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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Leave a tributeImpressions of Debby: very hard working, always striving to help support the family; fun-loving with many devoted friends; so generous, and always ready to help anyone in need. A strong woman, always "eshet hayil" (a woman of valor), and she was never stronger than the last 6+ years, as she lived with more love than most could hope for in a lifetime.
Debby is forever closest in age and spirit to her older brother Howard (my husband). They were there for each other at Oklahoma University, then the airline industry at Eastern, and finally her flight to the Heavens, where they fly together once again.
Debby was there for me in recent years and we had a shared sense of spirituality for our loved ones. We enjoyed sharing stories about specific signs and messages we encountered, and I know our shared sense will continue to grow stronger. These signs give us comfort that our loved ones are truly with us everyday.
I'm so grateful Debby was in my life. I love her and miss her so much.
Linda
I was thinking about how many times you told me the story of how Corey is such a genius. How he put the grill together when he was like 7 and when you woke up in the middle of the night and saw his lights on and when you went in his room he was building the the Taj Mahol out of Legos. I must have heard it a million times but I never cut you off because you would light up telling me. I love you for that. It probably was a nice little tower but your truth was it was a masterpiece. I miss you calling me Robbers. I miss you terribly.
I feel so fortunate to have had your Mom in my life. Yesterday was filled with so much LOVE at the Chapel.
I am so sorry that I was unable to join you after to celebrate Mom's life.
The lanterns and fireworks we're amazing.
You were all so lucky to have your Mom & she all of you.
Mom will Always remain a part of my life. She will be in my thoughts & in my heart.
Love
Fran (Franny)
Our first life was in NJ-- growing up as cousins- lucky to live close by --sharing tons of family and fun times. Then as adults - working, raising families, more good times.
Our second life was in Florida. Wow- how lucky Andy and I were to have Debby, Bob and one by one the Fish kids moving nearby once again. My parents always said how wonderful it was to have them so close- all the fun we had during our time in Florida. The Fishes have always been there for us in good times and bad.
Fav Deb story.... It was in the early 80's at Newark Airport on a hot August day. My flight was canceled. Andy had just dropped me off- I was stuck. No cell phones back then. I had to find a phone to leave a message to have Andy turn around and pick me up. Lucky enough to have booked on Eastern, I asked if Debby was working. After explaining the situation, Deb said, "I am off from work in 20 min., why don't you come to my house and we will have Andy pick you up!" After leaving a voicemail, we were on our way. It was a HOT steamy day. Deb rolled down the windows and we were on our way. My contacts were rolling around, my long hair blowing in the hot wind, tangling away. I felt awful for Debby thinking she doesn't have air conditioning during the summer. Never brought it up... just enjoyed her company while I was sweating, tangled and hoping my contacts wouldn't fall out. 26 years later in Florida on a HOT steamy day Debby picks me up to go on another great adventure. Debby rolls the windows down! As we are on the road, I had to say something. I couldn't believe her luck- not to have air conditioning working in Florida. I said, "Deb, I feel awful for you, you have no luck with cars and AC". She turned to me and said, "Of course I have air conditioning, who needs that, don't you just love the warm breeze and sunshine!" I tied up my hair, put my hand out the window feeling the wind and laughed to myself about that hot summer day in the 80's....That was Debby- loving nature, her giraffes, birds, monkeys, elephants and turtles. I saw life in a whole new way thru her eyes during our second life in Florida. Her love for her family and all those she met were amazing. My friends would meet her once and never stop talking about her!
