Louis Vanaria

I knew Lou when we were teenagers and he was in the Air Force. We met at a friend's Halloween party. Through her in later years, I learned of his happy and successful professional and family life. I always knew he made all the right decisions in life -- rest in peace beautiful man.

RIP in Dr Vanaria. I just read about his passing in the Cortland State Alumni paper. I had Dr V for NYS History and for the History Seminar course back in 1984. He was a tremendous educator, personable and had a great sense of humor. I recall when taking the NYS History course he told us on the first day that by the end of the course we'd be singing "I love NY." I have been teaching for over 22 years now, and I have relayed his "GI Bill" story to every one of my classes over the years.

Lou's family and my family lived in the same neighborhood over 50 years ago. Our children were class mates and friends to this day. 3 or 4 years ago we were on the same bus to Florida. Maryann, Lil and I were so saddened to hear of Lou's passing. A nicer person one will have difficulty to find. Rest in Peace Lou

Rest in Peace, Dr. Vanaria....One of My Favorite courses at Cortland State was The History of New York State Class you taught ! I just today named that as a favorite when asked in a Facebook question, Who was Your Favorite Professor ? I decided to Google your name and was saddened to see you had just passed away a few months ago. My sympathies to your family.
Jean Marie ( Conte ) Mallaro
Class of 1989

Dr.Vanaria was a wonderful faith-filled man who has earned Heaven.He shared his life with us all here in Cortland New York.A handsome,educated,personable,and kind man who won the love and respect of so many.May he rest in Jesus'peace forever.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lou. He was a great American and a great Rotarian.

Ron Denniston

Please accept the condolences of a retired U. S. history teacher who benefitted so much from the instruction and role-modeling of three Cortland Profs: Bob Clark, Roger Sipher, Ralph Adams Brown, and Lou Vanaria. Lou's passing represents the passing of a golden age in education at Cortland College.

Hello, Vanaria Family...Was so sorry to hear of Lou's passing...he hired me when he was chair of the SUCC History Dept. in 1968...he was always so helpful to me as a young professor.

Dr. Linda Biemer]
Binghamton, NY

Bob and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family on your loss. He will always be remembered by his gentle smile.

Bob & Pat DiSarno

Marianne,
Condolences to you and your family. Lou was my favorite professor when I returned to the classroom as a non traditional student after a thirty year hiatus. Bob and I considered him a true gentleman....

Dear Marianne and family, please accept my condolences upon the death of Lou. I shall always remember him as a fun-loving friend and as a colleague with real integrity.

What a lovely elegant man.....he is part of a generation almost all gone from this community...he will be missed ...I hope he finds peace and a glimpse of sunset....
With deepest sympathy....Barbara Bahou Milligan

My heart goes out to LInda and her family. I remember your father with affection and respect. -Donna Krupkin Whitney

Lou was a wonderful colleague to a new Cortland faculty member, and a fine gentleman.

Hello to former great neighbors, I am so sad to learn about the passing of your Dad/Husband. I remember the fun times on Westfield Park with Kathy and Diane. My husband, Benny, remembers highschool with Marianne and Linda. We both send our sympathy and hope that your fond memories will surpass your grief! Karen Peterson Mastronardi

I am so sorry to learn of Lou's passing. I remember how kind he was to me when I was young, and the fun times I had having lunch with Linda in his office.
I just learned Lou and I share a birthday. I will toast to him on the 17th.
All my best wishes,
Linda

Marianne and Family, Lillian and I are so sorry to read of the passing of Lou. With Colombus Day approaching our thoughts remindes us so much of his writings. Please accept our deepest condolences. Lou and Lill Fiorentini