Suzette was a lovely lady and one of the most genuine people I've ever known. I worked with her in Ann Arbor but we kept in touch after I moved to California. She always took so much pleasure in other peoples joy. I was lucky to know her.

I worked with Suzette over twenty years ago. I was just thinking of her this morning - how kind, compassionate, cheerful and wonderful she is. I came to the computer to see if I could connect with her and thank her for her kindness and infectious cheeriness. Lo and behold I come across this. My sympathies to Suzette's family and friends. Heaven gained an outstanding woman.

Suzy was a great sister in law whom we shared much fun with.   She was always a bubbly person who never seemed to be down.   Also a great conversationalist.   We will miss her and are saddened by her passing.   Our sincerest sympathies to her children.
Jim and Joanne Bollella

Gina, I am sorry about your mom. I will continue to have you and the girls in my thoughts and prayers.

Suzette was a friend from afar - I worked in the NH Fluent/ANSYS office.  We connected in person once a year at the user group conferences.  She was always so much fun to have at the registration desk.  She was amazing in knowing all her customers and welcomed each and every one by name and found their badge for them.  We kept in touch throughout the year with early AM calls - we were both morning people.    I have two pairs of earrings that Suzette made and sent to me and I'll cherish them forever.  I'm so sory for your loss and Suzette will be missed.

Suzette was an amazing person and I feel truly blessed to have known her.  My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and all who had the fortune to spend time with her.

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray The Lord my soul to keep, if I should die before I wake, I pray The Lord my soul to take.

Sleep in eternal peace, Suzie

Suzette was a pleasure to work with and just be around.  She always had a smile on her face and a happy personality.  I'm sad to hear she's gone but happy she's with her maker and in a great place.

Bruce Griehshammer
Sales Operations Manager 
Harbinger / Peregrine / Inovis

Suzy reached out to us with support when we needed it.  She was a gracious, generous, welcoming woman with a beautiful smile.  We are holding her loved ones in our hearts.

Suzette was a joyous and intelligent soul; her death is truly a loss to the world.  Her energy and personality were a bright light that blessed those she encountered.  I will miss her in the future.

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time of loss.

Suzette, you were always a happy person who had something surprising to offer me each time we bumped into each other.  We worked in offices several states apart, and we would cross paths only a few times a year but your warmth of personality, sincerity, interest in your fellow humans and sense of fun always made each encounter memorable.  I feel like you always had a hug ready for me, never mind business decorum, and I am so grateful to you for that.  You cared a lot about your co-workers, and I so value and respect that in you.  You touched me in your own unique way, and you will be fondly remembered.

Suzette was one of those incredible souls you might meet once or twice in your life, if you are very, very lucky. She was joyful, positive, giving, and smart. She was naturally curious about everything, and brought such a unique and wise point of view to our conversations. I always felt I learned something when we talked. We shared a sense of humor about the hilarious, and often made each other laugh to the point of tears. I think I will miss that laughter the most. She provided a light to all of us who were fortunate enough to know her that will never go out. Her caring, warm, and singularly beautiful spirit will be greatly missed.

Suzie was the heart and soul of our Ann Arbor office, and the memory of her laughter, love, and generosity will live on in my recollections for all days to come.  Suzie and I connected instantly as we shared stories of our italian, catholic, and jewish experiences as well as our love of film. I always felt so blessed when Suzie added me or someone else close to me to her prayer list.  She was always thinking about others before herself...
To Dean, Laura, Dave, Gina and her girls, I am so deeply sorry for your loss and pray that you will be strong in these difficult days.  Know in your hearts that Suzie was truly loved and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have been touched by her.

I was a teenager when I met and worked for Suzette Bolella at JBD in Ferndale Mi. I was a senior in high school and I thought she was so beautiful and amazing, I never forgot her. I'm so sorry for your loss.

So sorry for you loss Gina.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I look back and realize that my memories of Suzie started 60 years ago. Suzie was the big sister I never had, and my "bestfriend forever," Linda, generously shared her with me! We would go through all her things when she wasn't there, read notes, listen in on conversations - things little sisters would do - and yet with all those memories, I never remember Suzie being so outraged that that became a memory. I remember her gorgeous red hair, her huge smile, her patience with Linda and me (well, sometimes).  I was fascinated following her life through high school, remember swooning over prom dress, and daydreaming about her life as she left for Europe. Looking back, Suzie left big shoes to fill in a young girl's daydreams. I share deeply in the loss felt by her children, and deeply in the loss felt by my "half-sister," Linda. Suzie's memory will be cherished in my heart forever!

Sorry for your loss. Dave has spoke often about how wonderful and caring his mother was. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

"Aunt" Suzy has been a huge emotional support to my husband Dan and I. Her spirit, so generous, caring and giving, would call and check on us. Her voice, her words, were always uplifting and left me feeling better.  She truly prayed for us. 

