Reggi Marder Obituary

Dear Eppstein and Marder families,

I just today heard about the astounding loss of Reggi. She was such a bright, comforting and genuine presence so many people's lives. I hope that that her love for you all sustains you and gives you strength in the years ahead.

I am terribly sad to learn of this devastating news about Reggi. I will always have deep and fond memories of my neighbor and friend and wish Nancy, Daniel and Mr. and Mrs. Marder my deepest sympathy.

Eric, Nora, Wylie and Jacky Gross

Joe, Marv, Lyla, Nancy, Daniel and children,

I do not know what to say except all who knew Reg had a special place in our hearts for her. I send all my love and strentgh to each of you. Katie Gunn

Reggi and I go back to the days of Hebrew school where "Malcah" really was a queen. Years later my family had the privilege of becoming the Marder's next door neighbors. I grieve with you and pray that you can find strength in one another. Yehe zicra baruch, may Reggi's memory be blessed.

I'm so sorry to hear of this loss. I remember walking to school with Reggi about 40 years ago. What a warm and memorable person, whom I can still picture with affection from such a time distance.

"We never know the timber of a person's soul until something cuts it deeply and brings the grain out strong." Just how deeply Reggie's life cut into our grain remains to be seen as we learn to live on without her. How ironic it is that my last conversation with Reggie just a few days before her death centered around making changes in our lives. Little did either of us know how sudden and drastic those changes were about to become. We at MATEC-WI pledge to continue the good work she fostered during her life journey.

Joe:

Reggi's compassion for and ability to connect to so many is evident by the entries in this book. That her spirit shined so, can only make your loss and your children's loss that much greater. My condolences to your entire family.

Knowing and working with Reggi was a privilege and honor. She was one of those rare people who saw and brought out the best in everyone, and we will greatly miss her light.

To Joe Ilana, Sarah and Eitan.

Truly a sad time. Reggie was "the salt of the earth". She will be sorely missed and I am sorry for your pain.

With a heavy heart...Lisa D'Angelo-Kupferberg

I remember cheering with Reggi as Sophmore Pom Pon girls. We had so much fun together and her smile and warmth were infectious. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and all who loved her. I will always think of Reggi and SMILE!

Dear Marder and Eppstein families,

My deepest sympathies to you all in this painful time. I've only run into Reggi half a dozen times since highschool, yet each time I was struck by her warmth and sincerity. My fondest memory of her was during "ballroom dancing" at Elm Place Jr. High, where she was the best boogaloo (sp?) dancer I ever saw. Dance with the stars now, dearest Reggi.

I had the privilege of working with Reggi these past few years on a grant program with MATEC. During that time, I was impressed with her warmth, love of family, beautiful nature, and dedication to working to improve the lives of people affected by HIV. She will be greatly missed. Your family is in my thoughts each day.

Deepest sympathy Joe in your tragic loss. Our memories are strong of our visits to your home and being with Reggi when she visited New Zealand.

To the Eppstein Family:

Joe, our deepest sympathies on the passing of Reggi. We will making a donation to the Center in Great Neck, NY. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless You and the Children!!

Bob, Cindy, and Dave Beneventi

To Reggi's family,



I am so sorry for your loss. Many of my fondest childhood memories involve Reggi and all the happy times we shared. I am better for having known her. She was like a bright shining star in so many of our lives. God bless you all.

Dear Joe and Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of your wifes passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers! Please extend my condolences to your children! I know this is a very difficult time for all of you!

Sincerely, Pam (Dr.Wax office)

I also knew Reggi as far back as Lincoln School. It is wonderful to see how many lives she touched and how her memory will live on.

I'm saddened to hear of Reggi's passing at this time of life. I grew up on Court Ave directly across the street from Reggi and knew her very early on playing in each other's backyards and houses. My condolences to the Marder family and her husband and children.

I remember Reggi so fondly from Lincoln School forward. I remember going to each other's birthday parties and playing together. Although I hadn't seen her for years, I will always remember her as a wonderful person who was friendly to everyone. My deepest sympathy to the family.

I was so sorry to hear about Reggi's passing. I have such wonderful memories of cream cheese and olive sandwiches in Reggi's kitchen. Junior high school memories are filled with Reggi and the large group of friends who congregated and moved around fluidly. While we have all moved on, my heart is filled with wonderful memories. I am saddened by the loss. Reggi was a wonderful woman. My prayers go out to the Marder and Eppstein family.

Joe,



I wanted to pass along my sympathies to you and your family, on the passing of your wife.



Barry Flicher

Northbrook,IL

I fell in love with Reggi in fourth grade.The compotition was tuff,Neal Kahn and Greg Hammer. We all loved her smile and sweet disposition.

Dear Marder and Eppstein Families,



Although the last time I had seen Reggi was 10 years ago at our mutual dear friend's 40th b-day party, I had known her since our HPHS days and always remember her for her bright smile, ability to listen intently and be truly engaged in conversations, making one feel like their lives were truly of interest to her. So, even though our contacts were few and far between over the years, I know I will always miss her and appreciate that warm and giving spirit. I hope your families are comforted in the huge outpouring of tributes that are clearly coming straight from the deepest reaches of the heart. Peace be with you during this difficult time.

