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Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Sills
Sheila Maria Purdy
April 10, 2021
My mother now deceased adored her voice as do I to this day, Ave Maria
Rest in peace, lovely lady
Sheila Maria Purdy
Massachusetts
Nancy Falk
May 30, 2020
She was the best soprano I ever heard. When I was a music major at The University of Houston many years ago, we studied La Traviata. It became my favorite opera...and still is.
kate reed-mc cartney
August 14, 2019
We miss you, m' lady!
John McGinley
December 16, 2017
Bev was always a treat to be around. "Bubbles" was a perfect nickname. My family had a house in West Chop on the Vineyard. Bev had hers down the beach from us. Would see her in the grocery wearing a moo.moo (sp?). She would practice on the old upright piano in the Chop's "Casino." Peter was a cousin of mine and very family oriented. I knew his brother who was into hifi in the early days. At Harvard I had one of the first stereo radio setups; Vos came over one day to marvel. Peter called himself the bionic man for all the operations he had. Bev told me I had the "best legs in the family!" Miss her a lot. Heard her sing live only once.
Sharon Fluegel
July 6, 2017
I first heard Beverly Sills in 1978 on TV. I had recently won a singing contest in an outdoor pavilion at Como Park, St. Paul, MN. I danced tap and began ballet lessons. I taught myself piano and played "Here Comes The Bride", "Moon River", "Pomp And Circumstance", among others. I saw my first opera on PBS Ch. 2.
I sang in our local church choir, Glee club in H.S. I've loved opera ever since my father played "Ave Maria" on the victrola at home. I have loved hearing Ms. Sills arias and operas even now. I am 63. I have missed her splendid voice and bubbly personality and her cheerful disposition. I miss her.
But now I have YouTube videos of all recorded songs she sung all her life to cherish forever. Now this Diva sings for God's heavenly choir of angels for eternity. SLee
Randall Sills
March 15, 2017
Beverly Sills was a great lady and full of life and fun. I met her twice after performances, and she asked my name. (We share the same last name.)
She then asked if we were related, to which I replied, "No, I wish we were!" Then she let out that great laugh she had. She was a great advocate of the arts. She is missed!
Paul Williamson
March 31, 2016
Your voice still thrills me, even to this day. I miss you! Rest in peace.
George Strum
January 7, 2014
I just loved her performance as The Merry Widow. I only spoke to her once when I met her on the street near Lincoln Center and she was very gracious. May she rest in peace.
Lucia di Lammermoor
Pete Buchanan
July 20, 2013
Terri Bjarnson
March 16, 2012
I had the opportunity to learn of Beverly Sills when my family and I were living in Connecticut. I remember watching Sills and Burnett at The Met and being absolutely in awe of this beautiful human being, who gave so much to the world of opera and was loved by many for her love, compassion, and sense of humor, even when she was going through some difficult times in her life. I never had the opportunity to hear her when she was at The Met, but hearing her sing on You Tube brings such joy to my life. Your fans and friends miss you Beverly, but your memory will live on!
March 17, 2010
For Beverly...
To this day the sound of
your voice brings such pleasure.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Lynn Huidekoper
July 29, 2007
I had the pleasure of babysitting for Muffy and Bucky in 1961 in Milton. My parents knew Beverly and Peter. I was a "big sister" to Nancy Greenough at Milton Academy where we were both students. I have followed their mother's career ever since. I send my prayers and thoughts to the whole family.
Victoria Hight
July 19, 2007
Go rest high on that mountain.
Your work on earth is complete. Go to heaven shouting love for thy father and the son. So long,dear lady.
Margaret Wright
July 14, 2007
What a wonderful voice whose sound has been in my heart for many years. I was 57 when I read your book which you wrote at the age of 57. You will be greatly missed by all those who ever heard you sing.
Barbara Seibert Titelbaum
July 12, 2007
My deepest sympathies to entire family. I was briefly friends with her niece, Melanie Cohen, before we both married, moved and lost touch with one another, but I have thought of both of them often. (Every time I make Aunt Bubbles tuna salad recipe. That was exotic cooking for us back then.) What a gift and what an amazing life, too short. Sincerest condolences.
Jenny Macchiaverna Davis
July 9, 2007
Dear Beverly You were a singing siren for God and all! My father, Luigi Macchiaverna, absolutely adored you. Sing Catholic/Jewish and Italian in God's heavenly kingdom! God is happy with you and the Blessed Mother is also. Bless your family, by God to sit shiva gracefully for you! Love Dave, Tyrone, (age ll) and Jenny Macchiaverna Davis and pets!
