A caller to WABC/Channel 7 said the campground at Hunters Lakewhere Schuler and her family regularly stayedis a known boozing area, where wild parties are the norm. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. "The family needs your support. I looked at the title and wondered if the Bastardi family were able to find answers not in Jackie's book. Diane Schuler The "Perfect Mom" Drove Her Van Full Of Kids Into A Head-On Collision For Unknown Reasons. . Written after viewing the notes her husband Michael was keeping, the book is based on his story detailing the drunken driving accident that drew worldwide attention. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Someone had to know, but that someone chose to say nothing, and now all these people are dead.. She warns that not all those who have upsets in life will end up like Schuler. I found this book when I finished Jackie Hance's book about the tragedy. AbeBooks, an Amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and out-of-print books. She is known as the main subject of the Taconic State Parkway crash back in 2009. This book deals with the Bastardi family. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2014, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2014. Having said that, the sections which deal with the Bastardis struggling against - in their view - lies, corruption, cover ups and self-interest in an attempt to get to truth are very well done and provide a lot of extra details that you won't have come across elsewhere. Failed to delete memorial. Schuler, a manager in Cablevisions accounting department, would suck down screwdrivers at a Long Island saloon, where she was a regular the past few years and usually came by herself, her pal said, adding: I wouldnt say she was an alcoholic, but she liked her drinks. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "His wife was drunk and high at the time of the accident that killed seven innocent people. "She was not someone who was mean. There is a problem with your email/password. Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2013. Comment. Strange theories are floated by Dom Barbara, Daniel's flamboyant and crooked lawyer. You don't keep suing peopleIf she was alive today, Diane would likely be in jail.". Second, her husband had two different versions of where he was going that day: fishing and back home to Long Island. Even if we did know it wouldn't bring any of the victims back but for the Bastardis at least the not knowing is a terrible affliction. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Diane Schuler was a mother of two small children who loaded her own kids and three others into her minivan for a long drive home from a camping trip. Diane was a type A control freak who had to have things her way and had a hard time relaxing. Today marks the two year anniversary of the tragedy, and now, an HBO documentary, "There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane," asks if Diane Schuler's obsessive perfectionism may have contributed to the crash. GREAT NEWS! Schuler herself was killed, along . Just wishing it was not true does not change anything. He was in stable condition at Westchester Medical Center on Monday. Okay, so the prose is a bit clunky at times but I don't imagine Jeanne Bastardi ever thought she'd ever find herself writing a book and certainly not on a subject with such raw emotions as this. I don't really think the Hance's did anything wrong, but because they were not forthcoming with the police and what they knew about Dianne, it seemed like they were trying to hide something. A new report says Diane Schuler was drunk and had marijuana in her during that horrid Taconic Parkway crash that killed eight people. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Eileens name to The Hance Family Foundation P.O. Certainly not to drive straight, wrong side of the road or not. However justice died with Diane. Absolutely not with Pot on board. Her husband, Daniel, took his pick-up . Diane killed eight people that day including herself, her two-year-old daughter and her three nieces, all under the age of ten. Diane Schuler and her 2-year-old daughter also died in the accident. Friends and family tell filmmaker Filmmaker Liz Garbus that in every aspect of her life, Diane Schuler strived for perfectionism. After studying and watching and thinking that the most simple answer is likely the real answer I posit this. Sources have come forward to say that Diane was unhappy in her marriage, felt trapped, and was aware her husband was having an affair (the babysitter at the press conference who later moved in)? So she could've smoked the night before or the week before and been sober the morning she drove home and she would still test positive. The accident made national news. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Recommended. I always drank vodka at that time of day because it was much less detectable to those around me. She drove south in the left lane for 1.7 miles before smashing into the Chevy Trailblazer driven by Guy Bastardi, 49. