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Lois Williams (Mrs. Robert L. Williams) posted a condolence
Saturday, December 23, 2006
y sincere thoughts and condolences are with you at this difficult time. Regards, Lois
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Mary Lee posted a condolence
Monday, December 18, 2006
Dear Diane and Jim, I know this is a tough time and my heart goes out to all of you. Beth shared Jim's eulogy with me and it was beautiful. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for the funeral, but I was with you in spirit. It was great seeing you at BJ's wedding, always better to share the happy times. Love, Mary
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David Folkman posted a condolence
Friday, December 15, 2006
Aunt Edie was my favorite aunt when I was growing up. Her husband Jake and my Dad were not only brothers, but business partners. Living in the same community enabled both families to see each other often. I still remember Aunt Edie looking radiant, even while wearing an apron and preparing dinner for our frequent family meals. Their son Syd and I enjoyed playing cowboys and other childhood games when Diane came along, we all pitched in to help. Fortunately, Diane was a happy baby, so I imagine she enjoyed the attention. Aunt Edie and Uncle Jake treated me more like a son than a nephew. One year I stayed with them for a week while my parents were on vacation. When I came down with the flu, Aunt Edie did the best she could to comfort me until my parents arrived. I will be forever grateful to have had Aunt Edie in my life I could never imagine it without her.
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jim oates posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2006
When Edie’s mother, Ida Davis, passed away, the rabbi’s speech moved me with this line: “The greatest sin a jew can commit is wasting time, because time is all a jew really has.” And then he went on to talk about Ida’s life and how she never wasted any time. The same was true with Edie. As soon as my first son Alan was born, she jumped on a plane to be at his beck and call. She was now a full fledged bubby and didn’t waste any time doing it. At first she came up every six weeks, because Edie didn’t want to miss anything. She had to spoil Alan with all the latest toys and clothes. She eventually moved up here to be with her grandchildren. When her second grandson, Joey was three years old, he saw a 6 year old neighbor riding an electric jeep that goes 10 mph, and he said, “Bubby you buy for me?,” she said “Yes Baby I buy for you.” Nobody can say no to Joey. Watch out girls. When her third grandson Avi-hai arrived, she packed up 2 large suitcases filled with clothes, toys and love. Once a year, she would make the long trip to Israel to dote on Avi-hai. She was always so excited to see Sid, Ilana and Avi-hai. She missed Sid terribly, but understood that they he made a beautiful life in Israel with Ilana’s family. How she loved her baby brother Eddie, she would often reminisce about the good times they had together. You always worry about your children’s future. Anyone who has seen our boys take care of their bubby knows that we have nothing to worry about. We’ve raised 2 great men. . When Diane was born, her brother Sid saw her at the hospital and said “Doesn’t she look like a little china doll.” And the name Dolly stuck. EDIE was the definition of unconditional love. Everyone she touched felt that love. If she loved you, she loved you. There are many scales to judge success money, cars, houses, material possessions. Which brings me back to my first point, Time. My wife and kids never wasted any time either. They loved Edie and wanted to be with her. They were always there for Edie. I watched my wife love and take care of Edie, like Edie took care of her mother. Edie died in Diane’s arms. They were the best of friends. Her mother Ida was the same way. And so the legacy of LOVE AND TIME move on to another generation. I like my money, my house, my car, my job. It helps define who I am. I know it sounds shallow. But what I do with my LOVE and my TIME is who I really am. If I lost all of my material possessions, I can replace them. I cant replace the people I love and the time I spend with them. Edith’s legacy is her LOVE and TIME. When I first met Jake and Edie, we just graduated college, got married shortly thereafter. We didn’t waste time. We gave Edie six weeks to plan a wedding by a justice of the peace. We were afraid that our religious backgrounds would overwhelm us if we had to work out all of the little details. She made a beautiful wedding for her little princess Dolly. On that day she said, “Jim, I am gaining a son, not a son-in-law, welcome to our family.” Edith didn’t waste any time. If she loved you, she loved you unconditionally. When Diane was a teenager, her best friend Beth would always get grounded for something that she did with Diane. Beth would tell Edie, “Diane was with me when I did that” and Edie would just say “Not my Dolly, she wouldn’t do that.” I would tell friends “I love my mother-in-law, she treats me like the king I am.” Of course they couldn’t stop laughing after I said it, and now it does sound ridiculous. But I still mean it, that’s how she treated me. But that is how Edie was. If Diane and I were feuding, Edie would ALWAYS take my side. I could do no wrong with Edie. When Diane would plead her case with her father, he would just shrug his shoulders and say “ I cant argue with your mother, that’s what she wants for her Jim.” The key to a woman’s heart is through her mother. When she loved you, she adored you, she built her life around you. Ask Alan, Joey, Avi-hai, Sid and Jake. And boy did she ever love her Dolly. Love and Time I didn’t want to stand up and talk. I wanted Rabbi Katz to read this for me. Dolly said “who will speak for my mother, will you?” How could I not, she always spoke for me. Now I’m worried. What am I gonna do now.
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Justine Glinsky posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Dear Jake and family: I was saddened to read of your loss in the Journal News. You and Edith have been long time friends of Louie and I and she will be missed deeply. We still have Princess. My thought and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you. With symphathy, Justine Glinsky and Loreli and Lita
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Charles Amster posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Folkman Family.
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Valerie and Stanley posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
My first memory of Aunt Edith is when I was ""introduced"" to the family after Stanley and I met. She was so loving and welcoming. She had such a happy voice and always said the kindest things to me. Over the years her encouragement and support toward us with Uncle Jake were a true example of what love and family should be. We will miss her very much.
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Abigail Stiers posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Dear Uncle Jake and Cousins Dianne, Jim, Alan, Joey, Sid Alana and Avi-Chai, I am so sorry about Aunt Edie. I will miss her. I wish that I could be in Rochester with all of you now. Love, Cousin Abby
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Matthew Byrne posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Our condolences to Jake and the entire Folkman Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Janice Zalen posted a condolence
Monday, December 11, 2006
Aunt Edie was absolutely my favorite aunt (though the competition wasn't very stiff). Her warmth and smile could not be beat. We are so sorry not to be there today. All our love, Janice and Jerry
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Ruth Zalen Diamond posted a condolence
Monday, December 11, 2006
May my dear sister-inlaw, Edith Folkman, whom I loved very much, rest in peace.
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Mary posted a condolence
Sunday, December 10, 2006
She was such a sweet woman who was devoted to her family. She was lovingly cared for in her illness by husband and daughter who tried to ease her suffering. She is now at peace but will continue to live in her children and grandchildren. May her long life bring warm memories and comfort.
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Interment
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