I will always remember Rachel’s kind heart, and our times together will forever be cherished. Rachel had a heart of gold and made everyone feel loved. RIP beautiful Rachel

I'm so sorry to hear of this news. My blessings and thoughts are with you. Rachel was an extraordinary person and will be missed.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fishman,

On behalf of the DeLeT Alumni Network, we are so saddened to hear of your loss. May her memory be a blessing, and her light continue to shine in the hearts and minds of her students and all that knew her and loved her.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fishman,
I want to express my sadness upon learning of your loss. Rachel was my student and a DeLeT fellow at HUC when she and I crossed paths. Everyone was drawn to her sweetness and warmth and her intellectual curiosity was always evident in our classes. She was a "natural" in relating to and working with children. 
Her memory will be a blessing to all of those who knew her. 
May G-d comfort you along with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Luisa Latham

To Rachel's Family, I'm very sad to hear of your loss.  May her memory be a blessing. 
With sympathy,
Sapphira Fein (friend/colleague during our DeLeT year 2002-2003)

Dear Ellen, Marty, Erica, Michael, Sydney, Jack & the entire family,
We are so sorry for your unimaginable tragic loss.
Our deepest sympathy and love,
Vicki & Jerry Tenner & Family

Dear Ellen and Marty,
I just learned this afternoon of the terrible and tragic loss of your beloved Rachel. She was always so kind and thoughtful to William, always displaying the warmth and compassion of a woman of valor. She was a very special long giril and I am sure she developed into an incredible young woman.  Life is so not fair.  I just pray you find solace in the beauty she brought to so many and her devoted love to her family
With deepest sympathy,
Debbie Cowan

Rachel showed a beautiful kindness, a gentle sweetness and a special intelligence when she was working with the 2nd grade children when she lived in San Francisco. We will never forget her special qualities.
With my deepest condolences,
Rachel Klein

I was so sorry to hear about Rachel.  My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Pam Besunder

Dear Ellen and Marty,
Our hearts go out to you at this profoundly sad time. We are so deeply sorry for your loss of Rachel. You and your family are in our prayers for comfort, strength, and peace. May Rachel's memory be for a blessing. 
Sending you much love,
Judy and Rick Schiller

The thoughts and prayers of Orange teachers are with your family at this time.

Mr & Mrs Fishman--

   We're so saddened by your loss.  May you cherish Rachel's memories forever.  Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.  David (an associate of Mike and Greg)on behalf of the Burciaga Family

My deepest condolences to your whole family.  I am so very sorry for your loss.

I am so so sorry for your loss. I spoke to Rachel randomly over the years but she held a place in my heart all the way back to early high school. Be strong for each other.

Dear Ellen and Marty,
We were shocked and heartbroken to hear of the loss of your daughter, Rachel. Our thoughts are with you and your family. 
Larry and Naomi Amsterdam & family

I am so sorry to hear about Rachel. She was always my favorite to babysit......

Ellen, Marty and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.  I know the memory of Rachel will stay in your hearts forever.

Linda Gordon

I can't even imagine what you are going through. I will always have many fond memories of Rachel and the time we spent together. She was very special to me.

Such a lovely person.  I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dear Ellen and Marty,
Losing a child is surely the greatest pain of all to bear and our hearts ache for you at this terrible time.  We remember Rachel fondly, her warmth and charm, her interest in others, her hard work to prepare for her future career and her valiant efforts to overcome the obstacles in her way.   May she rest in peace, and may time help heal your pain.  
Our love and deepest condolences to you and your whole family.
Barry and Eva Sands

I am so saddened and sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family.

Dear Ellen, Marty & family, I was so deeply sorry to hear about Rachel's sudden and tragic passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

Words can not even begin to express how sorry I am.  Rachel was a one of a kind girl. She was a wonderful friend daughter sister and aunt. I will never forget the time we spent together the laughs we shared and tears we cried. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

We were so sorry to hear about your daughter's passing.
I don't know how to express our sorrow to you.
Our hearts go out to both of you and your family.
Keep the wonderful memories close to your heart. Peggy and Jerry Garr

Dear Ellen, Marty and family
Heartbroken hearing the news of your daughter's passing. My thoughts, prayers, and hugs are with you.

