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Justin Harkiewicz posted a condolence
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Jishan and I were both very saddened when we got the phone call from Paulina telling me about the passing of Aunt Bertha. We also feel very bad that we did not visit her during her last days with us. In all honesty, Karina told us that she was quite ill on December 22nd; just a day before we were to leave Boston with Jess and Dave and drive down to Somerville for the holidays. It was a very long drive and we only arrived in the evening. My thoughts were to take care of Mom and Dad one day so that Paulina would have a chance to drive up. As it turned out, this did not happen. We spent the holidays in Somerville and then flew to San Francisco to meet with Vince and his girlfriend who had taken the bus up from Los Angeles to be with us for New Years. We flew back to China on January 4th. Aunt Bertha and your whole family have been in my prayers since her passing.
Since the physical conditions of my parents have also been steadily declining the reality of their mortality has become more and more evident. I sometimes find myself thinking about how I will react when they leave us and what life would be like without them. One the one hand it is sad but on the other we will always have good memories and eternal gratefulness for all they have done for us.
Aunt Bertha was such a special person and the best aunt that anyone could hope for! Childhood memories of her are some of the most wonderful that I have. Living in a home in the woods that was built by Uncle Frank was always an adventure. I could hardly wait to get there whenever we drove up from Somerville. I guess the fact that it was usually the holidays when we visited made it even better. I remember the smells of pierogi wafting from the kitchen and couldn’t wait to eat them. The many pairs of binoculars by the windows and bird books were always an opportunity for Aunt Bertha to give me a nature lesson. I can see her now standing next to me while I was looking through them at a bird whose name I did not know. But she’d tell me and look it up in the book and show me.
She had an infectious laugh that I will never forget. She was always so full of life and happiness. I remember her doing the Macarena (remember that fad song?!) coming up our front walk in Somerville one summer day!
And of course the Christmas tradition of the Oplatek that we learned from her is a legacy that will always be with each of our families. This past Christmas I thought of her as I went to our local Polish parish in Manville and got the Oplatek. And I am sure all of us were praying for her as we said grace and shared the wafer with each other at the table as we had always done at her home. I have been continuing this tradition since living overseas and it will surely be passed on to my children and grandchildren.
I remember now the afternoon that you came over to visit when I was home with Mom and Pop and we had tea together. It was such a nice surprise to get your call that you were stopping over. It’s very kind of you to think about checking in on us from time to time and I wish you could have stayed longer. I know Paulina is very grateful for the company.
May Our Lord give you and your entire family strength during this difficult time and we hope to see you next Thanksgiving when we come back.
Wishing you peace and comfort,
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Pat Mulligan posted a condolence
Sunday, January 18, 2009
What wonderful times we had at The Citizen especially at Birthday parties. You always sang. I was so happy to see you last year. May you rest in peace.
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Dale Burgess-Peace posted a condolence
Friday, January 16, 2009
Dear Gloria and Family:
I pray that your faith will give you the strength to help you through your grief.
You are in my daily prayers. May love surround you.
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Bill Shenton posted a condolence
Friday, January 16, 2009
My last visit with Frank and his mother together was in 1999. Bertha was adamant that I take one of the pudding stones home with me from their back yard. At the time I didn't know why but now I know I will always remember her whenever I look at that misplaced piece of geology. I really didn't need the object. I will never forget Frank and Bertha because both were very caring and non-judgemental people.
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Ruth Robertson, Bill Sewell posted a condolence
Monday, January 12, 2009
Dear Rycyk Family,
While we never hadthe pleasure of meeting Bertha, we have known her son Frank very well. She must have been a very intelligent woman to have conceived and raised such a brilliant, thoughtful, and politically active man. Frank, may you find comfort ar this difficult time.
Warmest Regards, Bill & Ruth
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Jeanine Apgar posted a condolence
Monday, January 12, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to your family in this time of loss. I only met your mom once, but from stories told by Gloria, I know she loved her home and the creatures that surrounded it. I think she would have been glad to have been able to stay in it until the last possible moment, as she was, with all the help from her family. I know she loved watching tennis with Gloria, and going to a special Chinese restaurant with the family. I know you will miss her. With sympathy, Jeanine and Ken Apgar
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victoria norris posted a condolence
Monday, January 12, 2009
Aunt Bertha was a wonderful wife, a loving mother and grandmother.
She had a beautiful smile, a kind and encouraging word for all and a WONDERFUL sense of humor.
She will be missed.
Love, Vickie
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sonya atkins posted a condolence
Monday, January 12, 2009
dear bertha,
peace in your journey home,
sonya adam and matt
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dinah demouth posted a condolence
Monday, January 12, 2009
evelyn and family
iam so sorry about your mom and iam going to miss her very much
it was nice to know hear and she remember all my grandkids name(all 12)
love her very much love di
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Bob McNally posted a condolence
Monday, January 12, 2009
Bertha was the best Mother-in-law and grandmother anybody could ever ask for. She was always cheerful, with a strong spirit and a great heart. I will miss her deeply. I will think of her whenever I take "just one more" picture at a family gathering. Rest in peace, Grandma.