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. On July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler, 36, was driving the wrong way down the Taconic State Parkway in New York when her minivan slammed into an SUV, killing Diane, her young daughter, three nieces, and three passengers in the other vehicle. Michael Bastardi Jr. On July 26, 2009 Diane Schuler packed up the campsite, piled five children into her minivan and headed for home on Long Island after a weekend of camping, a drive that should have taken two hours from upstate, NY. Jeanne Bastardi has written "The Taconic Tragedy A Son's Search for the Truth" based on the actual seven person homicide that took the lives of her husband's Father, Brother, and Friend. Additional reporting by Amber Sutherland, Rebecca Rosenberg, Kieran Crowley, Perry Chiaramonte and Larry Celona. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Here is the article that the NY Magazine reporter did. I would drive 20 miles to work most days with a blood alcohol level similar to that found in Mrs. Schulers body. The passing scene and what it's about viewed from the traditionalist politically incorrect Right. How much and when is anyone's guess. Her van was later spotted by several motorists driving erratically along Route 17 and I-87. But owner Ann Scott insisted that such revelers are immediately thrown off the premises. Jackie wrote about her anger and rage at Diane for "murdering" her girls when the toxicoligy reports came out. "That is not consistent with who Diane was," Bursztajn said. Diane is seen on camera both at a McDonald's and a Sunoco with dark sunglasses on. Amidst all the uncertainties of how and why this accident occurred, this is the absolutely last thing that we ever would have expected, the Hances said in a statement. In the end it changes nothing. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "Eventually, the fear, the shame and the humiliation come back.". Schuler's family has rallied around the woman blamed for killing eight people, including herself, her daughter, three nieces and three men in a head-on collision on the Taconic State Parkway July 26. A 1.75-liter bottle of Absolut was found in Schulers wrecked Ford Windstar after the fiery July 26 smash-up, which killed her, her 2-year-old daughter, her three young nieces and three Yonkers men in the SUV she hit. Upon release of Diane Schuler's toxicology report both Diane's husband and her brother lawyer up and refuse to cooperate with the investigation in any meaningful way. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Not someone who was bad. The purse: In the documentary pause it at the photo of the Vodka bottle. Warren Hance told his sister, Diane Schuler, to pull over and wait for him to pick them up. Schuler was canonized by her family, who challenged the autopsy results, and vilified by those who called her a reckless drunk and even a "scumbag.". Floral Park, Nassau County, New York, USA, Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, New York, USA. Try again later. Oops, something didn't work. But toxicology reports at the time revealed a blood-alcohol level of 0.19 -- the equivalent of 10 drinks -- and considerable levels of THC from smoking marijuana. Especially, when having children on board Diane will not take . I think it does however give an insight into the less publicized victims of the tragedy; Guy and Michael Bastardi Sr. She didnt just wake up one morning with a drug problem and capable of drinking that much alcohol. Anolik spoke to reporters after a morning meeting with the Westchester County district attorney. Make sure that the file is a photo. I believe there is a strong fragrance of criminality. "The problem is, it doesn't work for very long," Bursztajn said. A person not used to drinking daily would not have the ability to drink the amount Diane had in her system when she died. If you are looking for answers or some information not found elsewhere, this is not the book for you. What I struggle with is the anger they have towards the Hance family. Witnesses said her van weaved in and out of lanes traveling down the New York State Thruway and the cries of children were heard in the car in a telephone call to her brother along the way. Rather it is, one suspects much like the Bastardis themselves, straightforward, plain-speaking and matter of fact. We have set your language to In Floral Park, police blocked off the Hance home all day Monday. My wife did not even know that I drank at that time of day. I had built up a tolerance to a rather high blood alcohol content and without it, I was much less functional. Please try again later. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Diane Schuler's husband did not buy any of these police reports. Diane Schuler calls Jackie Hance. I would especially like to know why no one has explored the Ambien angle. