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for Judy Berkery
Sponsored by her loving daughter, Kyrie.
Jan
June 7, 2023
Lovely, friendly, Judy was in water-aerobics class; ~25 people knew her dripping wet, fun together 1-2x's per week...she splashed us w/laughter & friendship. Miss her much. Judy's joking w.my late husband Bob, surrounded in blessed-water 'beyond the veil'.
Debbie Chinski
August 29, 2019
Just wanted you to know I've been thinking of you so much lately
If only we could spend even an hour together. I have so much on my mind and heart I would wish to talk to you about.
Miss you and Love you so much. XO
Thomas Biklen
September 13, 2018
I met Judy while we both lived at Stoke Dorm at UNH in 75-76. My nick name was Bic. She and I and 2 others were part of the dorm government. I remember her as a cute, bright, sure of herself individual. I wish I had come to know her better, as well as some others. If I remember correctly, she played the guitar, as did I, and many of my favorite songs to play were by the group America. One that she heard me play was Old Virginia, a song that required finger picking. She asked me to teach it to her, which I did, and she practiced it and got better with it. I gave me a sense of accomplishment to see someone learn and enjoy something I showed them how to do.
Recently I have been reminiscing and was looking through various yearbooks from UNH and ran across her picture. From there, I discovered she had passed away, much too young. I was immediately grief stricken and saddened. The memories started to come back on other good times.
One of the lines out of the song is It's time to come on home and put your feet up for a while. So much travlin' 'round can take away your smile.
God has taken a good one. Rest in Peace Judy.
Bic
March 2, 2016
Happy Birthday to my dear friend. It is hard to believe it has been 10 years since we celebrated your 50th. You are always in my thoughts. Love Celeste
Debbie Chinski
November 9, 2014
Hi Judy! It was a nice visit with you yhe other day. i went over to see Mom too.It was very hard leaving you both. I miss you three so mkuch it hurts. holidays are coming upon us. The weather is starting to go cold. I'll be up to see you both again soon. Love You All Tomorrow, Today, and always to the moon and back. Debbie XO XO XO Give a Big Hug to DJ too for me. XO
March 16, 2014
Thinking of you today. Wish you were still here. They have a new show called The Reseruxion. The theme song in Im coming home. May-be it could happen to you. Its really sunny today but cold. Hey remember the Skunk family you had on Daisy Street. Well I know of one under our back porch. It reminds me of when you had that problem. Say hi to Mom, Aunt Min, and give Baby John Matthew a hug for me. I wish I had the chance to meet him. I know you will take good care of him. All three of you will spoil him so much! RIP Love You to The Moon and Back. XO
Linda Woodard
February 15, 2014
Kyrie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know your mom is watching over all of you and will take special care of John Matthew. Linda
Kyr
February 14, 2014
Please tell me our angel baby John Matthew has joined you safely today. Please don't let him out of your sight until we are reunited some day. My heart aches and aches tonight, I wish nothing more then for you both to be here with me. I know you forever are with me, watching over us but I need your physical presence, hugs, laughter and advice more then anything right now. Thank you for watching over me in that operating room today and for keeping me safe. Continue to keep us all safe xoxoxo I love you so much.
February 12, 2014
This has been the hardest week of my life since losing you. As I sit here typing, tears are rolling down my face. I already know you know what is going on I just wish there was something, anything that could have been done to prevent it. Now I know how hard it was on you having complications during pregnancies and miscarriages. I know God gave us this little boy for a reason and I know he will be better off with you in heaven but that doesn't stop the pain. Please be with me tomorrow during the surgery to make sure everything goes well. Please continue to watch over and guide your grand babies as they learn and grow. I can not wait until Landon starts tball in the spring, I know you will be at every practice and game wispering in my ear what to yell at him, the coaches and the umpires! Haha! I love you and miss you and would give anything to have you here with me especially through this heartache and pain. Xoxo
August 9, 2013
Forever in my thoughts. I miss you everyday! Wish you were here. Hey hope your taking good care of DJ. Stefan got married. You would be so proud of him. Matthew has a new girlfriend. You would be the proudest Mom in the world of Kyrie. She is such a good Mom to her babies. You would be The Best Grandma to them Judy!!! I love them all to pieces. Im so glad they are in my life. We spent the holidays as a WHOLE family I cant even begin to tell how I felt being part of the family again. It was like hitting the lottery. But if it wasn't for Your KerBear and her new Boyfriend it would never have happened. Best holidays in years!! Can u put in a word about all this rain for me. I think we have had more than our share this summer. May-be you can see about sunny days and not too hot. Thanks! Love ya to the moon and back. XO
Tonya Schepis
August 8, 2013
You are my inspiration to be better. Your love for life was one I adored about you, always willing to do anything for anyone. You have not left my thoughts and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to be touched by such a beautiful angel.
December 17, 2012
With everything going on in the world and in my life lately I know you have given me the strength to get through it. I know you gave me the push and opened my eyes to what was going on and the strength to stop it. I can never ever thank you enough, you saved my life.. I'm sure of it. Your grand-babies are getting so big. Leila is already a year old and already a little pisser! She's so smart, I know I'm in serious trouble with her! Landon is doing well, I can't believe he is 3 already. I have been so blessed with how well my life is going and how healthy and happy my babies are. Continue to watch over us forever and always. <3 Take care of those babies that have joined you in heaven as well as the Shen students. I know how proud you are of how much the students came together all over the capital region for them. Give Gram, Grandpa and Aunt Min hugs for me!! xoxoxoxo
October 27, 2011
Well Judy Lelia is here now. I saw a pic of her and she looks so beautiful!! I cant wait to see her in person. Iam so proud and excited for Kyrie, Jay, and Landon. I cant beleave Im a Great Aunt again and to a precious little girl. I wish so much you were here to see these two beautiful little grandchildren of yours. I miss you Judy and think of you so often lately. I will try to be there more to see Kyrie and the babies. I want to be be part of their lives so much. I missed alot of landon when he was born I want to be there for Lelia and for Landon. I love them so much already!:)) Always, Me
October 26, 2011
a new grandbaby Jude! a beautiful little girl..you'd be sooo proud of Kyrie and her little family. miss ya buddy <3
March 2, 2011
Happy Birthday Judy! I miss you so very much. Love Celeste
February 9, 2011
Buddy's on his way Judy! I can hear you greeting him now...
Kyrie
September 4, 2009
I know that you were there with me on August 5th when your grandson was born and I need to thank you for that. I wish you were there in person but I know God needs you more. Landon is so amazing Mom! He's such a good boy. It makes me so sad to think he'll never know his grandmother. Please watch over him, Jay and I like I know you have been. I wish I had you hear to help me but I'm doing the best I can with what you've taught me. I love you and miss you each and every single day.
December 28, 2008
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!~ Miss You Lots!
October 28, 2008
I'm back home now. Misssed you!
July 20, 2008
I miss you and Love You!
