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Anthony Mauro
January 18, 2021
HAPPY DAYS
Liz and I were great friends during our four years at Lafayette. She always was in the middle
of planning skits and events that got us out of class on Friday mornings. Liz had a large number
of girls that were in her posse. We both took four years of Latin with Miss Clark. Liz would
come by my family home on Lancaster Ave to study for some of our Regents exams. She
was comfortable meeting my family, and adopted the habit of calling me Chuck, which was
what the family called me even though most of our friends at school called me Tony.
After Liz left Buffalo, we kind of lost touch, but for our 25th reunion she was able to join us.
I was on the planning committee, and it was in the era when streaking was popular. The
committee hoped to get a streaker, and I was able to get two young guys to streak through
the Dining Room at the Executive Hotel where we were convening. The committee wanted
the streakers to pay special attention to Liz when they ran through the crowd.
After Lafayette's 100th Anniversary at the Buffalo Convention Center, Liz started calling me
from New York on a regular basis. She would encourage me to record oral histories from
family elders, and always had timely tidbits of news of friends as well as current events.
As many of you know Liz was always visiting the crew at West Side Rowing Club. She
was our most loyal fan, and would shout "c'mon you babies" and we all loved it.
Liz was always fun to be around, and I still smile when I think of her. She is legendary.
Some of our crew guys have passed on.including Bob Ingalsbe, Alex Drapanas, John Schnabel, Dave
Doyle, and Mickey Buckley. I can imagine Liz reuniting with the boys, and still hear her chanting,
'c'mon you babies".
Tony ( Chuck) Mauro class of 54
c'mon you babies."
Elisa M. (Dribben)
May 16, 2011
"Elizabeth Dribben speaking", is what I expect to hear when I'd call her, followed by great conversations, wonderful insights, advice, stories, politics, religion, any directions conversations with her went. She is someone greatly admired, respected and she will be missed.
May 7, 2011
A great lady whom I have known from University of Buffalo days. I only learned of her passing today after repeated attempts to make contact. I'll remember her great sense of humour, her skill on the dance floor and her total inability to handle Friday night's, after school, at the 300 Club on Bailey Avenue.
Clarke Jackson
Vancouver, B.C.
March 9, 2011
I am so sorry to learn belatedly of Liz's departure. Wonderful person. Great friend. A woman of many talents, quick with a laugh and a story. She will be missed. Dee McKinsey
January 26, 2011
Many fun days at Lafayette High. A great friend. knowing you was a gift. Pat Montemarano,West Seneca NY
Yedida Soloff
January 25, 2011
I met Liz as a young, aspiring freelance editor in late-90s Manhattan. I am so grateful for her efforts to encourage and mentor me at that time--and, of course, simply knowing her was a pleasure. The world is poorer without her.
Cheryl Remson-Howard
January 25, 2011
My brother and I were just talking about Liz and wondering what she was doing now. I read the sad news yesterday. We lived next door to Liz and "Mrs. Dribben" when we were kids. Liz put my face on the romper room school on channel 7 and took Scott to a football game. She was very generous to us and a lot of fun! I remember the theater she was in locally. It sounds like she had a wonderful life. I'm sure all were proud to have known her!
marlin swing
January 24, 2011
I'll miss hearing,"Lizzie-boo here" when answering the phone. Since we shared a studio at CBS, thanks for letting me meet
so many of your famous guests...they were great years.
Marlin
Bruce Berenson
January 24, 2011
I worked with Liz at CBS Radio. She was about 90% sharper than anyone above her in management but one of the nicest people I've ever met in this business (or in any other). If she was your friend you had no better advocate and cheerleader. May her name be for a blessing!
January 24, 2011
Liz, how will our world run without your direction. Whom shall I turn to when I have questions about the theater, tv, news and so much more. How long will it take to have life seem normal without our daily phone chats and laughs, your wisdome and advice. You shall be missed by so many more than you realize and grieved by your legion of friends.
Jane MacTaggart Mahlstedt
January 24, 2011
Liz was a wonderful friend
to people in all walks of life. She loved people, and kept in touch with
dozens of her high school "buds"
Tony Mauro
judy
January 23, 2011
Liz, you always made us laugh what a gift
Roula Cassiol
January 23, 2011
I did not know Liz Dribben nor I am a relative, friend or "friend of the family"...but I do remember her when I was just a little kid watching her on WKBW Ch. 7 with Nolan Johannes and I was just enthralled by her because I didn't see a "lot of "ladies" doing what she did on TV Mommy" I would say to my Mother...I really never knew what happened to Liz after she left Buffalo and now that I read all of this I am deeply impressed beyond belief!!!! I lived in Manhattan myself for years not even knowing any of this...She was an obviously an incredible lady.
My sympathies go out to her friends and family.
January 23, 2011
Liz: A good friend, an "old" friend who could always tell a story that would elicit a smile. We'll miss you greatly. ~ Ange and Angie Coniglio, Lafayette HS schoolmates
joann fisher
January 23, 2011
Thank you for all the wonderful memories we have of you.
Ellie (Dribben) Alexander
January 23, 2011
Liz touched many people over the years. She truly "lived out loud!" Thank you to all who have shared their stories with us.
Donna Mae Mueller
January 23, 2011
God Bless you, Liz! You brought joy and laughter to many of us during your Dialing for Dollars years. Thank you for making our mornings happy.
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