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Maryann and Herb Kaufman
February 9, 2009
Dear Sara,
Herb and I were saddened to learn of your Dad's recent passing. We hope the wonderful memories you have of him will bring you comfort during these painful and difficult days.
We send our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Steven Cohen
February 6, 2009
To The Shemin Family;
My condolences to you and yours during this difficult time. I was told of Manny’s passing today. It’s been many years since my childhood on Berkley Drive and having the honor of being introduced into the world of horticulture by a neighbor and ultimately one of my biggest mentors, I often tell the story of my humbling beginning as a young man unloading plants in Greenwich Ct while my friends were playing ball. I worked hard and absorb as much as I could from someone who had such passion for not only what he loved; but all those who worked for him. I have been very fortunate in my professional career because of Manny Shemin and for that I say a heartfelt ‘thank you’.
Bud Nestler
February 6, 2009
Dear Mrs Shemin And Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Manny,s passing. He gave me an opportunity to work at Shemin Nurseries over 20 years ago. He believed in me and my abilities in the the field of Ornamental Horticulture. I will be forever greatful for having known him. My thoughts are with you all in this time of sorrow.
Jack Bodger
February 3, 2009
Dear Roda and the Shemin Family, My deepest condolences to all of you. I am fortunate to have known Manny and had the chance to spend time with him at seed conferences over the years. He was always generous with his time and knowledge. He cared deeply about people and he worked tirelessly in the seed industry as a supporter of organic farming and to help formulate organic standards. He will be greatly missed.
Joan & Sam Ginsburg
February 2, 2009
Dear Rhoda
Sam and I just heard the very sad news and we send you our heartfelt condolences. Manny will always be fondly remembered by us walking the property, surveying his flowers. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Joan and Sam
Jim Davidson
February 1, 2009
Dear Rhoda,
Jane and I were saddened to hear of Manny’s passing. My first recollection of meeting Manny was decades ago when I visited his Bronx nursery with my father-in-law, Herb. It was obvious that Manny was a really hard worker and a fine person, with real caring for others. My last recollection of him was seeing and saying hello to you both at an FAU event in Boca. To me, Manny never changed. To his great credit he used his vast knowledge and business success in the horticultural field for so many good purposes, locally, nationally and internationally to fund global philanthropy, especially in Israel. He was always humble, always Manny; a beloved, caring person who really made a difference during his lifetime. Wow, what an incredible legacy. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Jane and I send our condolences to you and your entire family.
Fondly,
Jim and Jane Davidson 2/1/09
Joel and Amy Shumrak
February 1, 2009
Dear Rhoda and family,
Amy and my thoughts are with you all at this time of Manny's passing. While we could never spent enough time with you all, we will always remember the wonderfulness of this smart, kind and generous man. He will indeed be missed for ages.
Love, Joel and Amy Shumrak
Amir Heiman
January 31, 2009
Dear Shemin family, my consolation in your grief. Manny and myself worked together during the last 12 years to build and reconstruct the integrated marketing program at the Hebrew University. Manny's goal was to give marketing education to horticultural students. Manny's involvement, advise and willingness to help in building this successful program. We started with five students and nowadays we have around 70 students. Most of the students remember both the program and the annual scholarship ceremony where Manny, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, food and environmental science and their families celebrated their high academic achievements. Manny was a good partner, his advise and willingness to help will be memorized.
Lisa Benjamin-Dancy
January 30, 2009
Dear Shemin family,
My deepest condolensces to you. I was saddened to hear about Manny's passing and will always remember his generous smile and how much fun he had at our big family gatherings.
Lisa Benjamin-Dancy, Adam and Hannah too.
Richard Siegel
January 30, 2009
Dear Rhoda,
We are saddened to learn of your loss. Manny was a friend and more like mishpocha to us. It was an honor to know him.
Dick and Margie Siegel
Mary Angebranndt
January 30, 2009
To the Shemin Family, My deepest condolences to all of you. As a former Shemin empolyee it was always nice to spend a few minutes with Manny to learn from his vast knowledge and experience. I know he will be missed by many.
Joy Benjamin
January 30, 2009
Heartfelt condolences to Rhoda and family on the loss of a wonderful, inspiring human being.. Much love
Joy and Sam Benjamin
Rob Stronach
January 30, 2009
Rhoda,
I was so sad to hear of Manny's passing. It was a pleasure and honor to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce Hergenhan
January 30, 2009
Rhoda..
