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for Risa Skerker
Lieberman Family
April 8, 2010
The family of Risa Lieberman Skerker is grateful for your kind words. Your concern has been a tremendous help during this dark period in our lives.
Lee and Bert Lieberman
Hugh, Elyse and Betsy Skerker
Joni Lieberman Basen, Don, Ari and Iyal Basen
Marcy and Jeffery Weisburgh
Amy and Jenna Lieberman
Estelle Pearson Cantor
April 6, 2010
Dear Lee, Bert & Family:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May your loving memories of your dear daughter Risa provide some comfort to you all at this time.
Words cannot express how sad we are to learn of your loss. We've known each other for so many years.
Sincerely, Estelle and
daughter Suzanne Sheber
Iyal Basen
April 5, 2010
We can't just erase her embrace what is left of her.
sabina and hal seitz
March 20, 2010
It challenges ones own mortality when someone,like Risa , is taken from us before her time-it hurts-a hurt that can only be helped by keeping Risa alive in our hearts and never ever forgeting her.. She lives on in our minds as long as we shall live.
March 20, 2010
I extend my condolences to the Skerker family. She was a joy to know for the short time I did know her.
LaKeeva Washington, C6, Albany Medical Center
Iyal Basen
March 20, 2010
To tell you the truth I never thought I would see the day when Risa died. I always knew she was sick but I never thought she would die. I always thought Risa would just keep on living like she always had. But on the bus tuesday afternoon I wanted to call my mom to see how Risa was doing she had this hysterical tone in her voice. I said "What's wrong mommy?" She said "I can't tell you now." and she hung up the phone. So then I texted my cousin Jenna I knew she would tell it to me straight. So I texted: What happened with Ri-Ri? and she texted back: She passed away yally.
I knew I couldn't start crying on the bus so I just sucked it up but when we had services for my grandmother who recently passed away I started hysterically crying I couldn't even speak but then I got better. But enough about telling you how i found out she died and more about what she meant to me:
My relationship with risa or Ri-Ri as all of us nieces and nephews called her was a wierd one. I mean sometimes she would complain and we would all say "Risa!" because she was being ridiculous. But you know I always liked it when she would speak her mind. It gave me a kind of joy to know that she was still sound of mind.
When she went to the hospital forone of her many procedurs a very generous fellow cancer patient showed her how to make bracelets out of thread. She gave me one and I have never taken it off in years. I would always say as long as this bracelet stays on mya nkle she will stil be alive. It never fell off, but she died anyway. Growing up I always liked going to Ri-Ri's house because they had a tredmill and my brother and I would always fight to see who went on first. Also when we went for family occasions at my grandparent's old house on terrace avenue Ari, Jenna, Betsy and I would be jumping on my grandparents bed and she would always yell at us to get off, we would and we would sulk away. But I smiled knowing that she still cared. I mayt have only known her for 12 years but I still have very fond memories especially o the later years. When I went to go visit her in the hospital, her last trup there. I made her a get well card, she loved that get well card. Then she started talking to me asking me how things were and I answered and smiled knowing that she still cared. But when my mom told me that she took a turn for the worse I couldn't believe it! I said " She can't die. She can't!" But I'm glad my last memories of her are good ones knowing that she still cared.
March 19, 2010
DEAR BERT, LEE AND FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. MAY THE MEMORIES THAT YOU HAVE OF RISA BRING YOU COMFORT.
BILL AND DORIS ROSENBLUM
Jeanie Bunnecke
March 19, 2010
Risa and I started out our college lives together; she was my roommate first year. As if yesterday, I can still remember her (and her family!) bounding into the room to meet me. She was instantly likable and friendly, with a fun, and slightly self depracating sense of humor. We mostly had separate interests in college, but we still shared some good times and laughs. One common interest we did have was the French language, and we were both part of a program spending junior year in France, something that would always bind us together: those memories of life abroad and of being so far from home and family.
We drifted apart after school, yet every once in awhile we would connect again and we would catch up on our lives. We were in touch more these past couple of years, usually meeting at a local French restaurant, where we would shake our heads laughing, as we tried to remember words from the French language we spoke and shared so long ago. She would always speak of her family, her parents and sisters; And how she loved her children ! how proud she was of them ! She talked about Gilda’s Club and the Friendship Circle, and how meaningful they were in her life. But only rarely did she speak of any pain she might be suffering. And when she did, she spoke so matter of factly about it. While so frail to me, she seemed to have such inner strength and fortitude.
For almost 40 years, Risa was a part of my life, not day to day, but a part of my life nonetheless. I will always remember her warmth, her caring, her courage and tenacity, and I am so grateful for her friendship.
Repose en paix, mon amie.
Julie Uerz/Stumbaugh
March 19, 2010
Dear Betsy-
I'm so sorry for your loss. I think of you often, and I'm sure that your family will be there for you.
Rosalind Winston
March 19, 2010
Dear Lee, Bert,Marcy,Joni & Amy: So very sorry to learn about Risa's passing away. She suffered for so many years; now she is finally at rest. My prayers and sincere condolences to all of you. Glad Paul was able to attend her funeral to represent my family. Wish I could be with you. Love,
olsen family
March 18, 2010
betsy and family,
we were very sad to hear about your moms passing. you have been a great friend to becky and want you to know we are here if you need anything
March 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dawn Mallory, Phoenix Life Insurance
March 18, 2010
DEAR BERT & LEE, SHOCKED TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DAUGHTER RISA.. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY. LOVE,HELENE & JOE
Linda (Haber) O'Connor
March 18, 2010
To the Lieberman family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Risa's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
With love to you all,
Lynne Trigilio
March 18, 2010
To my "Lieberman Family"
My heart aches because of Risa's passing. My prayers are with all of you, as always. I will always remember Risa as a strong and happy person, even during her most difficult times.
All my love always.
Karen Miller
March 18, 2010
Hugh,
Please accept my sincere condolences. I am so sorry for your loss and will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Michael Savoie
March 18, 2010
To Hugh,
My sincerest condolences for your loss. I worked in the Colonie Landfill, you know me as Michael (Sarge) Savoie. So sorry for your loss.
Marc Marholin
March 18, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy
Gary Seitz
March 18, 2010
Though we had lost contact over the years, the time we spent together growing up together is as clear as if were yesterday. I am very sorry to learn of your passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
ellie & dick krakower
March 18, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Betsy Crandall
March 18, 2010
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Michael , Lisa Panzarino
March 18, 2010
Dear Joni and family,
Michael and I are so saddened to hear of Risa passing. We will remember that night on the dinner cruise she had a wonderful time eventhough she was not feeling well. She remained very positive and hopeful. Joni, if you need anything please call us, we send our condolences and love since we are unable to make risa's services.
Anne (a former co-worker)
March 18, 2010
My deepest sympathies. I did not know Risa well but she was a bright spot in my day. Her smile and cheerfulness was contagious. I will always remember her as a kind, caring, positive woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Breslin
March 18, 2010
My prayers are with you during these times. May the love of your family and friends and the joyfull memories comfort you.
Linda Teitelman McCloskey
March 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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