I did stand up for 5 minutes back in 1994, alot of the comics were cool but kinda distant, some were just dismissive and rude. But Jackie was awesome, she gave me support and great advice and though I didn't pursue stand up, her kindness and advice left an impression on me. So much so, I decided to Google her and see  what she was up to. Unfortunately, it turns out, not much. 

My deepest sympathies go out to all her friends, family and fans.

And If a place like heaven exists, I'm sure it became more heavenly the minute she got there.

Rest in Peace, Jackie.

I have known about Jackie's passing for some years through an attempt to contact her, yet I have not written in this space.  I was stunned and have not had the words. Second semester of freshman year at NYU at Rubin Hall(who would not choose a 5th Ave address?) we chose each other along with Heidi to be roommates through time in the hallway smoking cigs(imagine that!). Although we had years apart I was fortunate enough to come back to her in graduate school (also at NYU). She was ALIVE, super funny...brilliant!  Her family was generous enough to take me in as a surrogate child without my own supportive family.  Through Jackie I met my then husband who was the father of my two delicious daughters ( both college age) and we always refer to Jackie as the reason why our children have their life. She was a force...a beauty....an unforgettable soul. I wish I could know you now Jackie. 

Jackie and I were close friends at NYU.  We  were traveling through Europe together when her Dad passed in 1989.  Lost touch after that and then ran into each other quite a few times at the Fairway on the UWS.  I always sent her a birthday email and haven't received one back over the past couple of years.  I am in absolute shock.

I’m so sad to learn of this! Jackie and I had so much fun walking our dogs, Sadie and Jay, together in Central Park. I was reaching out to reconnect and didn’t expect this!!! I’m so sad - I really wanted to see her!

I'm trying to find our more about her passing. I am in shock. She and I were very good friends at NYU - TISCH and this is heartbreaking.
Please, someone, anyone, email me. I would be so grateful.
She always rose above all difficulties, a true Joan of Arc.
I appreciate it.
Jonathan
Jpanczyk33@gmail.com

I met Jackie while she was studying theatre at NYU. We were both interns  at a press agency in NYC. We became fast friends when we both realized that the agents we were working for were nuts!
When I broke the office  coffee maker, she covered for me. In fact, she covered for me a lot! When celebrities came into our office, for example; Fisher Stevens, we saved the napkin  he used to blow his  nose or wipe his mouth. We had so many hilarious stories!
Eventually, I went to work at a theatrical talent agency while she pursued a career in stand up. I still have her VHS stand up tapes. I can remember her joke about someone trying to fit a cello into her apartment elevator by Lincoln Center. I can still hear her voice telling the joke. 
jackie was beautiful, authentic, hilarious and I am so sorry that she is gone. 
I just found out. 
The world has lost such a beautiful, unique, smart and kind human being! 


Jackie and I were classmates at Rutgers Prep, she was kind and full of life. 

Jackie and I were classmates at RPS.  She was full of life and energy, which is how I'll always remember her.  May Jackie's memory be a blessing now and forever. 

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Jacqueline Phelan

5 enero, 1967 – 11 noviembre, 2018

Riverside Memorial Chapel

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