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.
Mary Ann McSweeney
May 20, 2025 at 9:55 pm
I loved Suzanne so much. She was such a cool and dynamic person. She cared so much for her family and I know they will miss her very much. I loved following her on her musical journey of learning to sing jazz standards. I know it made her very happy to sing. Her parties were always filled with very interesting people- just like her.
I will miss her.
Deborah Krant and Tamim Ansary
May 20, 2025 at 11:27 pm
We loved Suzanne from the moment we were introduced to her as Justin’s grandma. So warm, so friendly, so indomitable — so interested in art, culture, travel—people!! we are sorry we can’t be with you on Thursday but will be thinking of all of you and of her most of all. Will never forget her singing “Over the Rainbow” at Elina and Justin’s wedding. Sending love
Eileen Kuhn
May 21, 2025 at 7:55 am
I will forever cherish the years I was fortunate enough to have you in my life.
Ariyana Jill
May 21, 2025 at 8:18 am
Suzanne’s presence in this world was profound with her exuberance and expressed passion and devotion to her family, her business, music and so much more. She was and is truly an inspiration. She had a strong influence on everyone around her. And those 5 flights of steps till age 91!! Wow!! So many memories and stories about Suzanne. May Karen, Chip and Jim, Justin (and other Gkids) and Tom, Suzanne’s devoted husband be surrounded in support and love at this time…. and may Suzanne’s soul rest in peace….
Carolyn Adams
May 21, 2025 at 11:17 am
On behalf of my fellow board members of Historic Germantown, I want to express our condolences to Tom Hemmerick and his family on their loss. Both Suzanne and Tom made important contributions of their time and talent to the section of Philadelphia known as Germantown where they lived and worked to support the neighborhood and preserve its historic structures. Those of us now living in Germantown continue to benefit from those contributions. Please accept our sympathy and our gratitude -Carolyn Adams, board chair of Historic Germantown
Marie antoine-Gross
May 21, 2025 at 11:38 am
Suzanne was a dear friend of my late husband, Emmanuel Gross we met a while back. We became friend and neighbor. Suzanne was special as a business person very helpful always with a smile
She was a multifaceted person a jazz singer, as well, I enjoyed seeing her perform at the Players Club for the first time. I will always keep that in memory .
She will be missed.
To the family I am sending my deepest condolences. May she keep flying high to heaven ! Rest in peace my beautiful friend 💔
Kim Gualdoni
May 21, 2025 at 12:58 pm
An amazing woman who will be deeply missed. Suzanne’s enthusiasm for life and adventurous spirit made her an inspiring example. She had a gift for gathering folks around her and generously sharing—her business knowledge, experience, good music, good times, and some good laughs.
Nancy Purdy Ackerman
May 21, 2025 at 1:14 pm
I remember Suzanne fondly. Karen and I met in elementary school on College Hill in Easton. Suzanne was kind, generous, a talented actress and a lovely hostess. I have special memories of visiting the family home I wish Karen and Suzanne’s entire family love and prayers always.
Lola and Andrey Tsetlin
May 21, 2025 at 4:07 pm
We are sending our deepest condolences to Tom and the rest of Suzanne’s family. We met Suzanne almost eight years ago when we became neighbors. Suzanne immediately impressed us by her kindness and thoughtfulness. She was not only an inspiring businesswoman who could answer any real-estate question but also a wise and generous person. We will miss our conversations on the stairwell and Suzanne’s warmth and her infectious smile. May Suzanne rest in peace.
Ken Hess
May 21, 2025 at 8:53 pm
My condolence to Jim, Karen, Chip, Tom, and all of Suzannes family. Suz had a 1000 watt smile that could light up a room. She was an amazing, gifted soul who will be greatly missed.
Elsie Maio
May 21, 2025 at 10:44 pm
My condolences to Tom, Karen, Chip, Jimmy and all Suzanne’s family. You will miss her physical presence, I’m sure; and her Magnificence has been and always will be palpable. Much love, Elsie
Arabella Marshall
May 22, 2025 at 3:05 am
Sending you all so much love, feeling for you in your loss and remembering a life of vibrancy, passion, true enjoyment, walking her talk, adventure, boldness, enterprise and love that was Suzanne.
