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Saturday, August 7, 2021
Preston Funeral Home
153 South Orange Ave
South Orange, New Jersey, United States
973-762-1133
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Paul E. Felsen posted a condolence
Sunday, December 26, 2021
Laurie and I met many years ago, working together in Orange NJ. We soon became close and special friends, sharing much together.
I just became aware of her passing as a result of somehow feeling the need to look for her on the internet.
While we had not been in contact for a decade or two, we shared and made many memories that I will cherish forever.
I miss you…..
Paul Felsen
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Kristy Fox-Berman posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
I first met Laurie when we were both 10 years old and she and her family moved into their house in South Orange, just a couple of doors away from mine. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. I have great memories of sleeping over at each other's houses regularly. I fondly recall her sweet and gentle Nana, who was at her home daily. I also remember her family miniature poodle, Coquette, who was constantly in Laurie's mother's arms and either ignored or growled at the rest of us. Laurie's mother was beautiful, gentle, and kind. She reminded me of the movie star, Kim Novak. I also recall her sweet little brother Michael, who called her "Laur."
In the summer, Laurie and I accompanied each other on our family vacations to the shore. She was frequently with me at my backyard pool or I was a guest of hers at the Maplewood Country Club pool. Laurie was like the fifth kid in my family. She piled into the car along with me and my siblings for church, day trips, dentist appointments, and grocery store shopping. I recall so many Saturday nights being squeezed into a bacco lounger with Laurie at my house getting deliciously "creeped-out" while watching Chiller Theater.
In sixth grade, Laurie and I made a vow to each other that we would: 1. Never take God's name in vain 2. Never curse 3. Never smoke cigarettes 4. Never kiss a boy (guess how many vows we broke?).
We experienced many "firsts" together, including getting our first kiss (we were in 8th grade and the boys were Laurie's classmates from Our Lady of the Valley school) and getting drunk (we were high school seniors and on dates at the Red Garter in NYC with slightly older Seton Hall graduate boys).
Laurie and I did everything together, including getting our haircuts once after watching Doris Day in the movie The Glass Bottom Boat. Doris Day had a very short "pageboy". Let's just say the hair cut looked better on Doris Day than it did on either of us. The look on Laurie's mother's face said it all when she got her first look at us.
I was honored to be Laurie's Maid of Honor at her wedding. Of course she made a beautiful bride. My mother and I hosted Laurie's surprise baby shower for her first son, Justin. Laurie and another friend organized my surprise bridal shower soon after Justin's birth.
One of my biggest regrets in my life is losing contact with Laurie for the last decades. How did a friendship as epic as Lucy Ricardo and Ethel Mertz's disconnect? Laurie was a loyal friend. And I have never laughed so regularly and so hard with any other friend. I loved looking into those mischievous blue eyes and cracking up with her. It's amazing that we never wet our pants.
Laurie will go down in my book as one of the very best friends in my life. She was taken way too soon and struggled too much the last few years. RIP, dear Laurie. I am eternally thankful to you for an abundance of treasured memories.
XO Kristy Fox-Berman
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Lois Hradil uploaded photo(s)
Friday, August 6, 2021
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Lois Hradil posted a condolence
Friday, August 6, 2021
I don’t think anyone can remember Laurie without smiling, laughing out loud or recalling a funny story about or with her. She was beautiful inside and out. We met in September 1967 at Marylawn but we didn’t get close until she came back from Good Counsel and enrolled st Seton Hall. She was my summer roommate for four years with Ellen Kehlbeck and Debbie Buckley..those were the best of times!!. laughs, adventures, a bit of mischief but all good fun!
In our young adult years, we had our children almost at the same time; she first had Justin, then I had Greg and then she had Timothy. More great adventures and fun times but now with our boys! How she loved them! She worked so hard for them depriving herself so they could have whatever.
My last dinner with her was at Cryans in South Orange.. then I can’t remember why..,we lost contact.
I was deeply saddened to hear of her recent struggles and illness.