Carmen Pepper
July 7, 2007
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers. Her beautiful voice, the artistry of her performances and the joy and charm of her persona will live on in the memory of her loyal fans.
Fernando Allen, Sr
July 7, 2007
God bless you and strength to your family and loved ones.
Chris Misik
July 7, 2007
You influenced my life and my career as a voice teacher. The heavens are joyous.....now you're singing through the whole universe!
In love and song,
Chris Misik
Samuel Levitan
July 7, 2007
Your Bell Song, Your Mad Scene, Your Plaisir D"Amour all will be pleasant reminders of you. You are missed. God Bless
Charlene Bassett
July 7, 2007
How can I begin to express the joy you brought into my life? You embodied the life I dreamed of: singing, acting, and dancing. God gave me talents in all these areas, but they pale in comparison to the amazing gifts He bestowed upon you. When you decided to retire and announced a final nationwide concert series, I ordered tickets the day they went on sale. I sat in the front row at your concert at Duke University. I was directly in your line of sight, and I smiled and cried so much that you probably thought they'd put a poor mentally challenged woman up front. No, they were tears and smiles of joy. At the end of the concert, you looked directly at me and mouthed the words, "Thank you." As I am now in my fifties and hear my own soprano voice deteriorate, I more clearly grasp why you retired so early: you wanted to go out at the top of your game. Yet, that was hardly the last we heard from you, as you went on to share your wisdom and experience with others, raising money for the arts all over the world. Thank you, Bubbles, for truly being an inspiration and bringing such joy into my own life. Your great talent was only outshone by your generosity of spirit.
Barb Wielfaert
July 7, 2007
I am not an opera fan but a definite admirer of Ms Sills. She was a "real" person and she exuded that through all that she did. I pray for her family and her vast number of friends, that they'll find comfort in the legacy of her passion and love.
Bernadine Moland
July 6, 2007
My sympathy to the family. I have enjoyed listening to Beverly for many years, and laughed along with her on TV shows. She was and is an inspiration to all.
Barbara Buttermilch
July 6, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. There now is a void in the world of music, but you have left us with a legacy that will always be filled with our memories of you. May you rest in peace with your dear husband Peter, as God holds each of you tightly in the palm of His hands and may you fill the heavens with you beautiful voice in song.
Rinda Kramme
July 6, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Beverly Sills. She was an inspiration to me, and because of her I became an opera fan. Her voice has cheered me so many times. The angel choir has a new voice, and quite a lady in their midst.
William Spalding
July 6, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Sills Family at this time of loss; and thank you Ms. Sills for the many hours of joy you have provided us all with your incredible and unique vocal prowess.
DTP PEREIRA
July 6, 2007
Requiedcat in Pace, Beverly Peace in God. You were Beautiful, simple, humble, role model and wonderful lady. A great soprano, musicologist, and inspiration for others. May the choirs of Angels, archangels WELCOME you in Heaven. PEREIRA (Greenville, NC)
Terri Memon
July 6, 2007
What a blessing you were to all of us! Thank you for sharing your amazing gift. I'll miss you terribly.
Frank R Albrizio
July 6, 2007
I recall writing Ms. Sills in the early 1990s, after suffering a tragic accident at age 21 in which my left leg was amputated, above knee. I had asked her for encouragement, words of wisdom and inspiration for me during the depths of despair---knowing she had bravely dealt with her own struggles in life--she kindly returned a most generous letter, along with her signed auto-biography. She was gracious and extraordinary and I will miss her greatly. Frank Albrizio, 7 Congress ST, Worcester, MA 01609.
Eugenia Jones
July 5, 2007
I never liked Opera until I saw you with Carol Burnette and Johnny Carson. You were a beautiful person, God Bless.
D. Barnes
July 5, 2007
Thank you Ms. Sills and may your family take comfort in all of their memories of the good times.
Terry La Rocca
July 5, 2007
You will be missed. The Music is slilenced, but the legacy lives forever. God Bless and Keep you in His Loving Care.
Cory Gibson
July 5, 2007
You will truly be missed. As a music educator, I feel a loss in the world of music. I have and will continue to teach my students about the wonderful 'gift' of Beverly Sills. My condolences to the family.
Byron Dale
July 5, 2007
To the Lovely Lady of Lyric,also known as Silvery Bells:
Thank you a million: raised to the power of (n).
A once in a life-time talent, with wit and wisdom and a zest for life and the living. A Giver from the word GO.
Now, front row, next to the conductor, in the Angel Choirs on High.
Thank you Beverly
Byron
Richard Carfora
July 5, 2007
I was privileged to see Beverly Sills perform live at NYCO from 1970 thru 73: Giulio Caesare, Manon, Lucia di Lammermoor, the three Queens, and Tales of Hoffmann.
