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subee davis
September 21, 2024
Mrs. T. been gone 14 years now. Her loving memory is still with us. I smile every time I think about her.
Subee Davis
June 29, 2021
Another angel has come to sing and play with you. Paul Rogalin was one of your success stories. You gave him his love of music and for that many people are forever in your debt. Miss you Mrs T.
kimberly Bunn
June 28, 2021
I was a vocal student of hers when I was 18 years old. I loved to sing and she supported that creative side in me. I am now 54 years old and have moved out of the area many years ago but I have thought of her often. I send my deepest condolence to her family.
Ruth Elin (Boyce) Drossel
September 23, 2020
Well said, Subee, she's one of my brightest memories of Andrew Warde HS.
September 22, 2020
Mrs T,
Has it been 10 years? You are still missed. Before we met singing in the choir was just singing. It became much more than that.
Thank you for all you gave,
Mark SaNogueira
Joseph Dungee
September 21, 2020
I remember going to her home in Easton and how lovely and serene it was. Quite a contrast to the chaos of our Chorus rehersals with 50+ singers in the same music room :-D
Good times and a very great memory
Subee Bernstein
September 21, 2020
Never forgotten ...
Marcia Patterson
December 20, 2018
All I want is a room somewhere
Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair
Oh wouldn't it be loverley.
Never forget...
Kristen (Ham) Wysocki
July 23, 2015
Mz. Triolo taught life lessons I still employ today.
She has been a genuine force in my life as a spiritual Dragon I needed so very often in my life.
Thank you for this generous opportunity to share our thoughts and our memories.
She never knew how much influence she had on my life.
Thank you so very much.
November 26, 2013
Victor,
I have only learned about your loss. I am sorry.
Paul Huwiler
Joseph Dungee
January 5, 2013
I remember at All-State Choir when I was a Junior at Warde she was there and I made it, thanks to her private voice lessons and her preparation with me.. Choir was ALWAYS my favorite class.
January 4, 2013
If you have photos from your time with Ms. Triolo, please post them.
January 2, 2012
Can't believe it's been over a year already. If anyone has recordings, photos, maybe it's time for a facebook tribute page?
September 26, 2011
August 20, 2011
Can't believe it's been a year. Love to your friends and family.
Lorry Scott
August 19, 2011
Mrs. Triolo touched my life with her gift of music. She touched my heart with her kind and gentle guidance. I respected and admired her as my teacher. She was my friend and confidante. Mrs. Triolo inspired me to be all that I could be. She encouraged me to follow my dreams. Mrs. Triolo provided me with strength. She helped me gain confidence.
My heart is heavy for those who were not blessed to have Mrs. Triolo touch their lives, but her legacy carries on through those she has touched so deeply.
Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Kimberly Trent-Haydostian
June 15, 2011
June 15, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Triolo. She truly was my favorite teacher of all time, and I to this day think of her talent and the blessings that she gave to me often as I practice the vocal warm-ups that she taught. She was our music teacher at Mill Hill Elementary in 1979, and we were all so blessed to have her. She brought all of us the gift of music by teaching us show tunes from The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, West Side Story, etc. The 6th Grade had so much fun performing these productions. Whenever Mrs. Triolo stepped foot into Mill Hill School dressed to the nines in her skirt and pumps, she had a pack of students following her saying, "Mrs. Triolo, Mrs. Triolo." Everyone wanted her attention. She picked out some incredible singing talent from our sixth grade class and invited our class to attend the Andrew Warde High School choral performances which were absolutely gorgeous. I can see that she has touched so many lives, and I will always remember her as one of the most gifted women that I have ever met.
Kimberlee Connelly- Baron
March 24, 2011
I just learned today that my music teacher, vocal coach and mentor Walia Triolo has passed away. Wally handled herself with a grace and professionalism, coupled with her musicianship that was beyond wonder. We were all so very fortunate at AWHS to have been taught by her and touched by her talent. She is responsible for the singer that I became and continue to be to this day - she also served as a role model which I have tried to emulate throughout my life. I warm up my voice to her vocalises every single day still...I too will always remember as others have her WAT signature that still graces many of my notes from music lessons and musical scores.
