News

April 23, 2006

Anne Burlington (’67) received the Victim Service Award during National Crime Victim’s Week.  Anne is senior legal advocate with Vera House, has spent 25 years working in the field of domestic violence.  She is treasurer of the NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Obituaries

Bruce McBrair Murray ('67) 61, died at home Sunday, August 1, 2010. Bruce was a life resident of Syracuse and was employed by the county and Barlow-Murray. Bruce was the city's first heart transplant recipient 26 years ago. His determination and indomitable spirit focused his energy into living each day as if it were his last. His life was an inspiration for all his family, friends, and others he met through his volunteer outreach in stroke, kidney and heart transplant work. He was a lifetime sports fanatic, avid golfer, and followed all SU teams. Bruce loved gardening, his fish pond, turtles, and jazz. His 25th heart transplant anniversary and 60th birthday party was a tribute celebration to his incredible life. Bruce is survived by sisters, Sandee Murray of Stratham, NH and Anne Plank of Shippensburg, PA and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Janice Levy Rothenberg (’67), of Manlius, died July 20, 2009. She was involved in many volunteer activities and was the author of a book, Amy Beth and her Mismatched Socks, written in memory of her daughter. She is survived by her husband, Larry, and sister Susan.

Roseanne Purcell Rotella (’67), 61, of Onondaga Hill, died July 27, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. She worked in the insurance industry, retiring in 1997. She is survived by her husband, a son, two grandchildren, her mother, brother Edward, and sister Mary.

Charles W. Coombs (’67), 57, died June 19, 2006, in Syracuse. He was employed at Peters IGA and later P&C Food Markets. He was a die-hard Yankees fan.

Maureen Henry Allard ('67) passed away from breast cancer in September 1989.  Her brother Marty Henry ('69) passed away in 2007.  Survivors are John Henry ('71), Jackie Henry Smith ('73) and Laurie Henry Ross ('79)



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