Monday, July 15, 2019
“Mom”, how I used to call her, opened her home and heart to “adopt”, for almost a year, an AFS foreign exchange student from Cali, Colombia. She and, of course, Herbie (“Dad”) made sure I was part of the family and became their “daughter” since August 1974. Subsequently, she also adopted my husband Ramon as her “so-in- law” and my daughter Diana and my son Felipe as her “grandchildren”. Every year, she made sure, we each received Birthday and Christmas packages which she delivered months ahead to ensure we would get them on time.
Our hearts were deeply saddened when we learned about her departure, but many beautiful memories filled with laughter and joy came to our mind right away.
I will never forget the delicious daily meals which she prepared when she came back from work. She introduced me to polish foods like “Pierogies”, “Golompkies” and the delicious “Kielbasa”. I will also remember how we both loved the Johnny Carson Show. We stayed up late, even during school nights, and enjoyed watching it together.
The relationship established since 1974, lasted all these years. We kept in touch through letters, phone calls, visits and presents. I was able to see her again several times after my exchange year was over. Both “Mom” and “Dad” traveled to my hometown in two occasions. My Family and I were able to visit her in Gloversville in three opportunities. She even traveled long distances to meet us whenever we came to USA. Once, she flew down to Orlando to join us during our family trip to Disney World and on another opportunity, she and her dear friends the Mazur`s, drove all the way to Kingston, Canada to meet me while I was attending a Seminar in that city.
“Mom” left a strong mark in our hearts. We will always remember her and love her forever.
Our deepest condolences to Mike, Cathy, Mark, Kathy, Cheryl, Bill, Amy, Michelle, Michael, Ali, Joseph, Nancy, Meghan, Thomas and her great grandchildren.
With love,
Maritza
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