RIP - I can hear you warming the choir in heaven...xxxooo
Millie and Bob Boyce
November 11, 2010
Dear Vic, we were so saddened to hear of Wallie's passing. She was truly a wonderful lady with an incredible singing voice and gift for inspiring her students. We loved having her sing with us at Fairfield-Grace on special occasions. We remember those times fondly. Our condolences.
Claudia Carasso
November 9, 2010
Wallie with her florid WAT signature was the first real diva I ever met. She taught me what it meant to have grace, bearing, talent and empathy. Victor, I know she was the love of your life. She is now in charge of the cherubim and seraphim and that's why all music I hear now feels and sounds more divine.
I am going to liberally re-interpret Isaiah 9:2 & Matthew to say: The teenagers that walked in darkness during those difficult high school years saw a great light and on us that light shined. That light was Walia. There will never be another like her.
To all of you upon whom Wallie's light shined... you know what I mean.
lana odierna
October 15, 2010
The best memory i have of high school is having been in Mrs. Triolo's choir class.She was the most talented and confident woman i had ever known. She made me feel like i could achieve anything if i just gave it my all. I was so saddened to hear of her passing. I hope she knew what a special lady she was to so many people especially her students. i have wonderful memories of her like in madrigals, h.m.s pinafore, numerous Christmas concerts and all-state competitions. Thankyou Mrs. T. for being the best teacher and singing coach. and a huge thankyou for making my highschool experience so much richer because of your influence. Rest in peace lovely lady.
Joseph Dungee
September 29, 2010
Thank you Victor for keeping Mrs.Triola guest book open so more of those were blessed by her life can tell it.
Janice Ruddy Higgins
September 28, 2010
I learned how to take care of my voice from Mrs. Triolo and she is the reason I am still singing today. She as a wonderful teacher and a beautiful person. My condolences to her family.
annie denzel
September 28, 2010
Mrs.Triola,
you will surely be missed. You have given a lot of students the gift of how to use their and contol their GOd given gift, their voice. You were also the strength behind every note that we sang. You also helped me get through one of the hardest performances of my life, singing the Ave Maria at my mothers funeral at the age of 13.may you rest in eternal peace and fill the heaven and our hearts with you blessed music."How do you measure a year in a life? How about love!" My sympathies to all your family.God bless.
Annie Cooney Denzel
Meagan Johnson
September 27, 2010
Walia was my first voice teacher, and I know that I would not be where I am today without her. She instilled a passion for music and a love for performing, she will be greatly missed.
connie Richardson
September 27, 2010
To Family and friends of Ms,Triola She was a great addition to this world , She Taught all my four children music , Hugh, Yvette , Annie and Tony Richardson and we all grew to love and respect her great talent . She will be missed .
Connie
September 26, 2010
A beautiful woman with a beautiful voice who always showed patience and kindness to my daughter Julia, during her lessons.
I wish her peace. Diane Giardina
Ann Minton
September 21, 2010
We have been so out of touch that we just heard today of Walia's passing. I am so very sad. She was a beautiful guide for both my daughters through the world of music and drama. Her encouragement continues to bolster them today in their musical pursuits and we all are forever grateful for her involvement in our lives. Our sincere sympathies to Victor.
Ruth Elin (Boyce) Drossel
September 6, 2010
Mrs. T holds such a wonderful memory in my heart with music in high school. Since I was a senior when she started at Warde, I only had the joy of learning from her for one year, but she became friends with my family and even lended her beautiful voice to several of our church's choir performances. I am now a music teacher in CA and think of her loving guidance as I teach my students. Condolences to her family.
Amy C. Kaplan
August 25, 2010
It's almost impossible to put into words the way Mrs. T. effected us. The thing that keeps coming to mind is the scene from The Sound of Music (of course) where the Captain asks the children to sing The Hills Are Alive... after Maria leaves. They tried to, she taught them well, but without her, it was just too painful.
The quintessential tough love mentor - we always knew you were in charge, and at the same time how much you cared about us. I hope you knew how much we cared about you, Mrs. T.
Heaven's gain.
