Dear Lee,
I am sorry that I am late in writing to you. But, life just got in the way!
Thinking about you and your sweet ways brings a smile to my heart. My children always have good memories of you and your kindness toward them. Both are now parents and I hope you can watch them and how they cope with this challenge. But both of them have wonderful memories of your relationship with them.

We miss you! Your Memory is definately filled with the many blessings (of your kindness and sincerity).

We REMEMBER YOU with MUCH LOVE.
PS Nancy, you are lucky you had your Mom for such a long time! She was a wonderful role model which I am sure you are following. Your lucky grandchildren :)

Lee, Happy Birthday my adopted mommy. Mazal Tov. Love you and miss you so much. You have made such an impression on my life that I will never forget. Thinking of you today and always. Love you forever.
                    Love, Phyllis xo

Lee,
Miss you more than you know. Today makes 7 years that you left us all. I know you are in a better place. I also know you are shining down on us and keeping us safe, especially your sweet and loving daughter Nancy. I will always love you forever. Love and Hugs. 
             Love, your adopted daughter, Phyllis xoxoxo

Dear Lee,
Another year has passed. Joel and I still live in the same house you remember. My children and Joel and I have such wonderful memories of you: the care and love you bestowed upon us and your joyful ways! As Rob said, you were like a grandma to him and to Marissa. Joel and I are indebted to you for your love!

I see that Nancy has "posted" some pictures of you and my Dad. Ah does that bring back happy memories!
We hope that you are watching us from heaven and enjoying the Nachas that you have helped create in all those whose lives you have touched.

Lee,
Happy Birthday today in heaven, to my preciuos adopted Mommy, Lee. I love you dearly and wishing you the best birthday ever. I miss you so much and more than you know. Nancy is fine and loves, adores, and misses you too. My life will always be better because you were part of it. I love you. Happy Birthday. Love, Phyllis Spital xo

Dearest Lee.
All of my family and I are SO GRATEFUL that we got to know you so well.
I hope that you can see how well Rob and Marissa are doing! And I hope that you are connecting with my Dad. We miss you very much. I wish you were here so we could continue those wonderful conversations we used to have. But I see that you are SO LOVED by YOUR family... And by us as well.
Fondly, Barbara and Family

Lee, My Beautiful Adopted Mommy. Love you so much and I am thinking of you today and every single second of my life. You meant so much to me and I will never forget the special little conversations we had about life and your loving daughter, Nancy, my best friend. You certainly made my life better. Miss you dearly. I love you.  Love, Phyllis xoxoxo

Hi Mom,
This is year six since you transitioned to heaven and I miss you so very much. This year is a bit different since I have met Terrie, a talented psychic, who can connect use for love and conversation. You are so beautiful; I think of all the music and songs you loved so much. I hope you are close and watching over me; sometimes I long with all my heart to be with you, Randi and Phil now. Meanwhile I talk with you all the time and actively seek ways for us to communicate "across the veil." You remain the most loving, amazing person I have ever known, a person I was lucky enough to call Mom. I love you now and forever.
Love, Nancil Cadancil your loving baby

Lee, My Beautiful Adopted Mommy. Happy Birthday today and celebrate in a big way in heaven. Mazal Tov sweet beautiful princess. Miss you terribly and miss our talks on the phone. I am thinking of you today with love and joy and good thoughts. I am celebrating your birthday today in my heart. I LOVE you.
                      Love, Phyllis xoxoxo

Hi Mom,
It's been five long years since you went to heaven and joined Randi. I wish so much that we could communicate. You are my role model and Ron says I am his. I hope Claire and Dustin follow in your footsteps, as I have. Ron is a wonderful dad I am so proud of. I do feel lost lately. Everyone I love has left this life; the remainder are Ron, Claire and Dustin, each busy in his or her own way. You were always there for me, helping me when the children were born and when I had my hysterectomy. You were even visiting when Marshall left. I miss your comforting love and ready companionship. I will never be the same without you and the family and Phil; but I will talk to my angels every night and all day long. Till I join you all, I love you.  Love, Nancy

Lee,
I miss my Adopted Mommy so much. Life is not the same without you. Love you more than all the stars in the sky. I think of you all the time and I hope you know that. Rest In Pease beautiful angel. Thanks for being in my life. I LOVE you. Love, Phyllis xoxoxoxo

Dear Lee,
We all miss you very much. Nancy especially! But we believe you can see from heaven what a lovely family she has. And we know that you are smiling down at her. You must also know of the recent loss of her beloved hobby. She is having a difficult time becuase she loved him so much.
Yesterday was your birthday. I cant believe it was your 101st. It seems like I saw you just a few years ago when you and my Dad came to our house for a dinner, when my children were young. They have so many fond memories of you and so do I. We cherish our breif time with you! You were always such a sweet and giving person. We hope that you can sheb nachas from all of those good deeds you did for my family and Nancy's family. I hope you know how much we will always hold you dear in our hearts.

