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Eleanora Hildebrand
March 5, 2008
On behalf of the Western Zone of the New York State Retired Teachers' Association (NYSRTA) sympathy and prayers are extended. In Magda's memory, a donation will be made by Western Zone to the Robert DeCormier Fund of NYSRTA, which assists retired educators in need. May this soul, as well as the soul of all faithful departed, rest in peace!
Desiree Lykes
February 27, 2008
I didn't know Magda, but was so touched by what others said. She was a good friend.
Bradshaw Hovey
February 26, 2008
Magda criticized me when I got too fat, warned me away from wasting my life in politics, and provided frank assessments of my romantic interests. How could I not love her?
She also rekindled in me the fires of intellectual curiosity and scholarly endeavor when I returned to school (starting with her course "Technology, Culture, and Social Change") nearly 20 years ago -- and they are burning still. For that I will always be grateful.
Kevin Brodie
February 25, 2008
Magda,
I had you as a teacher for one semester and you left an indelible mark on me. You were one of my all time favorite teachers. Your intelligence and insight into the world was remarkable. Your personality and love of life really shined through and lit up a room. My only regret is that I never told you this while you were here. May you rest eternally in peace.
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Magda Cordell McHale
February 25, 2008
Maurice Desjardins
February 25, 2008
A mentor...
Is a master
who molds.
Magda - thank you for being a great mentor and for showing me what the future can hold.
You will be missed.
Richard Guarino
February 25, 2008
While I sometimes had difficulty with all of her futurist and political ideals, I had great admiration and respect for Mrs. McHale. She always had a smile for me when I returned to UB and always stopped to say hello and ask how I have been.
Thank you Magda for teaching me to open my sometimes too closed mind.
Rest in Peace.
Sue Price
February 25, 2008
Her inspiration while in Arch School is unforgetable, she helped me define why I wanted to be an architect...to improve!
SUNY B ARCH 1982
beth reinig
February 24, 2008
denise, so sorry for your loss may god bless and watch over you
serena rattazzi
February 24, 2008
Magda, an unforgettable, unique person, will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Denise, you were an extraordinary friend, a real gift from heaven.
With all my sympathy,
Serena Rattazzi
Donna Prespo
February 24, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Mary Kerns
February 23, 2008
Magda
Thank you for 30 years of friendship, guidance, joy, inspiration, laughter, tears and comfort. The world is a better place for what you gave to it and there will be a void with you gone
Love
Mary
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