Julie Emerick
April 10 1923 - January 28, 2011
Julie A. Emerick, 87, of Lauderhill, Fl, passed away on January 28, 2011, at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
Julie was born on April 10, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan and was blessed with seven brothers and sisters, and loving parents John and Martha Szluk. Julie married Lee Emerick, on September 23, 1940 and had three sons Dennis John, Kenneth Edward, and James Stephen. Julie was a homemaker until her sons were raised and then turned her interests to care giving as a Red Cross Volunteer as well as starting a successful career with General Motors Corporation in Industry and Government Relations.
Julie retired from General Motors and moved to Lauderhill, Florida in 1989 after her loving husband of 50 years, Lee passed away. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Martha, six brothers and sisters, John Szluk, Michael Szluk, Peter Szluk, Frank Szluk, Martha Pergin, Mary McNamara, and her loving niece Christine Rock.
She is survived by her brother Ed Szluk and wife Connie of Plymouth, Michigan, sons Dennis Emerick of Nassau, Bahamas, Jim Emerick of Lauderhill, Fl, Ken Emerick and wife Ruthann of Plymouth, Michigan, a granddaughter, Marcie (Emerick) Wheeler of Canton, Michigan, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Julie’s life was focused on family and friends and she touched the lives of thousands through her various volunteer work efforts, her participation as an usher at her church, St. Helens Roman Catholic Church of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida and as a care giver for family and friends in need. Throughout the years, she was the primary care giver for her godmother, her mother Martha, her husband Lee, her sister Mary, and a comfort giver to her beloved niece Christine and many friends wherever and whenever they needed care.
Julie was an outstanding, loving, and compassionate woman who will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege and honor of knowing her. Forever, her love will be in our hearts and the hearts of all the others she touched. As a devout catholic with strong faith she knew her Lord was finally bringing her home.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either St. Helens Catholic Church or Holy Cross Hospital Oncology Department.
If you would like to add a comment or thought, please click "comments" below.
I will forever miss my loving Aunt Julie and her beautiful smile. She has shown me how precious life is, and to live,and share every minute with love and compassion in my heart. Lovingly her niece Cindy
ReplyDeleteDennis, I was sorry to hear about your mom. I will always remember how proud she was when you receive your CONCH award and I know that you will miss her. Love of family and friends will help you during this difficult time. Remember you've have friends who will be there for you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thought. Love Shena.
ReplyDeleteHi Dennis,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I remember her as lady who had a beautiful smile and kind, loving heart. Nancy forwarded the announcement to me and I was surprised.
I will be praying for you and your family and believe that God will give you the strength and courage you need to get you through this difficult time. My Mom passed away 12 yrs ago in FL where she lived and I was fortunate enough to be with her even though I lived in MI at the time. I live in SC now.
You were blessed to have your Mom for 88 yrs. and to have a Mom who was so very loving and dedicated to helping others.
I wish you the very best in all your endeavors, Dennis.
Blessings,
Carole Griffin-Kish
Hi Mr. Emerick, sorry to hear of your mothers pasing. may God streghten, and keep you in your time of bereavement. May the memories an love for your mom comfort you during this time. on behalf of myself Ms. Newbold, Mr. Morgan and the entire Science Department of R.M Bailey, we are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteDear Dennis, Duke and Jimmy: I would like to add my sincere sympathy to all of you. I have many special memories of you and your family while growing up in Lincoln Park, MI. Your father, Uncle Lee, was a favorite of mine also. Aunt Julie was a special lady and you all should be proud of her accomplishments and contributions. She and Uncle Lee are together again as it should be...50 years of marriage is special. With respect, cousin Liz (or "Bersie" as I was known by the family.)
