Abbey Beth Samuels

February 1st, 2015

My wife and I lived in the unit across Abby’s and only found out yesterday that she passed away. We are deeply shocked and saddened. Abby was such a cheerful and friendly person, she was the first person to get our newborn daughter gifts when we came back home from the hospital in July 2013. We used to chat often in the hallway and she used to be so loving towards our daughter. Even through her chemo, she was always super cheerful and never once let us think that it was a condition this serious. When we hadn’t seen her in a while, we used naively that she had moved back with her parents to take some time off after treatments, but were shattered to hear this sad news. We are thinking of her and will keep her in our prayers. Heartiest condolences to the family.

~Sam and Anisha
~Neighbor, Chicago IL

December 11th, 2014

abbey was so wonderful! we were shocked to hear just now (12/11) about your loss. our prayer are with you all. god bless.

~deke
~friend, glencoe,il

November 26th, 2014

Dear Samuels family,
I was so sad and heartbroken when I heard about Abbey. I knew her in high school (I was a couple years older) and always remember her laughing and smiling. She had such a positive presence. I am thinking of her and all of you during this time. Much love to all of you.
Rachel

~Rachel Beltzman
~high school, Chicago

November 25th, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to all of you. I first met Abbey at 2626 just after she rescued Sophie. She was so happy! Over time, our schedules seemed to coincide and I was always returning home from work when she was walking Sophie. We would always visit and chat. Sophie would just plop herself down knowing that we would be here for awhile. Abbey had so much light. She was always smiling and it was contagious. When she returned to the building in the summer, I was so happy to see her and she was happy to be back and again was smiling and lighting up my day.

Know that your daughter, sister, aunt and granddaughter brought light to my life even in those few precious moments each evening. She will be terribly missed.

May her life be a blessing to all.

Alisa Marks
2626 #3901

~Alisa Marks
~Neighbor at 2626, Chicago, IL

November 25th, 2014

I loved seeing Abby and Sophie coming in from their walks. Abby was so cheerful and Sophie so adorable. They were very happy together and brought smiles to everyone who encountered them.

~cathy schilling
~neighbor, 2626 North Lakeview Avenue #501, Chicago, IL 60614

November 24th, 2014

I will always remember her smile and generosity. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

~Amy Stein
~Old neighborhood friend, Chicago, il

November 24th, 2014

Dearest Howard and Lois and family,
I am very saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved daughter, Abbey. My thoughts and love are with you at this time. You are wonderful people and I know that Abbey was an amazing and special daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter and friend to so many. Please try to find strength in each other and know that you are surrounded by love and friendship and people who care about all of you. May Abbey’s memory be a blessing for all of you throughout your lives.
Love to all of you.
Suzie Wolkoff

~Suzie Gerstein Wolkoff
~friend of the family, glencoe

November 24th, 2014

Dear Jeff and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Abbey. Jeff I’ve thought of you and her many times this week since Scotty told me that she had a relapse and was in hospice…… I only met her on a few occasions but had the chance to sit next to her at a Cubs game at Wrigley one afternoon. We had a lot of fun. Abbey’s tooth actually came out in one of the foods from the concession stands! For the rest of the game we kiddingly called her Abbey Woo-Woo 🙂 My heartfelt condolences to everyone. Corey Kaplan

~Corey Kaplan
~Acquaintenance, Chicago, IL

November 24th, 2014

Lois & Howard: I was so saddened to hear of the loss of you daughter. No words can console at this time, but all of my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…take care of each other. Fondly, Barb Siegan

~Barbara Siegan
~friend, Lincolnshire, IL