I am her niece Alicia's college roommate, so I have enjoyed tales of the sisters over the years.  I loved her like my own aunt and was honored to consider her my friend. 

Peace, grace and blessings to all who loved her. I know there is an empty space in my life where her *sparkle* used to be.

In 2009 i worked for Ansys. I was only at the company for 6 months my first time here but I sat next to Suzette when I was in MI.  She was a great. 

At the time I lived in Pittsburgh but covered MI.  I was constantly travling and away from my family.   She made me laugh and loved to talk about my kids.  

After I left ANSYS we did not stay in touch but then in 2012 I came back to the company .  Who was my first phone message from? The always happy and bubbly Suzette telling me how she missed me and how glad she was that I was back.  

Although she only touched my life for a short time she made an impact on me like I know she did for so many other people!  

You will be missed.

So sorry about your loss. Will keep the family in my prayers and I hope you will find comfort in the days ahead.

Suzette of the laughing voice and sparkling tints in every word . . . who brought
the gift of light and love and full honoring attention to everybody she embraced with kindness and generosity of heart and hope. Suzette's Presence was a Blessing  . . . and her words and warmth will be so very missed. I
am thankful to have been touched in so very many ways by Suzette. 
May her soul be a millionfold embraced in the Joy and Warmth she gifted to everyone. May her family know how truly loved Suzette is always.

I miss you grandma.  I loved your style. I hope you are happy in heaven.  I love you and I will see you in heaven.  Your granddaughter, Angelina

I,m sorry for your loss.  My prayers go out to you and your family.

My name is Suzanne and Suzette and I sat next to each other at ANSYS.   It didn't take me long to realize what a wonderful person she was.   She was a loving wife, Mother and Grandmother.  She loved her family very much and shared many happy stories with me.  My heart goes out to her family – Suzette was truly one of a kind and will be forever missed

Suzette was a bright spot every day, always with a kind word or two to her friends and colleagues.  Her irreverent sense of humor brought a smile to all those who knew her.  I will miss her.....

Suzette was a very, dear precious long time friend.  I will always cherish our times together  and our great discussions. 

I remember all of the fun times that we had together, especially the times when my little Jack Russell Terrier, "Ernie" would join us on our excursions.  He loved  proudly sitting on Suzette's lap in the car and in the office.  He liked her alot and would even "talk" to her on the phone. (I am serious.  He would talk to her on the phone)

Suzette conveyed to me on several occasions how much she loved her husband, her children, and her grandaughters .  She was so very proud  of her family.

I loved it when she couldn't help but smile when talking about her beautiful, precious grandaughters..  She proudly displayed a Detroit Tigers pillow that a grandaughter made for her.  She loved her Tigers.

I will miss her tremendously and will always love her.  My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family.  May they find comfort in knowing that she was deepy loved by many and touched so many lives.

Love,
Terri Reeves

March 28, 2013

I really love Suzette with all of my heart.  She was such an inspiration to everyone who knew her and a true friend to all.  

I have an angel pin Suzette gave me and it is blue (Angelina's favorite color). I love collecting angels just like Suzette and the angel she gave me is  reminder to me that some people are like angels.  Of course, I feel tht mothers are the best angels.  They listen to our hearts.  They wipe away our tears. The safeguard our emotions and they are usually the first person we call on when we have exciting news to share or when we need a sounding board. 

Gina is my best friend (we have known one another since we were 14).  I feel so privileged to have known Gina's mother for so many yers.  I have enjoyed the times I have spent with her and I have always placed comfort in knowing that she was around for my friend whom I love so dearly.  Gina is not just  friend, but a sister.  I grieve when she grieves.  I hurt when she hurts.  I miss Suzette for Gina.  I want Gian to be able to pick up the phone to say "Hi" and it pains me to know she can no longer do this in this life.  The good news is that I know Gina's mom is with her spirit.  I love you Suzette.  Thank you for giving me one of the greatest gifts I have ever had - the friendship of your beautiful daughter.  I am so happy to have  known you.

Dawn

Mom, I miss you and love you. You can never be replaced. I do not have words to express how much you meant to me. You touched so many lives with your compassion and wisdom. You will live in my heart forever.

David

Suzette was my mother.  She was also my closest, dearest friend.  She gave tirelessly to everyone in her life, never asking anything for herself.  She was beautiful on the inside and her beauty radiated outward to everyone, warming them with her endless giving love.  Suzette was a deep person, who saw things clearly, and never judged anyone.  She had a wonderful sense of humor, a compassionate outlook on life, and warmth and love to give to anyone who needed her.

Suzette loved life.  She loved the people in her world.  She took pleasure in the simple acts of kindness that she every day to everyone on her path.

She will be missed dearly.  I will love you forever mom.  You will never leave my heart.

love,

Laura

OBITUARY

Suzette Doreen Bollella

August 2, 1942 – March 26, 2013

Muehlig Funeral Chapel

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