Valerie A Labate – Ayers Relation to Deceased: Neice Your internal brightness always brought a smile to my face.You taught me some valuble tools and one that is near and dear to me is when you taught me how to enjoy the glass, a cosmo! pool side at Galway Drive. Stay close to uncle Mike watch over him, as you always have. I love you, and will miss you, rest in peace-Lil Val. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Tina Frobel Relation to Deceased: Co-Worker at Flanagan High School I am so sad to hear of Camille’s Passing. She has touched so many of our lives including my own family, My two kids Brian and Nicole had her as a teacher and just adore her. My daughter Nicole wants to be a teacher and many ask why? If you have read the things I have read about Ms. Barnett this weekend on Facebook you would understand why I hope Nicole turns out to touch as many lives as Camille did, and strives to be as good as a teacher. * To Carol I know there is a hole in your heart, If you need a hug come by and see me. Below is just one of the articles I saw on FB. With much love and respect, tina frobel and family The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Susan E Mortillaro Relation to Deceased: friend I will terribly miss seeing Camille in Mike and Susan’s kitchen cooking up a storm. You could see and taste the passion and love she put into everything she cooked. You could also see the closeness between Michael and Camille , as if they were one, together. I always felt that they were soul mates. And that killer smile of her’s seemed to radiate an inner happiness and contentment. I will truly miss her. Sue Mortillaro The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Paulette Inclema Relation to Deceased: Friend It was a privilege and a blessing to get to know Camille over the past couple of years. She had the greatest sense of humor and giving soul. Camille was one of the bravest ladies I have met. I will miss her. The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Kecia McAlpine Your light and radiance will shine in our hearts forever. Peace & blessings to family, friends and all that adored her. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Kathleen Chapman My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Camille and I had many happy times together in school and out and about. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
John Firestone Relation to Deceased: Former Student Fall of 1969, 6th Grade, P.S. 15, Crestwood, New York. She was a freshly minted teacher and a breath of fresh air in our small elementary school. We were 12 years old and we were smitten — she challenged us, she inspired us, she had a beautiful smile (and a bit of a temper) and a very cool MG. We kept in touch for a while over the years though I ultimately lost track of her, but we always expected that some day we’d get together and chat about old times and thank her for recognizing and encouraging the best part of us. She would be very proud. We loved her each in our way and will miss her terribly. On behalf of Alan, Howard, Greg and Jeremy, I extend our deepest condolences to her entire family.
John Firestone My apologies with the problem uploading this photo (this will be my last attempt) — this is a photo of Miss Reale’s 6th grade class at P.S. 15, Crestwood, New York in 1970.
Jo Tylek Relation to Deceased: Friend Several years ago, my dear friend Carol (more familiarly “coined” Buffy by Camille), gave me a most wonderful and unselfish gift…. the privilege and joy of sharing in the life of her best friend Camille. That came to be, as I now know it, one of the most fortunate days and blessings of my live. From the moment one met Camille, they just smiled. I don’t know EXACTLY what it was because there were so many things about her that made you smile…..HER smile of course, her characteristic wit, her beauty, her amazing mind, and of course her charisma. She made me smile, and oh how she made me laugh. And laugh we did, for our entire relationship. This past July, Camille and Michael invited Buffy and I to the lake house for a visit (it was always an open invitation). Though when we got there, we could see she was not having an easy time, she was determined to enjoy herself, and above all make sure that WE enjoyed ourselves too. A few days after our arrival, Camille seemed to rally, and Buffy, Camille and I stayed up until 3 a.m., telling stories (I did a lot of listening and laughing until tears rolled down my face), knowing full well that we should NOT be staying up so late promising ourselves that we would retire in ten minutes and ten minutes and then ten minutes more. From the moment I met Camille I knew that she was a forever friend. We seemed to come from the same “fabric.” We could look at the same scenario, then at each other knowingly, roll our eyes as we viewed it from the same NY bred, whacky and savvy perspective. She always made you feel important and that your trials and tabulations were paramount, even as she battled with unparalleled courage and dignity this monstrous illness. There was NEVER a time that I spoke to Camille that I did not feel better, feel better about life, feel better about myself; and she did this without even knowing her power. It was just who she was. Her loss is beyond words to those who knew and loved her, and I for one, will miss her more than I could ever say. It is nearly impossible to imagine a world without Camille. I will however continue to see her smile, hear her voice in my ear with wit and wisdom, and keep her forever deeply in my heart. Camille has enriched my life immeasurably, and for that and so many I other things I am so grateful, and will always love her.
