Violet was my Aunt (my mother’s older sister). While I am late in posting this message to her children, grandchildren and friends, I do want to add that it with terrible sadness that I learned of your mom’s passing. She was a strong and consistent presence in my early life, and i always knew that she was a source of support and wisdom. I loved her visits to my house in Glen Head when I was a child, and loved it even more if one of her children was with her, whether Carol, Patty, Mickey, Wally or Bobby. Each of you hold special places in my memories and heart, and I pray for your mom’s continued well-being and I know that you look forward to the day when you are all united again. Lots of love and good thoughts —- Jim

So sorry to hear about Violet. We were neighbors in East Islip for many years and have been trying to get in touch with Wally for the longest time. If possible could someone give him our contact information? Jrmadams3@aol.com. 631-277-1042

Thank you Mother! You gave me my earth body, nurtured and guided me physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually…the wind beneath my wings. So many memories of you and the wonderful family you led! I am happy you are now FREE to create anew. Till we meet again- I love you, miss you, and think of you often. I wonder what you are up to. I’ll bet you are singing, among other things. Deep Peace to you!

Dear Grandma, I love that we are all writing you here. As if we’re sending our letters off in the ethereal mail. What a brilliant and creative force you were (are - - as Jennifer so rightly says). Your love and fierce strength was a beacon for my entire life. Thank you for sharing your love of learning, of books, of mystery and magic, of the ocean and forest with all of us. Thank you for living your life with such honesty, open curiosity, and humor. As a child, I knew I would be able to live the life of my dreams, in great part, because of you. I’ll be writing you letters for the rest of my life. I feel you close.

Grandma, you truly were (are) a font of unconditional love and support. I would never have been the strong, driven, and fiercely independent person I am today without your shining example and guidance. You had this magic ability to dispel my greatest sorrows and fears with a simple “phooey on them.” You whisked me out of the city as often as you could so I had a childhood in forests, at beaches, and in secret gardens. I proudly wear your class ring as inspiration for my own unconventional path, that you earned along with your Master’s Degree while raising five children in lower Manhattan. You thrilled me with your exquisite tremulous singing voice on long car rides while I pretended to sleep, and later shocked me with the advice never to make love with a man I couldn’t laugh with. Every single little gesture and comment etched itself so deeply in my heart, I truly believed I could never love anyone as much as I did you. You taught me that the worlds of science, magic and love were one and the same. I’m sure that for someone who spent as much time speaking to angels as you did, you got great advice on being one, because I still feel your love and presence as tangibly now as I did in the myriad moments we spent together my whole life long. You always knew when I needed you most, and you have always been and will always be my angel.

Violet was an angel in human form. The little time I got to spend with her taught me a lot about how much of a beautiful woman she truly was, She welcomed My Daughter and me into her home and into your family with open arms. And I will always be blessed for her kindness she showed Us and making us feel part of your Family. She will be missed dearly, forever in my heart. R.I.P Violet.

Mom, missing you deeply. So many good memories of growing up (and still growing) with your shared philosophies and open mindedness. You taught me how to create and the amazing power of gratitude. We have a memorial bench dedicated to you here in the Florida Keys overlooking the bay for you to visit. Now I have a place also to visit with you.

Grandma, you will be greatly missed. You were always so supportive and proud of your grandchildren, no matter which endeavors we chose to pursue. I have, and will always be proud of telling stories of how strong and helpful you were as a person and matriarch. May your adventure continue without pain. You will be dearly missed, know that your spirit will live on through us. I love you.

I'll Miss you Gramma, we always had fun playing in your basement with all the weird stuff, then later in life you taught me magic was real when all others doubted it. Thank you for always being the cool gramma we all loved you for.

MOM YOU HELPED ME ALL MY LIFE. YOU LET ME HAVE MY GECKOS. YOU ENCOURAGED ME TO PURSUE MY LOVE OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS, YOU EVEN MOVED TO A PLACE WHERE I COULD GROW ANYTHING. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. BE HAPPY NOW.

You will be greatly missed grandma! Thank you for being such a strong positive influence throughout my entire life . Almost every weekend when I was a kid you would pick me up and we would do something, see a play, go to the park feed the deer , movies etc and I remember all those times like it was yesterday, and although it hurts to lose you , you deserve to be free of the pain you were in . We all love you so much rest in peace grandma!

WE MISS YOU MOM. NOW THAT THE BODY, THAT GAVE YOU SO MUCH PAIN, IS NO LONGER ON EARTH, YOU ARE FREE TO FLY , WALK . DO CARTWHEELS , SWIM IN THE OCEANS OR DO WHATEVER YOU LIKE.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.