Lee,
Miss you so much. I think of you often and wish I had one more day to talk to you. You are the stars of our lives and shine for us. You left a beautiful legacy. I will always love you. Love, Your Adopted Daughter, Phyllis xoxoxo

Lee,
I am thinking of you today, and after 3 years, that you left, I think of you all the time. Love you all the time. Your Beloved daughter, Nancy, is always there for you, even now. Rest in Peace my dear Adopted Mother. I love you.
                              Love, Phyllis xoxoxo

Lee it has been 2 years since you left us all. I have been thinking of you today and everyday and feel a major emptiness in my heart. I can still hear your voice as you always told me about your wonderful daughter Nancy who you loved dearly. Life goes on for me and all those who loved you so much. But you will never ever be forgotten even for one moment. I love you. Love, Phyllis (Adopted Daughter Always) xo

GOD bless both of you, Nancy, as you reflect upon what a treasure and privilege it was to have your beautiful Mama in your life.

Happy would be 98th birthday to my grandmother Baube! You always said you didn't want to live to be 100 but you managed to get pretty close.

I remember spending time with you throughout my childhood and adult life.  You were always there for us and I was so happy when you moved to San Diego.

I wish we would have had more time over the years as life is always so busy. I will cherish the memories of holidays such as Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Passover, and others where we had family gatherings.  You were always such a strong advocate for me and my career and loved spending time with Claire and Dusty.

You lived a good life despite times of tragedy and are still a role model for myself, my mother, my children, and others.

I am glad we have a place to celebrate your life and you will always live on in our memories. Until we meet again! Love always Ron

My precious MOM, I miss you more than words can say. You were my best friend just as I was Randi's. All my life you have been there for me.

You were visiting from Chicago when my husband Marshall left me and our children Randi, 7, and Ron, 3

You came to Buffalo to help out when the children were born and when I underwent surgery. You gave me money to buy a car when the terrible diesel i drove was beyond repair. You helped me pay my bills when i was broke and helped pay for my new roof,when the old run leaked into buckets.

We shared many good times together seeing movies, eating at Benihana, D Z Akins and the Olive Garden. We had so many jokes like the one about the size of D Z Akins balls (cabbage rolls). You always said to fill the bowl up when ordering soup and "lean and meaty" for ribs.
Once when you were visiting I kissed your cheek over and over in our parked car. The man in the car next to us stared and stared at us. When we got out of the car, you told him, "That's ok. She'said my daughter!" At movie theaters you bought me senior tickets--before I was so senior.

In San Diego we shared our cooked food. You made me blitzes, salmon patties and kuggles. I made you brisket, Turkey, matzo ball soup and spaghetti. You and I enjoyed dinners at my house, especially playing with your great grandchildren Claire and Dustin. You liked my husband Phil and remarked about how handsome he is. You often asked if I was happy, if he treated me well, and if I was glad I married him. The answer was always yes.

So often your life was difficult, like when you lost your sight and had difficulty walking but you always had a smile and lots of love to give.

People always remarked about your kindness, your interest in others, and your young appearance. An aide at Grossmont Gardens sang your favorite song for you, "Yesterday." We joked about finding a boyfriend "with a heartbeat and a car!"

We also suffered through the loss of our family, your children Rita, Ilene, Nathan, our dad, and all your brothers and sisters. I hope you, Randi and Rita are especially together in heaven. You were my role model and live forever in me. I am so grateful for the years you gave me, although they were difficult for you.

I am hoping to know that you and Randi are with me and watching over me. I know we will be together again someday, my YiddishaMama.

Love.now and forever, Your daughter Nancy

I didn't have the distinct pleasure of knowing this lovely lady very well, but am so blessed that she gave her beautiful Daughter, Nancy, to the world....WELL DONE, Lee, I am forever in your debt, GOD bless you, and rest in peace!