Jane Lutzky Trott Relation to Deceased: 6th grade student in 1971 and friend Camille was my sixth grade teacher in 1971. I always remembered her as a wonderful role model and my favorite teacher. Over the years I wanted to find her and tell her what she did to enhance my life. In 2010, I found her on Facebook. I was ecstatic to reconnect with her. I traveled to Florida to see her. I also met her husband and Mother. It was a trip I will never forget. We emailed and called each other. I was fortunate to have Camille and her friend Jo at my house in Boston in March 2012. It was a wonderful, special day. It was my final memory of Camille which I replay in my mind constantly. Her love of life, optimism and inner/outer beauty will always remain on my heart. I miss you so much Camille and will cherish the times we spent together. Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Ilene Lesser Relation to Deceased: Friend I will miss our lunches, shopping and Starbucks whenever I came to Florida. I will miss our long conversations about life and politics. I will miss her beautiful smile and warm embrace each time we reconnected. I will miss everything about having Camille’s presence in my life, but I will carry her laughter and love in my heart forever. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Gregory Kuntashian Relation to Deceased: former student Ms. Reale was my sixth grade teacher, at P.S. 15 in Crestwood, NY, in the academic year 1969-1970. It was her first teaching assignment, if I’m not mistaken. My friends John Firestone, Howie Goldstein, Alan Epstein and Jeremy Nadelman were all in the class. In sixth grade, in Ms. Reale’s class, I was in awe-it was all so wonderful. At one point in the year Ms. Reale gave us black armbands to wear as we marched around the schoolyard. I didn’t know it at the time, but it was Moratorium day. I remember her MG. It was very cool-a convertible, of course. When she confiscated our baseball cards one day, she cause us to convert to become Mets fans, because she thought Wayne Garrett was cute. We did so without a murmur. The Mets proceeded to win the World Series that year (notwithstanding that they had never been but a door or two from the cellar to that point.) Ms. Reale was wonderful. I had such a crush on her. She was such an important part of my childhood, and such a big part of my sense that life is special. I have so many other memories; every one of them special. Ms. Reale was a beautiful woman, in many ways. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Domenic and Anna Polito Relation to Deceased: Friend A woman that was so interesting to talk to, that you never talked at the table because she always had something so intriguing to say. Intelligent, witty, kind, and such a great friend. We can’t tell you how much you are missed. Love you always, Dom and Anna Polito The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Christina D Jenkins Relation to Deceased: former student I was saddened to learn through Facebook of the passing of Mrs. Barnett. Not only was she a friend and mentor throughout my high school years at Flanagan High School, but she stayed in my memories fondly forever. September 11th, 2001, was the start of my senior year. When I saw the first plane hit the Twin Towers, I immediately got up from my seat in art class and went to find Mrs. Barnett. She allowed myself and one of my closest friends to sequester ourselves in her empty classroom for hours during her planning period so that we could watch the news and call our families. It was kind of “our little secret”, but I always appreciated it. I think of her understanding every year on September 11th, and now she has passed on my birthday. Rest in peace Mrs. Barnett. You will always be fondly remembered and respected.