No other opera singer I have seen perform possessed the electric current with which she connected with the listener. You cared about each and every character.
I am sad for her passing. And, I wish I could have thanked her for all the joy she brought into my life.
susan brown
July 5, 2007
I used to watch the "carol Burrnett" show and saw you on there. I remember thinking how full of humor you were. to your family..i am so sorry for your loss.
Carol Deans-Worrell
July 5, 2007
A beautiful voice has been stilled but not silenced. I shall continue to enjoy my CDs and records of this robust and colorful voice. May her family take comfort in knowing her voice lives on.
Tom Walters
July 5, 2007
She graced our lives. God! What a Lady!! God bless her memory.
Elizabeth Murphy
July 5, 2007
We have lost a wonderful human being! I listened to ALL my Beverly Sill's cd's yesterday and cried a LOT!
The Givens' Family
July 5, 2007
We will miss the ANGEL with the beautiful voice..........but we know that she is singing eternally in heaven! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
John Hunsinger
July 5, 2007
May you rest in peace fair lady.
Regina Johnston
July 5, 2007
So sorry Buffy: We had lessons together at the Boston Ballet. So sorry for your loss.
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole.
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you are the most precious.
Regina Clay Johnston originally from Brookline(Somerville,MA)
Holly G
July 5, 2007
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to Ms. Sills' family for their loss. What a glorious lady she was! Anyone who heard her or saw her will miss her. She left a lovely and memorable mark on the world. I always felt a particular kinship with her as we shared the same experience of being the mother of a deaf person. Peaceful dreams, Ms.Sills!
Yolanda Baker
July 5, 2007
The world is at a loss! What a beautiful, strong woman she was! She is the reason I listened to opera. When I heard her sing I couldn't stop listening. THAT is how captivating her voice was. It just grabbed you and wouldn't let you go. Rest in peace, oh Diva, you deserve it for all you had to endure. Yolanda R. Baker
Rosalind Y. Davis
July 5, 2007
haiku homage
Music's Majesty
Super, Sensational Sills
Beloved Bubbles.
LAURIE KRUSE
July 5, 2007
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD. ESPECIALLY BEING JUST YOU.
Janet I. Wasserman
July 5, 2007
We've all lost a shining star of opera and a champion of the arts. It is so sad to say good-bye to the great and wonderful Beverly Sills, forever Bubbles. What a treasure you've left us. What an unforgettable artistic presence, what a superb voice, and what an absolutely indelible personality.
D.L. ZIMMERMAN
July 5, 2007
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, REST IN PEACE BEVERLY SILLS
James CANINO
July 4, 2007
Class act. May she be a singing angel in heaven...
Gracie/James Johnstone
July 4, 2007
What a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice and gracious laughter. Heaven will be enjoying her songs & laughter. Our prayers are with her family. The Johnstones in Bakersfield, CA
Jeanne Holmquist
July 4, 2007
My dear Aunt Dorothy loved you, and signed an LP album for her which I now have, and then, 14 years ago, Diva Sills was the speaker here on the Monterey Peninsula for our Hospital Auxiliary and I met her, face to face, We had our photo taken together. How I shall miss her, but she and my beloved Marian ANDERSON are singing with the angels today. God bless you for your gift to us, Beverly Sills.
Jeanne in Pebble Beach,CA
Ann Hunt
July 4, 2007
You were a wonderful person and a great singer. I will never forget you.
July 4, 2007
A beautiful singing Angel has arrived in heaven.....Thank you for all you gave to us..young and old..we all loved you.
T~
Sister of a Fallen Marine
Rev. James M. Evans, Jr.
July 4, 2007
Whatever angel in heaven was denied a voice so that we might hear it on earth, must have now regained it. Heaven's gain. Our loss. Sleep in the shalom of heavenly peace, Sweet Diva.
Douglas Lowrie
July 4, 2007
God allowed us to enjoy one of his more perfect creations for many years and now He has called her home. Heaven will be more bubbly now!
Thanks for memories, sweet angel.
Mary Lamb
July 4, 2007
It was a thrill to hear her sing in person, and meet her backstage afterwards. Although it was more than 30 years ago, I still remember her gracious manner and charming personality. Her recordings live on to remind us all of this beautiful voice, and her work to bring opera to so many will continue. Thanks, Bubbles, for sharing your talent with us all.
Helena & Neil Perlmutter
July 4, 2007
A great loss to the opera world. May she rest in peace. Our sympathy to the family of Beverly Sills.
Werner Roesselet
July 4, 2007
We have always enjoyed Ms Sills jest for anything she sang or did.