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Peggy posted a condolence
Monday, January 12, 2009
Although I never meet her I felt as though I knew her from all the wonderful storied Evelyn would share with us. She certainly had a family that loved and cared for her. Peggy
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Susan Kobylarz Swords posted a condolence
Monday, January 12, 2009
I knew Bertha when I was a reporter at The Citizen many years ago. She was very kind to me, and it meant so much, as it was my first job after college. Bertha was a dear, sweet, friendly woman. My condolences to her family.
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Asher Amiel posted a condolence
Monday, January 12, 2009
My deepest sympathies goes out to the Rycyk family. The Lord has her in his arms. God Bless Asher.
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Kathy Personette posted a condolence
Monday, January 12, 2009
I remember attending birthday parties for Evelyn. Mrs. Rycyk would let boys and girls attend. She was the only Mom that would allow that. She was a very sweet lady. My thoughts are with the family.
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Richard Harkewicz posted a condolence
Sunday, January 11, 2009
I'll always remember the great Christmas Eve dinners Aunt Bertha would so generously host at her home. We lived in Newark and as a young boy joining her at her home was like visiting the back country to me !!! Knowing Aunt Bertha, she'll be singing with the Angels!!!! Goodbye Aunt Bertha.
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Harry posted a condolence
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Hi Evelyn
Sorry to hear about your mom.
Just found out now. Again sorry. harry
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Jean Scully posted a condolence
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Hi Evelyn, I was only privileged to meet your mom once but she was very sweet. I'm so sorry for your loss; she raised a great daughter!
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Richard Reitz posted a condolence
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Dear Evelyn,Heather and Ross,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. She was an incredible person. Love, Richard and Barbara Reitz
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Barbara Reitz posted a condolence
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Dear Evelyn,
You'll always miss her, but the love you shared is eternal... she will always be in your heart. My deepest sympathy, Barbara Reitz
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Ken Galipeau posted a condolence
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Love and Hugs for those whose lives she blessed. Ken
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Dan McNally posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
She was an amazing woman, she always had an interesting story to tell, she loved her Polish heritage. She was kind and strong and hardworking. I am saddened by her passing but know she is in heaven with Frank. God Bless her.
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The Singing Hills posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Her magic touch and gentle ways
Lightened hearts and brighten days,
And all the good things that she did
Reflected the beauty inside her
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Ken Harkewicz posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of my Aunt Bertha.
Although it's been some time since I last saw her, I'll always remember the kindness and love she showed to her family and fiends.
The Christmas Eve dinners with all the relatives at her house were always great fun, as were the family get togethers she would attend at our Uncle Tnony's!
My thoughts go out to my cousins and her grandchildren
Ken & Florence Harkewicz
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Tammy Boyd posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
So sorry for your loss i remember Bertha from shopping in the Grand Union for many years and then I went over to A&P and saw her again we use to chat about the deer in our yards. She was a wonderful and kind lady....sorry for your loss.
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Dawn and Dale Patston posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Evelyn - Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Paulina Harkiewicz posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
So many memories of times spent with my dear Aunt Bertha!! Here is one of my special ones:
I sent Aunt Bertha a beautifully wrapped box with birds and flowers on the sides-after I sent it I realized I didn't put anything in the box--when she called to thank me I said "Oh Aunt Bertha, I should have put somethig in the box and not just sent it empty" Her beautiful answer "Paulina, the box was not empty-it was filled with love". What a lovely heart she had--that is what I will remember most.
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roberta stu dunkel posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
frank- our mothers are precious and we know how hard it is to lose them may you and your family have good memories to sustain them at this time
roberta and stu
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Janet, Tony & Anthony Bonassisa posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
We will celebrate a long life for a dear Aunt who always made us feel special. We'll forever be grateful for her phone calls to my Mom,Alice, once she became homebound. After my Mom's death Aunt Bertha became my "surrogate Mom" and called me often - always made me hang up smiling. We thank Aunt Bertha for Christmas Eves, the Moon,
Daffodils and Easter Bonnets.
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Patty Owens posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Bertha was a loving soul with a kind heart. She was once my mother-in-law and I know her children were her pride and joy. I fondly remember her on Christmas Eve cooking pirogues and she never forget a birthday. The phone would ring and she would sing Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam. May she rest now is joy and peace. To all her family I extend my deepest sympathy.
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Fred & Maureen Loy posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Evelyn, A full life well lived with family, children, work and simple pleasures of hobbies and friends, I hope, will allow you and yours to celebrate your Mom's life. I wish for you that warm memories will help ease the ache of her passing.
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Fred & Maureen Loy posted a condolence
Saturday, January 10, 2009
I wish for you and your family that the joy of a full lived life, work and children will help you celebrate your Mom's life and that the memories of times shared will ease the pain of her loss.
