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Sharon Guthrie
July 8, 2025
Missing you very much. Warmest Regards.
Sharon Guthrie
July 8, 2024
Thinking of you this morning. Wonderful thoughts. Feeling so very blessed that our paths of life crossed. Praying that your girls are doing well.
Sharon Guthrie
May 17, 2024
Miss you very much. Warmest Regards
Sharon & Ed Guthrie
July 10, 2023
Thought of you and Heather on July 8th. Hope life is being gentle with you both. Miss your dad very much. He was the best kind of human being this world needs.
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Sharon & Ed Guthrie
May 17, 2023
Thinking of you this morning. Miss you so very much. Luckily for us, we finally found a dentist in Fremont, CA who was one of your students. He knows he must live up to your standards with our dental care. Warmest regards!
Amy Martinez
December 18, 2013
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
Melanie Christy Zambrano
May 16, 2011
Dr. Lugassy. From the time I was a baby on my mother's lap you were one of my favorite people. You were kinder than I can ever express. I knew something was wrong when my Christmas card was returned to sender. I couldn't bear to look. You were such a huge influence on me. When I joined the military one of the hardest things to give up were our appointments every 6 months. You were the best! I have the picture of you holding my baby the first time we came for a visit. Three generations of my family love you.
Stephen Bayne
August 2, 2010
August 2, 2010
Goodbye dear friend. I will always remember all the conversations about the M-L scale, calibrating it against others of the time, and your passion to help make clinical research a more quantitative process. I appreciate your help during those early days of my career -- and your special commitment to making dental materials better.
Raynato Castro
July 27, 2010
The first time Dr. Lugassy and I ever spoke was because he'd almost hit me with his car. We laughed about it, and I thanked him for "sparing my life." This near-accident allowed me get to know one of the kindest, brightest, and definitely warmest persons I'd ever known. After that, I made it a point to visit Dr. Lugassy everyday before clinic started, bring him a green gown and listerine, and ask him how his day was going. He was always honestly interested in how I was doing in school and gave me advice not just for dentistry, but about life. I truly appreciated the attention he gave to all of his students and patients and how he made everyone he spoke to feel genuinely special. Before we would go our separate ways, he would always make sure to say goodbye with a hug! I will miss you, Dr. Lugassy!
Raynato Castro, Class of 2011
July 27, 2010
Dr. Lugassy was a wonderful man, a great teacher and a dear friend. I will miss him dearly.
Sun Costigan
Dan Freeman
July 26, 2010
To Dr. Lugassy's family: knowing him since 1981, it took me many years to figure out that he was much smarter than I and I was just missing his wisdom and needed to pay better attention. He was a remarkable educator and showed a true passion for his work and for helping patients. I honor his efforts and work which will have a lasting effect on many. Truly an individual and mentor to many. All my support and good thoughts to the family at this time. Sincerely, Dan Freeman, Class of '84
Marina Krueger
July 23, 2010
Holly, I never met your father but after reading his obit and learning more about him, he sounds like a remarkable man. Its no wonder he has two accomplished and loving daughters. Tom & I are sorry for your loss and wish you and Heather comfort and strength.
Diana and John Frank and Basso
July 23, 2010
What a wonderful tribute to Armand. Nice to learn about all his accomplishments, his athletic and academic achievements, and mostly that he was a wonderful dad to his daughters. His memory lives on in our hearts.
Tory Mettler
July 21, 2010
We remember Dr. Lugassy as the most passionate educator we had while at UOP. He encouraged and inspired. It will be a challenge for the school to replace him. Tim ran several times with Dr. Lugassy in the toothbrush float. We can still hear Dr. Lugassy's chant. " Brush your teets, brush your teets." Our prayers to his family. It is hard to lose your Dad. Love, Tory and Tim Mettler Class of '83
Lisa Bloch
July 20, 2010
Wishing your family healing and peace.
July 20, 2010
Just last week I was driving with my daughters and I found myself, in Dr. Lugassy's deep french accent asking, "Whhhaaaaeeey?" (Why) to an important point my daughter made. He had a way to keep you interested in his lectures of the benign field of materials.
And I will never forget the time my brother decided to forgo his entry in the Davis Double Century Ride. Dr. Lugassy gladly rode for him. The balding, grey haired instructor in the white lab coat rode a 200 mile bike race on a moments notice!
A true genleman that had it all. Success in every aspect of his life!
- Sean Robertson '89
Shannon Wolford
July 20, 2010
My thoughts and love are with Dr. Lugassys family at this time.
July 19, 2010
Dr. Lugassy was a delight to be around. Working with him for 20 years kept me laughing and on my toes. I will remember his contributions to our students and school. He will be missed...but not forgotten.
