It
is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my first
roommate, my dear friend, and our very special Theta sister, Laura
Siracusano Dudek. Laura was the strongest woman I have ever known. She
endured so many trials in her life, but always faced them with courage
and a smile, and was always strong and positive. I'm so sad that this
last battle was her final one. May her wonderful husband, Tom, and her
devoted sister, Louise, and all who knew and loved Laura find comfort in
wonderful memories. - Pook Siprin Bellini Lau' dubbed me "Pookie" (after a character on the Soupy Sales show) during our first semester at New Paltz. That name has stuck with me all these years and will forever remind me of our long and special friendship.
Tom Dudek
164 Meadow Road
Chester, VT 05143
7 comments:
Maryann Corrado Risi
said...
Laura was my Big Sister. I will never forget how much fun we shared during my pledging. (...and my moose antlers!) She was the sweetest, most caring Theta Sister I knew. Condolences to her family and to our Theta family. We share a terrible loss.
I am very sorry to hear about Laura’s passing. She was an important member of Theta. I am especially sad for your loss. I never knew where “Pookie” came from. - Pat Withers
Pook, you said so eloquently. Laura was a unique lady, obvious from her entire time in Theta. She was such a strong women with great depth and an infectious personality. Always smiling, lots of laughter. and she cared for all. That was Laura and how she lived her life which was frequently not easy or simple. She overcame and overcame and overcame.
My heart is broken and what is left is how privileged I have been to know Laura and to witness how life should be led. What a legacy. Its just not fair it didn't last longer. She gave so much to so many.
I never knew Laura (I graduated in '66), but I send warm, healing hugs to those who have suffered the loss of a dear friend. As we come to terms with our own mortality, we try to find ways to make our lives meaningful, and we celebrate the lives of beloved people we've lost. From what I've read, Laura's life was filled with love, dignity and human connection. May your hearts heal as you recall the beautiful times shared with her, and may Laura's memory forever be a blessing. Nina Lazar
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7 comments:
Laura was my Big Sister. I will never forget how much fun we shared during my pledging. (...and my moose antlers!) She was the sweetest, most caring Theta Sister I knew. Condolences to her family and to our Theta family. We share a terrible loss.
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear friend.
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I am very sorry to hear about Laura’s passing. She was an important member of Theta. I am especially sad for your loss. I never knew where “Pookie” came from.
- Pat Withers
Pook, you said so eloquently. Laura was a unique lady, obvious from her entire time in Theta. She was such a strong women with great depth and an infectious personality. Always smiling, lots of laughter. and she cared for all. That was Laura and how she lived her life which was frequently not easy or simple. She overcame and overcame and overcame.
My heart is broken and what is left is how privileged I have been to know Laura and to witness how life should be led. What a legacy. Its just not fair it didn't last longer. She gave so much to so many.
Olga Vezeris
So sad to hear! Memories will be in our hearts. Rosanne Senatore Adams
I never knew Laura (I graduated in '66), but I send warm, healing hugs to those who have suffered the loss of a dear friend. As we come to terms with our own mortality, we try to find ways to make our lives meaningful, and we celebrate the lives of beloved people we've lost. From what I've read, Laura's life was filled with love, dignity and human connection. May your hearts heal as you recall the beautiful times shared with her, and may Laura's memory forever be a blessing.
Nina Lazar
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