I'm so sorry to hear of Lee''s passing. I know I'm late hearing of this, but I want to pay my respects. I cared for Lee when she lived at Grossmont Gardnes, she was my favorite! She was so sweet and incredibly generous alays giving me Lil snacks she took from the dining room. I never was able to spend as much time with her as we wouldve liked to as she really lover company and to chat. I'll miss her so much and I want her friends and family to know that it was with great pleasure and honor to have known and cared for her. God bless

Lee,
I love you dearly and deeply. I miss you so much for all the beaufitul things you have done as a mother, grandmother, and friend. You are an inspiration to me for ever and ever. Sleep well my beautiful Adopted Mom.       Love, Phyllis Spital xoxo

Happy Birthday today Lee in heaven. Thinking of you and celebrating in my heart. I will always love you. Miss you so much.
                     Love, Phyllis (Adopted Daughter) xoxoxo

I did not know Lee, but saw her well-written obituary in the UTSD.
Thanks for publishing this website and wishing you condolences.

As Rob Dolin said, Lee was like a grandmother to him and his sister, Marissa. My father and Lee were a couple soon after my Mother died in early 1980. Not only was Lee a Grandmother to both of my children, she was also a very outgoing, loving and warm person. Even though she was not my Mom, I felt I could share thoughts that I dared not tell anyone except a Mother.

Lee was a wonderful cook. My Dad enjoyed her cooking immensely! She taught me how to prepare many Jewish dishes.

Lee often spoke about Nancy and Nancy's children. She ADORED Nancy and loved to talk to her. Lee worried that Nancy was working too hard, trying to take care of her own family as well as lending her children a helping hand. But she loved talking about Ronnie and Randee and was always very proud of them. She also held a special place in her heart for Marsha and Jenny and David.

In this Tribute I see pictures taken by Renee Stock. Lee also loved to see and talk to Rochelle and Renee, when she was in Chicago, every chance she got..

When Lee moved to San Diego, we were all sad. But she always wanted to be near Nancy. So, now she had her wish. We missed Lee very much but we knew that the weather was better for her, less stairs to climb (My Dad lived on the 3rd floor of a walk-up apartment), and she would be with Nancy and her family.

Lee: Though we did not communicate with you in the last few years, Rob and Marissa and Joel and I did think of you often. We hoped that you were doing well. Rob was even thinking about coming to San Diego to show you the next generation: Levi Isaac was born in March of last year. The Isaac is named for great-grandpa Irving Wolfmark.

Lee: We hold many wonderful memories of you in our hearts. We think of you and bless you for all of your kindness and concern (and humor)you bestowed on us. And we pray that G-d comforts Nancy and her entire family with all those cherished memories they have of their beloved Lee.

Lee was like a grandma to my sister and I. She was the long-time partner of my grandfather Irving Wolfmark from when I was a child until shortly after my Bar Mitzvah. I fondly remember celebrating many family events with Lee. When I was young, she used to tell stories of her pet bird. Our extended family would often go to dinner at the Belden or What's Cooking on the north side of Chicago. 

After I moved to the west coast, my sister and I visited Lee in San Diego during the winter. I remember visiting her at her home and going to the local Jewish deli for lunch. 

She was a wonderful person and I will miss her.

My mother, Lee Hudak and I, were so close. How many times did she say "I don't know what I'd do without you." Other times she would say that she didn't feel like herself. Then I would say "Then who am I talking to?" We used to joke about her finding a boyfriend.

We decided her requirements for a boyfriend were a heartbeat and a car! We had fun together. We went to movies, to the Jewish Community Center, to Benihana on her birthdays, to DZ Akins, to Chicken Nest (no longer there) and shopping for clothes. Her friends liked her purchases so much that they wanted me to take them shopping!

My mother took the death of my sister Rita very hard as did the rest of the family. (Hodgkins Disease) I guess that tremendous pain helped her endure my father's death when she was only 58. Then my other sister and brother followed, in later years. She also lived through the passing of her 6 brothers and sisters. They were a close-knit family and in constant touch.

In later years she had walking problems and macular degeneration but she was so brave and never complained. She was a wonderful cook and often invited me over for salmon patties, cheese blintzes, and all sorts of other things. I also brought her food I cooked at home like brisket, spaghetti, turkey, and more.

I miss her so much. I am so accustomed to calling the private caregivers I had for her in the nursing home and visiting her any chance I got. I still want to call.

I hope she is together with our loved ones or at least knows how she is in my heart and thoughts. God bless her. Amen.

My Adopted Mom! That is what I would call Lee. She was truly a Mom to me and treated me always with so much love. I will never forget her voice and her special ways. She adored Nancy and was always talking about her to me. She was a great Mom. On this upcoming Mother's Day, I will be thinking of her and how she lit up the world. It is a great loss not to have her around, but I feel lucky to have had her in my life. I miss you Lee, and know you will always be part of my heart. I love you.
                     Love, Phyllis (Adopted Daughter)

May the good Lord watch over her and may she rest in peace