One of my fondest and favorite memories of my youth is when Roberta's father invited my family to join them for a Passover Seder at their house. An experience filled with wonder, it is something I will never forget. It remains an honor to have been part of something so meaningful and beautiful. I am very grateful to have shared that evening with her family.
I too have fond memories of attending Seders at the Swartz'. I grew up on Braddock Road with Bertie and her brother, Robbie. From kindergarten at Woodside School to Churchill High. I spent alot of time at their home when we were little and if fact, Mrs. Swartz would meet us walking home from kindergarten and I would stay at there house the balance of the afternoon while my mother was taking driving lessons! I had wondered where Bertie ended up but certainly did not expect to learn of her passing at such a young age.
Bertie was one of my absolute favorite people in high school. I was awed by her tough girl persona, charmed by her sweetness, and grateful for her friendship. She showed me what feminism was long before I ever heard the word: the power to be oneself without fear or apology and the demand to receive the same respect one gives to others. I hope her all too brief life was full of the joy and adventures she deserved.
Bertie and I were such good friends through high school we always had fun together even when we had disagreements! When I saw that she had passed away I could not even comment on her passing I was to sad. We went our separate ways after graduation Bertie went on to higher education (I can't remember where) and I got married and we lost touch but I often thought of her what she might be up to now! Me and Kathy DiFonzo (Klarmann) often reminisced about Bertie and I always thought I would see her again. I am still so sad of her passing at such a young age.
Noel Squitieri
One of my fondest and favorite memories of my youth is when Roberta's father invited my family to join them for a Passover Seder at their house. An experience filled with wonder, it is something I will never forget. It remains an honor to have been part of something so meaningful and beautiful. I am very grateful to have shared that evening with her family.
Shalom, Roberta. Rest in peace.
Donna Incheck (Richardson)
I too have fond memories of attending Seders at the Swartz'. I grew up on Braddock Road with Bertie and her brother, Robbie. From kindergarten at Woodside School to Churchill High. I spent alot of time at their home when we were little and if fact, Mrs. Swartz would meet us walking home from kindergarten and I would stay at there house the balance of the afternoon while my mother was taking driving lessons! I had wondered where Bertie ended up but certainly did not expect to learn of her passing at such a young age.
Rebecca Butterfield
Bertie was one of my absolute favorite people in high school. I was awed by her tough girl persona, charmed by her sweetness, and grateful for her friendship. She showed me what feminism was long before I ever heard the word: the power to be oneself without fear or apology and the demand to receive the same respect one gives to others. I hope her all too brief life was full of the joy and adventures she deserved.
Debbie Lere
Bertie and I were such good friends through high school we always had fun together even when we had disagreements! When I saw that she had passed away I could not even comment on her passing I was to sad. We went our separate ways after graduation Bertie went on to higher education (I can't remember where) and I got married and we lost touch but I often thought of her what she might be up to now! Me and Kathy DiFonzo (Klarmann) often reminisced about Bertie and I always thought I would see her again. I am still so sad of her passing at such a young age.