Kyrie Berkery
July 7, 2008
Still thinking about you each and everyday... wishing you were here, needing you and wanting you here. Well, I haven't needed you as much as I did this weekend in a while. I kept trying to listen to the voice in my head telling me what you would say but it was so hard. All the stress that's been building up just hit an ultimate high and I lost it. The stupid sewer line cracked the day we were having Jay's neices 1st birthday party at the house. My basement was flooded AGAIN with sewer crap!!! I had my high hopes that roto rooter even tho it was going to cost me, would be able to just fix it again. You know I inheritated Berk Luck so of course not the same problem. This time there is a crack in the line, soil is blocking the water and sewage down the line. AWESOME!! So I held back and relaxed knowing this was going to cost a lot more then a couple hundred dollars. Then the guy says, don't run any water down the drains for 2 days. He said he'd be back Monday morning and see where we were at then. YEAH OKAY, no toilet no shower no water at all?!?!?! I began to cry, and cry and cry and cry. 1 hour before Elaina's party... UGHHHHH!!! Thank god for porta pottys! Jay's mom called a guy that delivered it in an hour!! It seriously saved the party. Before it got here we had 3 accidents *from the kids*. It wasn't good! But the party was a success.
I wish homeowning wasn't this awful. As much as I hate the problems I love the house, I love where it is, my neighbors are so nice. I want to raise my family in this house, once everything is updated it's going to be amazing. Everyone love's the back yard and what work we've done inside. The pool turned out better then I ever imagined. It was built in 1962 and it looks brand new. It was so worth it, I love having a pool again. I was so mad when we moved that we wouldn't have a pool!! I think Dad was too kinda! He always says hes going to come over and go swimming but he only did this weekend at the party!
So roto rooter was here again this morning and stopped back a little while ago. They said its going to take probably 3-5 days to get a dig permit but they will be able to fix it in a day. He said it would cost over $3,000 to fix but came back and said he'd be able to knock it down like $800 or so. He felt bad for me, I think it had something to do with my nervous break down infront of one of the roto rooter guys on Saturday. They understand I can't afford that they know I just moved in and that I'm young.
Everythings going to be okay. Someday. I hope. =) I love you and I miss you and there are probably a million more things that I could talk to you about but I'd talk forever. Just please keep me safe. I don't care about all this material BS and all these stupid problems. Just please keep me safe and healthy and all the people that are around me and that love you and miss you.
Thank you Mom for trying your hardest to help me get through Saturday. I know it was even harder because you weren't here. I felt you with me though, don't ever leave.
I love you, always and forever
joan shepard
June 13, 2008
Judy - I bet you never imagined what an important place you would hold in my life. I have the best memories of things we went through together. Back in March I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As I faced my surgery and go through my treatments, I think of you each time. I use you as my role model. You always stayed so upbeat throughout your illness and I am trying to use the same strength that you found. I wish you were here so that we could talk, but I do talk to you every night in my prayers. I know I hear you answers to the many questions I have. It appears Kyrie is doing much better. She inherited her strength from you. I miss you my friend and thank you for being the perfect example of what I am trying to be. Love Joan
Linda Woodard
June 12, 2008
I can't believe that two years have gone by...Judy...you, Kyrie, and Tommy, your Dad are always in my thoughts and prayers....you should see how big my dog Charlie is now...he's almost 3...and Maureen's kids...Owen and MaryElena are starting 1st grade in the fall. God bless you, and all that have had the privilege to have known you.
Kyrie Berkery
June 11, 2008
Momma love,
2 years ago today you were taken from me. It feels like just yesterday i was standing by your side holding your hand as you took your last breath. Everyday I look back at different memories I have of you and of us. It makes me miss you so much. I know you're proud of everything I've accomplished and I truely believe that I wouldn't be who or where I am today without you so you should be proud of yourself. I certainly am, knowing that even 2 years after your death your life is and has impacted so many different ppl. I'm doing very well and I'm extremely happy with my life, minus the fact that you're not here to enjoy life with me. I love being a mommy to Jaymes. He's my little Papa's! He sleeps with me and cuddles with me. I'd be really lonely without him esp like this week while Jay has been gone working. Please continue to give me your strength through everything! I can't believe i'm a senior already! I wish you were here so much. There are so many things that I want to tell you, so many moments I want to share with you. I know you're always with me but its not the same, it will never be the same. I love you and I miss you, more then words can say. I wish I could just give u a big giant hug right now cuz thats what i need. please stay with me forever and always <3
i love you,
Kyr
Matt Rucinski
June 11, 2008
Ma B-
I was in Shaker today and I couldn't help but think about all those games we watched together in the Shaker High gym. Of course today is the 2 year anniversary of your passing and I just wanted to remind you of how much your spirit still lives on in that school and also in my life. I can still hear you chanting "go nuts!"
-"Matty"
March 2, 2008
Two years ago we went to dinner for your 5oth birthday, I will always celebrate your life, but I miss you and always will. Happy Birthday girlfriend. Love Celeste
Kyrie Berkery
March 2, 2008
Happy Birthday Mom!!!
Life gets harder everyday you aren't here with me. Its still hard for me to realize you are really gone, even almost 2 years later. It all happened so fast, and it didn't deserve to happen to you. I miss not having you around, and not being able to call you. Most of all I miss not having a mom =(
Give Uncle John my love, I know you guys are up there celebrating the right way. I can't believe he's gone too, I was talking to Kim and she was telling me how he wasn't doing well and was in the hospital and the next thing I knew Eric was calling me telling me he passed. =( Keep watching over me and the rest of the family especially Dad and Grandpa. Its March so you know I wont really be seeing him much, just like every year before!! He'll always have his sports! I just wish he got out more and not just to sporting events. I don't want him to be alone the rest of his life. =(
I wish I could see you or talk to you, god Mom its just so hard.
I love you and miss you.
Kyrie Berkery
October 23, 2007
Momma love, a great woman is joining you up in heaven. My absolute favorite teacher, Mrs. Rosenthal, passed away this weekend from cancer. Please help her family to remain strong during this hard time. I'm going to the wake tonight, I hope I can hold back my tears. I haven't been to a wake or funeral home since yours and I don't know how well I'm going to do. Makes me miss u that much more thinking about
Mrs. Rosenthal and high school and you. Mom i'm going to be 21 in a couple weeks.. i know u can't even imagine that! i can't so i dont expect u to! Dads taking good care of me tho. I wish you were here to take me out for my first legal drink. I gotta go get ready for class and the wake. I love you so much Mom and I miss you more and more and more everyday.
always and forever,
your baby
Debbie Chinski
August 3, 2007
Just a quick Hi Judy. I probably won't be writting for awhile in this book. You will be in my thought everyday though.
Love You,
Your Sister
Debbie Chinski
July 30, 2007
Hi Jude! I just put a new photo in your album. I woke up the other night and I couldn't get you out of my mind. I just sat there crying. I think it hit me when I was sorting pictures out and ran across several of you. I can't believe how much Kyrie has grown up and how beautiful she is. I think about her all the time and wonder how she is and how she's dealing with things. But I never hear from her. I miss her so much as well. We were so close for so many years and how much she loves my boy's. My heart goes out to her. I know just how much she needs you right now and misses you. She's so young to be without a Mom. We were always lucky our Mom lived so long. Yet it was so hard to let go. I miss not having her and Aunt Min around. Sometimes it gets so depressing and lonely. Aunt Min was my bestfriend she was my mentor. You were the one Everyone looked up to You were the Inspiration!! Well kiddo I have to do things so I needed to write for afew mins. and send another photo. It makes me more settled when I can write at these kind of times.
