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Etta

(Weiner)

Suisman

Obituary

Etta Weiner Suisman, 107, of West Hartford, passed away on June 22 at Duncaster in Bloomfield. She was born October 1, 1905 in Hartford, the daughter of Max and Anna Weiner and youngest of six children. She met the late Edward A. Suisman when he was a freshman at Yale and they married in 1927 at Tumble Brook Country Club. “Eddie and Eddy,” as they were often known, had three sons, Michael (husband of Elsa), Richard (husband of Ingrid), and John (husband of Kathy). Etta had 13 grandchildren (Joy, Doug, Charlie, Sherry, David, Lisa, Carolyn, Stacey, Jennifer, Kate, Maggie, James and Jacqueline and 19 great-grandchildren. She was a constant and much-loved presence in the lives of the Suisman family. After her children were grown, Etta and her husband divided their time between West Hartford and Palm Springs, CA. Etta was a great beauty. She traveled widely, read avidly, won the club golf championship many times, solved crossword puzzles, stockpiled See’s candy, listened to Sinatra and Mozart (in that order). She taught her family the importance of curiosity, respect, and of humor. She told great stories. Etta and her husband were quiet but substantial philanthropists and in the course of supporting organizations such as the Hebrew Home for the Aged, the Hartford Jewish Federation, and Hartford and Mt. Sinai Hospitals met many world leaders. Though her friends were many, Etta remained devoted to her family above all else. The family would like to thank Lucretia Grant, Hildoria (Mills) Locke, and Beverly Morris, as well as the staff of Caleb Hitchcock, for their excellent care in her final days.

Funeral services are private but the family welcomes friends at 48 Orchard Road from 2:30-6 p.m. on Monday, June 24. Weinstein Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Duncaster Foundation, 40 Loeffler Rd., Bloomfield, CT 06002 or to a charity of the donor’s choice .

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From: ruth selwyn stockinger

From naples, fl

Posted On: July 5, 2013

dear john, Richard and Michael,

what a special woman your dear mom was! my parents and grandparents loved your parents! no conversation with my grandmother roz (elias) was complete without a story about "my dear friend mrs. eddy"!

we were all so blessed to have such wonderful parents!

you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.

love, ruth (Selwyn Stockinger)

From: Henry Zachs

From Farmington, ct

Posted On: June 23, 2013

Our Family to your family.. A great woman and our condolences.

From: Yvonne Goldstein

From Tucson az,

Posted On: June 23, 2013

Your mom was one of the nicest and classiest ladies I ever met,even in later years when I used to visit her at Doncaster,she would always call me back and thank me for visiting her,always asked for the boys,I don't know how she would even remember that I had boys.what a loss my deep sympathy to all of you yvonne

From: Marcie Swift

From Simsbury, CT

Posted On: June 23, 2013

I had the honor of playing my harp each week for Mrs. Suisman at Duncaster and what a joy it was! Mrs. Suisman was an inspiration to me- not just because she lived such a long life, but because she knew HOW to live. Her gentle demeanor and graciousness were attached to a deep love of life, and that included first and foremost her beloved family. She told me endless stories of giving her sons music lessons, of her wonderful. loving family gathered around her at the Jewish holidays, of her time in Palm Springs, ( ( I will never forget her memory of meeting Frank Sinatra while dining with her husband there). She shared many memoires of her childhood and her friends when growing up.

Mrs. Suisman always had the Books on Tape - it was always the one that I wanted to read next! She kept her mind sharp and her heart open,, continued to share of herself with others. There was always a candy to be offered and shared with her, or the Norrell, oh her stories of Norell! When she gave me a bottle of it, I knew that she was proclaiming still her love of people and the bond that she so easily made. She knew how to keep herself in a special place in our hearts, seemed the supremely loving and kind mother-figure for all. I will miss her greatly.

I last played my harp for Mrs. Suisman on June 20th, 2013. Lucretia came running out to me as I took my small therapy harp out of my car. " Will you play for Mrs. Suisman today? My lady doesn't look well. " Lucretia , always calm, mentioned that she had been "wonderful" the day before, but today was not the same as all the other days. When I entered Mrs. Suisman's sunlit room , I was shocked to see her in bed. I realized that she NEVER was in bed and always was dressed and upright, impeccably groomed. Lucretia urged me to "do your magic, girl" as I closed the door and sat very close to play the music that Mrs. Suisman so loved. Innishere, Matilija, but other than moving her mouth gently and the color in her cheeks rising a bit, she seemed unroused, letting go, as gently as she had lived.

I will always miss this loving vibrant woman who taught all of us so many lessons on living and loving. Duncaster will not be the same without her.

From: Amy Selwyn

From Stratham, NH

Posted On: June 23, 2013

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Suisman family over the loss of your remarkable mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Eddy was a great friend to my family -- my parents, Carol and Dutch Selwyn and my grandparents, Roz and Mike Elias. She was elegance personified, and also warmth and intelligence and kindness. She really made her mark in this world. Hers was truly a life to be celebrated and honored.

From: Julianne Roth

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: June 23, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts.

Julianne Roth and the Companions for Living Staff

From: Jay Leipzig and Cindy Chazan

From South Orange, Nj

Posted On: June 23, 2013

Michael, Richard, John and families,
We send our heartfelt sympathies. She was a wondrous woman who led an exemplary life. May her memory be for a blessing.
Jay and Cindy

From: elsa and peter gassner

From Sedona, Arizona

Posted On: June 24, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Suisman family. You have lost a truly special lady.

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