I loved Manny. We shared many adventuresome trips to Syracuse on a variety of aircraft....always with a sense of humor. Manny truly loved Syracuse.....and nothing proved it more than his annual trips to SU with a truckload of flowers which he lovingly planted on the campus. God Bless. Rest in Peace.
Gershon Vincow
January 29, 2009
Dear Rhoda and family,
I'm very saddened by Manny's passing.His sharp intelligence,warm personality and keen humor made him a most valued Trustee ,adviser and friend to me.I'm proud of all he did for SU and Israel. Rhoda,Dina and I send our condolences.Manny will remain in our hearts;above all, he was a real mensch.
Susan Taplin
January 29, 2009
Dear Rhoda and Family,
Please know that you are all in my thoughts. My favorite memory of Manny z"l is of him eloquently standing up to speak about Israel and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem at Temple Sholom during afternoon discussions on Yom Kippur -- for me, he was a kindred spirit and a true inspiration.
In sympathy,
judith seinfeld
January 29, 2009
Dear Shemin Family,
Manny was the first trustee that extended himself to me when I came "aboard". He was warm, intelligent, full of humor and insight and one of the most extraordinary individuals I have met. My sincerest regrets at his passing. In sympathy, Judy Seinfeld
DAVID HEYMANN
January 29, 2009
I'm very sorry to hear of Manny Shemin's passing.He was a true friend of the Sheraton.I will miss talking to him about horticulture and the planters at the Hotel.
David Heymann
Susan Benjamin
January 29, 2009
Hello Shemin Family,
Although I have not seen you all in a very long time, I remember Manny and all of you very well. I am sorry for your loss but hope you find comfort in knowing what a happy, generous life Manny lived and shared. with love, Susan Benjamin (Sam's daughter.)
Joanne Alper
January 29, 2009
Dear Rhoda and family: It was indeed a privilege to get to know Manny and to serve with him on the Board of Trustees. I will always remember him for the joyous way he lived his life, and how much he loved his family, his friends and Syracuse University. He will be missed.
Tarky Lombardi, Jr
January 29, 2009
To Rohda and family, It was a personal privledge to know and work with Manny whose talent, kindness and generosity he abundently shared. He left a proud and honorable legacy as an ispiration to us all.
Bill Honan
January 29, 2009
Dear Rhoda, Sara, Suzanne, Grace & Leslie...Well, here we are. Sad, but oh so fortunate to have had Manny in our lives. In addition to being my employer, he was my teacher, counselor, advisor, mentor and best friend. Even more than the nuts and bolts of business he taught me about life, relationships and the importance of "doing the right thing". Over the past 24 hours I've spoken to many nursery industry people who have been positively influenced by Manny over the years and his generous spirit. They say that the measure of a person's life is the inspiration passed on to others.
Thank you, Manny.
Eric Mower
January 29, 2009
Dear Rhoda and family,
I am so very saddened by Manny's passing. He was an extraordinary person of keen intelligence and real personal warmth. I often told Manny he was "the best". When he asked "best of what", I told him "everything". Any and every occasion with Manny was better than it would have been otherwise. He will be missed by many.
Judy and I send you our condolences and best wishes.
Eric and Judy Mower.
nan parker
January 29, 2009
dear leslie--so sorry to read of the passing of your father--mrs. parker (parkway school)
gerald cramer
January 29, 2009
dear rhoda and your family daphna and i feel the loss of one of the most humain unique special persons we have met manny was the epidemy of life zestful and joyful our sympathy
Susan Tooley
January 29, 2009
To the Shemin Family: It was an honor to know such a wonderful man. I met him first through Leon Genet where he was always a great supporter of the Genet Lecture Series. That relationship continued through Leslie and Rachel and his own Shemin Family Lecture Series. I wish all of you my sincerest condolences. Syracuse University is a better place because of Mr. Shemin.
VPA Alumni Relations Director
Syracuse University
Anthony Gambaro
January 29, 2009
To the Shemin Family,
My father, Frank Gambaro, always spoke very highly of Emanuel. He must have been an incredible man. You will be in my prayers.
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