Martha Stewart's mother has passed away. She was 93. Does anyone care? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

snowcreature23 · 11-20-2007, 12:45 AM

HARTFORD, Conn. — Martha Kostyra, whose daughter Martha Stewart credits her with teaching her many domestic tricks and techniques, has died at a hospital near her home in Weston. She was 93.

Stewart announced her mother's death Saturday on her blog, and Weston selectman Glenn Major confirmed the death.

Kostyra, a retired teacher whose family long ago nicknamed her "Big Martha," died Friday at Norwalk Hospital of undisclosed causes, according to a notice published Saturday in local newspapers.

Kostyra and her husband, the late Edward Kostyra, raised the future domestic doyenne and her five siblings in Nutley, N.J., where, Stewart said, she learned many tricks of what later turned into her trade.

In an appearance together in December 2003 on CNN's "Larry King Live," Kostyra described herself as "very proud" of her daughter's accomplishments.

"And you know, the first thing people say to me when they meet me for the first time, they'll say, 'Did you teach her everything she knows?' Well, I'll take the credit, certainly," Kostyra said in the interview.

Until recently, Martha Stewart lived in a Colonial-era estate in Westport, not far from her mother's Weston home. Stewart put the estate on the market and now lives primarily in Katonah, N.Y., about 20 miles away.

Some of Stewart's siblings still live near Kostyra's Weston home, including a sister who lives in town and was often spotted on errands with the matriarch.

"We all knew who she was, but she was low-key and nobody made a big deal out of it," Major, the selectman, said Saturday. "There are a lot of well-known people who live here, so nobody thinks anything of it to see them around."
May she rest in peice she was Martha Steward rock and mentor.

snowcreature23 · 11-20-2007, 09:33 PM

I geuss no one cares....

Zoneboy · 11-20-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by snowcreature23

I geuss no one cares....

I wouldn't say that, Just because nobody hasn't replied doesn't mean they don't care. Your thread has 45 page views so obviously some people have at least read it even if they didn't reply.

Holly · 11-20-2007, 09:59 PM

Martha's got my thoughts and prayers with her and the family!!

friendsfan77 · 11-22-2007, 02:59 PM

I care. I'm a big fan of Martha Stewart. And not only do I care because of that, but because it's hard for ANYONE to be losing a loved one at anytime, and it's especially hard to lose someone close to you around a holiday. I can certainly relate to that.

My thoughts are with her.

Leigh Ann · 11-22-2007, 04:21 PM

I care too. It must be a tough Thanksgiving for Martha. My thoughts are with her and the rest of her family as well.

Janice · 11-22-2007, 11:14 PM

It's sad to lose a loved one, at any age. However, I would have loved to have had my Mother until she was 93, as opposed to losing her at 67. With that said, condolences to the Stewart family. Tough loss at a tough time of year.

OH Nuts! · 11-23-2007, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

It's sad to lose a loved one, at any age. However, I would have loved to have had my Mother until she was 93, as opposed to losing her at 67. With that said, condolences to the Stewart family. Tough loss at a tough time of year.

My sentiments exactly.

11-20-2007, 12:45 AM	#1
snowcreature23 Jason is waiting. Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 16, 2007 Location: Kenai,Alaska. Posts: 758	Martha Stewart's mother has passed away. She was 93. Does anyone care? HARTFORD, Conn. — Martha Kostyra, whose daughter Martha Stewart credits her with teaching her many domestic tricks and techniques, has died at a hospital near her home in Weston. She was 93. Stewart announced her mother's death Saturday on her blog, and Weston selectman Glenn Major confirmed the death. Kostyra, a retired teacher whose family long ago nicknamed her "Big Martha," died Friday at Norwalk Hospital of undisclosed causes, according to a notice published Saturday in local newspapers. Kostyra and her husband, the late Edward Kostyra, raised the future domestic doyenne and her five siblings in Nutley, N.J., where, Stewart said, she learned many tricks of what later turned into her trade. In an appearance together in December 2003 on CNN's "Larry King Live," Kostyra described herself as "very proud" of her daughter's accomplishments. "And you know, the first thing people say to me when they meet me for the first time, they'll say, 'Did you teach her everything she knows?' Well, I'll take the credit, certainly," Kostyra said in the interview. Until recently, Martha Stewart lived in a Colonial-era estate in Westport, not far from her mother's Weston home. Stewart put the estate on the market and now lives primarily in Katonah, N.Y., about 20 miles away. Some of Stewart's siblings still live near Kostyra's Weston home, including a sister who lives in town and was often spotted on errands with the matriarch. "We all knew who she was, but she was low-key and nobody made a big deal out of it," Major, the selectman, said Saturday. "There are a lot of well-known people who live here, so nobody thinks anything of it to see them around." May she rest in peice she was Martha Steward rock and mentor.
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11-20-2007, 09:33 PM	#2
snowcreature23 Jason is waiting. Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 16, 2007 Location: Kenai,Alaska. Posts: 758	I geuss no one cares....

11-20-2007, 09:59 PM	#4
Holly I LOVE SUNSETS :) Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: Albany NY Posts: 5,748	Martha's got my thoughts and prayers with her and the family!!

11-22-2007, 02:59 PM	#5
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I care. I'm a big fan of Martha Stewart. And not only do I care because of that, but because it's hard for ANYONE to be losing a loved one at anytime, and it's especially hard to lose someone close to you around a holiday. I can certainly relate to that. My thoughts are with her.

11-22-2007, 04:21 PM	#6
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	I care too. It must be a tough Thanksgiving for Martha. My thoughts are with her and the rest of her family as well.

11-22-2007, 11:14 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	It's sad to lose a loved one, at any age. However, I would have loved to have had my Mother until she was 93, as opposed to losing her at 67. With that said, condolences to the Stewart family. Tough loss at a tough time of year.