Contributions to the tribute of Laurie Ellen Jaffe

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Alyssa Barzach posted a condolence

Friday, August 27, 2010

Dear Grandma, I always looked up to you, you never let me down. Whenever I needed support, you were there. Whenever I needed a shoulder to cry on, you were there for me too. You always told me how beautiful I was and how my voice was so lovely and it meant so much to me. It meant so much how you would always come to all of my shows, that you took so much time and effort into helping us with my bat mitzvah. Since I was a little girl, you have always been my hero. My grandma could do anything and so could I. I loved receiving your packages and coming offstage and receiving the things that you so carefully picked out for me, it was so special to me and I appreciate it so, so much. When you were on the way to my show and had the Low Sugar Episode I was so frightened. I didn't know what was going to become of the situation. Just the thought that maybe in the near future I would lose the person who meant so much to me my entire life scared me so much. You made it through that, and came to my show. You told me how great my voice was and told me that you loved to hear me sing. That made me feel so good about myself, you telling me how great I was. You were great too grandma, your hair was always so beautiful whether it was in a perm or whether it was just straight. You told me a lot about makeup and when you gave me the mascara I treasured it, and same with the perfume. Anything of yours that you gave to me still has so much meaning in my life. Things took a turn for the worse when I was at home with Michael and my mom came home and said we had to go to New York to see you. I was nervous but some part of my knew that my grandma was strong and that she could pull through this tough time. The doctors said that there was a bigger chance you would get better, but I understand your decision grandma. How is it possible to live your life entirely on machines? I was very upset and continue to be upset but I respect that it was your decision; it was the choice that you wanted to live. Why live your life if you will just be suffering? You always said you wanted to live long enough to come to my wedding and to meet my children, but trust me grandma, your memory will never fade from my life. My children will be well aware of you and your significance in my life. You mean so much to me grandma and I love you so much. You are the greatest grandmother and I will miss you so much. Words cannot begin to explain all the good times me and you have had together, all the stories you've told me, the places we've gone and the situations we've encountered. I will keep those with me my entire life and will keep the photo of me and you from my show cherished close to my heart. It is a great picture and I love it very much and always will. Say Hello to Jonathan and Deda Israel up there, you will all be together and I know you are in a better place right now. I miss you more and more every day and I love you so much. Thank you for helping me grows into the young lady that I am today. You saw me have my bat mitzvah, get my braces off, get contact lenses, and be in 14 shows at the JCC. You are an inspiration and I hope that someday when I am a grandma I can almost be as great as you are today. Love Forever and Always. Alyssa Jaclyn Barzach

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Michael Steiner posted a condolence

Thursday, August 26, 2010

I'll never forget antique shopping with Laurie, Sam, and Daniel. Although Daniel and I rarely found hidden treasures, Laurie always seemed to find something special.

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anonymous posted a condolence

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Laurie was an amazing woman that I will never forget. She will forever be in my heart. xoxo, anonymous

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Lewis M. Elia posted a condolence

Sunday, August 22, 2010

As the chair of the Business Education Department at Linton High School (later Schenectady High School) I needed to replace a business law teacher. I worked hard to get Laurie Jaffe on my staff having previously hired her as a substitute teacher. It was my privilege to have to evaluate her and every time I did I knew that I had made a great decision. However, it was not only her expertise in the subject matter that I saw and admired about Laurie. It was the humanity and sensitivity she showed when working with students from all ethnic groups and social backgrounds. This became apparent when one would hear students talking to each other and stating "Mrs. Jaffe said..." in the middle of their conversations. Being a public school teacher is not an easy task. One must shape the lives of young people and teach all the children of all the parents and somehow bring them together, teaching them to work together, cooperate and respect each other. Laurie Jaffe brought this kind of dedication to her job and as a result there are many successful people out there today who owe much of what they are to Laure Jaffe. Rest in peace Laurie. You made your mark on the world and it will miss you.

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Rochelle and Donald Stracher posted a condolence

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Dear Laurie, I will always see you in the hall at Albany State Teacher"s in your freshman year at college surrounded by a small crowd of students listening intently to you. I wondered who was this amazing girl? The next year I was honored to be your roommate at Brubacher Hall. We have shared many wonderful moments including your marriage that I attended and the birth of your children and grandchildren. There is no discribing the loss I feel and the tears fill my eyes as I write this. Love, Shelly

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Cathy Ginocchi DeMarco posted a condolence

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Sam and family, our thoughts are with you. Laurie was a beautiful human being. The DeMarco and Ginocchi families

In loving memory of

Laurie

1938 - 2010

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