Photo courtesy of Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc. - Pearl River
Jul 31, 1953 - Feb 11, 2018 (Age 64)
Remembering Laura today and all the days since her passing. She continues to be with all who knew her, although not on this earth. She is missed terribly and her beautiful spirit forever shines through her family and friends.
Stephanie Hirsch
February 08, 2022
Laura was an incredible woman with an amazing strength. She is an inspiration to all .... extremely positive, never complaining and always found a way to overcome difficulties. She was truly a beautiful lady and full of grace. I am terribly saddened by her loss and wish her very special family peace and comfort.
Stephanie Hirsch
February 17, 2018 | New City, NY
Laura had the grace of a lady with a strength all who met her could see. I am sadden by her passing. My heart felt condolences to her loving family.
Toni Sowa
February 16, 2018 | Suffern
To Christine, Lisa and the rest of Laura's family
I was saddened to learn of Laura's passing. We were commuting partners back in the days of Mt. St. Vincent and through the early years of our growing families. She was a wonderful woman whose foreign language skills far outshone mine. We both started as language majors at the Mount but Laura far surpassed me with her superior skills in foreign language.
I am away at this time and cannot be back to participate in her celebration of...
Debbie McLean-Adams
February 16, 2018 | Nanuet, NY
To Christine, Lisa and the rest of Laura's family...I was very sad to learn of her passing. We were commuting partners back in the days of Mt. St. Vincent and remained friends through the early years of our family life. She was a wonderful woman whose foreign language skills far outshone mine!! (We both started out as Spanish majors I did not fair as well as Laura). I am sorry I cannot be there to share in her celebration of life, I am away and will not be back in time. My sincerest and...
Debbie McLean-Adams
February 15, 2018 | Nanuet, NY
To the family of Laura......she was a very special woman whose students loved and respected her....she was always smiling with a positive outlook on life...kind and compassionate... may she rest in peace.....Margie Buffa Simcox, retiree of SMS
Margie Simcox
February 15, 2018 | Venice, FL
May you rest in peace!!!!! You will always stay in heart!!!!!!
Tamara Benoit
February 14, 2018 | Suffern, NY
My heart goes out to Christine, Lisa and to all the Veralli family. Laura was my friend, my colleague, and sometimes my partner in crime. She's the strongest woman I've ever had the honor of knowing. I will miss you, Laura. Your smile, compassion, and endearing sense of humor will always remain with me. Say hi to our Dads up there.
Love you,
Dara
Dara Santoro
February 13, 2018 | Monroe, NY
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Thomas Wilson
February 13, 2018
Laura A. Veralli July 31, 1953 - February 11, 2018"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little PrinceLaura Anne Veralli, died peacefully on February 11, 2018, surrounded by loving family in Cumberland, Maine at the age of 64. In Laura's words, "I've been a very happy woman, despite having difficulties, I've had an exceptionally beautiful life. The source of my happiness has always been my family, my children, my grandchildren and my precious friends".Laura is survived by her daughters, Christine Cruz, of Honolulu, HI, and Dr. Lisa Lucas of Cumberland, ME, and her son-in-laws, Duane Cruz and Dr. Romeo Lucas. Her world revolved around her adoring grandchildren, Nicholas Matamoras, Ava and Jaden Cruz, and Sophie, Oliver and Henry Lucas. Laura is survived by her five siblings, Francine Rossi (Piero) of Northvale, NJ, Stephen Veralli (Kathy) of Venice, FL, Irene Gutmann (Charles) of Suffern, NY, Matthew Veralli of New York, NY and Claudia Veralli of Piermont, NY, along with her uncle, Frank Ripa of Pearl River, NY, her Aunt, Anna Salvani of the Bronx, NY, cousins, Lynn Kozy, Valerie Gates, Elysa Ripa and John Ripa. She was loved by her many nieces and nephews; Renee Morgan, Samantha, Christopher and Ryan Gutmann, and James and Jessica Kempton.The eldest of six children, Laura was born on July 31,1953 to the late Zina and Matthew Veralli and raised in Pearl River, NY. She graduated from Pearl River High School, studied at Mount St. Vincent, and earned her teaching degree at SUNY New Paltz. Laura taught at the North Rockland Central School district for 2 years before moving to Ramapo Central where she taught French and Spanish for 24 years until her retirement. A true testament to Laura's grace and inner strength was her ability to cope with the physical demands of MS while simultaneously carrying on a fulfilling teaching career, dedicating herself to her students. She made several trips to Europe, with Paris and the French culture capturing her heart. She loved reading, art and spending time with her grandchildren. Laura will be remembered by all who knew her as a devoted mother and grandmother who stood faithfully beside her children, friends and family.A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home located at 100 Franklin Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965, wymanfisher.com. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Laura's life. As Laura valued early foreign language education, in lieu of flowers the family is requesting scholarship donations in the name of Laura Veralli to the L'Ecole Française du Maine, a not-for-profit French immersion school. The family would like to thank Hospice of Southern Maine for their kind, caring support of Laura and her family.
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