I was privileged to work with Reggi the last two years with MN-MATEC. Her generous commitment to serving people with HIV through her work will always be remembered. Her graciousness as a colleague will always be cherished by me.

I was a friend of Reggis during high school and was so saddened to hear of her passing. My deepest sympathy to your family on your loss.

I was a friend of Reggis from high school and was so saddened to hear of her passing. My deepest sympathy on your loss.

David Rothenberg

Joe, we are very sad about Reggi's passing. She was a wonderful woman and true friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

It is with deepest regret that we could not be you in Chicago in person, please know we are with you in our hearts and thoughts. Words alone can not convey the sadness and loss we feel on the passing of our cousin Reggi. All our love to you all.

Reggi's was one of the kindest, friendliest and most welcoming faces I remember from my first days at JRC. As the sad news spread Monday and Tuesday, I was awed to see how many lives she touched, how many disparate people were grieving the loss of this warm, wonderful woman. May this outpouring of love and memories bring comfort to the family.

Dear Joe & family:



My spirit soared yesterday when I felt and saw how much love and support surround all of you. My thoughts, prayers & love are with you too.

Reggi was a wonderful friend and colleague. I picked up the phone and called or emailed her hundreds of times in the 8 years we worked together at MATEC, almost always starting out my message with "Hey Reg! What do you think of...?" I will miss her greatly. My heart goes out to her family, her friends, and all my other colleagues at Chicago MATEC and around the country who feel her loss so keenly.

This news gave me pause, to think of Reggi and all the people that I have lost touch with, yet still have always cared about. I hope they know. I've missed her. She is always special in our memories.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

just a reminder, as all of pass 50, how short life is . . . and that life is a gift. I am sad for your loss

My deepest sympathies to all. We attended high school together and I later found she worked for an AETC like me. My deepest condolences and I hope you find peace in one another.

I know Reggi from the extended sisterhood of women through Pam Margules. When the physical link is broken it causes a ripple (more like a tsunami) throughout the kingdom. I send my heartfelt condolences to Joe, Eitan, Sarah, Ilana, her loving family, & friends who grieve the loss of her beloved soul. May she be free from suffering. May she be at peace. I hold you in my prayers. With deep & reverent regard,

Dear Joe:



Although its been many years, my heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time.

Dear Joe,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in this time of great loss. Hold onto all the good memories of time spent together.

Dan,



Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family...we are so sorry for your loss.

My condolences to the Eppsteins and Marders. Although I hadn't seen Reggi in years, she alwas brighted up room when she enetered.

Dearest Ilana and family,

I was saddened when I heard of the loss of your dear, sweet Mama. Everyone who came into her realm of love, joy, and giving will miss her. I will always remember how you and your Mama graciously invited our whole kindergarten class to your home and we enjoyed your sukkot and your joy in serving us all the sweet things to eat. I sat there in that quiet, beautiful spot your family created and thought how fun it must be to sleep and eat here with your loving family for eight days. Then later your Mama invited us again and taught the whole class how to weave and then she came to class to help the children finish the weaving. I still have the beautiful weaving the class did on my dining table. When Mr. Riley and I came home from the service yesterday I took him to the weaving and shared a bit more about my love of Reggi. I told him about eating lunches with you and your Mama during the summer, about your Mama watching for you outside the school door all through your years, about your family sharing Shabbat with the class, about her love and concern for all your family and friends in Israel, about her pride and joy in you. She has given you a legacy of helping others, of love, of zest for life, of caring for the most humble of ones, of loving God, of loving family beyond all things. What a privilege I have had to be included in her vast circle of friends. I love you, Ilana. Mrs. Riley

Dear Joe and Family,

So sorry to hear the sad news. I'm glad Ellen was there to represent the Winters kids. My heart goes out to you all.

love,

Lois Winters Rowe

Eitan and family-

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was such a sweet and special lady. My sincerest sympathies.

Dear Joe,Eitan,Sarah & Ilana,



My thoughts and prayers are with you all. When I think of your mom/Reggi, I will remember someone with a big heart. A heart that chose to invite a whole classroom of kindergartners into her home one day to show them how to weave, but more importantly, making each child feel they had a sense of worth and were special. I'll remember someone who would always walk in our classroom with a big smile & hug & kiss for Sarah, and then always enough time after to share that smile and warmth with the rest of the class. Her giving and selfless nature, spirit and her devotion to helping others through her work and in her daily life, was truly a gift from God.

Peace be with you always ~

love,

Joe (mr.wise)

My condolences to the Eppsteins and Marders. Although I hadn't seen Reggi in years, memories of all the fun we had together as kids remain alive. She was so special.

Nancy

Dear Joe and your family:

I am sorry to hear about your loss and my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Keep all the good thoughts of Reggi in your heart and she will be with you always.

Sara and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Geri Rudich-Helfand

Dear Joe,Eitan,Sarah,Ilana, & relatives,

I are so saddened by the loss you are suffering right now with the passing of Reggi. Take comfort that she is in a place of peace and that the legacy she left behind will be remembered always. She was a good, kind,sweet person. I will always remember her from Lincoln School on.