Now there is a third life-- one without our Debby. She is smiling down on all of us -- those close to her know that she believed in "signs". May there be many "47's" and "74's" in our lives. xoxoxox
Today was a rough one. So many people gathered to pay their respects to a wonderful person inside and out. It was truly an honor to hear the amazing stories shared by your loved ones. I'll never forget the day you stole my customer at City Furniture. Was'nt hard to do since I was probably one of the laziest sales people that company has ever had lol. But of course, couldn't stay mad at you. You brightened up everyone's day at work. I enjoyed our many conversations in the break room. And the day we left work and you helped me shop and pick out favors for my moms 50th party. But most of all, SEVEN years after I left the company you called me out of the blue and said "Nicole, don't make any plans on this day, you're coming with me to see this medium and you're gonna contact your brother". After all the years that had gone by since we had contact it's like you knew what I needed. And that experience opened my eyes and made me realize there's more after life. I truly believe with all my heart we are sent here for a purpose. And once that purpose is fulfilled we move on to a different level. All of the people you helped and lives you changed here on earth you served your purpose ten fold. You are still here with us, just in a different way now. I know you will send your family and friends signs to let them know you are with them and watching over them. Thank you for being you. You will be missed! All my love❤️
My Dad, the most charismatic guy I've ever known to exist, adored his younger sister. It was plain to see that they were made of the same intrinsic quality. I always thought it was neat to observe their animated exchanges:
"Deb, you're not gonna believe this--"
"How, I am scuh-reaming!!--"
"Deb!--" "How!!" [overwhelming laughter and screaming]
It's like one might expect when such brother-sister titans get together.
That special quality, so abundant in the Fantastic Four of siblings--the children of Sooky and Cy--was always so bright with Aunt Debby that she shines it outward onto others.
I can only allude to what that special quality is by likening it to the Sun as a source of energy. It transcends description, religion, and physical existence for that matter; the nexus of greatness realized in a person--
Aunt Debby's light shines brighter than ever; its effect as real and as great as the feeling for her in the hearts of her loved ones...
I love you (favorite) Aunt Debby,
Your favorite nephew, Jonathan
Something similar happened when my dad past. He left to be the the angles two months prior to my wife Stacie Foster Tucker & I's wedding day. I remember wishing that he was with us on that day; moments later, I looked up in the sky and there were two large clouds that formed a "T", symbolic of our last name (Tucker), with bright colors from the reflection of the sun. My family and friends were filled with tears of joy; for they all knew what that meant at that very moment.
See, Debby Goldberg-Fishbein was such a huge supporter of me during the times where my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and was given 2 years to live at the time. She would check up on me regarding my dad, and I would check up on her regarding her own challenges as well; as she too was diagnosed with cancer right around the same time as my dad. When I think of Deb, the thing that resonates clearly to me is how genuinely loving she was to all people. I mean, heaven might as well hand her a crown and name her "God of Love". I distinctively recalled the very first time I met Deb; this woman did not know me from Adam... But the very first time we met, I recalled my heart just being filled with so much love for her because of how receiving she was to me. She reminds me a great deal of myself, as it relates to having unconditional love for people despite their social class, religious background or ethnicity. She just had a "six sense" for good people. So it's no surprise that her social media pages and memorial site are being filled with so many amazing and heartwarming stories of the late and great Deb. Fish
Again, thank you Deb. From the bottom of my heart for your unconditional love that you gave to so manny of us. Thank you for not being afraid to tell others that you loved them, even if they were not your immediate family or close friends; but telling them that you love them, simply because that was how you felt deep in your heart. Your physical presence will be missed dearly; but you have already proven that your amazing love and spirit will continue to live on within your family and all of your friends. I Love you Deb. Fish, "God of Love".
I'm so grateful I was able to see you at the Wellington grand opening. I could tell you did not feel well but you still came anyway and put on that signature smile when you seen me. 10 years I've known and loved you. Back when you would sell knock off purses out of your trunk In between customers ....and to customers. I remember when I was debating going into sales you encouraged me and even gave me my first tie.(elephants - trunks up for good luck). You got me Louie and then helped find him a home when my son became Allergic. You were so thoughtful and giving and all from the heart. I could listen to your crazy stories forever. Even crazier ideas! You'll forever have a place in my heart.(Screaming of corse) I love youFishy.
Hugs -N- Fishes X
Sooky was, we all know, an extraordinary woman. She spread her love and warmth and and lightness onto all who knew her and loved her -including all of us in the Mandel family who remained close to her throughout the years. Sooky is deeply missed by all of us because of what she meant to us.