Take Care and I hope you have sweet dreams. Wish me luck and send me a sign of some sort on this Thurs..
Love,
Your Sister
I miss you sis!!
July 30, 2007
Debbie (Jordan) Chinski
July 9, 2007
Well today is Pookie's 5th Birthday. I can't believe he's 5 already. He said he wished that you were he on his birthday. He talks about you all the time Judy and misses you lots!We were loking at photos today and he waved and said "HI Aunt Judy!" We have a cross with pink flowers out front for you in our yard. We just put one out 4th of july for Mom and Eva (Rich's, Mom) Jordan laughed cause when he put the one for Eva in the ground Peanut went the bathroom on her cross. He looked at me and said "well mom he must love Eva!!" He's a rip! Well your in all of our thought daily and missed so much. I wish more than anything you were here I just need someone to sit down and talk with. So much going on. You always told me how it was and would give me your advice. I miss that!
Love You,
Debbie & Pookie
XOXO
Kyrie Berkery
July 8, 2007
I need you here with me. I just want you to hug me and hold me in your arms. I miss you so much Mom
Shannon Nielsen
June 14, 2007
Hey Little Buddy! How have you been?! I can't believe that it has been this long already! We all miss you so dearly! Can you believe that Dylan is two now! It is kind of scary how much he is just like John and Joel - I know I am going to be in for it when he gets older! Oh, you would love him! My Dad is still the same old John, but we knew that would never change! My Mom is doing good too! John and Joel are great but we all wish you were still here with us but we know we know you will always be watching over us!
We love you and miss you! You will forever be in our hearts and in our prayers!
I love you!
Love forever,
Shannon
Debbie Chinski (Chesbro)
June 13, 2007
If anyone wants to take afew minutes to look at the photos in her album. They are woth looking at.
Ahhh aren't we all cute!!
June 12, 2007
Your Cool Dude!!
June 12, 2007
Fun time with Our Mom!
June 12, 2007
Thanks for the Moemories!
Debbie Chinski (Chesbro)
June 12, 2007
Judy,
I couldn't get myself to write to you yesterday. Instead I lit a candle for you sat back as a flood of tears and memories came to me. The times when we were kids mowing the fields down the street on Daisy Street and all playing baseball. Remember I went to catch the fly ball and I yelled I got it I got it. Well I sure did right in the eye. A nice big shinner. You ran me home to Mom and were so scard. Remember kick the can and hiding go seek with The Flecther's, Gile's, Scully's and McCarthy's? Boy those were the good ole days! Then I thought about the times we would go outside and have snowball fights with Peter and Johnny and build snow forts infront of the house.
We had so many friends growing up and so many special memories. Then as we grew up off to Shaker we went to. You in Clay, Me in Norris and Larry in Calhoun. I always told you Norris was number one and you use to get so mad because you thought Clay was all it. Then I thought about our summer at Marion Lodge. I absolutely hated it and you thought it was the best. Lynn McCarthy even went and I still wanted to go home. From that year on you went there every summer. That's where we met Mary Matt. You were always the tough one who could do just about everything. Then you met Tom and got married. You looked so Beautiful in that dress. It was so strange to see My Sister so dressed up but you did look nice. You were so funny you told me you wanted to wear sneakers under your dress. That's you!! So many memories so many tears. Sorry I wasn't there to put flowers in your vase and please tell Mom sorry I wasn't there to put flowers in her's on her birthday last week. But I'll be back that way soon and be up all the time to visit both of you and bring you flowers. Then I thought of when you were pregnant and had Kyrie. You had the Little Girl I always wanted. She was your life from day one. When you saw Stefan for the first time I'll never froget your face, full of tears at how small he was. Then came my toughie Matt (Chew). Our football player. You were the second loudest fan! What a whistle you had! Remember at the game when Gina got in your way. Then the game when I got blamed for swearing and it was someone else's Dad. You laughed so loud at me. )I was so embarrssed)
It still doesn't make any since to me as to why God took all three of you away from us. Mom and You suffered so much and it was unfair! I keep asking why. Soon it will be Aunt Min's anniversery in August. She lived a long life and was the Best of The Best. I miss her so much sometimes it hurts! I feel so bad for our Dad, Judy he is so sad all the time and no matter what anyone says or does they can never take your place. You were his life, his Pride and Joy! He's talking about going into an apartment. It's probably so hard living so close to where you lived. To many memories. You'd be so proud of Larry. He's doing so good in school and his counts have been so good too! He has such a strong will to live just like you!! That's probably the Steffler in you both!!( or The Polock) If I could make two wishes for anything in the world right now it would be for God to bring you back to Kyrie and For no more Cancer for anyone. I have spoken to many up here nad it seems like there are so many people with cancer or family members of thers's. One of Jordan's Aunts just buried a brother-in-law who passed away from cancer. It is so sad. Katleen is going to walk for you in the fall. I am so Proud of her and so greatful to her for doing this in your memory. I have learned so much while being up North here in Ticonderoga. I think I've gotten alittle stonger and I think sometimes your behind it. I have been standing up for myself and what I believe in. No more wimpy, afraid to say anything or do anything anymore. Some of you has rubbed off on me and I really feel your presence has been there to help me get through some tough times. I'm a little nervous going back home, but I am. I'm not sure how I'll feel about things or memories of the past two years but I'll give it my best. If I honestly give it my all and are not happy. I will move back this way, up North. But I know we won't be buying another Motel. Just a nice quiet home. I would someday love to own a place for child care. but I don't know. Hey I'm taking courses in the fall for Criminal Law. I was think of being a Legal Aid or Something along that line. I'm only in the thinking process now. Jordan starts school in the Fall so now it will be my time to do what I need to do for me. If i go that route it will take 2 2/3 to 3 yeears. But I'm still thinking about early childhood and a daycare center. So lots to think about between now and two months on what course I want to take. May-be you can give me a sign on what you see is best for me. Well Judy it's time to go I wrote enough and feel a little better talking at you. I miss you more than anyone would understand amd love you with all my heart. May-ne someday it will get easier but it's been almost 10 years and I still can't stop feeling the way I do with Mom gone. They say time heals. But I wonder how much more time. Mother's day was a toughie, friday was another one but yesterday was the worst!
Always,
Your Sister Debbie Chinski
XOXO
Linda Woodard
June 12, 2007
to all who loved Judy...I was thinking of all of you yesterday....and hope that you can all remember how she loved to laugh and make us all smile.
Linda (next door neighbor
Trina Avalos
June 11, 2007
Today is one year! It is so hard to believe that a year has already passed.We still miss you Judy. Your friends at Farm Family are wearing purple in your honor today and pins with your picture on it. You are always in our thoughts.-Kyrie know that we are thinking of you and Tommy!