I will always remember her smile, her twinkling eyes, her loyalty of friendship and her courage.
So many from Marylawn have responded to the email of her passing. I think she would have been surprised but very appreciative.
Rest in Gods peace, old friend. Lord knows it wasn’t always easy here but you would be so happy to see all of the wonderful memories people have of you. We won’t ever forget you. XO
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Elizabeth Thomas posted a condolence
Friday, August 6, 2021
Will miss you Laurie! The six of us had the best of times! You will forever be in our hearts. God's speed
Love Duffy Thomas
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Clarissa Lonergan Mc Donald posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
I went to school with Laurie since kindergarten then elementary, high school and 1st year of college. She would pick me up in high school at my night job and drive me home. We hung out with the same group of friends in high school and college and we really had a great time. Mrs. Otto took Laurie and I to see Good Council College and we fell in love with the campus. We made some great friends there and although as life got busier for all of us I would see her at Mary
lawn reunions every 5 years. We had many a laugh together and I was so sorry to hear of her death. I know she is in a happier place and out of this pain of living on earth.
My condolences to her family and especially to Mrs. Otto who I remember fondly through out my childhood and teens!
Clarissa Lonergan McDonald
Venice Florida
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Debbie Buckley Medler posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Many good times with Laurie down the shore. So pretty and always fun.
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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Trish Manning McEwen uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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I find it more than a little ironic that the first time I met Laurie 49 years ago this month was at Preston Hall at Good Counsel College and the last time we’re saying goodbye to her is at Preston Funeral Home. Little did the six of us know that our ten months together during that wonderful chapter of our lives at college laid the foundation and forged a bond tighter than any sisters could be. We all married, kept in touch minimally and went about the next chapter of our lives, raising our families and getting together not nearly as much as we would have liked.
We re-established that bond after our children were raised and began the next chapter of our lives, getting together much more frequently for our girl get-aways. Laurie always embraced each of the five of us with the best hugs and smiles affirming how much we all needed to be together and always showing up with her “poor boy” sandwiches, which we all looked forward to. We spent our time together talking about our families, reminiscing about “the good old Good Counsel days”, eating, drinking and laughing until our stomachs hurt. Goodbyes were difficult but always with the promise to get together again soon. I know I speak for Linda, Maureen, Duffy and McD when I say that we will miss our Laurie immeasurably but we know and understand that she is in a better place with our Lord. Laurie holds a piece of our hearts forever and we will continue to gather, knowing she is with us in spirit. Godspeed, dearest friend XOXOXOXOXO
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Barbara C. Walsh posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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I worked with Laurie at Marsh for many years even before her sons were born. She was a great friend and recommended her OB/GYN to me when I got pregnant. I remember Laurie telling me the doctor's name. It was Dr. Pane in Montclair. We both laughed because of his name but she did say that he was anything but a "pain." She was right! He was the greatest! She also recommended my favorite bakery, Coquelle's for special cakes and pastries. We stayed in touch after she left Marsh for quite a while and met for lunch many times. Unfortunately we lost touch as life got in the way. I am truly saddened to hear that Laurie passed away and will always remember her effervescent personality and concern for others. May she rest in peace but I don't know how much rest she will get from the Golden Retrievers that crossed the Rainbow Bridge ahead of her. Sending prayers for peace and comfort to the Loeser family and everyone that was fortunate to cross paths with Laurie. ~ Barbara C. Walsh
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Maricel Jesurun Weller uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Laurie was such a bright light for me in high school. Her 1000 watt smile, twinkling eyes and yes that mischievous look that only she could give were a delight.
She took me under her wing during my last 2 yrs of high school and I will always remember her kindness, friendship and genuine quality. She made those years much easier.
She will be remembered fondly in many hearts .
Blessings to all who she touched with her essence. We will miss her light. How lucky we all were to have had her in our world for some of the time she was here on earth.
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Susan Pasquale Powell posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
so sorry to hear of your loss. many many laughs when we were 15-16 at Normandy Beach!!! May she rest in peace
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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