March 11
March 11
I miss you, Debby. Steve Lawrence passed away this week but I'm sure you already found him!! I love you and wish you were here.
Lou
Lou
Our Wife/Mom/GG is an incredible woman. If you made your way to this page you made your way to Debby's heart. There is not one person she has encountered that she did not make some sort of impact on. Thank you to every single person who impacted our mom/wife's life in return.
We know she has so many people who's lives she has touched. We ask that in lieu of flowers, below in the "leave a note" section, you share with us your favorite memory/memories or simply write something. That is the gift that keeps on giving for all of us....simply priceless. Please upload and share with us as many pictures or videos as you would like of you and her or even just her. That would mean the world to us. We have plenty as well we have and will continue to upload to share with you. We need YOU to help up put hundreds more on this ongoing tribute.
Debby is such an inspiration to us. She truly is a fighter!! Her battle was a long one. She has been battling Ovarian Cancer for 6 years and 9 months. The average life expectancy is 5 years from time of diagnosis for her illness. The past year has been the hardest for her and our family. Watching this disease truly surface in a way it didn't the first 5 years has been heartbreaking. Her first 5 years while battling was life changing but, she did not let cancer get in her way. She worked full time and later retired to care for her grandchildren full time (her dream job).
Ovarian Cancer is called the silent killer for a reason. It's mostly detected at Stage 3 as it was for her. Her best advice after going through this to all the women out there is listen to your body!
We are so grateful for the last 6 years and 9 months. We knew this journey would end at some point and we feel very strongly that we treasured every day and every moment! Her memory will live in our hearts FOREVER! Please visit this site as often as you like or simply when you miss her as it will be active forever. This site is for all of us to enjoy as we mourn a simply incredible woman.
Much Love and Fish Kisses,
Bob, Mandi, Corey, Brad, Robyn, Bryan, Jackson, and Chase
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March 11
March 11
It’s your Birthday!!!!! Screaming!! Happy Birthday Deb. Missing you
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
I miss my dear friend so much but all of our fun memories help to ease the pain of that loss. Long distance never changed our incredibly close friendship. Your family has done such a wonderful job keeping her memory alive. Much love!
March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023
Hi Deb! I know you know - it’s me! wishing you joy in your now forever home. All who love you miss you like crazy. At your age, You’re still gorgeous, sassy and very classy! Your old friend can hear your voice and your giggle like it was yesterday. You are in my heart and I ❤️ you!
March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023
Happy birthday to my sweet sister. How I miss you. I know you'd say that 73 is like being 100 but it's really not that old and you should still be here.
We love you so.
We love you so.
March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023
Happy birthday Debby! Have a very special day! Everyone is missing you .
March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023
Wishing you the best Birthday Fishy! I miss you.
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
Deb. Thank you for your most recent checkin. I asked for a sign and you so beautifully answered. You are THE BEST Giver in my life and
I cherish every moment we shared. Like so many of your family and friends I miss you so. I hope Heaven is everything we hoped it would be and that you are enjoying your time with loved ones who are with you. aniT, uoY evoL
I know you can decipher my closing: I did it YOUR WAY.
I cherish every moment we shared. Like so many of your family and friends I miss you so. I hope Heaven is everything we hoped it would be and that you are enjoying your time with loved ones who are with you. aniT, uoY evoL
I know you can decipher my closing: I did it YOUR WAY.
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
Another year of missing you, Deb. Yet, I know you are always near. You promised me you would listen for me and you would do your best to respond...and I believe that is happening. Your family is beautiful and I love being a part of their lives.
We all love you so and cherish the memory of you.
Lou
We all love you so and cherish the memory of you.
Lou
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
.......Can't get over losing you. it was enough to be so far away from you for all the years while you were well, raising the kids and working and making more friends along the way. you were a very important friend in my life and my memories of our times together, the fun, the laughs, the tears, the antics....the pictures i have to remind me of "us", just miss you. love you. i hear your voice in my head. i know you are an angel to many and i hope you stay in my aura. imscreamng. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxo
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Debby....I miss you everyday and still can't believe you're gone. I hear your laughter...and advice....and feel your love. Wish I could hug you.
Lou
Lou
March 13, 2021
March 13, 2021
Debbers.
still a hole in my heart. i know you're okay where you are because
Sooky is with you and you both can be at peace.
couldn't have loved you more dear sister/friend.
Happy Heavenly Birthday!
still a hole in my heart. i know you're okay where you are because
Sooky is with you and you both can be at peace.
couldn't have loved you more dear sister/friend.
Happy Heavenly Birthday!
March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
To my Dearest Friend..