Time and distance has for the most part kept us apart from Sooky's family especially in later years, but I have always been aware of the fact that Debby was cut out of the same cloth as her mother- a loving warm person who will be missed by her family and friends for the same reasons that cause us to cherish the memory of her dear mother.
My deepest condolences to all of Debby's family, including Lou and Bonnie, and all the others who loved Debby and now mourn her passing.
Your friend,
Alex D
I keep laughing through my tears because I can never remember a time with Debby that we weren't laughing hysterically over something! Life was pure fun for her and always an adventure. She may not have lived a full enough life in terms of years, but everyday was full of life and those memories will live forever! I will forever be your Ellesbelles and you will be my"Debbie"! Love you Debby
I will miss you my friend, but know that you will forever be in my heart. I love you to the moon and back! Love, Don, Don
Your Soul Family, are those that are tuned into your frequency. You sense a strong connection beyond blood or race; you're connected by energy and vibration. Through quantum communication, they intuitively answer your silent call and show up bringing unconditional love and support at the perfect times. You share an unspoken level of understanding....they just get you and what you're about. For those people be thankful.....they are your reminders from the universe that on the deepest level of our existence, we are one.
Debby: we remain as one, no matter how far away....rest now.....
My deepest condolences on your loss. Knowing the two of you she must have been a wonderful lady. You will hold her and your love for her in your hearts forever.
Deborah Friday
I love you so so much
I thank God that you came into my life,if even for just a short time. We bonded during an extremely difficult time in our lives.Chemo!!!
Part of me is feeling guilty that I am here without you.
You had and always will have a beautiful contagious smile and caring heart. You truly were an Angel here on earth and will continue in heaven as well.
You were the BEST DEBBY....My heart breaks for the loss your family is feeling, but how very very LUCKY you were to have each other. A bond that you rarely see in famlies.An unconditional LOVE!! You will now be their guardian Angel that will surround them with a never ending LOVE!
I Love you & will miss you terribly.
Rest peacefully my Friend.
Much Love,
FRAN (Franny) xoxo
We also loved Barbra Streisand so much and enjoyed talking about our love for this talented woman. When I saw her in concert Debby was so excited for me. When her concert CD came out it gave me such pleasure to give it to Debby so she could enjoy it on her long ride to work.
Debby, had such a great love for my oldest granddaughter, Chelsea. Debby's eyes always sparkled even brighter when Chelsea came to visit me at work. Debby would RUN to her locker each and every time and get Chelsea a treat. Chelsea was only 4 then and she loved Debby so much!
At least once a month Debby would send me a "poke" on facebook. That poke and knowing that she was enjoying her 2 little grandbabies always brought a smile to my face.
Debby, your love for life, your family and your your friends was very special.
You are now an Angel and I am sure you are "screaming" in heaven and will always be poking your friends and loved ones and continue to bring smiles to their faces.
So we got talking about dogs and I meant to say flea and tick and it came out as flick, that was it. SCEAMING all the way home.
Debby left andi it's just Recently I found her on Facebook.
I am glad that happen and will miss that BIG smile.
Rest in peace my friend and till we meet again.
I know your family will continue to live your legacy. You will always be here.
We are thinking of Robert, Mandi, Corey and Brad at this time. Our deepest condolence, (Your NYC cousins Sheri, Randy and Isabella)
Prayers for all of you in losing one of the funniest, wittiest, loving people ever . I worked with Debbie in the airline business ( Eastern and then Continental) and when I met her I was pregnant, She told me I have to get every Disney movie ever made on VCR because you need to do that as a Mom. She taught me about motherhood before the birth of any of my children. She loved her family so much and talked about all of you all the time. My funniest memory of Debbie was she and I would go through catalogs all the time while working and she loved to shop and spend. One time we saw The Donald at the airport and she looked at him and said "Just the visa"! What a hoot she was, so full of life and nothing troubled her. I am sorry for all of you losing her at such a young age and Mandy , you said it so beautifully that you had over 6 years extra to be with your gift. God Bless you all and Debbie I will always remember your beautiful smile.
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Steve Lawrence
Memorial Fireworks Display
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
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