Susan Rebeccah Nabakowski

Susan Rebeccah Nabakowski, 61, of Carrollton, joined her Dad, Larry Nabakowski and sister Holly Nabakowski Fountain in Heaven Saturday, July 16, 2016, after a courageous battle with Alzheimers. Susie was born July 27, 1954 in Sandusky, Ohio. She lived in Carrollton, Ohio for the past 14 years with her family. Before retiring, Susie worked at several workshops and helped to care for her "children" (many nieces and nephews). Her favorite pastimes included spending time with family, working puzzles, camping, dancing, swimming and coloring. Susie was an exceptional swimmer and won numerous medals in the Special Olympics, as well as trophy's in Bowling. She was a master at puzzles and her love of dance was beyond the scope of words. Susie remains a guiding light that draws you into her world of pure and unconditional love. She was the very meaning of life itself and her very presence would fill the room with innocence. She knew no hate, jealousy, greed, or prejudice. Because of her, everyone who loved her took on her traits and saw the world through a much better light. We are so grateful that God brought her to us to treasure, love, and learn the meaning of what true humanity should be like. For all the joy she brought to anyone who met her, for all the love she radiated her family is thankful. We are all the better for having been blessed to know and love Susie. She will be forever missed, forever in our hearts. She is survived by her Mom, Carol "Christy" F. (nee Galitz) Nabakowski of Carrollton, 4 sisters, Deborah (Randolph) McNealley of Cincinnati, Robin Gaye Tokash of Carrollton, and Heidi Jo (John) Macalaster of Delroy; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Dad, Larry Nabakowski and sister Holly Nabakowski Fountain. Private services with burial at Birmingham Cemetery, Birmingham will take place. The family suggests memorial contributions to National Down Syndrome Society, P.O. Box 4916, New York, NY 10185. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com