Susan C. McNamara
- Jul 27, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 3, 2023
1953 - 2023
OBITUARY
Susan C. McNamara, a 30 year resident of Lincoln Guild passed away Tuesday, July 26th. She was 69 years old. A long time active member of the 303 Community, she would go out of her way to help those who needed help. She served on the Board and was active in Outreach. She was proud of being self-made having had a successful career in direct marketing where she had the respect and admiration of many colleagues and friends who enjoyed her professionalism, compassion and sense of humor.
A devotee of continuing education, she studied philosophy. health, movement dance, yoga and Feldenkrais - both of which she was a certified instructor and gave lessons up until just two weeks before entering Hospice care. She took her Tango skills to Buenos Aires to dance in competitions. Susan was an avid kayaker and member of the Manhattan kayak Club and the Sebago canoe Club in Brooklyn, she kayaked up and down the Hudson, long Island, locations up and down the East Coast as far as Florida as well as circumnavigating Manhattan several times. Susan will be sorely missed by her partner and caregiver Bruce Stokstad of Seattle, WA and NYC. She is survived by her brother Gene and nieces Genevieve, Noreen and Marie all of Queens and her beloved cat Wally.
A wake will be held on Sunday. Aug. 6th from 12 - 3pm at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park 11040 (516) 352-8989. A Repast to follow from 4-8 at Monahan & Fitzgerald 214-17 41st Ave.Bayside. NY 11361 (718) 279-4450.For remembrances and Acts of Kindness in Susan's name please donate to Symptoms and Diagnosis at the Pancreatic Cancer Action
MEMORIAL VISITATION
Sunday, August 6
12:00 - 3:00 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, August 6
12:30 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
Private Cremation
I just found out of Susan's passing and am shocked. She was so full of life and caring. She will be missed.
Susan was a wonderful woman, kind, generous and intelligent. I left every conversation I ever had with her feeling enriched and enlivened. It was a privilege to have known her. David Zemach-Bersin
I met Susan almost 30 years ago. I had just launched my freelance writing business and had joined the Direct Marketing Club of New York. Susan was on the Welcome committee. They could not have chosen a better person. Her radiant smile and high spirits made me feel right at home. It was the start of a long friendship. Susan was the only person I called every St. Patrick's Day. When the phone rang, she knew it was me. We'd both start laughing before we said a word. She was my special friend. I will never forget her.
I haven't seen Sue in many years but I remember her being a kind, special woman with the utmost integrity. Sue was a good friend to many and was always regarded as a caring person. May she rest rest in peace.
Susan my beautiful
friend. We met in acting class in our twenties and formed an instantaneous bond over the elaborate coffee you created - complete with Baileys and whipped cream - when you invited me up for a simple cup. All our escapades together over the next 50 years were equally dramatic - thanks to you! Will miss you so - but know you'll continue to sparkle up in heaven.