Joseph Dungee
joseph dungee
August 25, 2010
Oh Mrs. Triolo, I can't believe you are gone. Thank you for being my first and best vocal coach and a friend. I went over to Mrs. Triola's house for lesson's and she was Choir director and helped me learn just about everything I know about singing. I am so sad right, I could cry... She help me make the All-State Choir in my Junior year and for that I will always, always, always be grateful...
From Joseph Dungee
Andrew Warde Class of 1980
Mrs. Triola's Concert Choir '76-78 and Madrigal Singer
August 25, 2010
Walia was a wonderful music teacher--I often think of the encouragement she gave me during my singing lessons and just recently quoted to Ken what she told me about my voice--and I will always remember that and what a sweet lady she was. My deepest sympathy to her husband. Fran Carroll
Mary Landry
August 25, 2010
Always a smile and warm welcome to Walia's music room, whenever she saw you!
What a loving and wonderful vocal coach. May God bless her for her good work on earth, and forever, as she now sings in His choir! with love and sympathy, the Landry family
Subee Bernstein Davis
August 24, 2010
Mrs.Triolo was my rock during high school. Her classes gave me a reason to get up in the morning and greet the day with a song and a smile. I don't think I could have made it through high school without her. She was and always will be my favorite teacher and friend. You are missed.
Heather Mattoon-Tafuro
August 24, 2010
"Mrs. T" was more than a music teacher & talent for my formative high school days. I learned tremendous lessons form her about life and what it takes to survive and truly make a difference in the world.
She taught us all to find our voices vocally and personally - one student at a time. It is my honor and privilege to now live out those lessons and light the candles for others. God Bless You Mrs. T and thank you for everything!!
Heather Mattoon-Tafuro
August 23, 2010
"Mrs. T" was so much more than just a choir teacher and musical talent. Yes, she touched my life and enhanced my love of music but she did so much more. She taught me how to find and use my inner voice and self. I learned how to sing the "song of life" and share this beautiful gift with all those that are near and dear to my heart.
One candle of life lit can touch the lives of others and enlighten an entire world. She lived that teaching us all - one student at a time. Now we have the privilege, honor and responsibility to carry this on in our own lives. Each one, Reach one!!
God Bless you "Mrs. T"!
Corkie Seaman
August 23, 2010
I began in Miss Triolo's choir class mid-way through my Freshman year and was instantly transformed from a shy, timid girl into a song bird. I actually only enrolled in the class for the credits, not realizing I had a voice that people would want to listen to. In her patient and caring way she taught me to use my voice and actually made it fun. Although I didn't pursue a musical career after high school, although she wanted me to, many years later I am often complimented on my voice and I thank and remember her every time. She gave me my voice, music, laughter and my first Lincoln Center Opera experience. I am truly saddened that her gift will no longer be shared with the youth of tomorrow and can onlyh imagine the incredible choir she now has the priveledge to conduct. Thank You For Being You!
Louis Bodak
August 23, 2010
Miss Triolo gave me one on one voice lessons after school so I could sing better when I played Old Man River in Show Boat. As an adult I now appreciate your caring heart and your devotion to your students. My heart is with you and your family.
Thank You :-)
Frank Zilinyi
August 23, 2010
I can see "WAT" written in that artsy script of hers on the bottom of many a memo. Dear woman, you were an effortless teacher, mentor, and friend. You fed souls as much as any cleric could.
In paradisum deducant te Angeli; in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Ierusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere æternam habeas requiem.
May angels lead you into paradise; upon your arrival, may the martyrs receive you and lead you to the holy city of Jerusalem. May the ranks of angels receive you, and with Lazarus, the poor man, may you have eternal rest.
Gregory T. Angelo
August 23, 2010
Walia Triolo always put her students first. She was an incredibly patient teacher who took me from a tone-deaf back-bencher to leading roles in shows and she was the best accompanist I ever worked with hands-down.
Last Sunday several of the people sitting next to me in church turned to me after the service and said, "You sing so well!" Somewhere, I knew Mrs. Triolo was smiling.
God bless you, Walia! Your legacy lives on in so many.
Jessica Baktis
August 22, 2010
She was a wonderful woman. Gave me the courage to find my voice. Always an example of elegance, she will be missed.