No one but you calls me Carolkins ...I miss you sooo much. I will never forget how you made me feel as if...I was part of your family.
My Mom passed last year...this month will be 1 yr. She knew you...cause I spoke soo much about you. Only good things of course.. I told her about your Pool she loved it.
I miss you and I will see you again.
No one but you calls me Carolkins ...I miss you sooo much. I will never forget how you made me feel as if...I was part of your family.
My Mom passed last year...this month will be 1 yr. She knew you...cause I spoke soo much about you. Only good things of course.. I told her about your Pool she loved it.
I miss you and I will see you again.
March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021
To my beautiful sister on her birthday....I miss you everyday. How I wish you were here.
Happy Birthday.
Give everyone my love.
Happy Birthday.
Give everyone my love.
March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021
Happy Birthday Fishy! Thinking of you.
May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020
Forever missed, so never forgotten by me. Forever loved, so that did not stop when you went to heaven. Deb, always JOY when we were together!
i know how proud you are of your family and that your light continues to shine upon them wherever they are. i am grateful that i have posts from Mandi, your "clone", as she goes on without your physical presence, but not without your extraordinary spirit. You've left your loving mark on all of us.
i know how proud you are of your family and that your light continues to shine upon them wherever they are. i am grateful that i have posts from Mandi, your "clone", as she goes on without your physical presence, but not without your extraordinary spirit. You've left your loving mark on all of us.
May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020
You would be blown away by this quarantine craziness.... We broke the quarantine today with a family BBQ in your honor. We all miss you so much. Life just put simply has a huge hole in it. A feeling on incompletion. My babies need their GG.. I need you to help me raise them. This is just unfair. All you wanted was to be a grandma and you are being so slighted by missing the growing of the four most precious boys. We all feel you and know you are with us but it's just not the same. We need our Mama. I miss you more than yesterday and less than tomorrow. Some say the pain eases over time... those people didn't have children with out their mom by their side :( I promise to keep your memory alive and make sure the boys know who you are and how incredible you were. I pray they have some of your "famous" traits. XOXOXOXO
May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020
I remember our last visit. You were in bed...weak..but you asked me to get a deck of cards from the drawer in your bedroom. You wanted to have one last game of Slap Jack with me, the game we always played on the dining room table on Keer Avenue when we were kids...and you always won. And you won this last game, too!
On that last visit, you told me that you would listen for my voice and do your best to answer. I feel you but I still miss you so much. I pray for your peace and am grateful to have been your brother.
On that last visit, you told me that you would listen for my voice and do your best to answer. I feel you but I still miss you so much. I pray for your peace and am grateful to have been your brother.
May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020
Remembering you today and always. Miss you ❤️
May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020
A little smile- I remember her “hand me downs”. Would always look forward to getting her clothes- we were THAT close!
March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020
I thought of you all day on your birthday. I laughed, thinking about what you'd say when I called you on your 70th...."Louie....a hundred"
I miss you and really would love to talk to you these days.
Please stay close to us all. We need your love and smiles.
Happy birthday
Lou
I miss you and really would love to talk to you these days.
Please stay close to us all. We need your love and smiles.
Happy birthday
Lou
March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020
Happy Birthday Fishy ❤️ Miss you
May 18, 2019
May 18, 2019
I still think of you everyday, Deb.
You are always in my heart.
Thank you for guiding the surgeons hands last week and making sure I was OK.
I love you forever.
You are always in my heart.
Thank you for guiding the surgeons hands last week and making sure I was OK.
I love you forever.
March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019
Happy Birthday Debby,
We miss you tons and we know you're in heaven watching out for all. I know because Jackson often speaks of you. We were all blessed when God put you in our lives. I always said you were the "little matchmaker." And, it was the best thing that could happen to our family...we love you, and miss you, see you again. Love, Margaret & Allen
We miss you tons and we know you're in heaven watching out for all. I know because Jackson often speaks of you. We were all blessed when God put you in our lives. I always said you were the "little matchmaker." And, it was the best thing that could happen to our family...we love you, and miss you, see you again. Love, Margaret & Allen
March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019
Happy Birthday Debby! I think about you and speak of you often. Miss you.
Hugs~n~fishes
Hugs~n~fishes
March 13, 2018
March 13, 2018
Missing you Mama! You would love what we did in honor of your birthday this year!! I LOVE YOU!
March 11, 2018
March 11, 2018
Happy Birthday Fishy. Miss you so much. Hugs n
March 11, 2018
March 11, 2018
Deb...I woke up this morning and said..."It's Debby's birthday"...and I still get the urge to call you and hear you say..."Lou. 100 years old!!"
I love you everyday and miss you constantly. Please watch over all of us, as you always did.
