The first time I met Aunt Maggie was the day she married Uncle Mickey.  I was seven or eight years old and remember her in a beautiful white dress.  Years later, in California, she was one of my teen age confidantes and had a hard time understanding why, when I graduated from high school, that I just didn't get married.  She was definitely dedicated to home and family and lived her life that way.  The close family ties with Mary, Midge and Al were remarkable.  She loved them and her children and grandchildren and leaves many wonderful memories behind.
Barbara Medvitz Durand

We have wonderful memories of Aunt Maggie from our gatherings at Mary, Midge and Al's home.  I loved to talk with her and have stayed in touch through email and some phone conversations in recent years.  She serves as a great model for aging gracefully.
Heather and Richard Medvitz

Mom was a remarkable woman with a huge heart,  unconditional love and a fierce loyalty for her family.  Mom, you were my role model, my hero, my rock. I miss you and love you always.  You were simply the best.

She was not anyone famous, she didn't have an extravagant life or lifestyle, and she didn't want anything beyond a good family life and a happy home. We often hear about the tragic deaths of the rich and famous and big name celebrities and the news is full of their so-called impact on the world. Well, to me, my mom and all moms like her are the real celebrities and the world is a little less bright now that she is gone.  She was kind and giving and dedicated to giving her best to raising her 5 kids and taking care of our dad and the home we lived in. To me, that's how you truly make a difference in the world.

Our dad passed away in 2001 and he and Mom were members of what Tom Brokaw called “The Greatest Generation.” If they were with us today, they'd probably try to deny that their lives were anything special. The way they valued people was in their work, in their actions and in the manner in which they lived their lives. I think they'd want us to remember them in that way.

As I was growing up, Mom was always there to give advice and guidance. When I was very young her words were magical because she “knew everything”.  When I was a teenager suddenly I knew everything and mom and dad just didn't get it. Later in life I remember cringing when I'd think about how arrogant and silly I had been.  But then I would smile and remember fondly how Mom would respond with words like “Oh really? or “Oh, okay” and leave it at that even though she knew how wrong I was and the mistakes I was making. God, I loved her for that and I truly believe I became a better person for it. 

But one thing that never did change was that she was always a mom. And as only mom's do, she always asked the worried questions mom's ask. She would call and ask am I eating enough, drinking enough water, not working too hard? Lately, she started to remind me to take extra special care of my wife Lynda, spend more time with her. She truly cared and I always ended the conversation with “I will Mom, thanks and I love you.” I will really miss those calls.

As Mom got older, we all knew the day would come when we wouldn't be able to say “I love you” to her in person anymore. You tell yourself you will be prepared when that day comes, but that's just something your brain does to help you deal with the heartache that is coming. So, in this small way here and now I can only say...

Thank you mom, for all of the tireless effort to give us a good life, and the absolutely amazing memories. You were the best inspiration a young man could have and I love you with all my heart. I know you and dad are together again now and when my time comes to join you, I hope dad has the golf clubs ready and you will be happily trimming the gardenias in heaven's garden. Goodbye Mom, we all miss you dearly.

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Margaret Ann Medvetz

2 julio, 1921 – 3 enero, 2015

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