Debbie Chinski (Chesbro)
May 13, 2007
Well it's the first Mother's Day your not here. We went for a ride today and I took pictures of the water and of a baby white horse. Things I think you would have loved to seen. It is getting so beautiful here and tourists are starting to come. I remember last Mother's Day and how Kyrie made that special dinner for you and we sent you up the steak dinner you wanted as well for the next day. When I go through pictures with Jordan it just seems so hard to believe your really gone. It's kind of hard because all of my family is with you now, Mom and Aunt Min. Mother's Day doesn't really mean that much.I haven't heard fron the boy's yet, may-be later. Their probably busy with their own things. Well I wish you a Happy Mother's Day and please say the same to Mom and Aunt Min for me. Hey I decitate the song today to the three of you "Tears from Heaven." I'll light a candle tonight in memory of each of you. One of Jordan's, Aunt's just got good new that she is now cancer free. (breast) I had tears in my eyes wishing it was you telling me this instead, but I told her I was so happy for her. That cancer is such a evil disease and I wish her the best. I guess it would be selfish if I didn't. But...then you would be us, especially Kyrie for Mother's Day. I'm so worried about her. She is having such a hard times handling all of this. I just wish she'd call me and let me try to be there for her. But I wrote to her and I'll let her make the first move. May-be we could help each other deal with this and Mom and Aunt Min. I will be moving back home when this place sells. Possibly we can become a family again. I'm really nervous about moving back that way and hoping I can deal with everything. But...we'll see. Possibly this past seven months helped some . I'm not sure. Things still hurt alot!! But I'm willing to give it another shot. I really love the summer here though. It's so nice and peaceful here. Winters are lonely and depresing. But we got through it. When I come up that way again to look at houses or to visit I will come and see you and Mom. I'm also going to try to see if I can remember how to get to Aunt Min. I think I need to just stop by for alittle visit with all of you. I'll even get you all a nice flower to be there with you when I go. Love You Judy!!! Happy Mother's Day and Please watch over Kyrie and help carry her over this hurt hurdle and help her to get stronger. She needs this right now.
Debbie Chinski
Kyrie Berkery
May 11, 2007
11 months today...
2 nights ago I made Dad and Brandon the same dinner I made you and Dad a year ago Sunday. You were so happy I came home to make you dinner for mothers day. Never knowing it would be our last family dinner together. I'm so thankful for that night and how happy you were. I'm stressed out mom. My finals are Monday and Tuesday, I'm going to Myrtle Beach with Brandon on Friday and the appartment I was supposed to move into when I got back just fell through. I'm crushed.. the house was amazing and I loved it. Now i dont know what to do. I need a place to live and i need one now. I know you are the only one who understands why i want to and need to be on my own. it would be so much easier if u were here everything would be so much easier and better. what am i supposed to do on sunday everyones going to be with their moms and the only thing i want to do is be with you and i can't. when is my heart going to heal mom when is this pain going to lessen. it just gets worse everyday. i not only think of you but grandma and grandpa, aunt min everyone. i miss u all and need u all to be here. there is really no other way to describe what i'm feeling other then that i need you. it seems like everyday theres something new, some bump in the road. when is it my turn to have smooth travels. please help me figure out what road i'm turning down next with this whole house hunting thing. ill be over to visit you soon.
stay with me always, never leave my side, you're always in my heart
i love you and i miss you more then words can describe and more then anyone knows
Debbie Chinski (Chesbro)
April 27, 2007
I miss you more than words can express. I wrote to Kyrie today. My heart goes to her. I just don't know what to say to her. I want to be here for her if she'll let me. I love her so much. Hey if you have any pull give can you send a buyer or two this way. Jordan asks about you all the time. He says to say hi to Aunt min and Frab for him. Be good up there and know you are foever being thought of.
Love Always,
Debbie
Kyrie Berkery
April 25, 2007
Momma love...
i haven't written to you in ages and i'm sorry. i still am having a hard time realizing you aren't coming back. i have a constant broken heart and an empty feeling inside ever since you left
me. I'm doing okay though. Taking one day at a time just like you taught me. Every single day i realize that i wouldnt be able to make it through this if i wasnt your daughter, your flesh and blood. i had a lot of things going on to keep busy but lately i dropped back too much. Please
give me the push i need to keep going with everything. I'm becoming more and more like you each day it makes me laugh and cry! haha I'm starting to serve at Uno's. Tomorrows my first official day. i'm going to take summer classes so i can stay ahead and
finish in 2008. i'm trying to keep my grades up but its hard. i get
distracted very easily just like i did in highschool. Still don't know
how to study for exams! i'm trying to enjoy life and there are so many
things i want to do now that ive realize how short life is. i've grown up a lot but i'm still a little "brat" when i want to be! as you and "Ish" used to
call me. Dad's doing good. Him and his damn basketball... drove me
CRAZY. thank god its over! He's always worrying about Buddy. Part of me thinks if something
happens to Buddy Dad will think he's letting u down because you loved him so much. Grandpas doing good too. Misses you so much i can tell. He's even thinking about moving into an old folks home in a year or so. Didnt see that coming at all! Dad checks on him everyday but he hasnt been over to walk the
dog. You would love how crazy Bear is. He's my baby and cuddles with me all the time. Haven't heard much from anyone else for a while now. Kinda sucks but life goes on. A couple weeks ago I went out with Nick Cindy Jim and a few other ppl from FF. It was so good to see everyone from the Farm. They miss you so much Mom. Everyone does. You touched so many lives sometimes i dont really understand it. My roommates are the best people! I know that you led me
to them. Kim reminds me of you when you were our age. She is YOU its crazy and makes me laugh sometimes. I've met this amazing guy, Brandon, who would with out a doubt cross the ocean for me if i asked him to. We're going down to myrtle beach in a few weeks for vacation before summer school starts. He really is a great guy i wish u got to meet him. I really miss you a lot and even though i haven't cried infront of anyone or to anyone since your funeral i really am empty. Sometimes i dont know what to do. I sit and cry and cry. I want to be happy again and i can't because you aren't here. You were my best friend and now your gone. Its been so long but sometimes itmseems like it hasnt. I just really don't know what to do with myself. I come home a lot just to keep Dad company because i dont know what else to do. The holidays flew by because i honestly didnt have any feelings
or emotions. It wasn't christmas without you.. it was just another day.. we didnt put up any decorations or anything. Kinda pathetic but i couldn't. it hurt too bad. everything just seems to hurt even worse these days. I hope you enjoyed your first birthday in heaven. I'm sure Linda, Aunt Min, Grandma, Grandpa and everyone else showed u a good time! I really hope you were laughing at me a
little bit when i ended up in the ER before u wanted to kill me for that. Luckily Dad was crazy
enough to be out walking the dog at 4am to come to the hospital. Thank god for Nick Jones! He's such an amazing friend. I feel like i could write and write and write to you. I miss you and I love you. I am trying my hardest to make u proud but it gets harder everyday. I never ever want
to let you down. Please give Linda, Ericka, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Min
and everyone else big hugs for me. I miss them all dearly.