Lou
I love you everyday and miss you constantly. Please watch over all of us, as you always did.
Lou
May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017
For whatever the reason, you were taken too soon. But you stay very alive in so many lives. You send signs that you are still here and that you are close to your husband, children and grandchildren. Your presence remains strong. You are missed and loved.
May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017
A beautiful lady told me just yesterday that she tries to celebrate their life together rather than mourn her loss. I thought that was what I would try to do. My question as I sit here with tears running down my face and an ache in my heart is how do you do that? I love you my friend and I miss you and all of your 'Joy' so very much. I hope that heaven is as beautiful as we hoped it would be and that you are with your Mom and Dad walking down streets of gold.
May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017
A year. Feels like yesterday. I miss you everyday. You send me signs everyday. I want to believe that what I learned from you made me a better person and for that I will be forever grateful. Please know that your family is well and thriving and knows you are watching over them. Sending you many fish hugs and kisses. Keep screaming for all of us. Love you always my Mrs Fish!!❤️❤️
May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017
My mama... one year. How did a year go by? Tomorrow is one year you since you left us. I thought a lot the months following your passing about how I would live without you. I was numb for a while. The phases of mourning are so true. I was numb for a while. And just as I became angry you did what you do best... you gave me a gift. I became pregnant. Well today, baby Devin is here. And he's your namesake. Devvy is perfect mom. Thank you for sending me my angel baby. I love you. Always and FOREVER I just wish you were here to raise him with me. Xoxo
March 12, 2017
March 12, 2017
A little after midnight and it's no longer your official birthday.... but I posted this on Facebook earlier yesterday in your honor and wanted to share it here too.
Happy Birthday to my Mama, my best friend, my heart, my reason for being. Today, I choose to "try" to celebrate your birth not mourn your death. Today, I choose to thank god you were born 67 years ago to be able to bless so many people's lives over the span of your life. It's no wonder Nanny named your middle name Joy. The amount of JOY you brought to this world in your short time here is immeasurable. You have touched so many lives and you gave me life. Today, I celebrate all you were, all you impacted, all you taught me, and all of the memories you gave me of having the best mom and friend in the world.. Not one second goes by that I don't miss you. If I had one birthday wish for you today it would be to hold your hand one last time. I love you my mamabear
Happy Birthday to my Mama, my best friend, my heart, my reason for being. Today, I choose to "try" to celebrate your birth not mourn your death. Today, I choose to thank god you were born 67 years ago to be able to bless so many people's lives over the span of your life. It's no wonder Nanny named your middle name Joy. The amount of JOY you brought to this world in your short time here is immeasurable. You have touched so many lives and you gave me life. Today, I celebrate all you were, all you impacted, all you taught me, and all of the memories you gave me of having the best mom and friend in the world.. Not one second goes by that I don't miss you. If I had one birthday wish for you today it would be to hold your hand one last time. I love you my mamabear
March 11, 2017
March 11, 2017
Happy Birthday Fishy! Miss you.
Hugs ~n~ Fishes
Hugs ~n~ Fishes
March 11, 2017
March 11, 2017
You're in my thoughts & in my Heart always Debby.
Wishing you a very very Happy Birthday in heaven Sweet Lady!!
Wishing you a very very Happy Birthday in heaven Sweet Lady!!
March 11, 2017
March 11, 2017
Today, I'd be calling my beautiful sister to wish her a happy birthday and she would say...."Lou. 100 years old".
I think of you every single day, Deb...and I start to cry every time. For you. For all of us. Someday, I'll understand God's plan. For now, I just know I miss you, your laughter, your love. Hug everyone for me.
I think of you every single day, Deb...and I start to cry every time. For you. For all of us. Someday, I'll understand God's plan. For now, I just know I miss you, your laughter, your love. Hug everyone for me.
March 1, 2017
March 1, 2017
GG, jackson has been talking about you a lot lately. I started talking to him about God and angels . He knows you rest in the clouds and watch him and us every minute. It makes him smile sweetly as he's laying in bed. He knows you have been assigned to him as his angel. The other day he told me you were in his heart, but he had a great idea ... he can break his heart to get you out!!! So smart !!! we love you so much
November 17, 2016
November 17, 2016
Plans are coming together for Mandis shower, and I can see you doing your dance and hear you saying "Love it robbers " I wish so much you were here for this. I love you , I miss you
August 16, 2016
August 16, 2016
I sit here looking at the pictures of Jax going off to his first day of school. My heart aches as I think of how proud GG would be of him. She taught him so many things and he loves showing what he has learned. I know GG will always be with him in spirit, I just sooo wish she was here in person. Miss you so much sweet GG.
