Amy,  It's hard to believe a year has passed.  I think of you and your family often.  I miss you and feel so blessed to have known you. 

Amy I enjoyed 8 years working with you, you are truly missed.



I had the pleasure of being a co-worker of Amy's for close to ten years. I always enjoyed working along side Amy. I look back at the last time I saw her in the office. She was going through treatment and not at her 100% best but she still made time to come into the office to say hi and see everyone. I remember the stories she would always share about her family and her kids. She always came in with a HUGE smile on her face and would always make us laugh. She had a heart of GOLD. I will cherish the memories of Amy forever and I feel honored to have known her for so long. 

Amy was someone to admire. I met her at Temple Beth Am. She was PTO president year-after-year. She knew everyone’s names and made a point to always say hello to everyone or offer a helping hand. If there was a cause, she was always the first to offer support. 
She was also an amazing mom...
I ran into her and Kevin in town one day and she proudly told me that she and Kev were on a date together and how important it was to have dedicated dates with our children one-on-one. She was so proud of the gentleman he was becoming. This was probably a year or two ago.
Most recently, I texted with her just three weeks ago and she was telling me how she was cooking with the girls and they learned all about liquid v. solid measuring cups and fractions. 
Amy, you always beamed with positivity, love and life.  I will miss seeing your smiling face around. You are already missed. 


Amy was a colleague for years. Our responsibilities didn’t often overlap but when they did, she was unfailingly kind, smart and downright fun to work with. We need more of that in our profession and in the world in general. She will be missed.

I had the pleasure of being Amy's friend and working with her for seventeen years.  I remember when she and Brian were planning their wedding, it seems like yesterday.  Then over the years came her three children.  First, Kevin then Hannah and then Sydney.  They were they joy of her life and we often shared stories about our children.  The last work related trip we took together, I remember being so impressed by what a great Mom Amy  was.  She was on the phone making sure all was well with her children on a regular basis.  I watched her juggle work, family life and volunteering.  She always made herself available to helping others.  Amy was truly an amazing woman.  I have many good memories of Amy that I will cherish.  I loved her laugh.  She had a contagious laugh that is ingrained in my memory.  When I think of it, it brings a smile to my face.  I pray the memories of Amy will bring comfort to her family during this difficult time.  Rest in peace Amy.  You will be missed.

Our deepest condolences to the family. 
Words cannot express how our heart hurts for you all. Praying God will comfort through this difficult tome. 
 
The Dimaio’s 

I met Amy a decade ago when she volunteered relentless hours to the preschool of my child. Her generosity, kindness, helpfulness are unparalleled. She always blew me away, every time I talked with her, every time I saw her. She always acted in the interest of the community. Amy always dedicated her to others. She always had other's needs in mind. She was so selfless than I thought was might be a stay home mom of one. I was blown away to learn she had three children she cared for as my total role model as a mom while also being outstanding in her profession and never even say a word about it but made everyone feel that they are the only person that matter to her. The world is a much, much lesser place without her. I miss her dearly. I am privileged to carry these memories of her in me that remind me how humanity can look like. I adore you, Amy.

OBITUARY

Amy Russell

March 22, 1977 – August 11, 2020

IJ Morris at Star of David Cemetery of the Palm Beaches

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