Bruce Franklin Relation to Deceased: Freind Dear Camille; You are a shining star. Always upbeat, funny, smart and caring. You will always be remembered. My best wishes and condolences to Michael and the rest of the family. God bless. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Brigitte Chavaillaz Relation to Deceased: friend Camille was a kindred spirit, a beautiful soul. She was so positive, embracing life and sharing her happiness. I feel so special that I had the opportunity to be her friend. Camille will always be part of my life. Sending prayers and love. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Bernadette M. Perry Relation to Deceased: Acquaintance I want to extend my condolences to the family. You are in my prayers, in my thoughts and in my heart. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Antoinette F Bonetti Relation to Deceased: Cousin I will always remember the wonderful conversations we have had about our family. I will miss you madly and I will never forget your smiling face. Say hi to Mary for me Love Cousin Annie The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Valerie A Labate – Ayers Relation to Deceased: Neice Your internal brightness always brought a smile to my face.You taught me some valuble tools and one that is near and dear to me is when you taught me how to enjoy the glass, a cosmo! pool side at Galway Drive. Stay close to uncle Mike watch over him, as you always have. I love you, and will miss you, rest in peace-Lil Val. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Tina Frobel Relation to Deceased: Co-Worker at Flanagan High School I am so sad to hear of Camille’s Passing. She has touched so many of our lives including my own family, My two kids Brian and Nicole had her as a teacher and just adore her. My daughter Nicole wants to be a teacher and many ask why? If you have read the things I have read about Ms. Barnett this weekend on Facebook you would understand why I hope Nicole turns out to touch as many lives as Camille did, and strives to be as good as a teacher. * To Carol I know there is a hole in your heart, If you need a hug come by and see me. Below is just one of the articles I saw on FB. With much love and respect, tina frobel and family The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Susan E Mortillaro Relation to Deceased: friend I will terribly miss seeing Camille in Mike and Susan’s kitchen cooking up a storm. You could see and taste the passion and love she put into everything she cooked. You could also see the closeness between Michael and Camille , as if they were one, together. I always felt that they were soul mates. And that killer smile of her’s seemed to radiate an inner happiness and contentment. I will truly miss her. Sue Mortillaro The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Paulette Inclema Relation to Deceased: Friend It was a privilege and a blessing to get to know Camille over the past couple of years. She had the greatest sense of humor and giving soul. Camille was one of the bravest ladies I have met. I will miss her. The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Kecia McAlpine Your light and radiance will shine in our hearts forever. Peace & blessings to family, friends and all that adored her. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Kathleen Chapman My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Camille and I had many happy times together in school and out and about. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
John Firestone Relation to Deceased: Former Student Fall of 1969, 6th Grade, P.S. 15, Crestwood, New York. She was a freshly minted teacher and a breath of fresh air in our small elementary school. We were 12 years old and we were smitten — she challenged us, she inspired us, she had a beautiful smile (and a bit of a temper) and a very cool MG. We kept in touch for a while over the years though I ultimately lost track of her, but we always expected that some day we’d get together and chat about old times and thank her for recognizing and encouraging the best part of us. She would be very proud. We loved her each in our way and will miss her terribly. On behalf of Alan, Howard, Greg and Jeremy, I extend our deepest condolences to her entire family.
John Firestone Photo of Miss Reale’s first class, 1970, P.S. 15, Crestwood, New York
John Firestone My apologies with the problem uploading this photo (this will be my last attempt) — this is a photo of Miss Reale’s 6th grade class at P.S. 15, Crestwood, New York in 1970.
Jo Tylek Relation to Deceased: Friend Several years ago, my dear friend Carol (more familiarly “coined” Buffy by Camille), gave me a most wonderful and unselfish gift…. the privilege and joy of sharing in the life of her best friend Camille. That came to be, as I now know it, one of the most fortunate days and blessings of my live. From the moment one met Camille, they just smiled. I don’t know EXACTLY what it was because there were so many things about her that made you smile…..HER smile of course, her characteristic wit, her beauty, her amazing mind, and of course her charisma. She made me smile, and oh how she made me laugh. And laugh we did, for our entire relationship. This past July, Camille and Michael invited Buffy and I to the lake house for a visit (it was always an open invitation). Though when we got there, we could see she was not having an easy time, she was determined to enjoy herself, and above all make sure that WE enjoyed ourselves too. A few days after our arrival, Camille seemed to rally, and Buffy, Camille and I stayed up until 3 a.m., telling stories (I did a lot of listening and laughing until tears rolled down my face), knowing full well that we should NOT be staying up so late promising ourselves that we would retire in ten minutes and ten minutes and then ten minutes more. From the moment I met Camille I knew that she was a forever friend. We seemed to come from the same “fabric.” We could look at the same scenario, then at each other knowingly, roll our eyes as we viewed it from the same NY bred, whacky and savvy perspective. She always made you feel important and that your trials and tabulations were paramount, even as she battled with unparalleled courage and dignity this monstrous illness. There was NEVER a time that I spoke to Camille that I did not feel better, feel better about life, feel better about myself; and she did this without even knowing her power. It was just who she was. Her loss is beyond words to those who knew and loved her, and I for one, will miss her more than I could ever say. It is nearly impossible to imagine a world without Camille. I will however continue to see her smile, hear her voice in my ear with wit and wisdom, and keep her forever deeply in my heart. Camille has enriched my life immeasurably, and for that and so many I other things I am so grateful, and will always love her.
