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Larissa Sophia, 31, died suddenly on Sunday June 26, 2016. Although an official determination of death is yet to be determined, Larissa struggled with drug addiction for many years and preliminary reports indicate a likely drug related overdose.
Larissa was born August 2, 1984, in Englewood, New Jersey and lived most of her life in Alpine, New Jersey. She also resided in Germany for 2 years and for a short period in Spain. Larissa graduated from Manhattan College in Bronx, New York and while employed, worked at Colex Imaging with her father Werner, brother Peter, and sister Taylor.
She is survived by her mother and father, Helen and Werner Waden; beloved brothers Alexander, Peter, and Marc; beloved sisters Tania and Taylor.
Larissa was a sensitive soul who loved animals, deeply cared for people, and was especially passionate about helping others less fortunate than her. Larissa was particularly focused on Doctors Without Borders and contributed to their efforts frequently. Doctors Without Borders is an international humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases.
Contributions in memory of Larissa may be made to:
doctorswithoutborders.org
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Lisa Gladwell
July 7, 2016
To Larissa's loved ones,
I am so sorry for your loss. She is why we fight on to make recovery a program of attraction. Please know Larissa and those who love her will continue in my prayers.
Cheryl Venturini Pepitone
July 4, 2016
You were my best friend from the age 5. You were witty, quick with a sarcastic remark, passionate, smart and a beautiful person inside and out. I hope you are finally at peace and hanging out with Marilyn Monroe. I will always cherish our friendship and keep every childhood memory of us near and dear in my heart. I love you and miss you terribly so! For now, "Gooood Byeeee, my Looooovvvvveeee!!!"
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
July 3, 2016
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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