We are so very sorry for your terrible loss.We hope you know how many of us are with you giving you our love and support.
Our thoughts are with you.

Dear Fishman Family, Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one.  My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  Be comforted by the hope and love God gives.(Rom.15:4)

I can't even express how sad it was to hear about Rachel. She will be missed...
With utmost sympathy and love-

Laurel Lebby

We are so sorry for your great loss. Rachel was a lovely girl. We pray for your spirit and strength to carry on. 

Our deepest sympathy, Shelly and Don Plasco

Our prayers are with you for the loss of your beautiful Rachel

We are thinking about the entire Fishman Family during this unimaginable time. Our deepest love and thoughts are with you and your family. 
Love, The Dickman Family

My thoughts and prayers are with Rachel's Family.  She was a beautiful young woman.  I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

We are so very sorry for your loss, The Peters family in chicago.  We are thinking of you in this difficult times, our thoughts and prayers are with the Fishman Family.

We are filled with sorrow to learn of your loss.  Our prayers are with you and may you find comfort in her memories,
Dr. Hussny & Family (Your neighbors, next door)

Dear Marty and Ellen,

Ira and I are in Florida ans just heard the sad news about Rachel. We remember her as a little girl and how excited you were to have a daughter.
Our thoughts are with you and the rest of your family. 
Thoughtfully,
Gayle and Ira

TO all The Fishman Family ~
I am so sad and sorry for you loss to your family. The Mottlowitz Family, here in Chicago send our prayers and heart all the way to Ohio!!! Sydney .... Miranda LOVES YOU !!! Here for you always!

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Sending all positive thoughts to the entire Fishman Family.  You have my deepest condolences.

so sorry to hear of your loss. thinking of you. the apel family.

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with the Fishman family and those close to Rachel.

Ellen, I am so sad to hear about Rachel.  I always loved hearing about her and the joy she brought to you.  I hope the memories bring comfort to you at this very difficult time, and bring joy to you always.   
May her memory be for a blessing

I am so heartbroken to hear the news of Rachel's death. She was and always will be such a huge and wonderful part of my life. I'm so sorry for your incredible loss.

Marty, Ellen, mike and Gregg -
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful Rachel.  We love you guys and are here for you! Xoxo

No words can convey the sorrow of losing a loved one so young and so cherished.  May Rachel's memories bless you forever and her spirit protect your family with angel wings.

Marty and Ellen,

My heart is with you, though I am in Florida. May her memory always be a blessing to you.

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends-she will be missed.

Terribly sorry to learn of your tragic loss. May Rachel's memory be a blessing. You have my deepest sympathy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. What a beautiful soul, taken way too soon.

Dear Ellen, Marty and Family,
Words cannot express how very sorry we are for your loss. This is a tragic, huge loss for our entire family. I loved Rachel very much and have many memories with her: coming to your house to try on bat-mitzvah dresses, hanging out at the Hamptons pool... Thinking of you during this very difficult time.

So very sorry for your loss. your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. with love, Jennifer and Melanie  (the locksmith hair studio)

We are so very sorry for your sadness.  Our thoughts are with you.
With deepest sympathy, Paulette and Jeffrey Novak

Our heart goes out to you --such pain and sadness at such a joyous time  to celebrate your newest Fishman family member.  Our entire family is thinking of you, hoping  your surrounding family and friends in Cleveland this week can alleviate some of your pain  and provide you with some comfort at this most trying time.  Rachel, gone too soon.

Ellen, Marty and Family, 
This is such a tragedy and huge loss for our entire family.  I loved Rachel and have many fond memories.  I remember coming to your house to try on Rachel's dresses for bat-mitzvahs...I remember hanging out with Rachel at the Hamptons' pool and being at her apartment...I remember seeing her with all of you at Ho Wah recently...and I remember just talking with her on the phone a few weeks ago to plan a time to get together.  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely sad and difficult time. Sending you hugs and kisses.

Ellen, Marty and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.  It is a tragedy for our family.  If there is anything we can do, please reach out to us.

Love,
Gail and Bill Wexler and family

OBITUARY

Rachel A. Fishman

29 December, 1979 – 3 March, 2013

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

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