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Amy Marie Draa

  • On January 2, 2020
  • 21 Comments

Amy Marie Draa, 40, of NYC, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 after a three-year battle of ovarian cancer. She was born January 22, 1979 in PA, the daughter of Jerry and Peggy Draa.

Amy grew up in Ohio and moved to NYC after graduating Cum Laude from Ohio State University in 2003.

Amy was a one-of-a-kind unique, special person who made an impression wherever she went. She loved high fashion, traveling around the world, the opera, ethnic food, music, writing, her cat Eden and her family and friends. Throughout her life, Amy had many interests, and due to her charismatic nature, her interests influenced all her family and friends, which were many.

In addition to her parents, who were with her at death, she is survived by her grandparents, June Meikle and Grace Draa, an aunt, uncles and cousins. Tragically, her sister Kari Crawford (Jason) died less than 24 hours later from brain cancer. She lost her aunt, Diane Meikle in May.
Amy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A small memorial service will be scheduled in the spring at her final resting place at the Homewood Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA.

Her family wants to thank Concordia Hospice of Washington, PA for the kind care that Amy received.

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21 Comments

Liza
You will be missed Amy. Heaven has a new Angel. Much strength to your family and loved ones.
Barbora
There are no words I can offer that could ease the pain that losing two daughters has brought you. I can only hope you find some peace and respite in the love of friends and family at this difficult time. For my part I believe, being amongst them, that Amy was an amazing influence to very many people during her lifetime, and I have no doubt she will be widely and fondly remembered. Amy, for your amazing art, pictures, videos, messages and chats; I will be forever grateful. With love.
Kristen
It has taken me quite some time to find the right words to say. I was introduced to Amy through a mutual friend, her best friend Freddy. She was definitely one of a kind, an inspiration to so many people. A genuine and free spirit. She had given me some very kind words of advice during one the most difficult times in my life and I will never forget that ever. My heart goes out to you Freddy during this extremely sad time. Also my condolences to her family during this most difficult time for the loss of both their daughters. So very sad. Rest In Peace. ????
@mybackstageopera RebeccaNYC
I'm a chorister at the Met Opera, and I cannot tell you how shocked I am to hear of Amy's and Kari's deaths. I came to know Amy through her IG account about opera. Her knowledge and curiosity was inspiring to everyone, bringing a new energy to an old art form. Amy was a force that will be missed in the Met audience, and those of us on stage who followed her account will miss talking to her about what she thought of the performances. I imagine that the Valkurie recognized one of their own. Sending you my deepest and most sincere sympathies.
Graham
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Amy a couple of times when she visited London a few years ago and she had her own unique style, grace, manner and beauty that will be unequalled, she was such a lovely lady. I followed her on social media and was devastated to her of her illness, however she fought it with such bravery. She will be sorely missed and I will never forget her. Please inform me of the memorial I would like to send flowers in remembrance. Thoughts and prayers go to her family. RIP Amy
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