..Keep keepin on..
until we meet again
forever love & forever yours
Kyrie
Debbie Chinski (Chesbro)
March 4, 2007
Hi Judy! Happy Birthday!!!! Hope you had a good one with Mom and Aunt Min. I thought about you and lit a candle for you. The first year not going out to pick out a card for you. Wow it's just not the same. It's still not right. Wish you were here. Miss you tons!!! Happy Birthday from Pookie and Rich. Pookie wanted to know if you were going to have a party and cake and I told him yes but not here but she will in heaven. He asked with Fran and Aunt Min and I told him yes and all her new friends. He said "I miss her!" I told him I know honey I do too! Love You.
Debbie Chinski (Chesbro)
February 24, 2007
Hi Judy! Haven't talked to you in awhile. We're still here in Ticonderoga and hoping to get the motel up and going soon. I wish you were here. You would love it up here. We got 36 inches of snow and it loooks so nice and peaceful! This would be right up your alley. I miss you lots and wish more than anything you were still here with all of us. The boys are doing good and miss you too. The holidays were hard but we got through them. My eyes just fill up when I look at your picture in my hall. It is still so hard to beleave your gone. If only we could have you for one day more. Your birthday is next week. I'm going to light a candle for you all day. When i come down to visit I will go to the cemetery and visit you and Mom. So your flowers will be late but the thoughts will always be there. I hope Mom and Aunt Min are both doing good. I know you are. I bet your either a coach or a teacher in your new life. You and your sports! Rich says hi and pookie talks about you all the time. Judy you should see how big he is. He is so smart and happy. You would be so proud of your Little buddy. We're still working on the poddy training cause he'll start school in Sept.. He says he loves you "This Much." He said he asked God if he could see you again but he didn't answer him. He said "Mommy that's Rude!" But he sings for you and dances and thinks you can still see him. He's a real cutie Judy. We tell him how much you love him all the time like I told you we would. He will never forget you. Well time to let you go. Sleep well and give a hug and kiss to Mom and Aunt Min for me. I Love all three of you so much and miss you all just as much. Your all forever on my mind.
Debbie Chinski
Janice Osborne
December 26, 2006
Hey Jude..the first Christmas without you come and gone. It was the first time in 20 years I didn't hear you say "Hey Buddy, Merry Christmas". Tracy cried when she opened the card from Tom and Kyrie. Tom said he wanted to carry on your tradition! There was a hole in our hearts where you should have been today...Merry Christmas Buddy.
Debbie Chesbro
July 29, 2006
Well I'm still sticking it out in school. Two classes every five weeks. No one really beleaves I'll finish but I know I will. I bet my three ladies up there are having a ball watching me get this done. Just you all wait!! Dad said he's going to give me the Biggest party if I do it and Tommy said you'd be dancing. So....the pressure is on. Just guide me through it. I know your helping me this five weeks because I am doing really good. I miss you tons! Kyrie stopped over the other day. She looked tired. She is so Beautiful, Judy, you did good! What a nice young lady she is turning out to be. I just love her so much too. Pookie said hi! He misses you and sends kisses. Rich and pookie were there when they put your stone in place last week. Rich said it was the first time he actually cried since you've been gone. (I think I do it for both of us) He said it is so Beautiful! I can't wait to see it. I haven't been to the house as of yet. Not ready yet may-be in alittle more time. I think of the last time we spent together there on Mother's Day. You could hardly breathe but you still wanted us to stay. It ment so much to me. I wish i could have done something to help you. I felt so helpless. You certainly gave it your all. You fought until you were exhausted and had no more gusto. I think of you when I make mashed potatoes and corn. With tons of butter. So many memories. I just wish we had more time alone. I feel sometimes like I didn't get closure like I did with Mom and Aunt Min. But I'll deal with it. It was done different and I respect that. There were so many times I wish we could of had time just to talk for a minute as sister's. You kept telling me you were sorry. For what? I never got the anser. May-be you can send me a sign. I hear Buddy is doing good. Tommy is doing the best he can. Rich said he's proud of Tom, he's starting to express himself more. He needs this. Well..I guess I've kept you up long enough so I'll let you get some sleep. I Love You Kid!!! I still hear so many good things about you. your smile, love and caring will be remembered by so many forever. Good Night my three ladies. I love you all! Debbie
Kyrie Berkery
July 12, 2006
can't believe it's already been a month...i miss you so much. Hope you liked the daisy's =)
love you,
Kyr
Gayle (Walther) Allen
July 8, 2006
Dear Kyrie and Tom,
I am so sorry that I did not extend my condolences in person but I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you both. Judy was truly one of a kind. She had the biggest heart of anyone I have ever met. Her courage and caring for others during her own battles is a testament to her spirit. Her spirit lives on in the memories and hearts of all the people she touched. I can count myself as one of the lucky ones. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Debbie Chesbro
July 5, 2006
Happy 4th Of July!! Just got back from Ti. We had a wonderful time! We got to se alot of Rich's family. It was nice to have the closeness. Thought about you durning the Fire Works, they were absolutely Beautiful and so long! Pookie misses you. He talks about you alot. We'll I'll let you get some rest. Love You! Debbie
Allison
July 1, 2006
Kyrie, I'm sorry for your lost. I've always read your away
messages when you of course you had them up. It seemd and now I know you two were very close. I couldn't imagine what you are going through, I must give you alot of credit, If I was you and someone like my mother passed away, I don't I would bebable to be as strong as I see you. My prayers are with you & your family!*
Debbie Chesbro
June 30, 2006
Just wanted to say hi and let you know I was thinking of you. I kind of got behind alitle on my classwork so I'm taking a break. I sure wish you were here you could help me get through all this school work. I think technecial support is getting tired of me! I had to write two letters to a rich Aunt. Yup I wrote to you! It's been doing alot of raining here since you've been gone. I'm not sure if it's tears of happiness or sadness, but I sure know my tears come and go so much I could probably fill a glass. I went to our Dad's the other day. He's doing ok, but I can tell he sure misses you! I had to stop for afew minutes because it felt like I was getting chocked up when I went past your house. Sometimes I look at the pictures of when we were kids and it brings back so many memories. Oh yea by the way that poke a dotted jacket you wore, I had one too! Yup we were twins!(it was ugly too)Where it came from is beyond me! (haha) Anyway I wanted to talk to you for afew minutes cause I was getting in one of my moments and I needed to talk to you. I saw Larry the other day too and he got a great report from Dr. Miller. If only Cancer was as advanced a Larry's illness. There was still so much you didn't get to finish yet, I feel like you were so cheated and so was Kyrie. But Judy..YOU were a ROCK to so many people it's unbeleavable! It gives me goose bumps when I hear some of the stories you did. I'm not sure if I ever said it enough but I Love You and I miss you so much! I'm trying to be strong but sometimes it is still so hard. I think I'm going to the cemetery possibly tomorrow. I wanted to see You and Mom before I go away for the weekend. Yes, I need this little vaction to get my thoughts together and just get away from the city life. Last time we went to Ti you had your emergency surgery and I got the call there.
