Amanda Moynihan

May God bless your beautiful soul

I will remember your joy during the baby shower. You left a great legacy at Bergen.

To be in the company of Amanda can only be described as being in the company of a angel. We can see that so clearly now. She exuded a love that was pure and all knowing. We feel blessed that she shared a piece of that love with us and will forever carry it in our hearts.

I knew Amanda for such a short time while we worked together at Bergen Community College. She was always so happy and I remember when she told me about her soon-to-be baby. No one was happier than she was about her son. I hold onto that memory as I think about how sorry I am that she is no longer here. My deepest sympathies go out to her entire family as her loss is so unfair.

Amanda's soft-spoken kindness will always be remembered. When working with Amanda our conversations always turned to food and new ways to prepare vegetables. My prayers to all who love her. We will all hold her memory close to our hearts.

It is with a heavy heart that I write this statement to address the passing of Dr. A. and to share my deepest condolences with Colin, Luca, and the rest of the family. Thank you for sharing Amanda with us. I am grateful that I had the pleasure of having her in my life and I will treasure all the memories she left me. Our relationship began as professionals at Bergen CC, but we quickly connected on a personal level. We bonded on many levels including navigating the dissertation process, sharing our respective cultures, and playing Wednesday trivia over Mexican food. Our conversations would transition from professional to personal, and from serious to ridiculous, with an ease that was only possible because of Amanda's openness and wealth of information. She was always the researcher; seeking answers to complex research questions or investigating the safest bassinette for Luca. In reflecting on the life of someone who has transitioned, it is normal to hear that s/he made a mark on the world. Amanda's made her mark on a little Institutional Research team in New Jersey. Our projects, reports, and overall professionalism are better because of Amanda's contributions.
Colin (and Luca, her little guy), you are in my thoughts. I pray that God grant you strength during these 'impossible' days.
Dr. A., I will remember your warmth, your grace, your stories, and your sense of humor. You were loved dearly and you will be remembered fondly. May your soul rest eternally!

So deeply saddened to hear this news . She was such a lovely , smiley bright and breezy, my thoughts and condolences to Colin and all the family. Live Sam ( a friend in Jersey ) x

Amanda...we are in disbelief, denial, shock. I can only say that I am hoping this is all a bad dream. I wish I had something clever to say that would portray you in a light you deserve.

Ever since you came to Bergen Community College, you were a joy to work with. I attribute some of my biggest successes in the grants office to you. There was no way I would have had the know-how or confidence in my work on some of our most rigorous grants had you not been involved. I still have the Cochran's formula file you sent me on my desktop, just in case! I remember so many times when we got so engaged in conversation about data on a project that we'd lose track of time, I think we once even ended up staying at work until almost 7pm, not realizing how late it was. Even now, every so often, I walk into the IR office with questions on evaluation techniques and leave saying "I need Amanda!"

We were so disappointed when you decided not to come back to work. I feel like everyone was holding their breath waiting for you to come back. But who can blame you? You decided to spend your time with your precious, precious new son.

Amanda, we missed you when you left Bergen, and now we miss you even more.

Colin, Fionn, and the Merry and Moynihan families - I know there are no words that will ease the pain. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Dear Simon, I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My most sincere condolences.

So sorry to hear about Mandy's death. I have so many memories of herself and Sandra playing together as little girls and then hanging out as teenagers. My sincere condolences to her husband and family.

I saw you often back then, more than 10 years ago, back when we were young and foolish, and not a single time since? But you never faded from my memory when others have. I often think of you. Your infectious happy spirit, your mesmerising grace; a beautiful person in every sense of the word. And you were good to me and I'll always remember that. RIP

I am so shocked and so saddened to hear of Mandy's death. Rest in peace Mandy xx

Sincerest sympathy to the Merry and Moynihan families.So very sorry to hear about Mandy's death.May she rest in peace. Thinking of you all. Take very good care. Much love

My entire childhood memories are intermingled with Amanda... to me she was Mandy. She was one of the first people I ever knew at school - we thought we were such big girls as we knew each other even though we were in different classes! She was awesome - strong, brave and utterly beautiful. I'm so shocked to hear she has gone... and so very sorry for this great great loss.

So sorry to learn of Mandy's sad passing, our thoughts and love to you all