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability. Most experts ruled out suicide. In the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, 74-year-old Dan Longo, 81-year-old Michael Bastardi, and his 49-year-old son Guy were killed instantly. Hes suicidal, Dominic Barbara said of Schuler. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Long Island mother Diane Schuler was stoned and drunk when she plowed into the Bastardis` SUV, going the wrong way on the Taconic Parkway. Schuler's son, Bryan, who suffered a severe head injury that left him with ocular nerve palsy, has said he has no memory of the accident. Jackie Hance, Diane Schuler's sister-in-law and the mother of three of the children killed in the accident, published the novel "I'll See You Again" in 2013. Resend Activation Email. Schuler worked for Cablevision as director of credit and collections; the company put out a memo to employees on Monday mourning her loss. "All of us are very, very sad for the loss of the little girls, and our hearts go out to the family," she said. The collision occurred after the troubled West Babylon resident drove south for 1.7 miles in the northbound lanes of the . State Police also said Thursday that investigators went to Long Island for a pre-arranged interview with Schulers husband, Daniel; however, when they arrived they were not granted the interview and his attorney, Dominick Barbara could offer no useful information, the police said. But no no, Diane doesn't drink and no one will even discuss the pot. Daniel Schuler and Barbara publicly attributed Diane Schuler's erratic driving to a medical issue, such as a stroke. "She was not someone who gave up. I would lose coherence in my speech, become physically unstable and mentally unbalanced. . The Unsolved UK Podcast Diane Schuler/Taconic Parkway, Unsolved 13th Apr 2019 7 Minutes. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. "It's a terrible tragedy," Tom Ruskin, who was hired by the Schulers to investigate the accident, told the Post. He is of course shocked, horrified, and distraught upon the news and things go downhill from there. Search above to list available cemeteries. My father taught me how important family is. I especially remember when he told me that my brother will "alwaysbe [my] brother" and that I should always be there for him--and that my brother would always be there for me. The whole affair just wreaks of selfish parenting, lies, substance abuse, dirty money, cover ups and vitriol. The whole 4 hour torture ride goes on and Diane is supposedly sick. Three men in the SUV she hit - Guy Bastardi, 49, Michael Bastardi, 81 . SCHULEROUR LOVE AND HEARTS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOULOVING WIFE AND MOTHERDIANE ENOV 13, 1972 - JULY 26, 2009DADDYS LITTLE GIRLBEAUTIFUL BABY SISTER ERIN MJUNE 8, 2007 JULY 26, 2009, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Thanks for contacting us. "She was a phenomenal mom, she never let the kids out of her sight," he said. Trip: Daniel described as 'excellent' weekend. They piled into her brother Warren's red 2004 Ford Windstar minivan, while her husband Daniel followed behind in a truck with the family dog. Scott also said Schuler appeared sober the morning she drove away with the kids and was not known to have boozed at the site. Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2013. "Something was wrong. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. July 26, 2011 -- Two years after the horrific Taconic State Parkway crash, the husband of Diane Schuler is suing New York State and the father of three nieces who were killed when the Long Island . A case of deceipt, lies, and denials. For several years before I got sober, I would awaken to three or four stiff (double alcohol at minimum) drinks before getting showered and dressed for work. Third, most husbands would help their wives out when they have a huge vanload of kids to return to their homes after camping. I pray that both the Bastardi and Hance families find the peace they are looking for. Large pictures of the victims were at the altar. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her daughter, Diane E. Hance-Schuler, granddaughters, Erin M. Schuler, Emma, Alyson, and Kate Hance. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The anger about the foundation in the Hance girls honor. "At this point in our investigation, we don't know what caused the operator of the vehicle to go the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway," said Capt. August 6, 2009 6:36am. Indeed, they said, she hardly drank. The unsettling story of a weekend camping trip gone awry and the drunk and high "wrong way mom" who drove four children to their deaths, also killing her and three others. A private investigator hired by Diane's widower said he could find no relative who had ever observed Diane drinking . The story of Diane Schuler is a sobering account of how dangerous the hidden life of functional addiction can be. Nor would Schuler's lawyer allow him to respond to questions regarding the scientific findings that his wife had high levels of THC in her system, the active ingredient in marijuana. Now today I found this more detailed information in the New York Post: Why is this curiously detailed point being stated in this article? Friends may call on Eileens family from 12-2 pm, Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main Street, Warrensburg. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. I was what is called a fully functional alcoholic, performing my daily duties and tasks in a manner that was acceptable to my employer and co-workers. "When people feel burdened and depressed and hopeless," she said, "it's not shameful to reach out and get help. I agree with other readers that there was a lot of venom in this writing. Diane Schuler, 30 who died in the wrong-way crash on the Taconic Parkway recently seemed under pressure, like work and family were getting to her, said the pal, Sheila, who asked that her last name be withheld. Every theory has a credible source. My brother was always there for me. After crossing the Tappan Zee Bridge headed into Westchester County, Schuler called her brother to say she felt disoriented and was having trouble seeing. Amazon has encountered an error. We are sorry. I disagree and found the book reveals the helplessness that her family feel at losing loved ones at the hand of a proven drunk and drugged driver, and their pain at not being able to get the answers they deserve. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013. Look inside to read what others have shared. There was an error deleting this problem. "It's a puzzle," Bursztajn added. Here are my thoughts which are now corroborated by the NY Post article: First, wasnt it strange that Diane Schuler called her brother and not her husband on that fateful day? We would never knowingly allow our daughters to travel with someone who might jeopardize their safety. Theres no way my husband would abandon me in order to go fishing or go home to conclude a family camping trip. "After the fact, we can see the breakdown patients suffer when they feel they have to be great, otherwise they are no good. He said Diane Schuler took the five children in her car that day because everyone trusts her with kids She drives 40 miles an hour.. I read the other book "I'll See You Again" that focuses on the Hance family and I watched the HBO documentary. A medical examiner found Diane Schuler's blood-alcohol level was 0.19, more than twice the state's legal limit of 0.08, according to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore. C.J. Schuler, 36, was driving her brother's Ford minivan home to West Babylon, L.I., after a camping trip in upstate Sullivan County when she somehow entered the Taconic State Parkway on the wrong ramp. At the same time, her husband left in a gray pickup with their family dog. Born September 14, 1944 in Rockville Centre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eileen (Robinson) McKeough of Floral Park and Stony Creek. Diane Schuler, 36, was a dedicated wife to her husband, Danny, and a devoted mother to her children, Bryan and Erin. The 2009 Taconic State Parkway crash was a traffic collision that occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2009, on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant, near the village of Briarcliff Manor, New York, United States. Jeanne Bastardi has written "The Taconic Tragedy A Son's Search for the Truth" based on the actual seven person homicide that took the lives of her husband's Father, Brother, and dearFriend. Daniel Schuler, right, holds hands with sisters-in-law Jay Schuler, center, and Joyce Schuler, left, while surrounded by reporters during a press conference in Garden City, N.Y. Thursday, Aug. 6 . The HBO documentary There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane attempted to give us insight as to what motivated Diane Schuler's unthinkable actions on July 26th 2009. This story has been shared 170,718 times. Schuler's neighbor and friend, Lisa Acosta, 42, said the family likes the outdoors and went camping almost every weekend in upstate Monticello. She basically became a caretaker at the age of nine. "There are no easy words," he said. Some of the other pictures of him looking tearful look a bit too orchestrated. Her marriage seemed a bit rocky, and I think she felt trapped by it, the friend said of Schulers relationship with her husband, Daniel, a Nassau County public-safety officer. A 1.75-liter bottle of Absolut was found in Schulers wrecked Ford Windstar after the fiery July 26 smash-up, which killed her, her 2-year-old daughter, her three young nieces and three Yonkers men in the SUV she hit. Ladies Home JournalA page from the . This account has been disabled. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Eileen K. McKeough 1944 - . I'm sorry but losing your three babies is very different than losing your elderly father yet they never allowed Jackie those feelings. based on information from your browser. The Bastardi family comes off looking pretty callous in their opinions of Jackie. 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