics, personal life or family, our talks were wonderful. So many memories flood my mind: playing school in the upstairs hall of your house, sharing dinners at each other's homes, going to musicals at Ansonia, going to the Tony awards, my terrific times with her and Chuck in Florida. Ruthie was always there for me. I treasure all of my memories. God bless.
Love, Laura
Margratha Chambers
July 26, 2011
Dr. Connors and Feinberg Families,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Ruth. She and I were co-workers at Ansonia High School. I am truly glad that our path crossed some forty years ago. She was a super person,friend and teacher and could put on some of the best theater productions which made you feel as though you were at a broadway show in New York.I know because I attended everyone one of the shows.When I was going to leave Ansonia High School to return home to North Carolina, Ruth wanted me to let her be the first person that I told that I was no longer returning to Ansonia High School. After leaving Ansonia whenever I returned to visit I would go to see her at the Superintendent office. She always greeted me with a smile and a hug. It is so hard to imagine that she is no longer with us, but her kind and loving spirit will always remain with you, other family members,the people of Ansonia and most of all her former students as well as myself. Rest in Peace Ruth.Your job here was well done. Again,I am glad that I was a co-worker of hers at Ansonia High School and our paths crossed some forty years ago. May God strengthen each of you during this difficult time.
James Fainer
July 26, 2011
Chuck Sandi and I are both saddened to hear of Ruth's passing.I missed her an allfull lot when she retired. She served the Children of Ansonia well. James and Sandra Fainer
Maria Tangredi
July 26, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. I signed my contract with her when I became the music teacher at the high school.
Jannine (Maler) Malicki
July 26, 2011
Ruth Feinberg was my English teacher in both my sophomore and senior years at Ansonia High School as well as the director for AHS' 1st musical "Guys and Dolls", where I played Sister Sarah. We used to talk frequently about life experiences, as a friend and mentor. She expected the best from me, and I gave it without question. She was a leader who loved her craft, her students and truly inspired us all. She taught me more than English; she taught me how to lead by example. God Bless you Ruth...until we meet again. My condolences to Dr. Connors and Ruth's entire family who lost a gem of a woman who was greatly admired.
Susan Schmidt
July 26, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prays are with you.
Norman and Susan Schmidt
Bob & Maureen Perry
July 26, 2011
To Chuck,Ken, and David, We are saddened to here of Ruth's passing.Visits with her have been few over the years, but, she was unforgettable and we had been looking forward to the next one.
Nancy Norton
July 25, 2011
Chuck: I cannot tell you how saddened I am by the loss of my very good friend Ruth. We lived in the same apartment buildings and came together over our love of books. We came so close to reuniting in Florida, but didn't quite make it. I still cannot believe she is gone. May God bless you.
Bob Medeiros
July 25, 2011
I received the news of Ruth's passing today. She was a great person and teacher. She helped many of us to grow up and broaden our view of the world beyond Ansonia High School. I thought of her from time to time during the past forty years. She will always be one of the most important influences in my life.
Laura Lepeska
July 25, 2011
I'm so very sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. I worked for Ruth during my senior year at Ansonia High School, while she was the Assistant Principal. Besides some clerical duties, I was tasked to go the various classrooms to collect the students who needed to be reprimanded by her. I remember the tough exterior that Ruth would have to portray, being 'the' disciplinarian of the school. However, I also remember that when she wasn't totally immersed in this role, she was completely genuine and very kind and I had the absolute highest respect for her.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Ron Speranzini
July 25, 2011
I am devasted to hear about the loss of Ruth--she was my English teacher in both my sophmore and senior years at AHS. She later directed me in "Guys and Dolls" as Nathan Detroit and was very instrumental to me throughout my college years. She was a friend to my family as well making many visits to my home during those years.
She was a dynamic and driven teacher, mentor and administrator. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. My heartfelt sympathies to her husband, Chuck, and the entire Feinberg and Connors families.
Amy Foster
July 25, 2011
Chuck and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She certainly was a role model for those of us who had the unique privilage to know her and be affected by her love of education. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Colleen Maher
July 25, 2011
Ruth Feinberg was a wonderful woman. I never had her as a teacher, but she was the Drama Club Advisor during my time at AHS. I learned so much from her. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a genuine class act. She will be missed. I have wonderful memories.
Ralph Tingley
July 25, 2011
To Chuck and all Ruth's family, Arden and I were deeply saddened to hear of Ruth's passing. She had a tremendous impact on my life. She was a superb educator and touched many lives through her dedication. I am so happy we were able to share dinner with Chuck and Ruth when we were in Florida in February. Our sincerest condolences to all of you.
Christine Shortell
July 25, 2011
So sorry to read about the loss of Ruth. She was dedicated to the education of Ansonia's children. Her passion for teaching and learning carried on throughout her career. A dynamic lady who will be greatly missed.
TIM (Sean) Maher
July 25, 2011
So glad I was able to see Ruth and Chuck last year in Florida. She was my drama director in high school and a constant inspiration in her dedication to education. She will be missed - Our theatre ghostlight will burn for her. Godspeed.
July 25, 2011
From all our staff at Dr. Miller's office we are so very sad about Ruth's passing. Great lady,alot of fun and she always made our day. We will miss her and our love and prayers go out to the family.
Barbara (Dr. Miller's office)
Frank Tyszka
July 25, 2011
I was privileged and honored to be in Miss Feinberg's "high honors" English class for 3 years (at Ansonia High School). She was a very demanding and excellent teacher! She introduced "us" to theatre and literature and most importantly taught us about growing into adulthood. She was a very special person and I will always cherish her in my heart.
Frank Tyszka Vice President AHS Class of 72
July 25, 2011
Dear Chuck, Kenny and David, I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot describe how sad I feel, Ruthie will always be family and I will cherish those beautiful family memories. Love you Ruthie.. Pam Barron..xxoo
Joe Marrone
July 24, 2011
Ruth Feinberg Connors was an incredible and gifted English teacher. I had the priviledge of having her for sophomore and senior English.She set the bar high for her students and was liked and respected. I will always remember her as one of the best teachers I ever had. Thank you Ms. Feinberg Connors and rest in peace.
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