Schenectady, New York
Ognibene, Elaine R. SCHENECTADY Elaine R. Ognibene was born in Rochester on September 14, 1942, and died on December 25, 2017, at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital. She celebrated the Eve of Christmas with her family, giving gifts as she always had done. Elaine was the daughter of Charles and...
Read MoreI taught with Elaine at Lourdes back in the early 70s. I could never forget her. She was so vibrant and intelligent. I admired her so. So sorry she is gone.
Kathleen Gefell Centola
Kathleen Centola
May 22, 2018 | New York, NY | Coworker
Dear Ognibene Family, I just read about Elaine's passing in the Siena News. She was one of the most humble and kind teachers I had the pleasure of knowing. I was petrified of public speaking, and she really helped me deal with that. Now, as an adult, I have had to address hundreds of people at our our clinic's fundraisers, and I still, to this day, think of Dr. Elaine Ognibene's public speaking class before I address the room. She was an amazing person, and as my old Sicilian grandfather...
Margaret Lanzafame-Colbeth
February 16, 2018 | Scottsdale, AZ | Student
Dear Ognibene Family,
When one looks in the dictionary under the word "Kind," a picture if Elaine is sure to pop up! She was a remarkable person from the day I first met her in the Bookstore, where Duck was our Faculty Advisor, at John Marshall High School, in Rochester, N.Y., so many years ago. Although I have not spoken to her in years, both John and I were thrilled to have an opportunity to speak with her, as well as Dick and Rich, while attending our high school reunion this past...
Kathy (Emma) and John Potter
January 08, 2018 | Dover, PA
Richard and Family. Our Sincere condolences!!
We were really sorry to hear about Elaine. You are in my prayers.
Jim and Lucille Serio
January 04, 2018 | Rochester
Iwas a English major at Siena 1977-1981..Her lecture series made an impact on my life.
January 04, 2018
One of the very best professors I had at Siena and one of the most memorable classes - Oral Communications. So very sorry to hear about the loss of this great woman who had such a positive impact on my education as well as so many others.
Shelly Ribando
January 03, 2018
Dr. Ognibene served as my advisor at Siena College, and it was her confidence along the way that helped me succeed. Her oral communications class was one of my favorite courses, and she always pushed all of her students to do their very best. I feel blessed to have had her wisdom and influence. May fond memories bring you comfort.
Maura Mack
January 02, 2018 | NY
Dear Rich,
Our hearts break for you and your family...your Mom is a beautiful and accomplished woman. Please know we are thinking of you with love and prayers. We are so very sorry.....
Love
The Barry Family
Cheryl Barry
January 02, 2018 | Fairport, NY
The Ognibene Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, Elaine truly will be missed!
Fondly,
Dr Betts and Staff
January 02, 2018