🙏💗
Jenn Hopkins
May 22, 2025 at 8:37 am
Suzanne, I will miss you so. You were like another mother to me. Always supportive, loving, kind and full of advice. Good advice. Like, “don’t learn how to cook, then other people will want you to cook for them.” And “always live a creative life, in spite of the demands the world puts on you.” Such a bad ass. So vibrantly healthy. So stalwartly giving. You always thought of others, and brought us all along in the wake of your wide, beautiful, fearless stream. Thank you for embracing me. I feel you still, and that the gifts of love and inspiration that you gave me are with me always. And thank you for all the stories.
Paddington Matz
May 22, 2025 at 10:03 am
Oh dear sweet Suzanne! Yes, you truly were a force of nature! Fond memories of us going out to dinner with our sweet husbands and having you over for bigger parties at our place at 153 Chambers…you were tireless and to think at 92 you were still living on the top floor of a walk up building! Probably what got you up into your 90s!
You will be missed… I have always appreciated everytime we ran into one another plus the deals we did together.
Rest peacefully dear one, it’s time… you worked sooo long and hard!
Love, Paddington
Molly Rae
May 22, 2025 at 10:21 am
There is a deep gap in my heart- Suzanne was always so warm and kind to me. A real joy. I will always remember sharing a coffee outside 38 White street.
Linda Kuriloff
May 22, 2025 at 11:02 am
I’ve enjoyed witnessing Suzanne’s creative exploits through the social media postings of daughter Karen. Though her physical presence will be missed, I’m grateful that snippets of her beautifully singing for the joy of it can continue to inspire others on how to live fully, bravely, and age gracefully.
Physiofitness PT – Dina & Chris Delehanty
May 23, 2025 at 10:22 am
We were heartbroken to hear about Suzanne’s passing. She was such a vibrant, inspiring woman—still working and sharing her positive energy even at 92! That kind of spirit is rare, and it left a lasting impression on everyone here at Physiofitness. Our thoughts are with Tom and the rest of her family during this difficult time. Suzanne will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Maggie Hoop
May 24, 2025 at 10:10 am
Sending condolences to the family and friends (I was a friend!) of Suzanne who will be greatly missed! Generous of spirit and always supportive, a talented person with both sides of the brain working at optimum levels…an artist/singer/humanitarian and accomplished business person! Sending love and light!
Matt Hutton
May 24, 2025 at 10:21 am
Suzanne was one of the kindest and gentle people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. She always found her way into the hearts of strangers and was never afraid to tell it like it is. She made you believe in yourself and allowed room for grace, with the hopes that even the most problematic of souls could be a better person. I am better for having known her. My heart goes out to her family. She will be missed.
Ernie Beidleman
May 24, 2025 at 2:06 pm
My deepest condolences to Suzzane’s family, or as I knew her when she lived on College Hill, Easton Pa. Way back when as Sue Brose. I know Suzzane was very successful as a person, personality and in business Growing up with chipper and Karen Sending my condolences to the entire family. God Bless All.
Howard
May 25, 2025 at 10:03 am
Suzanne was a client, colleague, friend and mentor. Always inclusive, kind, professional, and compassionate. Her parties at the players club, were such great fun and very memorable. She will be missed. Condolences to all family and friends.
Nisha Hayes
May 25, 2025 at 10:29 am
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Suzanne for many years. While most of our interactions revolved around real estate, she was also a mentor and dear friend.
It’s hard to imagine a world without her dynamic smile.
I will miss her dearly.
Gabriella Winter
May 25, 2025 at 12:19 pm
I am so saddened reading this. My memories of Suzanne are great ones, working together in harmony and professionalism. She will be missed!
Emily Lutzker and Wil Masisak
May 25, 2025 at 7:14 pm
Our heartfelt condolences. Suzanne was a force of nature! She was a bright beacon of knowing how to enjoy life and all the richness of NYC. We’ll never forget her excitement about all kinds of projects, and her fabulous panache. Sending big hugs to her family. Our thoughts are with you.