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Diane Hamou-Tzarfaty
March 28, 2025
My heartfelt sympathy to Nesse´s, z"l, family. When at HTAA, I would be compelled to sit as close to her as possible to hear stories of survival and fortitude. Occasionally, she would bring in family pictures that were so near and dear to her heart. May her memory be for a blessing
Bridget
January 27, 2025
I was thinking about Nesse today, the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. I had the amazing pleasure of meeting her in the early 2000s when I worked at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. I worked to bring her to campus to speak to our students. Meeting her and speaking with her made such a mark on my life. I do carry her in my heart and think of her frequently.
Donna King
September 6, 2024
Nesse (or Nessa, as I knew her) worked in my grandmother Esther King´s needlework shop on Connecticut Ave, DC when she first came to this country, along with Yelka and many other women from Europe. She may have even lived at my grandmother´s house, as Esther sponsored many women from war torn Europe.
I would very much like to bring my Mother to the house for Shiva, but did not see an address. Can you send me an address for shiva and/or minion? I do not think we can make it to the funeral service tomorrow. With love and remembrance, Donna King
Robyn south lakes high school late 80s early 90s
July 13, 2024
She came to my high school history class to talk about the holocaust. I still remember her and her story. May she rest in peace.
Greg Baird
June 4, 2024
I was thinking of my dear friend, Nesse today having met her twice when she spoke at North Central Michigan College. I was Director of the lecture series and it was such an honor to have met her. We communicated for many years after she spoke and called me a friend. She was a true inspiration and a person I will never forget. Her signed picture to me is on my wall. My heartfelt condolences to her family that she loved so much.
MGySgt Jason M. Carrawell USMC (Ret.)
March 22, 2024
Nesse Godin is my Hero! It is because of Nesse Godin that I am committed to always standing up against Antisemitism that can ultimately lead to another Holocaust that can destroy Israel and all Jewish communities globally.
Never Again Is Now!
Miriam Golfer Price
March 10, 2024
Nesse was a dear friend of my parents and I have fond memories of visiting her family when I was young. She was a loving, kind and beautiful person who taught us about the transcendence of the human spirit and inspired us to never forget. She will be missed. My deepest condolences to Pnina, Eddy and Rochelle.
Deb Johnson
March 8, 2024
Nesse came to Bluffton, IN, three times, I believe. As a Museum Fellow, I was able to get her to come to Bluffton High School in 2002 with the help of John Minnick of the USHMM. She has touched so many lives with her warm personality and dynamic speaking. Each visit was a remarkable experience for our school and community.
Gail Rigler Milner
March 7, 2024
Nesse was my mom's best friend when they grew up in Shavel, Lithuania. They stayed incredibly close as they both emigrated to the US; Nesse to Maryland and my mom to NY. I was fortunate to go to graduate school in MD and got to know the whole family as they included me in their gatherings. Nesse was amazing and resilient as she educated 1000s of people about the Holocaust and to Never Forget! We will never forget her.
Ivar Olsen
March 7, 2024
I was fortunate to have Nessie speak to my World History students at John F. Kennedy High School from1982 till I retired in 1998. Nessie touched many lives and will be remembered by all who heard her speak.
Ivar Olsen
Maria Forte
March 7, 2024
She was an amazing individual and was well loved.
I was fortunate to be able to work with her and learn the history, while at UHMM.
She was kind to everyone and will be greatly missed.
My condolences to her family.
Rabbi Doctor Moshe Meirovich
March 7, 2024
As the Hazzan at Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim from 1981-2001 it was a joy to see Nessie in Shul on Shabbat, Festivals, and the Yamim Hanoraim. Nesse exuded warmth and greeted everyone with her radiant smile. How often she remarked that it was a blessing to hear children speak during the davening because children´s voices were so often silenced in the camps. She leaves this world with a Keter Shem Yov. May Hashem embrace Nesse´s neshamah for all eternity.
Sharon Doner
March 6, 2024
She was an amazing and strong woman who taught so many about resilience and remembrance . I loved working with her on a variety of projects at the Federation. May our collective memories of Nesse be a source of support for her family and the community.
Ron Kline
March 6, 2024
Nessie was a voice for many who died in the holocaust. A very unique woman
Ron Kline
March 6, 2024
Nessie touched many lives with her first hand knowledge of the holocaust. A remarkable person.
Jake & Rosalind Joffe
March 6, 2024
What an amazing human. May her memory be a blessing to all of us.
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