Marc Geissberger, Class of 1991
Chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry
neda oromchian
July 19, 2010
when I read the bad news on my e-mail my response was ohhhhhhhh noooooooo, and I started to cry , Dr Lugassy was one of my favorite at school ,.He had interviewed me for dental school in 1988 .So I was always big fan of him for giving me a chance to become a student and eventually a proud alumni of a greatest school in united states .
He always spoke in French with me and said to me NEDA-AAA c'estbien !! marvelous !!!!
He had high standards and I always wanted to get his opinion on my work and try to do my best to make him happy with my work. He was my mentor as well . I learned a lot from him. He was a true educator .
I am sorry for future student that don't have the opportunity of learning and working with him.
He was a great educator, a simple man , with a great heart and sense of humor . Every one loved him and he will always be in my heart and thoughts .
I will miss him and my deepest sympathy goes to his family and friends. Neda Oromchian class 1991
July 19, 2010
Dr. Lugassy gave me confidence by trusting and encouraging me to do my best. He was one of the most perfect perfectionist. I was very fortunate to have him as a mentor.
Donnie Poe
University of the Pacific
in UOP dental clinic healing from broken shoulder in 1983
July 19, 2010
I will never forget Dr. Lugassy. He was one of my favorite instructors at UOP Dental School. He would say to me "Sims, that is truley bee-zaar!" I broke my shoulder before my boards & it was Dr. Lugassy who helped me graduate with my class. Thanks Dr. Lugassy.
Forvever yours, Ed Sims Class of '83
July 18, 2010
I am literally in tears, since he was the friend I was closest to at UOP, working with him side-by-side on Fridays for the last numerous years. He was also my mentor so to speak. I learned a lot from him. I am so sad, and since I didn't teach last quarter, I didn't get to give a proper good bye. I thought I would see him next quarter. I hadn't even had a chance to email him the last few months. Without him there on Fridays, clinic won't ever be the same. I had the pleasure of being his student and then his peer. My condolences to his family. He spoke about them always.
Anup Prasad, DDS '95
Restorative Faculty UOP
Oscar Ventanilla
July 17, 2010
I can still hear him... "Yes, yes...Perfect!!! Marvelous!!!" He was always encouraging, generous of his time and attention. Funny. Humble. It tune with the humanistic approach to teaching. I am privileged to have been his student and his friend. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family.
Oscar D. Ventanilla, IDS 2005
Aneeta Taneja
July 17, 2010
Dr. Lugassy was my favorite professor in dental school, I learned a lot from him. He was a great teacher and a wonderful person. This is a profound loss, my best to his family! All of us can never forget our time with Dr. Lugassy, it will be a sweet memory! I will pray for his soul to rest in peace.
Aneeta Taneja 1990
July 17, 2010
Dr. Lugassy earned the respect and affection of his students. What a gifted educator he was to make Dental Materials classes enjoyable and memorable! His passing is a great loss.
Gail Chan Jang, '77
Brian Carey
July 16, 2010
I was fortunate to learn from Armand as he embodied the humanistic model of teaching and had a great sense of humor. My best to his family and know that he left a positive mark on me that will never be forgotten.
Brian Carey (2007)
July 16, 2010
Dr. Lugassy will live on in our memories. His humor helped to make dental matterials class an experience not to be forgotten.
Emilia Seiferling, D.D.S. , Class of 1979
July 16, 2010
I remember Dr. Lugassy so well! I thank him for many laughs and excellent presentations on how to create a great denture! Dr. Lugassy began my dental career at UOP with a lovely example of how to be a joyful person, excellent doctor, and to live life with a smile. My love to his family, and my thanks to my sweet mentor.
Dr. Barbara Cretan, UOP class of 1982
July 16, 2010
Dr. Lugassy will be in our hearts always. We will miss him dearly.
A.Mojab
DDS'07
July 16, 2010
I was fortunate enough to be a student of Dr. Lugassy. He said the most hilarious things in class and made us all laugh. He will be missed. And I feel bad for the future generation of students that will have missed the opportunity to learn from him. -BD
July 16, 2010
Armand was a dedicated, caring educator committed to excellence and serving his patients with dignity and respect.
His humor, determination and dedication were inspiring to students. residents and colleagues. He made a difference in the lives of others.
Arthur A. Dugoni
Dean Emeritus
Doug Young
July 16, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family. Armand always commanded my greatest respect with his honest and never ending questions. He always keep other lecturers on their toes. I looked up to him and will miss him.
Doug Young
Faculty at Pacific
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