We had a lot of fun then, and whenever I saw her once we were grown, she brightened my day.

To Joe, Eitan, Sarah and Elana--

I was very priveleged to get to know Reggi (and you all) when I tutored Sarah five years ago, prior to her Bat Mitzvah. Reggi was a very special person, full of sweetness, gentle caring and a passion for justice in the world. I know the heaviness of your grief at this time must be overwhelming. Please know that countless people will remember Reggi as the beautiful, shining woman she was, always reaching for new challenges and always challenging others to work for justice. I truly believe that God is the first to weep when such a dear one passes from our existence. Zichronah l'vrachah. And please know that YOUR goodness and deeds are a tribute to Reggi's life as well. Shalom, Kate Kinser

Dear Joe,



I cannot tell you how saddened I was to learn that your beloved Reggi

was gone. I feel so blessed to not only have known her but to have seen you both again just a couple of months ago. Please know that you are in both Jon's and my thoughts as are the children.



All my love,

Cindy

It's so hard to believe that Reggi's gone. My deepest sympathy to Joe and the entire family.

Dear Joe and family,

We are deeply saddened by the news of Reggi's passing. Although we have not been in touch, we have fond memories of Reggi and of the time we spent together. Our thoughts are with you all.

Dear Joe,

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your children. I had just thought about you and Reggi this weekend while attending the fair in Milwaukkee, remembering the time my friend and I had spent w/you at your home on the lake in Wisconsin. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Take Care.

Nancy -

My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your sister.

Dear Marder and Eppstein Families, My sister Jane and I are so fortunate to have been able to meet and have fun with Reggi at Deborah's 50th birthday party. During the short time we spent with her we connected with her wonderful spirit. We are so very sorry.

Dear Reggi's Family,

I was in Reggi's group in Israel some 25 years ago along with Herb & Orna. I had just renewed contact with Reggi 2 weeks ago via the net.

I remember Reggi as a wonderful person full of energy & life & that great smile.

My condolences to you all



Barry Rockman

Dear Joe, Eitan, Sarah and Ilana,



I am deeply saddened by Reggi's passing. May your good memories of her comfort you at this time and may she rest in peace.



B'shalom,

Sharon Wasserberg

We, like so many other family members and friends, share in the grief over the loss of Reggi, a person of rare energy, talents, compassion, and love of life. She will always be in our hearts, vibrant and alive. We send our love to Joe and the kids and wish we could be with you.



Kathy, Kobi, Yoni, Maya and Amit Jacobi

To Joe and family, Lyla and Marv, Nancy and family, Daniel and family:

With all of our love and thoughts during this very sad time. We pray for your inner peace and strength.

Love-The Meldman/Rosenberg/Finerman and Chassid Families

My heart goes out to Reggie's family, friends and co-workers. She will be sadly missed by all of us.

Dearest Joe, Eitan, Sara, and Ilana



My deepest wishes are with you at this moment of horror and pain. I so wish I was close enough to hug each one of you. May the love that Reggi radiated, the passion which drove her and the spirit to make the world a better place console us all and keep her alive in our thoughts and hearts.

Lots of love

Sari

My earliest strong memories of Reggi as a child are of a beautiful and gentle soul, my good friend. She always remained that way. What a colossal loss! Greatest sympathies from deep in our hearts to Joe, kids, Lyla, Marv,Nancy, Daniel, Midge and Elmer and family.

I liked Reggi so very much. I am in shock. She was such a kind, gentle, person; a wonderful woman to work with and know. My heart and prayers will be with her husband and children.

The folks at the Missouri MATEC Office send our sincerest condolences to the family. We loved Reggi and will miss her terribly. You have our thoughts and prayers.

Joe, Eitan, Sarah and Ilana:

May the love Reggi shared during her life remain with you as a light in your hearts. As a work colleague, Reggi always spoke fondly of you. Her family meant a great deal. Please accept my sincere condolences.

My deepeest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of this lovely woman. I will most sincerely miss her, and my heart is aching for all who loved her.

Your work and your life touched and healed the lives of many others. Your sense of mercy and justice changed minds and hearts and people received better care because of you. May you be at peace wonderful Reggi.

Jackie and I want to express our deepest condolences to the Eppstein and Marder families.



We remember Reggi as a wonderful woman. I was honored to attend her wedding to Joe and was so happy when they came to ours.



Although she is no longer with us, her memories will live forever.

I remember Reggi's sweet smile!

I will miss you.

I remember Reggi's sweet smile!

I will miss you.



Andy

Dear Joe, Eitan, Sarah and Ilana,

We are so saddened by the loss you are suffering right now with the passing of Reggi. Take comfort that she is in a place of peace and that the legacy she left behind will be remembered always. She was a good, kind, person.

We send strength to you during this most difficult time.

It is a loss beyond words. Reggi filled the room with radiance. Our prayers and thoughts go with her entire family.

~with sincere sympathy,

Sonya Dagovitz Kugler and Stephan Dagovitz

Condolences to you and your family.

John and Cheryl

Dearest Joe, my sincerest condolences to you and your family.