I am heartbroken to tell you that Karen, my wife of 44 years, passed away this morning from pancreatic cancer. I and our two daughters, Leda and Aliza, were by her side. She will be buried in Israel next to our beloved son Ariel.
Karen was the love of my life.
I loved her as a child, and will love her forever.
Her absence is already a powerful presence.
Baruch Dayan HaEmet. (G-d is the true judge).
My sincere condolences to you. I did not see the comments tag until this day. I have been checking each Friday. Two losses of this magnitude are almost more than one can bear. Your son and then your wife. I hope that you will return with your blog once your mourning has allowed you.
In a googol years — give or take a trillion — aliens will dig through the ruins of Earth, trying to understand what humans were all about. One day they’ll unearth a copy of “How I Married Karen” and when their super-duper-computers translate it, they’ll understand.
May the Good Lord embrace all who knew Karen.
Thanks to everyone for your kind and generous comments. They all mean a great deal to me and the extended family.
BDhE. That is an unimaginable loss, and I am so sorry that you and your daughters are in this place of grief. May Hashem comfort you and them among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Robert,
I am so, so sorry.
My G-d’s peace be on you and your family.
Peter
Robert, I woke up to see this and my heart fell into my shoes. I weep with you, knowing there are no words I can possibly say at this time. May Karen’s memory be eternal.
Hamakom yenakhem etekhem betokh shaar avelay tziyon viyrushalayim.
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve been following your blog for several years and over that time, you’ve written about your love for her. I cannot imagine your pain.
I’m terribly sorry for your loss. I wish you peace and comfort in the memory of a wonderful person and a truly fine life together.
My heart grieves for you and your daughters. May strength and courage sit on your shoulders and may good memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear this, Robert. Your mutual love with Karen should be an inspiration to us all.
May G*d comfort you in this terrible time Robert.
I’m so very sorry, Robert. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I cannot add anything to the wise and loving words of others here, but only will say that I have benefitted and grown by your words, your stories and your example of true love. Thank you and I pray for comfort for your broken heart.
What a tragedy. I have so respected your fully declared love for her. May God be your strength in such a hard thing to bear.
Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet. So sorry. The 2 of you shared one soul and now it is broken. May Hashem give you strength to heal your soul and be strong for your beautiful family for a long long time- Sending love and prayers
Sammy & Jodi
My God, Robert, I share our grief, now and in personal experience. There are no words, I will not attempt more. Bless you, both. Love, Barry.
And [Job] said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Praying for the Almighty’s comfort and consolation for you, your family, and all who mourn the passing of your wife.
I am so very sorry, Robert.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry to read this Robert. I know how much Karen means to you. The void she leaves behind will never be filled, but somehow you will persevere. Sending love to you and the family.
Robert,
My sincere condolences. Your call hit me like a ton of bricks this morning. I’ve been reminiscing about Karen in elementary school, your father at the JCH, our similar experiences in elementary school and our mothers’ discussion after a parent-teachers meeting. Our thoughts are with you. Let me know if there’s anything you need done in Teaneck.
Arthur & Alice
Robert, our hearts break for you.
I am so terribly sorry, Robert. I have admired and appreciated your relationship and great love, having gotten a peek at it through this blog. Thank you for sharing a bit of Karen with us, and know that many, many people will be praying for you and your dear family.
So terribly sorry, Robert. You know you have my prayers and condolences.