August 12, 2016
August 12, 2016
GG
Jackson start school next week! Can you believe it? We put him in the school you suggested. No one would be more excited or more proud about this day then you. Hes so smart and so well-prepared because of you. Pop is doing a great job doing the things you would be doing with the boys. Jackson mentions you often. Keep watching over us! We love you
Jackson start school next week! Can you believe it? We put him in the school you suggested. No one would be more excited or more proud about this day then you. Hes so smart and so well-prepared because of you. Pop is doing a great job doing the things you would be doing with the boys. Jackson mentions you often. Keep watching over us! We love you
August 1, 2016
August 1, 2016
My dear friend Deb, how can this be??? My heart is saddened by your transitioning away from us. But I bet God is being well entertained. We met at Eastern Airline Training Center in Miami in 1970 and worked together for 7 years. "OMG" was your motto. I will miss you "fabulous" smile and the light in your eyes. RIP my dear friend.l loving you from down here.
August 1, 2016
August 1, 2016
So saddened to hear this news in May and still trying to believe Debby has left us. She was one of the nicest persons you would want to work with..I worked with her at Eastern Airlines and American Express over 25 years. She always had a smile and will be dearly missed. The angels received a truly one of a kind!
August 1, 2016
August 1, 2016
We took the kids to the Aquarium yesterday. They played Josh Grobin during a show and then I saw dragonfly earnings in the gift shop. I miss you so much. I just can't believe you're gone.You made the world a whole lot happier. One day we will meet again. Xoxo
July 3, 2016
July 3, 2016
My dear old friend,
My heart is aching as I write this note. We were 11 years old when we first met. It was the summer of 1961 at the 'Y' day camp. I was very shy. You befriended me & that was the beginning of a long friendship. That same year my family moved to a new apartment & I changed schools. To my delight I was in your class and again you took me under your wing & made the transition easy. We were close friends right through high school. We would meet every morning and walk to school together. After high school we drifted. We went to different colleges- met new people.
We didn't reconnect until years later. I was pregnant with my first child Daniellle, you were living in Iselin with Bob, Mandy & Corey. After you moved to freehold time passed again. We were busy with work and kids.. But 3 years ago you reached out to me. You came back to New Jersey and made a point to stop and see me, even if it was for a quick hug. You made such an impact on so many people. I'm sorry so much time passed when we didn't see one another.
Your time here was too short. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of it. You will be deeply missed my friend .
My heart is aching as I write this note. We were 11 years old when we first met. It was the summer of 1961 at the 'Y' day camp. I was very shy. You befriended me & that was the beginning of a long friendship. That same year my family moved to a new apartment & I changed schools. To my delight I was in your class and again you took me under your wing & made the transition easy. We were close friends right through high school. We would meet every morning and walk to school together. After high school we drifted. We went to different colleges- met new people.
We didn't reconnect until years later. I was pregnant with my first child Daniellle, you were living in Iselin with Bob, Mandy & Corey. After you moved to freehold time passed again. We were busy with work and kids.. But 3 years ago you reached out to me. You came back to New Jersey and made a point to stop and see me, even if it was for a quick hug. You made such an impact on so many people. I'm sorry so much time passed when we didn't see one another.
Your time here was too short. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of it. You will be deeply missed my friend .
June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016
I met Debby on 04/20/11 at the Police Department. Debby was reporting the theft of her purse. To make a long story short, after 5 years from the incident, we still kept in touch.
In my almost 20 years as a police office, Debby is the only person that turned from a victim to a close personal friend of mine.
We'd always fight on the phone and laugh over her feeding the homeless, especially this one particular man. She would always go above and beyond to bring him food, even in the pouring rain. I told her how caring and CRAZY she was and she would even cloth him.
Debby knew it was dangerous, but her kindness and determination shielded her from that. She would tell me how great she felt to see her homeless man, especially when he'd smile and thank her.
One time Debby couldn't find her homeless man, only his shopping cart. So she called me and told me to look for him. A couple of days later, she looked though the shopping cart to find clues on his whereabouts. Debby kept looking for him for over a week, until he popped back up.
She was so excited and happy, that when she called me, she bragged that she found him first.
I enjoyed every conversation and text we had and especially seeing her for one last time in April and taking a photo with her. I will truly miss you my friend.
S.Regis
In my almost 20 years as a police office, Debby is the only person that turned from a victim to a close personal friend of mine.
We'd always fight on the phone and laugh over her feeding the homeless, especially this one particular man. She would always go above and beyond to bring him food, even in the pouring rain. I told her how caring and CRAZY she was and she would even cloth him.
