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THEODORE LAQUERCIA Obituary

LAQUERCIA--Dr. Theodore "Ted", PhD, born June 5, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY died April 13, 2023 in New York City. For full bio: tinyurl.com/4vd3esxp. Loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Ted made everyone laugh. He loved dancing with Carole, cherished wife of 51 years. Accomplished artist. Proud US Marine 1956-1959. Awarded medal for bravery saving passengers in a burning train. Ted had many impressive careers: Arthur Murray Dance Instructor, high school principal, Clinical Psychoanalyst 50 years. Senior leadership - psychoanalytic organizations: CMPS, BGSP, SMP, NAAP, ABP. Authored numerous professional papers on Psychoanalysis. Survived by wife Carole, son Brett, granddaughter Lily, brother Thomas Michael, sisters Phyllis and Josephine. Predeceased by mother Josephine, father Antonio Salvatore, brother Salvatore. Rest now Ted. Your legacy lives on. You will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved you. Tax deductible donations Theodore Laquercia Scholarship Fund CMPS, 16 West 10th St., NY, NY 10011 check payable to "CMPS" - in memo "donation Theodore Laquercia Scholarship Fund."

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Published by New York Times on May 13, 2023.

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Nan schiff eisenberg

October 12, 2025

To Carole. You probably don't remember me but I remember Ted and you very well. And penny sirota too. lol. So sorry to read this and know it was two years ago but I send my condolences nonetheless the less. With much love nan schiff eisenberg

Michael C.. Redmond

October 15, 2023

He was a wonderful high school principal. He guided my friends and I to the colleges that were exactly right for each of us. The store was always open. He was a big influence on my life. Condolences to his wife and family.

Michael C. Redmond

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