Wednesday, February 6, 2019
I was so saddened when I found out Sue had passed. I have very fond memories of her walking the deck of the Wantagh Park Pool; coaching, consoling, cheering us on, and handing out medals and trophies.
I started competitive swimming at age six. Sue, “Coach or Susie”, as we called her, was my very first summer coach, She continued to coach our team for years. She gave so much of her own time, helping us to become better swimmers, but more importantly to develop into good human beings. Especially in light of the fact that she was still in the prime of her competitive career. I’m not ashamed to say she was my very first crush, not because she was beautiful, but rather because she was my inspiration to make something of myself.
A great lady. One who left the world a better place. She left us way too early.
