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Glada Lazzuri Obituary

Glada Mae Bowers Lazzuri, of Roanoke, Va. and formerly of Richmond, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, Doris L. and Glada Jane Bowers, of Floyd, Va. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 42 years, Michael J. Lazzuri; daughter, Stacey and husband, Brian Ripple; son, Chris and wife, Stephanie Lazzuri, all of Roanoke; son, Brian and wife, Clare Lazzuri, of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and daughter, Dana Lazzuri, also of Roanoke; nine grandchildren, Ben and Allison Ripple, Nick, Francesca and Anthony Lazzuri and Grace, Joe, Mary Rose and Thomas Lazzuri and her tenth grandchild, due in November; brother, Larry and wife, Shirley Bowers, of Roanoke; sister, Brenda and husband, Chuck Casper, of Philadelphia, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Glada was born in Floyd, Va. on May 1, 1944. She is a 1965 graduate of Petersburg General Hospital School of Nursing and worked at Lewis Gale Hospital/Clinic for 33 years. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to VA Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. (VKCCI) mailed to P.O. Box 715, Roanoke, Va. 24004. A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. with a wake and rosary at 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church with a visitation at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will be at St. Andrews Diocesan Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Msgr. Thomas G. Miller. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from May 3 to May 4, 2010.

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Melanie Morris Johnson

May 11, 2010

Chris and Family...so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I have good memories of the summer that I got to know her better. What a strong family lady that she was and what a legacy she leaves behind in her children and all of those grandchildren. Praying for God's healing hand and a peace that can only be attained through a relationship with HIM!!

ellen crigger

May 8, 2010

am so sorry to hear of our dear classmates passing. she was always so happy and uplifting . we have so many good memories of our nursing years together. she is at peace now and may this be comforting to you and your precious family. jerry and ellen crigger

Cookie and Clem Rawlings

May 6, 2010

Michael and family...you know the loss we are all feeling now...my prayers are for comfort and rest for all of you as you recover from these months of stress and now the grief of her death. She was so dear to us all...and that wonderful joy and laughter that she seemed to always have..I miss her now and always will, but glad she is now without suffering. Blessings to you for your love, strength and care for her.

Betty Strickland Joyner

May 5, 2010

Dear Michael and family,
There are ofcourse no words to say how saddened I am at Glada's death. So many happy memories keep springing to mind about our time in Nursing school. Glada was certainly a very special person.
I know God will continue to give you strength to face this challenge as well as the next one.

Elaine C Harper,PGH65

May 5, 2010

Dear Mike and Family I also was in nursing school with Glada. She always had a smile on her face and a great sense of humor. The world has lost a great lady and GOD is enjoying her presence now.

Susan Hancock

May 5, 2010

Larry & family,
So sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Thoughts & prayers are with you and your family @ this time.
Susan Hancock & family

Mike & Cheryl Kessler

May 5, 2010

Stacey,Brian and family,

Our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. Our prayers are with you.

Ernie Curry

May 4, 2010

Dear Brian:
We were very sorry to hear of the death of your mother. Please extend our sympathy to all of your family. Our prayers are with you. God bless.

Ernie & Liz Curry

Lillian Rountree

May 4, 2010

Mike and family,
Glada and you have been giant slayers during these months of her strokes, rehab, and confinement. You looked to the Lord with hope. You encouraged us to pray. You glorified God through the battle. You ran towards the challenges with passion and persistence. You never gave up.
Your lives encouraged and inspired us to reload our slings to fight our own challenges during these times. Even as we are saddened, we are grateful and celebrate Glada's life, your lives as a family, and the light that you have brought to us all. Glada's lamp is an eternal one.

Steve Talevi

May 4, 2010

Mike and family, I am sorry for your loss. Many of the notes left in this Guest Book note Glada's smile or laughter, and those were, no doubt, two of her many endearing qualities. What I remember most, however, is how she helped Jackie and me through a difficult time involving Jackie's Dad not long before he passed. Glada's willingness to offer suggestions and the benefit of her experience in the field of elder care was comforting and greatly appreciated. Indeed, when our paths crossed after that time, Glada would inquire about Mr. Ward. Glada's compassion shown to us is certainly consistent with the comments left by others in this Guest Book.

May the Lord give you comfort and strength during this period of time.

Dillon Rochelle Roberts, PGHSN '65

May 4, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Ken Sims

May 4, 2010

Mike and Family: We are sorry to hear about the passing of your wife and mother. Please know the thoughts and prayers of the staff of The Antigonish Casket and Atlantic Catholic are with you.
Although we did not get to meet her all that much we knew of her love and devotion through Brian.
May eternal rest be grant to her.
Management and Staff Antigonish Casket and Atlantic Catholic.

Harry and Linda Ayer

May 4, 2010

Dear Mike - Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 4, 2010

Stacey & Family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. May many wonderful memories comfort you during this difficult time. God Bless, Steve, Misty & Chase Sprague

Steven & Erin Kagey

May 4, 2010

Dear Lazzuri Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family during this difficult time.