Her love of life and family was wonderful.
The Roesselets
Paula Luthi
July 4, 2007
Dearest Family,
May God comfort you in this time of great loss. I can only imagine how much more beautiful the Heavely Choir is today~
Marilyn Damon
July 4, 2007
Many thanks to you Belle for years of pleasure and inspiration; condolences to your family in their loss, although they must have many wonderful and private memories of you.
Linda Salomon
July 4, 2007
It was in McAllen, Texas in the early 1960's while in elementary that my brothers, my sister, and myself were taken on a field trip to hear the awesome Beverly Sills. What an experience!
RICHARD MCHUGH
July 4, 2007
I REMEMBER HER AT A FUNDRAISER IN THE HELD FOR THE NYC OPERA AT THE TRUMP PLAZA. SHE GREETED EVERYONE WITH TRUE THANKS.IT WAS A GREAT NIGHT.BOTH THE DONALD AND HIS FIRST WIFE WERE THERE.
Thomas Politis
July 4, 2007
I remember serving you and your husband tea and coffee at the intermission of your concert for the Community Concert Association in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., many years ago...you were wonderful. I shall pray for you and may you rest with the angels in heaven..God Bless.
R Davis
July 4, 2007
Sills Family
My deep sympathy for your loss.Please know that Jehovah God is near to those that are broken at heart,but the Bible give us a promise to see our loved ones again,Act 24:15.
Barbara Mills
July 4, 2007
May the GOD of comfort be with your family during the grief process and may the Bible's promises give you hope for the future when these things will be a thing of the past.
Jack Alfonso
July 4, 2007
Please do me a favor, Bubbles....sing an aria to God for me...I know he will enjoy it as much as we did.
Rest in peace.
Miriam Roberts
July 4, 2007
I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of this beautiful singer who to me was above all a wonderful example of what a woman should be. I have enjoyed seeing her perform in various settings on TV and hearing her sing and coordinate the speakers during the intermission of the Met's Saturday Opera radio programs. Her sense of humor and her realness came through in all that she did and said. Reading her obituary was the first time that I realized that she overcame great obstacles in her life to do what she was meant to do: sing and bring the world the music of her very special voice. She sang because that was who she was. A child who could not hear her sing and another who perhaps could not always understand what she, their mother did, speaks more to me than any commentary could. May you, dear lady, accompany the angels in festal gathering before the Lord of Song and may your family and friends be comforted until we are all joined with you in the heavenly choir. Rest in peace.
Maureen Miller
July 4, 2007
you will be missed a voice to be remembered you are at peace now singing with the Angels , maureen
Crystal A. Heer
July 4, 2007
To the Greenough Family,
I'll always remember the time I met both your wonderful parents. It was when your mother came to Utah as the keynote speaker for the Governor's Conference on Families. Your father was such a great conversationalist (we had a great chat about the local copper mine) and your mother was so charming. I interviewed her at that time for a program I was producing for a local public radio station. I was tickled as she described the radio she had located in her kitchen with fingernail polish marking the spot on the dial where she could hear country music. She said Randy Travis was her favorite at the time. I loved her for that and for all she embodied as an artist, parent, philanthropist, business woman, and all around enthusiastic and grand lady. She exemplified how to love one's life and be cheerful even when faced with personal trials.
Your mother was a very special person. Thank you for sharing her with all the rest of us in the world. We have truly lost one of our national treasures.
Respectfully,
Barbara Berger
July 3, 2007
Beverly Sills' spirit and charisma will be remembered as well as her glorious voice and professionalism. She was one of a kind. She will be missed and never forgotten for her dedication and contribution to New York City's great opera institutions...the Met and NYC Opera. A Brooklyn girl myself, I took great pride in following and enjoying the life and career of a remarkable woman. She added so much pleasure to my family and friends who loved opera more because of her.
Fay Bahmermann
July 3, 2007
Thank you for years of great pleasure.
Heather
July 3, 2007
To the children of Beverly Sills, I always had a great thrill watching her entertain. She was one of the best I wish I could have seen more of her. There will never be another like her.
FRAN BAGWELL
July 3, 2007
BEVERLY SILLS WAS A GREAT SINGER!!
Beverly Watkins
July 3, 2007
I enjoyed Mrs Sills singing and I also enjoyed watching her on PBS with Walter Cronkite.
Rest In Peace, Mrs. Sills!