Well I guess I've taken a long enough break my work won't get done this way. But it was time well spent. Please sleep well and tell Our Mom and Our Aunt Min, hi and I Love and Miss them both so much too! My THREE Ladies!!! I Love You! Your Sister, Debbie
Billie-Jean Kelly
June 26, 2006
Kyrie & family,
As I'm sure many people have told you and you know ... Judy was a great person! She was a mentor and a role model! So many of us appreciate her for everything she has done in her life! She will always be in my heart and in my memories. I'm greatful for knowing her. She will be missed dearly! I'm truely sorry for your loss. If you need anything give me a call sometime! Keep in touch!
Tracy Osborne
June 26, 2006
I will miss my Aunt Judy more than I can say... she was one of the most loving people I've ever known. I had never really known her until my Grandpa Jim died and my family went back to New York for his funeral. I was so sad at the loss, and Judy stayed by my side the entire time. She gave me hugs and comforted me through my tears. That's how I remember her... Someone who was there for me when I was having a tough time. When I had a back surgery last summer, Judy and Tom and Kyrie sent me card after card saying that they were thinking of me and praying for me! When my family heard Judy was sick, we called her and I had my last conversation with her. She asked me if I was ready for more surgery this summer and I said yes... she told me I was very brave and I told her, "Yes, I'm brave just like you!" I looked up to her for being so brave and strong through all of her troubles and still finding the time to help me through mine. I loved her dearly and I will miss her greatly. Tom and Kyrie will be in my thoughts and prayers every day... God truely blessed me when He gave Judy to me for an Aunt and a dear friend.
Love, Tracy
Ned & Sheila Sheehan
June 22, 2006
Tom & Kyrie
We were so saddened to hear the news about Judy.We can only imagine how much you'll miss her.Reading thru all of the heartfelt comments it is obvious that she'll be missed by many.She was a very remarkable person.Please know that our prayers are with her as well as with you.God Bless
Olivia DiPace
June 21, 2006
Kyrie,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Stay strong, she has only gone to a better place and will always watch you with a smile.
Debbie Chesbro
June 21, 2006
Judy, we went to the walk at Troy High on Friday. It was so amazing!! When I looked up at one of the bleachers and I saw Beleave Judy it brought tears to my eyes, it was so nice and the other side said Hope Cures. I took Buddy out to the track and I learned he has a thing for the bongo drums. He pulled me over there twice and sat himself down and watched them. Kyrie did a fantastic job with her reading. Watching her carry the torch myself for the first time gave me goose bumps, she looked so proud and strong. And that's the way I felt about her. I'm not really sure what it was with you and the planes Friday, but I think you made your point. "That your still here in Spirit." I was so suprised to see all the people camping out. What a turn out! Alot of your friends were there for you and you'd be so thrilled that so many of our family members came as well. One of your biggest suprises was that Neilsen walked the lap too! He misses you alot! I have your picture on our computer for our screen saver. It's the one of You and Kyrie. I wanted to shared something with you that I feel very proud of that I'm doing and my way of keeping your memory going. I called Shaker and I'm going to be setting up a Judy Ma Berkery Memorial Scholarship. Yes, Judy it's going to be an athletic one! But they will have certain requirements to meet. As your sister I was trying to think of what I could do to keep your memory alive and I came up with this idea. I am so looking forward to doing this in your memory. The last few evenings we have been having short thunder and lightening storms here. Jordan says "Mommy that's Aunt Judy, Barb, and Fran bowling." "Aunt judy is getting alot of strikes!" But he didn't understand what you were making those lightening bolts for. He looks at the computer and says Hi Aunt Judy, I Love You! Then he'll say Mommy can she hear me, and I tell him of course she can. Hey, Dad went on the walk too. He walked the whole track too! I was so suprised I told him!! He said "Why would you be suprised it's a small track!!" He' amazing isn't he?!! Ok well I hope your settling in and getting alot of rest. I miss you more than anyone could ever know. Until we talk again. Sleep good and I Love You!! Debbie
Erin Matthews
June 20, 2006
Ms B.
It's been a little over a week since you've been gone and there are moments when I just can't believe it. I think it's your strength and character though, that are getting everyone through this. Thank you for the talks, the smiles, and the support. I will remember them always. I think your outlook on life is one that everyone you touched will now aspire to have. I know you're up there now, watching us all...and I know you're smiling your big smile.
Love you,
Erin
Kyr...you have become one of the strongest people I know. Stay strong, but cry when you need to...and I will be here for you always.
Love,
Erin
Jan&Bob Spilker
June 20, 2006
Tom & Kyrie, May the love of Judy's friends, co-workers and family carry you through ... knowing Judy was blessing to all! Swimmers at SHS Continuing Ed will miss her cheerful, encouraging strokes & splashes of Water Energy, blessing us w/her life of helpful and refreshing ways,
Mandi Osborne
June 20, 2006
Judy was a loving aunt and i will miss her alot. she was alot of fun to be around. i will miss her warm spirit, her sense of humor, and her hugs. she was such a charismatic person and could light up any room. she will be missed. im glad that i knew her.
Janice Osborne
June 20, 2006
Kyrie
My heart and my thoughts have been with you all week. I can't put in to words how sorry I am for your loss.
It has dawned on me over this last week that almost all of the conversations your mom and I ever had were about you and Mandi and Tracy. Yours and Mandi's lives have always paralleled each other from your first days of kindergarten to your freshman years of college...we would always share stories about you girls. And so it is no surprise that one of the last talks I had with Judy was about you. She told me about your apartment, about your new job, how you were going to go to Albany university. She was excited that you were becoming an independent young woman. Kyrie, she was so proud of you...you could hear it in her voice. You were the love of her life.
My mom told me about the speech you made at the relay..and honestly Kyrie, your mom would have been sooo incredibly proud of you. I couldn't help but smiling through my tears thinking about Judy's reaction to you making that speech!Like your Dad and I said...he has enough of that Berkery Irish in him to make it through this!
And Kyrie, you have enough of your mom's character to make it too. I know that we're far away, but if you ever need anything we are here. I will be praying that your broken heart will heal, that God will carry you through these hard times.
Judy was not just a sister-in-law but a friend. I will miss her dearly.
So much love and many prayers are with you and your dad...love you guys.
jan
Lindsey Hendricks
June 19, 2006
Judy~
I'll never forget the day that I met you and your wonderful family at the ranch. That first summer I met you I knew that we would be friends for a long time...little did I know how wonderful of a person you were...and are...and that some of the best advice I have received in my life so far was from you.
Thank you for being one of my biggest fans at my fh games...you always made it known that you were that at the game...and if you weren't there I got an email the next day about stats you saw in the paper or the article you read online. I wish I could tell you how much you coming to my games meant to me...you picked me up out of a slump whenever I needed it...I'll never...ever forget those words..."GO NUTS." I still...even playing pickup...think of that...