Jane Lutzky Trott Relation to Deceased: 6th grade student in 1971 and friend Camille was my sixth grade teacher in 1971. I always remembered her as a wonderful role model and my favorite teacher. Over the years I wanted to find her and tell her what she did to enhance my life. In 2010, I found her on Facebook. I was ecstatic to reconnect with her. I traveled to Florida to see her. I also met her husband and Mother. It was a trip I will never forget. We emailed and called each other. I was fortunate to have Camille and her friend Jo at my house in Boston in March 2012. It was a wonderful, special day. It was my final memory of Camille which I replay in my mind constantly. Her love of life, optimism and inner/outer beauty will always remain on my heart. I miss you so much Camille and will cherish the times we spent together. Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Ilene Lesser Relation to Deceased: Friend I will miss our lunches, shopping and Starbucks whenever I came to Florida. I will miss our long conversations about life and politics. I will miss her beautiful smile and warm embrace each time we reconnected. I will miss everything about having Camille’s presence in my life, but I will carry her laughter and love in my heart forever. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Gregory Kuntashian Relation to Deceased: former student Ms. Reale was my sixth grade teacher, at P.S. 15 in Crestwood, NY, in the academic year 1969-1970. It was her first teaching assignment, if I’m not mistaken. My friends John Firestone, Howie Goldstein, Alan Epstein and Jeremy Nadelman were all in the class. In sixth grade, in Ms. Reale’s class, I was in awe-it was all so wonderful. At one point in the year Ms. Reale gave us black armbands to wear as we marched around the schoolyard. I didn’t know it at the time, but it was Moratorium day. I remember her MG. It was very cool-a convertible, of course. When she confiscated our baseball cards one day, she cause us to convert to become Mets fans, because she thought Wayne Garrett was cute. We did so without a murmur. The Mets proceeded to win the World Series that year (notwithstanding that they had never been but a door or two from the cellar to that point.) Ms. Reale was wonderful. I had such a crush on her. She was such an important part of my childhood, and such a big part of my sense that life is special. I have so many other memories; every one of them special. Ms. Reale was a beautiful woman, in many ways. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Domenic and Anna Polito Relation to Deceased: Friend A woman that was so interesting to talk to, that you never talked at the table because she always had something so intriguing to say. Intelligent, witty, kind, and such a great friend. We can’t tell you how much you are missed. Love you always, Dom and Anna Polito The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Christina D Jenkins Relation to Deceased: former student I was saddened to learn through Facebook of the passing of Mrs. Barnett. Not only was she a friend and mentor throughout my high school years at Flanagan High School, but she stayed in my memories fondly forever. September 11th, 2001, was the start of my senior year. When I saw the first plane hit the Twin Towers, I immediately got up from my seat in art class and went to find Mrs. Barnett. She allowed myself and one of my closest friends to sequester ourselves in her empty classroom for hours during her planning period so that we could watch the news and call our families. It was kind of “our little secret”, but I always appreciated it. I think of her understanding every year on September 11th, and now she has passed on my birthday. Rest in peace Mrs. Barnett. You will always be fondly remembered and respected.
Bruce Franklin Relation to Deceased: Freind Dear Camille; You are a shining star. Always upbeat, funny, smart and caring. You will always be remembered. My best wishes and condolences to Michael and the rest of the family. God bless. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Brigitte Chavaillaz Relation to Deceased: friend Camille was a kindred spirit, a beautiful soul. She was so positive, embracing life and sharing her happiness. I feel so special that I had the opportunity to be her friend. Camille will always be part of my life. Sending prayers and love. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Bernadette M. Perry Relation to Deceased: Acquaintance I want to extend my condolences to the family. You are in my prayers, in my thoughts and in my heart. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Antoinette F Bonetti Relation to Deceased: Cousin I will always remember the wonderful conversations we have had about our family. I will miss you madly and I will never forget your smiling face. Say hi to Mary for me Love Cousin Annie The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips