Suzanne Brose Hemmerick, 92, of New York City, formerly of Easton, died Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Country Meadows. Born February 14, 1933 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James V. and Helen (Edenburn) Spatola. She and her husband, Tom Hemmerick were married 38 years. Suzanne had a long career in Real Estate. Spanning 60 years, she loved building companies (she built 3 of them ) and helping people find their homes. Suzanne was still working until January 2025 as a Broker with Weichert Properties. She was a graduate of The Baldwin School, Bryn Mawr, PA and received her bachelor’s degree from Duke University. As an astute business woman, she was elected Easton’s first woman on the board of chamber of commerce. Unstoppable, in her 70’s she realized her dream to study and sing jazz, enchanting us with her unique style and beautiful voice.
Surviving with her husband, Tom are a daughter, Karen Harrod and her husband, Dave; two sons, Johns “Chip” Hopkins, III and James Brose; a step-daughter, Leah Murray and her husband, Ken; and four grandchildren, Justin, Andrew, Julie, and Regan. She was predeceased by a step-son, William Hemmerick.
Services will be held at 12:00 pm (Noon) on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until service time on Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Averte/Merry Meadow Farm who merged with Trivium Life Services (501c3) in June of 2022. Averte continues to provide mental health support in New England while Trivium Life Services provides developmental disability support in Iowa and substance abuse support in Idaho. Averte has been providing care for 45 years while Trivium Life Services is in its 50th year; https://www.triviumlifeservices.org/donate. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Joni Bernstein
May 20, 2025 at 11:39 am
Sending my deepest condolences with Suzanne’s family and loved ones. Although I haven’t seen her in many years, I care very much. She truly was an inspiration to so many, including myself. An Extremely special lady who was both classy and cool. May her spirit fly free in the infinite love.
Mindy and Peter Campbell
May 20, 2025 at 6:14 pm
So thankful to have known Suzanne. She was such a bright light! Condolences to Tim and their family.
Karin Perkins
May 20, 2025 at 8:18 pm
Suzanne had such a vibrant presence, it’s hard to imagine her gone. What a rich life she created through her work, and co-created through her marriage and the beautiful family and community that surrounded her. I’m grateful for knowing Suzanne, and smile whenever I think of her. Love and blessings to all the family and friends who loved her.
MARY E COMBS
May 20, 2025 at 8:41 pm
Suzanne was a kind, generous friend and mentor to me in real estate and in life. She was a gentle powerhouse, full of grace and laughter, always supportive and encouraging. I will remember her as seeking to live life to the fullest, having crowded jazz events in her trendy 5th floor walk up loft in Tribeca, co- founding with me & Karen the Downtown Entrepreneurial Women’s group that became such a life-changing, empowering group, her befriending customers who then became lifelong friends, and ever loyally prioritizing her wonderful family. Our office was full of part timers (like me), many international, whose outside hours were spent in filmmaking, painting, modeling, singing, acting, doing photography, archeology, and writing. She attracted and supported all those artist with her own creative soul! She epitomized and embodied elegant New York City living to the fullest! I will never forget her – she is already missed. I give Tom and Karen and Chip and the whole family my heartfelt condolences. RIP Suzanne! I know your lovely voice is now lighting up the halls of Heaven. 💜
Christen Harris and Michael Eck
May 20, 2025 at 8:50 pm
Suzanne was our neighbor for 15 years, she was our friend and she sold us our apartment. When we met her, she told us she had started to sing jazz. I love that Suzanne continued to do new things through her entire life. She walked up five flights of stairs for most of her life in New York City. She was tough as they come, along with generous and all smiles. We will miss her dearly.