Thank you to you and your family for letting me bunk out at your house a couple of times...one of my most fondest memories was that weekend I spent there with you (3 days of chaos :))...that weekend we watched RENT together and cried on the house...went out to a fabulous dinner...went to Pizza Hut for lunch on Saturday...and then you and I had that great date to the movies...a disney movie i might had..haha...remember when we SCREAMED when the seal came out of the whale...haha...that you for an amazing time!!
I love you to pieces...and miss you like crazy. Thank you for everything...and thank you for the fight that you put up and were so brave with!!! I wish I had just one more day with you...I love you so much..."GO NUTS" up there!
Kyr and Tom...
You two are so strong...look at the woman you both grew with! haha. I love you both and if you need anything let me know...I think about you all daily and know that I am that much more lucky to know you. Love you both!!
Kyrie Berkery
June 18, 2006
I would personally like to thank everyone who has written in this guestbook, donated to dana farber or have sent sympathy cards. Knowing you all care so much means a lot!
Now to my Momma love... Mom wow words can not describe how much I miss you. I still can't believe you are gone. You went through one hell of a battle not only for yourself but so that others especially me, don't have to go through that. Thank you.. thank you for all you gave me and for all you have done for me. Thank you for all the memories from Saturday lunch at Pizza Hut to swimming with the dolphins in Bermuda. Honestly Mom i really feel like i'm going to see you soon, like you're on a little vacation or something. Then reality strikes in and tears flow to my eyes. I know it was your time and i know that God's got one hell of a plan for you but that doesnt make any of the pain go away.
I can't believe its already been a week since you've been gone. I haven't gotten a chance to write to you because things have been sort of hectic. Tuesday at the wake there were well over 600 people who came. i know there wouldve been over a 1000 there but hardly anyone knows. I've run into many people who didn't have a clue that you were even sick. There were so many people at the funeral too. It was so nice i hope you approved! Friday was the most amazing day... Relay was well amazing!! there were like 75 people there JUST FOR YOU!! the bags were beautiful and i bet the view from heaven was even 10x better! i was totally blown away by the "Believe Judy" it was gorgeous. I hope you loved the speech i made, i learned from the absolute BEST. I know that you wouldve told me to go to the DMB concert instead but i also know that you were VERY glad i was at Relay. Besides it wouldnt have been the same without you.
Everything reminds me of you.. when i see your favorite bird or a plane or helicopter flys by i cant help but feel like its you sending me a tiny reminder that your there with me every second of everyday.
Saturday Kids Fest was so much fun and when the helicopter got there you bet that everyone was thinking about you!!! The concert was great too.. i know that you had some pull with getting me that ticket inside for the last few songs! Thanks! it was the greatest!!
I went back to work tonight.. it was nice getting back into the swing of things.. and it being fathers day i ate lunch with dad and nick and liza then they came to unos for dinner.
considering that i've written about a book to you i'm going to cut myself off short.
Sleep well Mom.. know that you are always in my heart and i truly can not wait to see you in heaven.
Love always,
your daughter and best friend..
Kyr
YU777777-that was Little Bear he wanted to say he loves you and misses you too*
mr. sickles
June 17, 2006
kyrie
i am very sorry for your lost you and your dad are in my prayers.
Matt Rucinski
June 16, 2006
I consider myself very lucky to have known Mrs. Berkery while announcing girls basketball games with her at Shaker over the past four years. Whether she was joking about a terrible call, instructing the Shaker players to “go nuts!” or teaching me a life lesson at halftime, she was so great to be around.
Her passion for every single game was unbelievable. I can still remember her attending a game just days after a treatment. Her desire to get every stat absolutely correct was also very admirable. Surely, her enthusiasm for sporting events paralleled her overall love for life.
Like my mother, Mrs. B. courageously battled with breast cancer. I never got to thank her for this, but in her infectious spirit and love for sports I believe I was given a glimpse of my own mother, who I never got to know.
Mrs. B, thank you for touching my life. You will forever be remember as a great ambassador for Shaker athletics, and impossible to replace. Next year whenever I attend a Shaker sporting event I will undoubtedly miss being greeted with a “Hey Matty boy!” and a big smile from Shaker’s (and life’s) biggest fan.
Barbara Strand
June 16, 2006
I would like you to know Judy was a great lady. I knew Judy through Shaker High School
I will never forget you
Love,
Ariel
June 16, 2006
Dear the Berkery family,
I never knew Judy, however I have walked the relay at troy highschool and before that at averill park highschool for around four years now. I had been pondering cancer and came across the article that was in the paper about Judy and relay for life. I was moved to tears. Live strong like Judy was and know that she touched people's lives that didn't even know her just by being her.
Karen , Ken, Ben and Amanda Medina
June 16, 2006
Tom and Kyrie,
I've only learned of your mom's passing today. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I've known Judy since High School, class of 74, and then worked with her at Combined for many years. Judy was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. We would e-mail a few times a year to keep in touch but I haven't heard back from her in a while. I was very sorry to hear that news today.
Debbie Davis
June 16, 2006
Tom & Kyrie,
After reading all of the wonderfull entries here about Judy, I was trying to think of something different to say. What I came up with was that Judy was ALWAYS in the THICK OF THINGS. Whether it was coaching kids, teaching a school here, helping others, volunteering, being on every Farm Family Committee....she was ALWAYS in the THICK OF THINGS. We all loved her for it. She leaves a large hole in our hearts and will never be forgotten. I hope all of the wonderful memories you have help you both and your family for many years to come.
Liz Gallagher
June 15, 2006
Tom, Kyrie & family,
I was very sorry to hear of her passing. After working with her for a couple of years at Combined, I was glad for her words of wisdom, and was glad to have met & worked with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Katie Kelly
June 15, 2006
To the Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this most difficult time. Judy was an inspiration to us all. Although I only knew her for a short time, I will never forget her spirit and drive. May you all find peace and love with one another.
Christa McGlynn
June 15, 2006
To the Berkery's,
My heart goes out to all of you. Judy had such a light about her, it was infectious. I didn't know her that well, but I know she LOVED her daughter and I could tell she was just a ton of fun to be around. Kyrie, I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Christa
(NCPW Cheerleading Coach)
Kate Scott
June 15, 2006
Judy was a great person with such a happy and up-beat attitude. She was always smiling and even if she didn't know you, she'd take an extra minute to talk to you when passing in the halls of Farm Family. She will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to Judy's family.
Christine Snyder
June 15, 2006
Dear Kyrie,
I didn't know your mother very long, but she was a shining light in my day.I've never seen someone sooooo happy to have bacon for a BLT.Her daily hugs will be missed. I know what you are going through, because I was only 22 when I lost my mother to a 15 year battle with cancer.She died 11/11/96 it was 21 days after her 50th birthday. I will always miss her, but know that it does get better. I will miss your moms smile. God bless your family.
Mary Ellen Rucinski
June 15, 2006
To The Berkery Family:
I knew Judy while we attended St. Ambrose School together and later crossed paths At Shaker while attending sporting events for my children. She loved life as an adult and even as a child. I will never forget her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Jeffers' Family
June 14, 2006
Judy, you have always been an inspiration to those around you. Your legacy of kindness and perserverance will live on in the hundreds of children you taught, coached, and loved. Thank you!