Joanne Parisi Bartmess
August 22, 2010
Such sad news but wonderful memories of Mrs. Triolo and her Madrigal group, choir classes and of course those great Musicals. I met most of my friends in her choir classes and we all remain friends to this day. My daughter even took voice lessons from her. Such an inspirational and classy Lady. Rest Peacefully Walia.
August 22, 2010
Ms. Triolo changed my high school experience in the mid 70s. Joining the choir and participating in the musicals gave me a more positive attitude about school, an appreciation for good teachers, and a positive group of people to spend time with. She was a very kind person.
Jeff Savino (Warde 77) Toledo, OH
Robyn Smith
August 22, 2010
I took Mrs. Triolo's choir class all four years of high school at Andrew Warde. And I enjoyed them because of her. She always had such passion for music and theater. She was truly a unique woman. Keep your memories of her close, I know I will. My sincerest condolences to your family.
Mark SaNogueira, Sr.
August 22, 2010
I graduated Warde in 1977. It's amazing to see here all the lives she touched. And I thought it was just me. Hmmmmm. We did the Messiah front to back until I heard it in my sleep. I still hear it today. You will be missed "Wally". God bless!
Liz Cerreta-Gaughan
August 22, 2010
Wallia Triolo was very special to me. There were so many fond memories of our Choir group that will stay with me forever, but one in particular comes to mind. We were performing Handel's Messiah at a home for the elderly at Christmas time. When we finished, one of the nurses came up to her and I, and said "I can't believe it! You are truly magical! Mildred over there has not spoken in ten years, and when we did the Halleluiah Chorus, she sang along!!!! This is the magic of Wallia Triolo. I am deeply saddened and will always remember this wonderful lady. Victor, please accept my deepest sympathy. Rest in Peace Mrs. T.
August 21, 2010
I was saddened to learn of Mrs. Walia (Wally) Triolo's passing. I remember her as a music teacher with unlimited patience. She agreed to use her abundent musical talent to teach me to "play" the piano. In the little waiting room, where I waited for my turn at the keyboard, I would hear how her playing, instructions and vocalizations worked magic with the other students, all of whom were vocalists. I always arrived early, so I would have more time to listen. It was truly inspiring. always amiable, always encouraging. She will be missed.
Frank Palacino, Ocala, Florida
Whitney Bragg Sabins
August 21, 2010
I am saddened by this news, but am comforted by all of the great memories that I had with Walia. We had many a voice lesson together and am so thankful for her, as she played an integral role in my success as a young actor. Thank you Walia, your voice will always be heard in my heart.
August 21, 2010
Today I heard the news of Mrs. Triolos passing.Today I was also at a music ministry retreat at my church where I am one of the solosits and choir members.Mrs.Triolo was someone who inspired me and encouraged me when I had no confidence.Music has been a joy in my life and I will never forget her influence in encouraging my gifts that as a teenager in 1974 I could not see.
Rest in Peace and sing with the angels Mrs. Triolo!
Mary Carlson Conklin, Plymouth Minnesota
Daniel Paul-Heskins
August 21, 2010
I graduated Andrew Warde High School in 1976 and was a member of the Concert Choir under Mrs. Triolo's guidance for 2 years. She was a wonderful teacher who taught us to work hard and laugh and strive for excellence in music. I think of her every time I hear Handel's Messiah or any of a number of other pieces we worked on with her. She helped me take the voice God gave me and turn it into an instrument of joy. God bless her and my condolences to the family.
Daniel Paul-Heskins
August 21, 2010
I graduated from Andrew Warde High School in 1976. Ms. Triolo was a wonderful choir teacher who taught us the joy of working hard for the reward of music. I think of her every time I hear the Hallelujah Chorus and any of a number of other, wonderful pieces that she taught us. She helped me take he voice that God gave me and make it an instrument of love and music. God bless her and my sincere condolences to the family.
Richard Paul
August 21, 2010
I cannot begin to count the important moments in my life that were, in some way connected to Mrs. Triolo. She taught so many of us to sing and she also taught us what it meant to work as a team. The sheer joy that emanated from her choir room is a memory I will always hold dear.
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