Mr./Mrs. Kominek
July 3, 2007
we will miss your wonderfulness. A great loss to the opera world. God bless your family. Say "HI" to God for us. Sincerely,
Pebbles Smith
July 3, 2007
Thank you for making the world a better place with your music, laughter and love. Thank you for being one of the main reasons that I started in music! May you be forever missed in this life. May you rest in peace. Your sister Soprano, Pebbles Audrey Smith
Mary Phillips
July 3, 2007
The world and her children have lost a beautiful spirit and mom, but she is now singing in heaven and someday we will hear her again.Thank you for sharing her with us all.
Eleanor Dunn
July 3, 2007
I feel like I have lost a member of our family. I'm 81 years old and have known her forever. I'll never forget that beautiful voice. I heard her sing on stage in Raleigh, NC
Marilyn Diggs
July 3, 2007
My condolences to the Sills Family, friends and fans around the world. Ms.Sills,reading your orbituary made me love you. You were a strong tower of strength, hope, encouragement and faith. You endured a lot of pain and setbacks in your personal life but you triumphed and never gave up. God bless you for being such an inspiration to millions. Your life was tragic but you overcame all odds to do what you were put her to do and you did it extraordinarily well. Ms. Sills, you were the greatest. I love you always.Take your rest. It is well deserved.
Suzanne Taylor
July 3, 2007
Truely one of the greatest voices ever. You will be so missed
Michael Curtiss
July 3, 2007
The sterling silver voice that was so exquisitely yours can never be stilled- it echoes forever in our hearts.
Those who follow you, thank you.
Sandi Whitehead
July 3, 2007
Beverly will be God's greatest singing angel. She will be missed by everyone here on earth. May she rest in peace with the knowledge that she is home in heaven.
Faye Giordano
July 3, 2007
Thank you, Beverly, for making our world a better place and your contributions to the music world. On the way to work today, they played your recording of Little Star, and I had to pull to the side of the road because I was so moved by your beautiful voice and your passing. I feel as though I have lost a dear friend. Rest in peace.
Faye Giordano
T Herbert
July 3, 2007
What a beautiful spirit made manifest in voice and an effervescent personality. I grew up listening to and watching this great lady. I'm truly sad that the world has lost such a powerful presence.
Barbara Smith
July 3, 2007
The world has lost a beautiful Lady and a great voice. Mrs. Sills voice was the first voice to introduce me to the world of opera. Thank you, Beverly Sills.
Helen.
July 3, 2007
You will be missed.
Ken McCamey
July 3, 2007
I am a lover of music. What a tremendous gift to the world that is now gone. So much class, style and dignity. They don't make them like Beverly Sills anymore. My prayers are with her family and fans.
Ken McCamey, LaGrange,Georgia
carmen anderson
July 3, 2007
It seems like we are blessed with being able to hear beautiful singing voices for such a short time here on earth. Voices like Beverly Sills, Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly, David Ruffin and so many more that it would take too much space to name them all, are only lent to us for a short time then they are taken to the heavens to sing for our Creator. But is so wonderful that years from now, we will still have Her beautiful voice singing to us through her recordings. Beautiful voices never, ever age!
Brenda Bliss
July 3, 2007
I remmebr thinking what a wonderful singer you are! Sing in heaven!
Wayne Brasler
July 3, 2007
A great lady. A great artist. A great visionary. A great force for quality, excellence, audacious effort and a life well lived start to finish. One of a kind. Ever cherished.
Alice Craig
July 3, 2007
What a loss! I always envied your voice. While I used to sing also,
my range was contralto.
I was lucky to have heard her
here in Charlotte several
different times.
Your family lost a great person.
Alice G. Craig
Charlotte,NC
[email protected]
Richard Fowler
July 3, 2007
Many a night was passed in my college dorm listening to your voice... sing amongst the angels now kind lady
Drina C Hedgpeth
July 3, 2007
I heard Beverly Sills sing in Raleigh, NC twice. She has a glorious voice, and she was so outgoing. I would have enjoyed knowing her personally.
July 3, 2007
Beverly Sills & her powerful voice will truly be missed, not at all forgotten. The day is soon to come where no one will mourn anymore. My sympathies to the family & friends.
n. allen
July 3, 2007
Miss Sills will be missed for her voice and her cheerfulness despite many family tragedies. Sympathy to her family.
Loralie Luhman
July 3, 2007
The world is at a loss! I had the privledge of singing for Miss Sills at Carnegie Hall in 1977 as part of America's Youth in Concert. She was such an inspiration. She was so talented and such a beautiful person both inside and out. She did more for opera music in the 20th century than anyone else bringing opera to people who might not ever heard of it; she will be missed. Heaven has a beautiful voice!
tom Atkachunas
July 3, 2007
We have lost a wonderful woman and opera singer. May her star shine bright and may she never be forgotten.
Robert Page
July 3, 2007
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