Julie Anne Vaverka

I just found out about Ms. Vaverka's passing yesterday (June 24th). Primarily a cellist, I had mostly been a freelancer in New England in the 1980s and 1990s, although I changed careers and worked in the banking field. I currently belong to an online group that posts information about clarinetists, having studied the clarinet and wrote a book of clarinet studies in 2008. Ms. Vaverka and I were both studying music at Boston University. She must have been an upperclassman while she was a...

Hard to believe 15 years have passed since Julie's death. Still seems like yesterday we were opening up a bottle of a cherished wine together from her awesome collection and dining on an exquisite meal she lovingly prepared. May her memory continue to be a blessing as the mysteries of life and death unfold in this Jewish new year 5783.

I never stop thinking of you, Jules! You live on through Pro Arte and all our precious memories!

Julie, it seems like only yesterday the sweetest sounds ever were emanating from behind me on stage, and in between were the rollicking sounds of your unmistakeable okie laugh. You are still deeply missed, but hopefully still keeping all of heaven pouring music into our souls.

A Memorial Celebration of the Life of Julie Anne Vaverka will take place on Sunday, June 1st, 2008 from 3:00-5:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Newton, 848 Beacon Street, Newton Centre, MA (located at the corner of Beacon and Centre Streets). Parking is available both in the lot behind the church and on the street (public parking “Triangle” diagonally across the street is free on Sundays).

If you would like to donate food or flowers for the celebration, please contact Kathy O’Donnell...

I first met Julie ten years ago while at that time doing the electrical work on her new home and was immediately taken by her wonderful personality and positive outlook on life.

It is seldom that you meet someone who you clearly remember for years. Julie was one of those people.

I saw her last on a beautiful summer day in August of 2007. Even though I had not seen her for several years I felt like I had come to see an old friend. True to character she enthusiastically...

I read with shock from the web search I had just done. Julie Anne Vaverka...obituary by Sue-Ellen....Doing a double take, I followed the link, thinking this can't be.My sincere condolences to Julie's family and friends. Images of a very young Julie are what flash through my head. CRCP...Charles River Chamber Players,chamber music group of my "Boston Years". How wonderful a player you were, and how supportive of those around you.
Be at Peace Julie -