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Susan Korsten
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Susan Korsten due to Alzheimer's, breast cancer and a recent hip fracture. Susan grew up on the Upper East Side, attended Fieldston and the University of Pennsylvania and moved to Hastings-on-Hudson in 1977. She worked as a teacher in Manhattan first at Dalton and later at Calhoun. Susan's heart bled for the underdog, and she had a knack for befriending the lonely or sick and bringing them happiness. She couldn't drive up the hill from the Hastings train station without picking up a stranger trudging home from work and driving them to their door. Every workman had to be fed a home cooked meal. Even the local shoemaker received a wreath and treats from her on Christmas. Until the Alzheimer's progressed, she never missed an opportunity to organize meals for the elderly at her synagogue. Susan loved to throw back her head with her loud choo-choo train staccato laugh and thought her serious doctor husband was the consummate comedian. She danced, played piano, sang, cooked and loved her way through life. She lived as rich, honest and pure a life as possible from her earliest days until her death. She is survived by her loving husband, Mark, and her two adult children, Eric and Caroline.April 15, 202004/15/2020
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Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home
August 2, 2022
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Rich Dosin
April 17, 2020
May she Rest In Peace she was a customer and a friend
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elsa DeVita
April 17, 2020
It is a privilege to have known Susan. She never missed an opportunity to check in with people as she passed on the street, in the library, in stores, or post office. Kind and thoughtful is how I will always remember her. Love to family from Elsa and The entire DeVita Fa... Continue Reading
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Kit
April 17, 2020
Susan and Mark invited us over for dinner not long after we moved in down the block and we were friendly ever since. They are both such nice, welcoming, friendly neighbors, and we enjoyed seeing them walking on the block all the time. Susan will be dearly missed, she was... Continue Reading
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Joyce Harrington
April 17, 2020
Susan was the best ! I took care of her children when she needed me ! Funny, loving, sweet lady and so kind! I'm not living in Hastings any more but my heart here in San Diego is sad ! The Harrington's will always have memories of Susan! God bless the family your in our ... Continue Reading
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Daniel Elias
April 17, 2020
Susan was an excellent neighbor and friend. I always enjoyed brunch in her home. My condolences to Mark and the children!
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Liz Paquette
April 17, 2020
I am so sorry to hear this! Susan was a very sweet kind and generous woman. I am the crossing guard at the corner of Mt. Hope and Lefurgy, every time Susan would drive or walk by she would always have a kind word or offer anything I might need, hat, gloves, tea, cookies ... Continue Reading
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karen
April 17, 2020
Susan was like a second grandparent to my son Gabriel whom she tutored in scinece. He would often come over with his cello and play for her and Mark would play his guitar along with Gabriel. We are so sorry for her loss and we offer our warm thoughts for her family and M... Continue Reading
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Tracy Burke-Pearson
April 16, 2020
My condolences to the Korsten family. I remember Susan fondly. While I worked at Food For Thought for 32 years Susan would come in. We shared travel stories. prayskin-tone-2
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Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home
April 16, 2020
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