Susan Speizer
One of my favorite memories of time spent with Rhoda was our trip to a resort. We sat in a row boat, floated and shared our lives. Her favorite part of the trip was the great coffee she could make in our room whenever she wanted. Rhoda loved her coffee. I brought back Kona Coffee from Hawaii and she just flipped out ... it was 100%. It was the best money I spent that year. We shared over 30 years as theater partners ... as close to Broadway as two ex-New Yorkers could get. Rhoda was the friend that settled my nerves so I would marry ... she even called my family in New York to hurry the wedding so that I wouldn't chicken out! Thanks sweet friend! Rhoda and my husband Gary could be found "shooting fake guns at each other" in a toy store. She was smart and funny. Rhoda loved to discuss politics and try to help people realize that it was important to get involved and vote for the best person. She could never understand people that just didn't seem to care about our future. Fortunately, her daughter Julia has followed in her mother's footsteps. Rhoda was very proud of her efforts to educate us on the political scene. Just looking at her photo reminds me of her beauty and sense of style. She could set a fabulous table ... thanks Rho for the many delicious meals cooked and served with elegance. She will be missed!