Amy and Julie: Healing After Heartbreak

Go Fund Me: Amy and Julie

The Honeoye class of 2003 has created this GoFundMe on behalf of our classmate, Amy Friduss, and her mother, Julie Lindsay, who are the two lone survivors of the tragic boating accident on Lake Tahoe over the weekend. Physically, both mother and daughter are on the mend, but are dealing with the heartbreaking loss of their beloved husband and father, best friends and dear family who perished. This fund is being set up so they can focus on dealing with these unimaginable circumstances instead of worrying about money. These funds will support their living expenses while recovering, medical bills, funeral costs, and any transportation expenses accrued during this time.

Steve “Zippy” Lindsay, Julie’s beloved husband, Amy's favorite dad, and the unofficial mayor of Honeoye, was quick with a big smile, a hug and a joke for everyone and will be missed beyond measure for his huge heart and quick wit. Julie recently retired from L3 Harris and was planning on spending her years with her husband, best friends from childhood Theresa Giullari and Jim Guck, and her siblings and family in California, and now has to navigate this new unknown alone. Now, it’s just Amy and her mom left to face the unthinkable — broken hearts, unanswered questions, and the difficulty of life with only memories to hold onto.

Those of us who know Amy or Julie know they are always the first to step up for others. Amy is a loving and devoted nurse practitioner who, in her spare time, treats people living in homeless encampments, making sure they have medical supplies that are necessary for survival. She is the most giving person anyone could know. Julie would do anything for anyone, and would quite literally give the shirt off her back if someone needed it. Her bright and shining personality could light up a room.

Let’s come together as a community, as one town unit just as we always have, and show Amy and Julie that they are not alone. Whether it’s a kind word, a message, or a small donation to the GoFundMe, let’s do everything we can to set them up for healing and living in this new normal. Every gesture counts. Every bit of love and support matters.

Hold your loved ones tight. Be kind. Embrace every moment of this beautiful, fragile life.

Note: There are several families affected by this tragedy, and Julie and Amy ask that a contribution to Jim and Theresa’s family be considered given the horrendous nature of this tragedy. We pray for the healing of everyone who is dealing with loss during this time. There may be other funds set up for the other families involved, but this one will just benefit Julie and Amy.