ReplyDeleteHi Dennis: You mom lived a rewarding, productive, fulfilling & selfless life following the dictates of God & for this we say praises & thanks to God. I can still hear the pride, love & joy in hervoice whenever she spoke of & about you.Remember all the good times you had & joyous occasions you shared. You'll be in our thoughts & prayers. may her soul rest in peace. Peace, Love & Blessings!! Elsa C. thompson
ReplyDeleteDennis,A beautiful tribute & honor to your Mom,I'm glad you posted a picture of her in the kitchen, as that had to be one of her most favorite places to be, cooking for all of those she loved. She was a loving, giving, proud & generous woman, who loved her 3 sons more than anything in this world. She will be missed by all who knew her.Our sympathy to all of you
ReplyDeleteDear Dennis,
ReplyDeleteI was very surprised and saddened to hear of Aunt Julie's sudden illness and quick passing. She was such an outgoing woman and she sure loved her 3 boys and your dad. Luckily you have wonderful memories of her as you were such a special and important part of her life. She will always be remembered and loved. Gary & I and the kids send our deepest sympathy to you, Duke, Jim, Ruth Marci.
Good day Coach.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. You have my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. The few times that I spoke with her, she was always jubilant and pleasant. I wish you all best and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please don't hesitate to call if I can be of any assistance.
Torron Williams and Family
Deepest, heartfelt sympathy, Buddy. I remember the one time I met your Mum when you got that award..she was quite an energetic, independent woman,,,a proud, caring Mum. Mohamed, Ashmeid and I are keeping you in our prayers...Her passing has brought up memories of our own parents passing..A kind of "groundlessness". May god bless you and carry you through this loss. Susan A.
ReplyDeleteDear Dennis,
ReplyDeleteI was sadden to hear of you mothers death. I had not seen her in years but she made several visits to Washington and I spent time with her there. I am a good friend of your cousin Patti and also spent time with Jim when he lived in Washington. My thoughts are with you and your family, she truly was a wonderful caring women.
Sandie Yonke
Dear Dennis, Jim and Duke,
ReplyDeleteIt was sad to hear of Aunt Julie's passing. The
picture of her in the kitchen is just how I remembered her the last time I was in Florida.
I will always remember her stuffed cabbage and the many Hungarian dishes that she loved to cook.
My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Wendy
Dear Duke, Dennis and Jim,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great lady we shared. Aunt Julie is such a special person to me. I couldn't have asked for a better Godmother in my life. It's funny when I picked Godparents for my kids. I wanted great representations for my 3 kids like Uncle Lee and Aunt Julie were for me. I wanted them to be married and to be great role models and most important, have my kids feel honored with a special bond. Your parents so gave that to me. I tried to achieve ALL THAT when I picked my children's Godparents. Your Mom and your Dad gave that to me in many ways.
I loved growing up and staying in "Kelle's room" with the rose bud wall paper. It got turned over to Marcie when Dukes's daughter was born. I loved the sleep over’s and how she would make buttered toast and homemade cocoa for me in the morning. She never missed a birthday, Christmas or Easter in my lifetime. I am now 45 and she still remembered.
We all have funny stories about her. Her driving and her talking with her head turned around to the people in the back seat! Her trips to the airports to pick people up. Her famous stuffed cabbage roasted chicken and "nice mashed potatoes!" That was part of everyone’s life. We could go for some of that comfort food right about now! The" welcomed chaos" that wherever she lived was created. We all drew ourselves into it. Because it was her.
One of my funniest story about Aunt Julie is when Tom and I came in to Florida for a Patriots Game. I was 7.5 months pregnant with Matthew. Aunt Julie moved over to Aunt Mary's condo so we could "Coochie Coo" I look at her and said," Aunt Julie I think those days are over! I am as big as a house! The next day when are friends came to pick us up. Now one couple we had never met before. They were friends of Bob and Barbara's. Tom and I were down by the pool. Aunt Julie and Aunt Mary were entertaining them for over an hour and then finally our friends came down to get us! Tom and I figuring, they had just gotten there! We then went back to the condo to a full fledge meal of stuffed cabbage roast chicken and" nice mashed potatoes" and LOTS of conversation. We all then had to take a tour of Aunt Mary's condo and then we were kissed goodbye and off we went to our hotel.
