As the two mark for my mother’s passing it has been a reflective time.
In my father’s passing last year, I have come to the realization that I am their only legacy.
For only children, which I never believe anyone should have , is lifetime changing event when  both parents pass.
Our lives as only children end. We cannot sit back with siblings and talk about incidents with mom and dad. Other families with brothers and sisters, never really end their family. They haveeach other. Spouses and born children are not the same , as brothers and sisters to reminisce about mom and dad.
My mother was a passionate person highly devoted to her sister  whom she loved more than anyone else and her sister who loved her just as much. My mother adored and loved deeply her older brother, and her former husband.
I learned a lot from my mother, not by her verbal teachings, that she did not do, but by actions. 
It took me a full year to fully understand my mother’s passing in the sense that I never had conversations with her on meaningful topics. We shared basic communication that was respectful from daughter to mother.
If I wanted to touch on other areas, my mother found it disrespectful and became angry.
I learned that I can have unfinished business with my mother, and still have respect for her as a mother.
I work hard daily not to harbor that inflexibility she had . I do work hard at trying to be as loving as she was to family members.
My mother was well read, intellectually curious and chose her words eloquently.
I hope her friends and family remember her yearly with a warm thought.
To all that have lost a parent, sibling, spouse or anyone, we all share a date in time  that has us reflecting  about the limits of time we have with those people.
As you read this, think of Sue as you glance at your NY times, if you receive that, your dining room , as Sue was known for  appointed parties, and hug  your brothers and sisters.
We know that is what she wanted from life.
-Anne Gold Kahn

my best to you all   sue was a favorite teacher but also a kind and caring mishpocha

Dear Lynne,
Thank you.. yes, your mom, my mom , Sandy, and Adele, the Tunafish Klatch., as they called themselves.
I so appreciate your condolences very much.
Send my love to your mom, Ellie.

Dearest Annie,

My deepest condolences to you and your family on the death of your beloved mother. May her memory be a blessing. 
Suzie was my mother's (Ellie Breitbart) best friend for their whole lives and she will always hold a special place in my heart. Her kindness and warmth will always be remembered and cherished.
With much love,
Lynne (Tuber) Mendillo, Mission Viejo California

Thank you to all of you who shared your kind words about my mother, Suzanne Gold.
I know my mother would be so touched by the thoughtfulness that has been expressed by the comments that have been posted.
All of your kind words will be treasured by me and my family.
- Anne



Grandma Sue heaven has called you home… there will not be a single day that you are not missed, we will carry your love with us forever ever. May you rest peacefully 
Love you always and forever 
Heather & Nicholas 

“Susie Gold” was one of my mother’s favorite friends and colleagues. I can honestly say she was one of my mom’s treasured friends and I am sure they are writing The Heavenly Times together. 

May God comfort you in your loss. 
Lovingly, The Jeanne Oden family.

I had the pleasure of meeting sue 35 years ago at tano’s salon and had been doing her hair for 33 years! We shared a lot of stories with each other, I had the pleasure of  meeting  Annie and her kids as well! She was always kind and pleasant to have in my chair weekly! I will miss her and send my condolences to the family during this difficult time🙏     Nicole

My sympathy to all of  Suzanne's family. She was a delightful neighbor and she will be  missed .
Jean Harper

I may not have known you, yet I was told so many memories. How much you love so many people.  Nick loves you with his whole heart, and when he spoke of you, he showed me how deeply he loves you.
I feel that I know you and so grateful for the wonderful stories. 
You are so deeply loved by so many who love you now and have a  place in our hearts. I am truly grateful that you have such a wonderful grandson.🥲🥲🥲

My Aunt Sue was the queen of entertainment- I learned so much from her- especially in the art of garnishing!  She was so elegant and eloquent in everything that she did.  Growing up, I always looked forward to seeing her and loved watching the interactions between her, my Aunt Maizie, and my father Leonard, when we visited from New York.  The banter was always fun to watch, as if they were transformed to their younger days.  Aunt Sue was always interested in everyone’s life, the good , the bad, and sometimes the horrific.  She always had something wonderful to say that made any situation so much more palatable. I will miss 
her phone calls and updates as well as her always upbeat way of looking at life.  May her memory be for a blessing to all that had the privilege and honor of knowing her.  She certainly will be missed.  Sending all of our love !

Dena, Noa, and Jonah❤️❤️❤️❤️

I feel so sad  and broken hearted about the passing of Sue. She was a most special person who was so caring and loving to many. She was a most special friend of my fathers who treasured her as such a close friend. I feel awful that I lost touch with her these  past few years but she will always be remembered by me and my family as a  class lady in every way and a true gift of a person. I pray she is at peace and with those that preceded her to Heaven.  Today is my dads birthday so hopefully they are celebrating. With love to her family, 
Joy Arsham Anzalone 

Sometimes the world blesses us with special people.
They live their life with a certain grace and dignity, making them impervious to their surroundings, no matter how good or bad.
The sincerity of their heart can be felt not only by the generosity of their deeds, but by the utter kindness of their soul.
That was my Aunt Sue.
And while her passing is sad, we should take joy in knowing that for some, the special....this world is just a temporary stop on a larger journey.
It is with great pride and gratitude that I was able to have her as my "Aunt Sue."  I will miss her dearly.  

We went on trips together to New York.  To Chautauqua  a number of times.  I wet to home every Sunday for dinner. She was like a sister a friend.  I adored her. She was so so smart.  I have beautiful memories. She helped me when I was editor of a speech magazine.   
  I will miss her Annie keep in touch please. Carol gold. Jen and Dana 

Annie, Maizie, and Family:

Annie, you and your mom have always been a most integral part of my life. There are so few people whom I can trace back to the beginning of the memories of my life as a young child growing up just a few blocks away from all of you on Lomond.   Sue touched me from such an early age starting around six or seven years old embracing me as if I was one of her own; but she did that with all of the kids because that’s who she was.  Sue’s kindness, warmth, smile, and love were infectious.   I have volumes of memories of being with all of you and all touched by Sue. She will truly be an angel that we will sorely miss on this earth.  May her memory be a blessing for all whom she touched. 

In addition to what I already wrote. She told me how much she loved each of her grandchildren.  We had this conversation when she fell in class and had to go to the hospital. 
Cyndy Fellenbaum 

I remember Suzanne from the JCC. We would attend the exercise classes. She was a brilliant woman and I will always remember her talking with such love about her granddaughter. 
Fondly,
Cyndy Fellenbaum


Suzanne was a terrific neighbor to our mother Janet.  So sorry for your loss.  She will be missed.

OBITUARY

Suzanne Leatris Kravitz Gold

March 15, 1933 – January 21, 2022

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

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