Tribute Wall
Service Information
When
Friday, March 15th, 2013 6:30pm
Location
The Culture Center
Address
410 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10024
Service Extra Info
" Please join family and friends to celebrate and remember the life of Barbara Keleman" Friday March 15th, 2013 6:30pm "The Culture Center" #410 Columbus Avenue ( 79th street ) NY, NY 10024 Culture Center of NY - (212) 769 - 1600 Please bring your memories to share with those who knew her and loved her" In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations may be made to Roosevelt Hospital Development Dept., 555 W. 57th Street, NY, NY, 10019 or at www.supportstlukesroosevelt.org <http://www.supportstlukesroosevelt.org> in Barbara's memory. If you wish to send a card or condolences to Bob Keleman and his family, the address is 10 Parkway Street, Larchmont, NY, 10538.
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Robert lit a candle
Saturday, December 14, 2013
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Mom,
Happy Birthday - as always, you are in my heart and in my thoughts. I miss you each and every day
and continue to try my best to live a worthwhile and meaningful life as you had always hoped I would.
All my love - Robert
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Barry Blyn lit a candle
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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We were very lucky to benefit from your wit, style, charisma and honesty over many years as we "grew up" as a company. Thank you for inspiring us in many unique and helpful ways. We honor and will miss you.
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Linda B lit a candle
Monday, March 18, 2013
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Being out of the country, I was so sorry to miss the memorial for Barbara, but I am so glad to have seen her on her birthday in December. Many people will ask you how you are doing in order to be polite. Barbara, on the other hand, always asked how I was doing, along with other really good questions, and was GENUINELY interested in the answers. One thing that always shone out from Barbara was how much she absolutely adored, and was so proud of, Bob, Ellen, Sam and Jacob. She was a lovely woman whose company I enjoyed very much and she will be missed. RIP x
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Judy and Renée lit a candle
Friday, March 15, 2013
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our deepest condolences to Bob, Ellen, Sam and Jacob.
hold tight to the wonderful memories of Barbara
and we hope and pray that God comforts your hearts with His love ❤
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Liz Wiseman lit a candle
Friday, March 15, 2013
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Barbara, I'll always remember our group TV watching lunches (from the Sopranos to the Simpsons). Thanks for all that video taping and getting everyone together. xoxo Liz
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Liz Wiseman posted a condolence
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Aside from being a great friend, lunch companion and someone I looked up to - Barbara literally saved my life. Many years ago when we were working together - my desk was outside Barbara's office on the other side of a wall of file cabinets - I had a terrible cough. I had been to my doctor and the office doctor several times and all I got was free throat lozenges. One morning, after I had been coughing for about 2 straight weeks, Barbara walked over to my desk, dropped a post-it note down with a name and address written on it and said, "this is my doctor, he's 2 blocks away, I made you an appointment, you're going at 1 o'clock." So without question I went to Barbara's doctor who within minutes diagnosed me with pneumonia! He was very calm but also informed me that my left lung had started to collapse. I got back to the office and told Barbara that she literally saved my life and I was eternally indebted. She then told me that the Native Americans have a custom that if you save someone's life then they become your responsibility. It was such a sweet, amazing moment that I will always cherish. Knowing Barbara had my back always meant a lot - I hope there's no expiry on that custom.
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Mark Morgan posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
I have so many memories of Barbara. We had what you might call a love-hate client relationship for 25 years. She was a wonderfully unique person and her business style was from the "old school" or maybe her own school. With Barbara, business was always personal and she made friends with all of her clients and vendors alike taking an interest in their lives and their families. She is the only client that I've talked with about politics, religion, cats, dogs, my family, my health - you name it. Barbara was a mentor to me when I was getting started in survey research and she has been a good and loyal friend through the years. I remember when we flew all the way to LA together, when I drove us out to a focus group on LI and many meetings and lunches over the years, but here is a memory that for me tells a lot about Barbara.
One day we were walking along West 66th heading to a meeting at ABC. It may have been with Allan Wurtzel. We likely were running late because I was feeling anxious. There was a guy on the ground leaning against the building and I was just thinking about getting to our meeting on time and letting someone else worry about it, but Barbara said we have to stop and help this guy. I said no, we don't have time, and she of course wasn't going to listen to me. She leaned down and tried talking to him. He was kind of twitching, and may have been in diabetic shock or something. So Barbara says we have to get him some help and she agreed to go to the security desk inside and insisted on getting someone to call for help for this total stranger. That's mentoring from the old school.
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Robert Keleman lit a candle
Friday, March 8, 2013
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To my Mother,my endless supporter,someone who loved me and believed in me all my life(but was never shy about expressing her difference of opinion!)You were not only my mother but also my friend. You taught me, by example,some very valuable lessons on how to live life:
Honesty
Always do the right thing
Have empathy for those less fortunate than you
Expect the best from others and make sure they deliver!
