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Charles Thomas
February 24, 2025
It's been over 75yrs, it's been today, still missing you.
Charlie 2025
Charles Thomas
February 25, 2023
There are some people you meet, as you pass through life, thay you will never forget and always love. Donna is one of those people. Still missing you.
November 13, 2016
Going through your photos - I think of you and miss you every day. Love, Gena
November 24, 2014
I was it's thinking back to my teen years and thought I would look her up on google. I used to live next door to her in Rockville Centre N.Y. In The '60's. We had some very good times together. My friend Claudia, who lived behind Donna, also passed away at the she of 65. I'm so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Looks like she has done a lot of good in her short life.
My name is Evelyn Rabquer if you would like to on tact me on f.b.
With love forever...
July 12, 2007
Donna
July 12, 2007
Vi, Dena and Stephanie
July 12, 2007
Friends
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Friends
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Vi and Stephanie - Chaplains UCSF Medical Center
July 12, 2007
Myra and Miranda
July 12, 2007
Susan and Donna: Soul mates
July 12, 2007
Friends
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Friends
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Susan and Tony
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Skip, Cluny, Susan and Samatha
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Donna and Susan
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Charlie and Joe
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Skip, Cluny and Joe
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Susan, Malcolm, Myra, Samatha, Miranda and Joe
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Mom, Donna and Dad
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Skip, Susan and Mitch
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Donna's memorial service
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Chris Brazis
July 7, 2007
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Donna. I remember her warmth, intelligence and big sense of humor. She was one the special ones in life. These words seem so little to express what Donna and Susan have given me in life. I love you both.
This is Donna as a teenager. Charlie
May 3, 2007
April 6, 2007
Dear Susan
The loving obituary brings Donna to life again and again. She is your soulmate for eternity.The love you shared is sacred and will never leave you. I wish you nurturing and sustaining memories of the love of your life.
Maria Norman
Nancy Sadlier
March 30, 2007
Such incredibly sad news. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles Thomas
March 16, 2007
Dear Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Donna. I was totally floored. As you know Donna and I had a very special relationship. I first meet Donna when she was 15/16 yrs.old. We went out for a while and always remained friends. Donna was always a part of my life and was one of a handful of people that I stayed in touch with over the year. I did lose contact with her for some years after she moved to Cal. but we found each other here on the west coast. What a thing for two New Yorkers.
I visited with Donna and Susan a couple of years age and was very happy to see how happy they were together. I really don't know what else to write except to say I will miss Donna very mush and she will live in my heart forever.
Mary Berges
March 11, 2007
Dear Susan I admire you so much for your strength, devotion, and sensitivity. Your heroic efforts are most honorable and extremely special. Only a few chosen have been granted this gift and Donna was most fortunate to have you as a partner. Likewise, I know, she brightened your life as you have so generously done for her. My most heartfelt wishes for a future that allows your memories to be kind to you.
Van Rookhuyzen
March 10, 2007
I will really miss Donna, although we had not been in contact for over four years. It's very sad to know I can't call her up just to talk about our lives, what's been going on for each of us, and our common love of animals. Donna loved all animals, but not to break all of her 4-legged SPCA friends hearts, she was very involved with parrots when I first got to know her. I first met Donna arond 1990, when we worked together in mental health at St. Francis Hospital. We became friends immediately, and started socializing outside of work. She had several large parrots, and I fell in love with her Blue and Gold Macaw, Curley. She was such a giving person, and when she could no longer could give him the time and attention she felt he needed, she asked me if I wanted to have him come and live with me. Needless to say, Curley and I have been great companions for 17 years now. She was very concerned he get a good home, and I feel I have provided that.
I remember when Susan and Donna first met. I was so happy to see when their relationship worked out so well for both of them. They have given each other so much thru the years, and have been so good for each other.
I also want to thank Donna and Susan for all the love and support they gave me in my struggles with AIDS and chemical dependancy. Donna, Curley and I love you and will miss you, and probably talk about you from time to time. We love you too, Susan.
Van and Curley
Jane Glendinning
March 8, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Donna and I knew one another best in the mid to late 80's. Her kindness and gentle ways are in the forefront of my memories of her.
