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for Linda Blum
Joan Sing
December 15, 2007
Mel: I just heard this am of Linda's passing.I am saddened by her death. Please know that you & your family are in my prayers & thoughts. I only knew her for a short time, but you both made a big impression in my life! She was quite a lady and I shall miss her!
fondly, Joni, Dan,Danny & Philip Sing, Columbus, Ohio
William Quansah
December 8, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.Linda was a special friend,a mother,a mentor, a hardworking person who touched so many
lives. Her memory will forever be in our hearts.
Howard Handler
December 8, 2007
Dear Mel and Family,
It is with great sadness that I learned of Linda's passing away and I could not help but think that it is not longevity that should characterize a person's life but what the person did with their life, and Linda touched so many hearts. My thoughts are with you.
Ray Finkelstein
December 7, 2007
Mel,Sorry I couldn't be at the sevice for your lovely wife. I only knew her for a very short time when we worked together in Central Park.She was a delight to be with and share our love for the Park & so many things in New York. Ray Finkelstein
Beth Schweitzer
December 7, 2007
Dear Mel, Daniel, Amy and your extended family,
Lawrence and I are heartbroken for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Beth and Lawrence Schweitzer
Cynthia Ravari
December 7, 2007
Dear Mel, Daniel & Amy,
Though we've been out of touch for many years, I have always had a great deal of affection for and admiration of Linda. She was so kind and generous and had so many other outstanding qualities that are so rare today. I cannot express enough gratitude for the love, care and positive influence she has had on Charlotte (my daughter, her neice) throughout the years. We are deeply sorrowed by this loss and can only take comfort in knowing that Linda is in a place where there is no more pain, sickness, sorrow or tears...a place where nothing but peace and joy abounds! We will keep you all in our prayers for the Good Lord's care, love and strength to get you through the days ahead.
Yours truly,
Cindy Ravari (former sister-in-law)
Linda's Birthday 2006 with Zone Gardeners
December 6, 2007
Holiday Party 2006 Central Park Zone Gardeners
Kerry Rubinstein
December 6, 2007
Linda was our beloved fellow volunteer gardener in Central Park. After today's beautiful memorial service in the park, our group wanted to share a photo memory of the precious time we spent with Linda. The attached photo is from our holiday party in 2006. Her memory will forever be a blessing.
Ellen (Goldberg) Kaye
December 6, 2007
Like many others, I am shocked and in total disbelief in hearing of your loss. I had no idea that she was ill, since we had not corresponded in a while. I was always so in awe of how positive and cheerful she was. She was simply a delight to know. I knew Linda since jr. high (217) in Briarwood, Queens, as well as Jamaica High. I last saw Linda in Manhattan in October 2004, just prior to the 40th Jamaica anniversary reunion. We had a lovely lunch and we stayed in touch, I was living in L.A. at the time. She was so thrilled on becoming a grandma, and I understood, as I already was one. My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Linda. I know she will be dearly missed and the world she knew is sadder for this tragic loss. God bless all of you.
Mike Anzilotti
December 5, 2007
Mel, I'm shocked. I had no idea. Please accept my condolences.
Ellen Margolies Levine
December 5, 2007
Mel, Dan, Amy and family --
Melissa, Karen and Amy join me in expressing our condolences at Linda's death. She was the rock, the glue, with the sunny smile that lit up a room as she entered. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Debbie Pelosi
December 4, 2007
There are no words to relay my sorrow for your loss. I was so blessed to have had this wonderful, caring soul touch my life. She taught me things that will change me forever and for that I am so thankful. Her smile, wisdom, and love stays in my heart and will go with me always. Love,
The Zone Gardeners Group
December 4, 2007
The Zone Gardeners Group of the New York City Central Park Conservancy led by William Quansah, mourn the loss of our beloved member Linda Blum, whose respect for the park, enthusiasm for life and caring nature brought so much joy to all of us. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mel, Daniel, Amy and the rest of her family and friends.
Rockie Deboben
December 3, 2007
Daniel, I am so very saddened to learn from John of your mother's recent passing. I hadn't seen her since our days at St. John's, but we always had an easy, natural relationship, probably because we were both teachers. She was too young to have to leave her loving family. Please accept our condolences. Fondly, Rockie and Jack Deboben
Art & Ginny Nudell
December 3, 2007
LINDA
Champagne and chimes of
Silver ringing in her voice;
Heaven in her smile.
Julianne Leighty
December 3, 2007
Dear Dan,
I am so sorry to hear about you mother. It is such a difficult time, I know. My mother passed away about three months ago, and I miss her very much. I hope that your faith abd the love and concern of friends and family will give you and your family strength at this time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Julianne Leighty
Hunter Chase & Co.
Mark Handler
December 2, 2007
My heart carries almost forty years of warm experiences, an endless number of caring moments and happy memories. Her smile will always warm my heart. Her gentleness will always remind me of the potential for goodness in all of us. I will treasures our many special moments together, always. May your many special moments, fill your hearts forever. Our love to all of you.
Edward Chu
December 1, 2007
Dear Mel, Dan and Amy,
Ashley and I were saddened to get Dan's call about the passing of Linda. Although I met Linda only a couple of times we felt like we knew her through Dan. Our deepest condolences to all of you during this time of sorrow.
Michael, Kathleen, Alex, Sarah Cole
December 1, 2007
Dear Mel and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. In our brief time with Linda we could see what a sweet and wonderful lady she was. We love our daughter-in-law, Amy, and think she is a great testament to her mother. You are in our thoughts.
Kathy and Bob Bonanno
December 1, 2007
Dear Mel, Amy and Daniel:
We simply cannot find words to adequately express our sense of loss and sorrow at the passing of Linda, one of the most wonderful, caring and loving women we've ever known. Please know that, although we are away,our thoughts and our prayers are with you. Linda will be embedded in our hearts forever.
E. Bingo Wyer
December 1, 2007
To Mel and family, I am so sorry for your profound and irreplaceable loss. I am bereft of words. I can only offer prayers to comfort you during this difficult time. Linda, all grace and love. Ebullient, generous, loyal, great and kind. Heroic. Beautiful. So sorely missed.
Jane C. McDaid
December 1, 2007
She inspired love and consideration from so many, and received extraordinary care and support from her devoted family.
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your wife and mother.
Larry and Elaine Bagby
November 30, 2007
Dearest Amy, Daniel and Mel,
I am so sorry you have lost the beautiful and wonderful Linda. She was full of goodness, vibrancy, honor and joy, doting on all of you and Brooke. She was truly worthy of everyone's admiration. I can hear her saying, "be happy with what you have." Please know we loved her dearly and will miss her deeply.
Glen Dickerson
November 30, 2007
Mel, I can't begin to express the feelings of losing a person as wonderful as Linda. My thoughts are with you...Glen
Catherine Long
November 30, 2007
Mel, What a shock to those of us far away. I am thinking of you and your family at this time and send all the love and tenderness I can. You are in my thoughts and I hope you are able to endure this event. What a difficult thing to happen at this time of year especially. You will obtain strength as you need it now and I send you more and more strength as time goes on. Much love to you.
Bobby and Molly Sagebiel
November 30, 2007
Mel, Daniel, Amy and family.
Molly and I hold you in prayer, so that you will be lifted up during this time. We pray that you will feel His comforting embrace.
May God's grace be with you as he welcomes Linda into His arms.
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