Barbara Marchand
June 14, 2006
Dear Tommy,Kyrie,Aunt Nancy, Janice,Ned and family: So very sorry for your loss. We only met Judy once or twice but by all of these wonderful memories friends have shared she must of been a tremendous lady. with sympathy, Steve and Barb Marchand
Jeannine Nichols
June 14, 2006
To the family... My thoughts are with you. Judy was a wonderful woman.
I worked with Judy at the "Farm". In the years I worked with Judy I never saw her without a smile or a kind word. When you walked away from Judy it was always with a certain happiness that carried you through your day. To know Judy was inspiring. To be touched by her glowing personality was an honor. She will be missed by many, and loved by more.
Debbie Chesbro
June 14, 2006
Judy the last two days were so amazingly beautiful. The many lives you touched in uncountable. The many kind and loving words that
all the people had to say about you was unbeleavable! To think: My Sister was Number 1 all her life and with so many friends and family is something I am so very proud of. I'm so glad you were my sister and even with our ups and downs. I Love(D) you with all my heart. You were always a fighter and you proved to so many people what you stood for and have set so many examples for others. The best thing I Love about you is that your "never willing to give up," and that your always willing to go that extra mile. You would not beleave how beautiful your flowers were and Father Burke did such a wonderful job with your Mass. Jimmy and Our cousin Barbara did the reading. They did excellent. You'd be so proud. I'll watch out for Dad and Larry as I promised you I would. But I want you to know that's a tall order. It's going to be stuff shoes to fill. I will always be there for Tommy and Kyrie too, they are our family too. I hope You, Mom, and Aunt Min are having a great family reunion together. Get some rest my sister and I'll always have you in my thoughts. I Love You. I tried so hard to be strong for you as we talked about. I did the best I could as you could see. It will take time. Don't get too shocked by: Yup Your Sister and her Family are going this friday to walk your lap in Troy. I'm doing it in memory for YOU!!! Love You, Debbie
Becky and Bill
June 13, 2006
To all those who adore Judy's Spirit and Zest, please keep the same in our hearts. Smile every day just for her. We are blessed to have Judy in our lives!
eddie gavine
June 13, 2006
kyr ive thought about you and your dad alot lately. i just wanted to tell you how wonderful i thought your mother was and how everytime i talked to her she brought a smile to my face and always reminded me to "go nuts" at catholic high whether it was basketball or football. ill always remember those words.
Peg Vitolins
June 13, 2006
Judy was such an inspiration to me. Even while she was doing chemo last fall, she took the time to go with me for my first chemo visit. She helped my family during a difficult time. I will miss Judy so much but I am thankful to have had her in my life. She was truly a wonderful person. It was a privilege to have known her.
Megan Jeffers
June 13, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Cristi Green
June 13, 2006
Kyrie & Mr. Berkery,
Judy was my cheerleading coach all the way back in North Colonie Pop Warner. She was such a great coach and a phenomenal person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cathy Gilhooley - Hamel
June 13, 2006
I haven't spoke to or seen Judy in many years yet remember our times on Pyramid Lake at Marion Lodge. We touched so many peoples lives amoung the Adirondack Mountains, drifting along in a canoe, watching a beautiful sunset, bedding down the horses for the night or singing at one of many campfires. Judy was a mighty force and I celebrate her life. I'm sorry to miss spending time with you tonight. God Bless.
LORI NUNZIATO
June 13, 2006
Dear Tommy and Kyrie:
Judy was a very special person. I feel very fortunate to have had the pleasure to become one of her friends/co-workers. We spent 15 years together at Combined Life and we had many cries and laughs together. May you cherish all the memories that you have. Love, Lori
Bryan Tusch
June 13, 2006
Judy, thank you speaking to me during troubled times. You were the only reason I was able to be so strong. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Kyrie and your family.
Alicia Shepard
June 13, 2006
Judy was such an amazing person. She always had such a positive attitude on life and it seemed as if nothing could ever bring her down. She was not only the best coach i could have asked for but a great role model as well. Along with teaching us the rules of the game she taught us girls the rules of life. Because of her we always had a Positive Mental Attitude. Judy ill never forget you and i love you. Tom and Kyrie, my prayers are with you and my deepest regrets go out to you. Your mom and wife was one of a kind and will be missed tremendously.
Karen Audi
June 13, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Judith Abdelnour Frank
June 13, 2006
Tom & Kyrie,
I send to you from my family an expression of sincere sympathy for the loss of your wife and mother. Your mother was so kind to my family and myself when we lost someone so close to us. She seemed to wrap us up in her arms and give us a big hug to show she cared and knew what we were going through. I hope she knew how much she had become apart of our lives and how much we cared for her. We will keep her memory alive through all the laughter and stories she shared with us.
Thank you for sharing your wife and mother with us.
Judi Abdelnour Frank & Family
Tanya Myers
June 13, 2006
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Judy at Farm Family Ins. and once a week we would walk into work together talking about how our week was and how she would talk about how she took her truck to do donuts in the parking lot. She was always so full of life and if you were not yourself that day as soon as you would see her she was always the first person to make you smile because that was just her personality. I will miss her so. Some one once told me that the best way to deal with something like This is"Dont cry because she is gone. Smile because she was here." You are in my prayers.
Tammy Sprague
June 13, 2006
Kyrie & Family,
We just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you at this most difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss. I know that it has been a while since we have seen you, Kyrie, but we think of you often. Kayla talks about you all the time. You were always wonderful with the children and always went out of your way to do things for us. Your mother raised a wonderful daughter. Feel free to stop over and see the children sometime.
If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask. Andy and I both know how difficult it is to lose a parent as such a young age. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Love & Prayers,
Andy, Tammy, Kayla, Emily, and Andrew Sprague
martin Kelly
June 13, 2006
Mr.Berkery and family:
I didn't have the pleasue of knowing your wife, Judy, but she certainly made a lasting contribution to many people's lives.
I'm sure that she helped influence your brother Jim's life for I know him to be the same type of giving and compassionate man who has gained strength also from his wonderful wife Ruth.
My sincere condolences..
Donna and Joe Green
June 13, 2006
Kyrie and Tom:
Judy was an inspriation all the way back to Pop Warner Cheerleading when Kyrie was the mascot! Her attitude and guidance will be greatly missed by many people. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Leon Levy
June 13, 2006
To the Family:
I met Judy some 20 years ago or so and had a wonderful working relationship with her. She was funny, smart and just plain awsome.
I do indeed celebrate her life.
Frank, Linda, Cara & Micheline Franco
June 13, 2006
Please accept our sincerest sympathy on this mournful day. Judy touched alot of lives. Our daughter Cara, while playing with the Latham Lassies, really looked up to her and thought she was the greatest. Her upbeat spirit will be missed.
Frank Hughes
June 13, 2006
The most positive, enthusiastic person I have ever met. Judy will be missed and we love her.
God Bless.
Frank
John Frank
June 13, 2006
Tom,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can not be there today,as I am committed to being out of town for work. I will be there Wednsday morning.
Take care,
John
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