Live an ethical life
Make sure the the people who are important to you know it
Have an opinion!!!!! Express that opinion!!!!!
Be involved in things that have meaning for you
But above all else - Never give up - no matter what obstacles or impedments life puts in your path,keep going - push forward - always live your life to the fullest.
By the way..We still expect you to keep watching over us and making sure everyone is ok! I love you - Robert
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Gerry Sheridan Diamond posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Barbara was a great friend. We met in 2000 when I was working for a woman that Barbara subleased her office space from. The woman I worked for had everyone chip in and buy a Bose radio. On the day it arrived there was some contention about where to put the radio. My boss insisted that it be placed right by her office. Other office mates had other ideas. I happened to go into Barbara's office for some reason and I asked what she thought of the radio situation. Barbara said, "At this point she can shove the radio up her ass for all I care." I knew right then I was with a future friend. Barbara and I went to theater together. We had many dinners and movies. We once went to a six o'clock movie. The theater was empty. Someone came and sat right in front of us. "Are you kidding me?" asked Barbara, "Excuse me? Do you really have to sit there? Unbelievable." They moved. That was Barbara. Unafraid.
When money was tight we had pizza on the corner. The pizza guys loved Barbara. They waited on us like we were in a nice restaurant. We became great friends. She encouraged me in my writing and was always thrilled for me about any small success I had. Barbara loved comedians. Me too. We were fans of Joan Rivers. And animals. On my most recent visits, I'd go to her house and we would get Chinese, Japanese or pizza delivered, and then Barbara, me and my dog would all lie in her bed and watch shows she had taped. She played the show "Too Cute" for me. "I know this show is ridiculous. But I can't stop watching it," said Barbara. A true animal lover, when Barbara knew I was coming with the dog she bought special treats to have on hand for her (Snausages). When her doctor recommended that she use a walker, Barbara's reaction was, "Can you believe I have to use this stupid thing?"
But it didn't stop her from going to her beloved theater.
Everyone I came in contact with when I visited Barbara, her doormen, the workmen in the building who took away boxes of stuff when she moved her office into her apartment, and the delivery guys from the market across the street, all loved Barbara. I don't blame them. She was funny. She was warm. She was honest. I still can't believe I can't call her up. She was a friend who felt like a sister.
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Ellen posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Barbara was never shy about speaking her mind or getting what she wanted. As loving, affectionate, loyal and kind as she was, anyone who knew her will agree that she could be pretty vocal and intimidating when someone got in her way. Case in point:
Several years ago, we were walking through the Javitz Center together. I forget what we were looking for, but we were on a mission to find it. We reached a doorway with a uniformed/armed security guard who did not want to let us through. "Halt!" Well, Barbara was going to have none of that. With a few choice words and maybe just one threatening look — by the time she was done with him he literally put his hands up in the air, backed away slowly and said, "I'm innocent!" And he was the one with the GUN!
Needless to say we sailed through without another incident. I'm going to miss having her here to open doors for me.
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Ric Pinard lit a candle
Monday, February 25, 2013
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I always found Barbara to be an interesting and interested person... she had opinions about most things but was equally interested in hearing what others thought, too. I know that she will be missed.
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John Hogue lit a candle
Monday, February 25, 2013
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The first time I met Barbara was at one of Robert's gigs(Public Service wasn't it?) downtown. A chance to meet Ellen's future Mother-in-law. What fun we had she made us laugh and feel at ease. Bob played R & B, it was the begining of 20 years of love and admiration. I will miss her and remember her often.
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Debra Davidson lit a candle
Monday, February 25, 2013
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I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know Barbara. I always enjoyed seeing her at Christmas in Larchmont. My sincerest condolences to Bob, Ellen, Sam & Jacob.
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Debra Davidson posted a condolence
Monday, February 25, 2013
I'm so glad I got to know Barbara. I enjoyed seeing her often when you guys were still in Manhattan, and looked forward to seeing her each year at Christmas in Larchmont. My condolences to to Bob, Ellen, Sam & Jacob.
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Eliza and Bill McNally lit a candle
Sunday, February 24, 2013
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We were always made to feel welcome at your table. Thank you for your generosity and for your great interest in all that was important in life. Rest in peace. XOXO
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Jill Hassett lit a candle
Sunday, February 24, 2013
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Barbara, you were my Aunt, Friend and Confident. I miss you every everyday . Thank you for being in my life, My only regret is you never learned how to ride a bike. Love to you forever and beyond....Jill
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Jacob lit a candle
Saturday, February 23, 2013
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I love you grandma
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Gerry Sheridan lit a candle
Saturday, February 23, 2013
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Love you Barbara and will miss you always.
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Ellen lit a candle
Saturday, February 23, 2013
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Barbara, thank you for shining your light in my life. I love you.
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John J. Fox Funeral Home, Inc. lit a candle
Saturday, February 23, 2013
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We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.