I regret not being able to make it to the memorial- I was
presenting a paper at a professional meeting and I know Josh would want me to
honor this commitment. I am extremely sad about Josh's stuggle but I have
wonderful memories about his life. My childhood memories of Josh include his
close alliance with my father Lou, his uncle, and the laughter they shared. I
remember seeing my dad and Josh sitting on crates outside the First Avenue
store watching the world go by and talking about the issues of the day. I also remember my uncle Frank's pride about
his son' successes and Frank's deep love for both of his boys. My memories of Josh as an adult, like most of
the other posts, include lots of intense talk, food, and laughter. Josh enjoyed life and was always so open
about finding time to share with his circle of friends and family. When my three sons were adolescents Josh
always opened his home to them for their trips to the big city and each of them
came back with an appreciation of his openness
and intelligence. Josh was a joy
to be around and I especially cherish the time I spent with him when I was on
sabbatical in NYC during the winter of 2000. He came to one of my talks at
Columbia Presbyterian and I remember his thoughtful comments. It was very special
to have a cousin with intersecting interests.
Fondly,
Suzanne McDermott
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