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Posted on: Jul 31, 2022 at 11:55 AM
I believe in that as well. Thank you for your beautiful comments and for acknowledging Maureen. I think that is my greatly fear of all.
Hi Louise,
Thank you for your beautiful sentiments. I remember you too! May life treat you and your family well! Be safe and healthy!
Absolutely beautiful! We're so sorry for your loss. What an amazing friendship you had.
She is a bright star shining down on you now. Be at peace, knowing that she is watching over you.
What a beautiful tribute, so sorry for your loss. May your memories be a blessing.
To be honest, high school does not bring back the best of memories. I wasn't one of the cool kids. Rather, average and didn't enjoy it being there the vast majority of time.
But, when I was 13 years old, I met Maureen at Taylor Road Synagogue. Our mother's were there attending some kind of event. Apparently, we were both bored and happened to be in the ladies restroom where one of us struck up a conversation. We scribbled our phone numbers down and soon enough, we became friends. But, not just any kind; one that lasted for over 50 years.
She was and will forever be my best friend. Through mischief, pranks, laughter, tears, chasing boys, having parties, junior high, high school, college, marriage, divorce, births and most of all unconditional love.
Maureen and I grew up together. I had been married and after 5 years, realized it wasn't the right fit; divorced.
Then, decided I needed an escape from Cleveland and moved to LA. Maureen had already moved as well.
We reunited and were inseparable once more. On a February night in Encino, CA we went to a party where I met my current husband. She was there with me once more. Celebrating our triumphs and joys; planning a bridal shower, being my maid of honor again. Being present for my son's births and all of the beautiful milestones life throws your way. After a while living in LA, she decided Cleveland was calling her. So, she moved back. I was heartbroken and wondered how I would survive. But, we once again continued our friendship even though long distance. Unfortunately, in her 50's she was taken ill and became a resident of Menorah Park. We stayed in touch and as often as possible, I would visit her along with my son's and even husband. She was now in a wheelchair and had lost her independence. Eventually things caught up to her and on July 10th, I received the news she was gone.
I am shattered. Maureen is and will forever be a piece of my soul. She was my "go to". The one that was always there through thick and thin, accepted me for all of my faults, loved my boys as they were her own, loved my husband and family.
So, it is only fitting that 2 days later, my son's, husband and I boarded a plane to fly from LA to Cleveland to ensure our love would send her to her destination. On Wednesday, July 13th my family and about 20-30 of her members laid my beloved and beautiful friend to rest.
I have memories to cherish for a lifetime. How blessed I am and was to have such a beautiful friend to carry me through the years including high school.
Everyone should be so lucky.
Hi Brian. Hope you are well and life is grand! Happy birthday!
My dear friend Dwayne: Many of my fondest childhood memories involve you and our times together at Taylor Elementary, Cain Park basketball court and of course, in our respective homes. Over the years we enjoyed our occassional breakfast and unforunately, our most recent interactions were limited to 'device' communications. We talked about the 'good old days' and reflected on what we both believe were simpler times. I will miss you my friend! xoxo. RIP!
Gave up my childhood home in cleve hts and moved into apartment in university heights with my special needs adult daughter.
While we were never close friends, and indeed he and I were very different people in high school, but I got to know Jonathan through 2 years of Physics classes with Mr. Quail. I was continuously impressed by his intellect, and his ability to not only understand complex math and physics, but to link them to philosophical theories. He also had a very esoteric sense of humor, that found a rare outlet among the very small (I think there were 6 of us) group in that 2nd year Physics class. My favorite memory of him, though, was when he ran against me (and a bunch of others) for senior class president as a gag/protest against the whole popularity contest nature of the event. In his speech (those of you who knew him are probably having a hard time envisioning him giving a speech at a podium in front of hundreds of his classmates) he grew impassioned and actually took off his shoe and pounded it on the podium. It was awesome. May he rest in peace.