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of Bronxville, NY, died July 31, 2013 at her home in Cotuit, MA after a two-year struggle with angiosarcoma. She was 42. Lara was born on March 17, 1971 in Hinsdale, IL. She graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy, and earned a joint B.A. and M.A. in Politics, Economics, Rhetoric, and Law from the University of Chicago, where she won the Mary Jean Mulvaney Scholar-Athlete Award, and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. After a career in finance, Lara devoted herself to motherhood. Lara is survived by her husband, Dana Arrighi, her four children Luke (7), Frances (5), Mabel (4) and Osborne (2), her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Shakeab Alshabkhoun, and her siblings, Dr. Tord Alden (Carrie) , Dana Alden, Dr. Kris Alden (Trisha), Natasha Isenhart (Kelly) and Justin Alden several nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogues, on Friday, September 6th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lara's memory to the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60611 and to Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.
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Tord and Kris, I am so incredibly sorry to hear about Lara's passing. She was an incredible person. My deepest sympathies to you both and your family. -Greg Coules
Greg Coules
September 23, 2013
All my condolences to Lara's family- Lara was a client of mine many years ago and we became friends...I had not seen her for many years- i am so very sorry for your loss-
Nicolas d'Halluin
August 27, 2013
Kris,Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Sincerely,
The Hayes'
Maggi Hayes
August 26, 2013
My heartfelt condolences. I know that there are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time of intense grief and always. (1 Cor 15:26) I'm very sorry for your loss.
J K
August 26, 2013
To the family of Lara I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort all of your hearts during your time of deep sorrow.
D.L.
August 26, 2013
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