BARBARA JENSEN
March 5, 2007
DONNA YOU ARE WITH ME EVERY DAY, ALL DAY. MANY THANKS TO MARVIN AND SUSAN FOR SENDING ME MY PERMANENT/URN WITH HER ASHES. NOW I CAN KISS HER GOOD MORNING AND GOODNITE. THIS IS A TREASURE BEYOND ALL GIFTS, THANK YOU SUSAN FOR YOUR DEVOTION TO MY BABY. GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS, REMEMBER, HER JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN, REMEMBER HOW BEAUTIFUL AND SWEET SHE WAS MARVIN, GOD BE WITH YOU. AUNTIE BARBARA
Lois Alberigi
March 5, 2007
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss, Susan. I didn't know Donna, but I do know she brought you much happiness. That in itself made her very special. I know she is watching over you and all who loved her. I hope that thought brings you some comfort dear friend. Love, Lois
Jack Pantaleo
March 5, 2007
Dear Family of Donna Glickman,
I'm stunned. This is the best obituary I've ever read. It's truly amazing how much Donna Glickman comes to life in these words. I really get a sense of her life. What a gift to all those who loved her, and all those who didn't know her--like myself.
I've known her brother-in-law, Joe Garity, for many years. As a friend, there is no one more loyal and steadfast in his total support. It is an honor to call him my friend.
Because of the realness of these special words in this remembrance of Donna, it's also the saddest obituary I've ever read: The true loss of who she is and what she gave is tangible. It brings tears to my eyes.
I am so sorry for your immense loss.
My very best thoughts and wishes are with you.
Sincerely,
Jack Pantaleo
Jan Zlotnick
March 4, 2007
I did not know you, Donna, but you had to be a good soul for Susan to be so attached to you. I won't hold it against you that you were a Yankees fan.
BARBARA ROSEN-JENSEN
March 3, 2007
I feel as though I have lost my child. I was there for all her growing up. She was beautiful from the day she was born until the end. It is so gratifying to read what all of you have written about her, and it is all that Donna was about. Her mother, my sister predisceased her 10 years ago, and now they are together once again. I will never stop missing them. Bless all of you who loved her so much.AUNTIE BARBARA
Tony Lacatena
March 3, 2007
Susan: Thank you for ALWAYS being there for Donna. I will think of her all the time, and miss her daily. I have had the pleasure to know Donna since 1989. The picture in the paper is the way I will always remember my fellow Yankee fan. As Richard Thompson, wrote, "red hair and black leather, my favorite color scheme". I love you, Donna. Say hi to Gayla for me.
Zelda Penzel
March 3, 2007
When I first knew Donna, she was a quiet and shy teenager, a student at South Side HS in Rockville Centre, where, as a young teacher, I taught French and where Donna lived and went to school.
We lost track of one another over the years, and then magically, we reconnected some years ago and were able to meet again in NYC. We had not seen each other for more than 30 years. I was surprised to see that still unassuming and sweet child now in the body of a grown woman.
We had both grown and changed but there was something new that brought us together at this juncture in our lives...our commitment to changing the world by working to raise consciousness about the last social justice movement to affect the psycho/social evolution of man...ANIMAL RIGHTS, a movement that acknowledges the sentience, the intelligence and dignity of every living being, and in particular the non-human animals who are abused, exploited and doomed to suffer in silence.
Donna remained an eager student, always willing to learn and to be a voice and do what she could to help animals. I called on her from time to time, when I thought she might be able to help. She never disappointed me.