Richard Peay

May 4, 2010

Dear Uncle Michael, Stacey, Chris, Brian, and Dana,
Aunt Glada was a very wonderful lady who's infectious laugh and warm smile will be missed. There is no doubt in my mind that she is in heaven right now looking down smiling on the wonderful family that she loved so much. I will always remember her calm demeanor at family functions and the gentleness in her voice, despite what trouble we kids were getting into. We were blessed to have her in our lives. You are in my prayers, love, Richard

Paulette Cartledge

May 4, 2010

Dear Stacey and Brian, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know this is a most difficult time for your family. Please know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May your sweet memories of your Mom help bring you some comfort. With my deepest sympathy,

Malcolm Taylor

May 4, 2010

God's comfort to you all.

Terry Miller

May 4, 2010

Dana, My heart goes out to you and your family. I will continue to pray for you and I know God can help you through this time. Please let me know if you ever need anything.

Diane Brogan

May 4, 2010

Mike,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We hope you and your family find comfort through your faith and through the knowledge that others are thinking about you.
Diane and David

Kevin & Jackie Wagner

May 3, 2010

Dear Mike, Stacey and Brian, We are so sorry for your loss. Should there be anything you need please let us know. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill Kelly

May 3, 2010

Dear Mike and Family: We are so very sorry to hear of Glada's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope that you find comfort during these sad days. We are thinking of all of you. Bill and Kathy Kelly

Rita Neel, RN

May 3, 2010

I worked alongside Glada in PreAdmission at L-G...we always found reasons to laugh. She had a tremendous work ethic and was a joy to be with. What a privilege to have known her. My deepest sympathies to the family she was so very proud of.

May 3, 2010

Dear Mike and family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a great lady. Her smile and sense of humor will always be remembered. You are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. God bless you and keep you. Love & hugs, Carolyn Gill

Grace Connor

May 3, 2010

Stacey and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that God will give you the strength needed to handle the days ahead. You and you family will be in my prayers.

May 3, 2010

I was in Nursing School with Glada and have many happy memories of her.She always had a beautiful smile on her face.She will be missed by all our class.God bless the whole family. Mary K. Burney Lake Waccamaw, N.C.

Tammy Bohon

May 3, 2010

Dear Dana,
Words can't express how sorry I am for you and your family with the loss of your mother. I know that it has been a very difficult year for all of you. I just want you to know that I am here for you with whatever you need. I love you!!

James Jr, Hilton

May 3, 2010

May 03, 2010,
Mike and family, We send our condolences and Prayers,
James Jr. and Hazel Hilton

Karen Conner

May 3, 2010

Michael,
May God hold you and the family in the palm of his hands thru this difficult time. We will miss Glada dearly....she always had a smile on her face and gave her best while she enjoyed bowling with us. She pushed us to have fun and do our best as well. Bowling hasn't been the same without her but we know she would want us to carry on in her honor.....she will always be in our hearts and forever in our minds.
We love you......(Pinbusters) Kay, Belinda, Karen, Freda, & Tammy

May 3, 2010

Stacey & Brian--We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Angela, Dennis, Amy & Bailey

Scott and Karen Petty

May 3, 2010

Scott and I were so saddened to hear of Glada's death. Please know that we are lifting your family up in prayer during this time. All our love. ~Scott, Karen and Gwendolyn Petty Clemmons, NC

MaryLouise Smith

May 3, 2010

To My Uncle and Cousins & Families,
Once again a piece of our hearts has been ripped away, but my love for Glada will always live on. We will have her with us through all of you and our memories. One I will never forget is her level of energy to do what she needed or wanted but first just needed that "5-minute power nap". I can hear her laughing now, a laugh and smiling face that will always be with me.
I love you all,
Mary Louise

MARY ELLEN CONWAY

May 3, 2010

Dearest Michael and Family,
I am so sorry, I can't imagine how hard this has been for all of you. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I will continue to pray for you all. At least now Glada is at peace and is not suffering anymore. Just think she is up in heaven with her Mother and Father, Lorraine and and my Mom & Dad and you know she and my Mom will be up to no good before long. I know it will be hard but you have many wonderful memories to help you get through this most difficult time. I wish I were closer so I could be with you all but I am with you in spirit. Love to you all!

Ken Miller

May 3, 2010

Dear Mike and Lazzuri family, you are in my prayers, thoughts and hopes for peace and comfort as you endure and proceed through this.

May 3, 2010

Dear Mike and family, Our hearts and prayers are with you . Cookie called last night. John and I are so sorry for your loss, Some of my best memories are of our nursing school days and the year we ( Glada, Cookie, Mary and me) lived on Monticello St. In the apartment above Miss Dodds and you two where dating. Love Pat

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