Debby knew it was dangerous, but her kindness and determination shielded her from that. She would tell me how great she felt to see her homeless man, especially when he'd smile and thank her.
One time Debby couldn't find her homeless man, only his shopping cart. So she called me and told me to look for him. A couple of days later, she looked though the shopping cart to find clues on his whereabouts. Debby kept looking for him for over a week, until he popped back up.
She was so excited and happy, that when she called me, she bragged that she found him first.
I enjoyed every conversation and text we had and especially seeing her for one last time in April and taking a photo with her. I will truly miss you my friend.
S.Regis
June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016
My Dear Cousin Debby,
I can see and feel your smile. It was always there and with a big hug. We met infrequently over the years, and yet each time it was as if time had not passed. That warmth and acceptance were part of your DNA, inherited from you parents, my beloved Uncle Cy and Aunt Sooky. You always chose to show the bright side, even in these last years when you were battling a terrible disease. Our connection is from those early years when you were growing up on Keer Avenue. One small Deb memory: You were ten and I was fifteen: the family was sitting Shiva for your Dad. In the living room upstairs were many people, and tears. I don't recall whose idea this was, but you and I went down to the basement, and I decided (or was I conned into it?) to smoke a cigarette. I coughed; you were scared, and we put it out. I made you swear not to tell my mother. I few hours later, you did tell her. Looking back, sneaking a cigarette, and being mischievous must have been our way to get away from all the pain upstairs.
May your smile and fun loving sparkle continue to glow on all of us.
I can see and feel your smile. It was always there and with a big hug. We met infrequently over the years, and yet each time it was as if time had not passed. That warmth and acceptance were part of your DNA, inherited from you parents, my beloved Uncle Cy and Aunt Sooky. You always chose to show the bright side, even in these last years when you were battling a terrible disease. Our connection is from those early years when you were growing up on Keer Avenue. One small Deb memory: You were ten and I was fifteen: the family was sitting Shiva for your Dad. In the living room upstairs were many people, and tears. I don't recall whose idea this was, but you and I went down to the basement, and I decided (or was I conned into it?) to smoke a cigarette. I coughed; you were scared, and we put it out. I made you swear not to tell my mother. I few hours later, you did tell her. Looking back, sneaking a cigarette, and being mischievous must have been our way to get away from all the pain upstairs.
May your smile and fun loving sparkle continue to glow on all of us.
June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016
Debbie your smile shall forever shine brightly in my heart... Thank you for the joy and encouragement that you brought to myself and so many others at Eastern Airlines' Terminal B... I knew that when I saw you things would go well that day... You cannot imagine how you truly impacted my life during those years at Newark Airport...
June 12, 2016
June 12, 2016
Today is hard mom... Today we have our first celebration since you are gone that you will not be at. Today we celebrate Brad's birthday without you. Birthday's will NEVER be the same again. It feels like yesterday and it feels like forever since we spoke last. I feel such a emptiness. You filled my heart and life so fully. I miss you so much! Thank you for the signs. Keep sending them....I notice them all! ILYMTYLTT
June 11, 2016
June 11, 2016
This past week I wish I could share some great events that have happened. I know you are watching and in my head I play out what the conversations would have been like. Makes me smile :)
Love your Robbers
Love your Robbers
June 5, 2016
June 5, 2016
It has been less than 3 weeks, why does it seem like forever since I have spoken to my friend? I miss you Debby
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March 11
March 11
I miss you, Debby. Steve Lawrence passed away this week but I'm sure you already found him!! I love you and wish you were here.
Lou
Lou
March 11
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It’s your Birthday!!!!! Screaming!! Happy Birthday Deb. Missing you
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
I miss my dear friend so much but all of our fun memories help to ease the pain of that loss. Long distance never changed our incredibly close friendship. Your family has done such a wonderful job keeping her memory alive. Much love!
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Steve Lawrence
March 12
by Barb Sherman
I miss Debby so much and treasure my memories of her. When I heard that Steve Lawrence passed away, I could not help but think of her photo of him that she displayed in our dorm room. Her stories about her excitement when she saw him had everyone in hysterics!
Memorial Fireworks Display
June 13, 2016
Mom always loved fireworks...no better way to send her off to god and her family awaiting her. And mostly to celebrate the fireworks she made in all of our lives.
Road Trip with Aunt Anne
May 28, 2016
I just had a flashback when I was 17 when me, you, and Aunt Anne drove from NJ to Florida. Aunt Anne was in the front seat and you were driving. She got frantic saying your name in North Carolina. As you replied "what's the matter?!" Aunt Anne replied " Oh I just wanted to make sure you were there I didn't see you". Got me laugh this morning