Eileen Markenstein Obituary

August 20, 2020

Dolores Reyes & family wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Eileen. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Nothing can express the sadness in our hearts as we grieve with you and your family. We also grieve for her closest & dearest friends during this most difficult time. May Eileen, a dear friend and loved one to so many rest in eternal peace.”

August 19, 2020

Patrick Cullen wrote a sympathy message

“To the Family of Eileen Markenstein' May you be comforted by an abundance of Memories of Happier Times. While I have only known Eileen for 4 years, her Good Stewardship at restoring and preserving the gravemarkers and Legacy of the many Veterans resting at Harsimus Cemetery inspired many of us to become aware of, and proactive in issues involving Veterans' Gravemarkers at other local cemeteries.We follow her Example. That flame of resolve and determination that she lit will never be extinguished.”

August 18, 2020

Anthony Lovari wrote a sympathy message

“Eileen Markenstein is one of my heroes. She was the epitome of the word "selfless". She saved Harsimus Cemetery from ruins and made sure the hundreds of soldiers there had properly marked graves and beautiful tributes each Memorial Day and Veterans Day. She happily housed four war heroes/volunteers on the property. To say that she was one of the biggest supporters of my music is an understatement. To see her and her husband Aart together was the definition of a "happily ever after" true love.”