I am truly grieved by the untimely loss of this beautiful soul, who had so much to give. She will be greaty missed. My deepest condolences to her partner, Susan, her family and all those who knew and loved her. May her memory be blessed and celebrated, as she is joyously welcomed by all those who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Steven Weissman
March 3, 2007
I will miss Donna very much. I have known her for 45 years. In the last two years she has become a symbol of a person who was both brave and caring. She will always be an inspiration to me. I feel that I have lost my younger sister
Gladys Chan
March 3, 2007
Training dogs with Donna was fun. But the most gratifying was our correspondence during her illness. Donna remained upbeat, humourous and caring. Her perseverance and courage were very inspiring. I feel so fortunate to know Donna. It is hard to believe that she is gone and we can only miss her. Donna was truly special.
connie campbell
March 2, 2007
I will always remember exactly when and where i met Donna . It was in the folk music section of Aquarius records on Castro Street after a Joan Baez -Hoyt Axton concert in Berkeley in the early 70's. We became immediate friends - and our life's intertwined in many important ways over the next 10 or 12 years . Donna has been in my heart always and now will always be in my heart - My love goes out to her family and friends - to the many many people who have been touched by her .
connie campbell
March 2, 2007
I remember exactly where and when i met Donna - we stood next to each other in the folk music section of aquarius records on castro street after a Joan Baez and Hoyt Axton concert in Berkeley in the mid 70's. We begame friends that minute - and our lives intertwined in a lot of important ways for the next 10 or 12 years . She has always been in my heart and now always will be in my heart. My heart and love goes out to her family and friends .
connie campbell
March 2, 2007
I remember exactly where and when i met Donna - we stood next to each other in the folk music section of aquarius records on castro street after a Joan Baez and Hoyt Axton concert in Berkeley in the mid 70's. We begame friends that minute - and our lives intertwined in a lot of important ways for the next 10 or 12 years . She has always been in my heart and now always will be in my heart. My heart and love goes out to her family and friends .
Melanie
March 2, 2007
At one point during Donna's illness the question came up, do you believe in Angels? Now there seems to be no doubt that there are Angels (some with beautiful red hair). Her wonderful spirit will always be felt .Now is the time for peace, both for Donna and for those who loved her most.
Gena Glickman
March 2, 2007
Dad, Susan, Family and Friends:
The hardest thing I've ever done was to say good-bye to my sister. She is my hero and was always my guide and friend. During her long illness she was mostly concerned about everyone else - most especially Susan - the love of her life. It's not going to be easy being a sister without a sister. I love her so and miss her dearly. Thank you for sharing in her memory and offering words of comfort and support. It means the world to my family to hear how much she influenced your lives - as she did ours.
Barbara Rosen-Jensen
March 2, 2007
I was present at her birth. I adorded her, she was so beautiful inside and out. My grief is never ending for her andher mother. She was an amazing baby, girl, teenager and woman. Gone too soon.Auntie Barbara
Martha Weston
March 2, 2007
This is to you, Donna...You were so brave, so strong, so alive and so loving. You made my dear Susan so happy. She finally found a safe place with you, Donna...You gave her a trusting place...a loving place where she could relax and smile and giggle. I know you are looking down from the stars and I want to thank you and wish peace to your soul. To Susan, dear friend and sister through all the years, I send my love and spirit at this sad time.
Helene Weissman
March 2, 2007
I have known Donna for 40 years and am truly saddened by her death. She was a caring and warm person and will truly be missed. We will remember her in our hearts.
Kim Moeller
March 2, 2007
I will miss Donna so much. When she came to the spca she always brightened everyones day. I could sit and talk with her for hours about the "L Word", movies, tennis and dogs. She will remain in my heart forever.
Holly Fink Adoption Director
March 2, 2007
The San Francisco SPCA is greatly saddened by the loss of Donna, there is emptiness in our hearts, but her spirit will remain with us. She has touched so many lives here and we are forever thankful for all the incredible work she did for the four legged.
judi goldberg
March 2, 2007
Q,
I am sorry. Donna was a courageous soul whose love and love of life added to the lives of all of those around her.
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Marti Watts
March 2, 2007
I had the pleasure to know Donna for just a short time during her tenure with the SPCA, but even in those few short years it was so obvious what a special, giving, and caring person she is. She will be dearly missed here by all the dogs and people who's lives she touched so deeply.
Anne Roderick
March 2, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Charlotte Price
March 2, 2007
Donna must have been a truly wonderful person. Michelle and I are so sorry for your loss.
John Metcalf
March 1, 2007
I am sorry to hear of your loss, but feel privileged to be informed. Thank you. Hope we can talk soon.
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