I think of Michelle often. Especially when I see various social media posts of Josh. He’s amazing! Love his spirit! All of us who know him understand where it comes from. 
I send my love and wishes for peace to all who loved Michelle.

Yesterday my daughter Jessica told me of Michelle’s passing. Jessica was crying while she told me. I was crushed to hear this. Michelle was a special friend. I am having a very hard time digesting this. Michelle was one of the best people I have ever known, along with her husband Danny.  I met the two of them when we moved to Eastern Shores around the same time in 1998. The more I got to know them the more I liked them. They were really great together, and great for each other, and truly one of the best couple friends I ever had. Michelle was truly beautiful inside and out, but it was her kindness that was genuine that really made her stand out. My daughter Sarah was best friends with Joshua for the first seven years of their lives until we moved. I’ll be forever grateful for how Michelle and her family treated Sarah so kindly and took her into their home so often and for the years of friendship that we shared.   

Hello, 
My thoughts go to you and your family. I went to school with Michelle and what can I say. She was always so nice with a beautiful heart and smile. I saw her a few years ago at the dermatologist and she was the same. Asking me about my family and just being so warm. I’m so so sorry for your loss. 
Claudia Mitzner-Lee

Absolutely heartbroken to hear Michelle has passed. She was one of the most beautiful, kind, resilient, and thoughtful women I’ve known. She was also a huge role model to me and it was an absolute pleasure to have her as a friend.  Danny, Josh, Ben, and all of Michelle’s family and friends- I am so sorry for your loss and I pray God provides you all with strength, peace, and comfort.

Today I am shocked saddened and my heart is hurting for your family as I just learn of this devastating news! Michelle was such a special unique amazing individual.  It was with great pleasure to see her life evolve and gives me some relief knowing that her special ways will be carried on by her beautiful family!
Michelle  I’ll never forget drinking at the movies , hanging all through highschool and I feel so blessed to have been able to share such special memories that Will remind me of your special ways and honor you forever.  My sweet Michelle may you Rest In Peace 


I met Michelle a few times, when our children were growing up, and I remember her as a beautiful woman, with a beautiful smile, who was very gracious and kind.  She will surely be missed, and may her Blessed memory give  comfort to those who loved her. 

I was lucky enough to be  Michelle’s teacher, she was in the fourth grade. I remember that she sat right in front of my desk and was always smiling , eager to learn.  I was always struck by her sincere expression and beautiful eyes.  We just “clicked”.  Later on,  many years later, I would  run into Michelle in  one of the department stores. We would  hug each other and she would  remind me that she wrote about our class and me in her college essay. I was so flattered. Michelle was a rare beauty and out of the hundreds and hundreds of students that I’ve seen, I will alway remember her. I am so sincerely sorry.  
   Marilyn  Blatt

A friend for a season, a reason...in the short time I got to spend with Michelle, she made a tremendous impact in my life. Sweet, kind, compassionate, loving, authentic, We went through so much together in two years and I felt like I knew her forever. She treated me like a forever friend. I love her and will miss her smile, her bright light and her whole amazing vibe.

Michelle was one of the moms we showcase on our website as a testimonial to our  summer camp. When one opens up the parent portal, Michelle's beautiful face and sentiments spoke to everyone watching.  We run the summer camp that Michelles boys attended when they were young. 
She was such a vibrant women, with beauty that eminated from within. 
Our deepest sympathies to everyone on this extremely sad day. 
The Caflun Family 
Camo Wekeela 

Michelle’s memory will live with us forever; she was a beautiful soul; kind and loving and caring; best daughter and wife and mother; 
Special beyond words;
We will miss her soo much.



Michelle was one of the most empathetic, thoughtful people I've ever known. She was a deeply positive presence in my childhood and has always had a place in my heart. I will miss knowing she's out there, smiling that warm, genuine smile.    

Max, Susie, and Paul, I have the fondest memories of your family. I am thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort. 

A sweet and beautiful inside and out, amazing girl who lit up the room with her warmth and incredible smile! I never before met someone with such infectious kind charisma.  I am still in utter disbelief of her absence... too young, too vibrant, too vivacious and full of life.  May her memory be a blessing to her boys, mother, brothers and of course, her Danny and the rest of her loving family.

Michelle was such an incredibly positive human being with great energy and, most importantly, a tremendous love and care for her Danny, family and two beautiful boys . She was always so prideful of her kids and was willing to do anything possible to help them feel better or achieve their goals. I was lucky enough to be able to work with Ben on his basketball game as Michelle was looking for ways to support him and his goals.  Ben, like his mom, has such a pure spirit and humility.  She has truly left an incredible legacy and her spirit lives on.  
Jason Kaye

To all of the family of a beautiful women Michelle, we extend our sincere condolences.
We pray that she rest in peace.
Eileen and Don Kramer

Sweet beautiful Michelle.  The why’s have no answer.  You were loved 
by all of whose life you brightened.  May your memory be a blessing.

Judi and Coco Bitton

Tears are insufficient. Truly, to know Michelle was to love Michelle. 
My fondest memory of her is true to the delightful and devoted person she was.
During her son Josh's move into his freshman dormitory room with his soon to be fraternity brothers (my son Gabe and Jason Ford), Michelle meticulously and with precision made certain the towel hooks she was hanging on the inside of Josh's door were absolutely symmetrical ! To be sure as with any college freshman (especially Josh) those hooks would soon break or become detached. No matter, Michelle was there to lovingly make sure all was in order.   Her smile, her laugh, her being was infectious. I will deeply miss her.  

Sincere sympathy to the entire family. May you all be spared further sorrow. Michelle was a beautiful person. 
Rose Gostfrand
Lorne Gostfrand
The entire Gostfrand family.

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Michelle Schwartz

20 February, 1976 – 14 June, 2022

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