When we got into the van. My friend Barbara said, "OK nobody talk we need a quiet ride home!" and no one said a word. They were exhausted from all the conversation.
I am cracking up as I write this. Man could Aunt Julie ever talk! Put Aunt Mary with her and they were a tornado of conversation.
Funny great, great stories about a fabulous woman that touched my life in so many ways. I am so glad my parents picked her for me. It was one heck of a gift!
Love to you all,
Kelle
Dear Dennis, Duke, and Jim
ReplyDeleteI was saddened to hear of your Mom's death. I know she will always remain very much alive in the memories of all of us who loved, respected and treasured her. She was a "special lady" who lived her life for family and helping others.
When she entered a room full of people she seemed to "capture" everyone in conversation. Of course, nobody could make roast chicken, "nice mashed potatoes," and stuffed cabbage like her.
One of the funny memories I have of her is when she gave me a haircut. I was about 10 years old and my mother sent me around the block one Saturday morning to see her. I remember thinking, "she can cut hair too?" She was waiting for me with scissors in hand. She sat me on her milk carton on her front porch. While cutting my hair she talked the whole time to Mrs. Lininger and Mrs. Forsythe from her porch. Laughter, good times, and lots of fun came out of her Kings Hwy. home for all of us.
I hope all of the years of love and happy memories will be a comfort to you in this sad time of your life. Thanks for sharing such a "special lady" with me.
Love,
Denise
I was sad to learn of your mother's passing. I know the pain of loosing a mother having lost my mother 12 years ago.
ReplyDeleteI was honored to meet you mother in Nassau when she visited, when you were recogonized for your outstanding services for science education in the Bahamas. She was so full of life and fiesty! I know you will miss her but continue to treasure the memories you shared with her.
My husband and I express sincerest sympthay during this time of great loss. May God grant you comfort and peace.
Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure.
-Eulease Beneby
Nassau, Bahamas
Dennis, Duke and Jimmy,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Aunt Julie's passing. When I think about people who have come in and out of my life - Aunt Julie will remain one of my favorites. She had the ability to make everyone feel that they were a part of the family. And what a family the Szluk family was - filled with the most original, fun-loving people I have ever met. I have so many memories with Aunt Julie: running over to her house and knocking on the door to ask for gumballs, so many memories with Chris and Aunt Julie - Chris and I giving Aunt Julie a back rub while watching the Mod Squad on Tuesday nights, the cross country bus trip to Seattle with the Szluk/Costrini kids, listening to the political discussions around her dinner table (and yes with the nice mashed potatoes!), driving numerous times to the airport to pick up yet another visitor, or better yet being taken to visit people I didn't know at funeral homes (I must have been in the car!). Today is Valentine's Day and I will never forget that one year when I was around six years old - she brought me a box filled with candy - it still is to this day the best Valentine's present I ever received.
I loved the chaos - I loved the vibrancy that surrounded her - she was infectious. She always made you feel special.
I will be forever grateful for having both her and Chris in my life. I feel blessed to have been included in the Szluk family.
There was never any doubt of her love for her boys and for the people in her life. Thank you for sharing your mother with all of us.
Love,
Carey Teets-Cornacchini
JIMMY, DUKE AND DENNIS
ReplyDeleteRITCH AND I WANT TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
TO YOU ALL. I KNOW RITCH HAS MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF YOUR MOM AND SO DO I. JULIE WAS A PURE TREASURE. LOVING SOUL, FULL OF KINDNESS, ALWAYS SMILING AND ALWAYS READY TO DEBATE WHATEVER SUBJECT WAS AT HAND.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE RITCH AND PAT TEETS
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI first want to say that I am so very sorry. My name is Renee and I met Julie when my husband Jonatahan and I moved into the same condo. Words can not even begin to express what an amazing human being Julie was, truly one of the very best. In the short time that we lived in Lauderhill, we became good friends with Julie.....even despite the 60time year age difference. Julie was friends with everyone. I will always cherish the memories with Julie, dinners together and spending time was such a generous and kind soul. I will miss her so very much. GOD Bless Xxx