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John Keane
November 11, 2014
Sandra,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. The hardest part about getting older is losing those we love. My condolences for your loss.
Dennis Long
November 2, 2014
Alan was truly one of the good guys. My thoughts are with all of you at this time of sadness.
Brian Richardson
October 28, 2014
Sandy, I would meet you at my first job out of college, Lazarus Department stores. And part of your world included always included Alan. I can honestly say, I never saw him angry. Such a gentle, warm soul... a really great guy. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family.
darlene hopkins
October 23, 2014
I am so sorry sandy for your lost my through are with you .
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October 22, 2014
Nancy and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Margaret Bock (Mother Of Karl )
Bloomington,In.
Carol Rausch
October 22, 2014
Things will not be the same without Alan. He and I have been with the New Orleans Opera longer than any other employees. How many times did I go out to the Studio to pick up MetroPelican props or just the synthesizer, and Alan dropped what he was doing and gathered the guys to help me load up my car? He always had the company's best interests at heart. We will continue to benefit from his wonderful designer's eye for years to come through the many sets he created. All the "little sets," specifically built for our crazy post-Katrina time in McAlister Auditorium on the Tulane campus, have taken on a rental life of their own over the last decade! And I have relied so heavily on his expertise for Loyola productions since 2010. Alan was kind, gentle, and caring; he was loved by all of us. Sandy and Alex - we're here for you, so don't hesitate to call on the "opera family."
October 22, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Alan's family. Peace be with you.
Nikki Gastineau (Bloomington)
Phil D'Arcangelo
October 22, 2014
Alan was a great guy. Worked with Alan for 15 years on N.O. Opera productions and he was beloved by all who knew him. Smart,humorous,kind and talented man. My deepest sympathies to Sandy,Alex and the Rusnak family.
Irene Klinger
October 22, 2014
I did not know Alan personally, however I will missed seeing his magnificent
stage settings for our Operas. Deepest sympathy to Alan's family, Our lose
is so great. God needed an Angel and chose Alan.
Irene Klinger (Metairie, LA)
Abigail Pietsch
October 21, 2014
Alan was such a kind and gentle person. I will always think of him with his wit and boyish charm.
To Sandy, Alex, and family. I am deeply sorry and hope your sadness is comforted by all your fond memories.
Much Love to you all.
Abigail Pietsch (Abby)
Jill Krynicki
October 21, 2014
From the first time I met Alan on New Orleans' production of Die Walküre in 2001, he always seemed like he had everything in hand. Nothing was ever a crisis, no problem unsolvable. His calm confidence has been a great inspiration to me as a stage manager. And it's the part I'll always remember. Thinking of his family at this time.
Lisa Anderson
October 21, 2014
Alan was always one of my favorite parts about coming to work with NO. His good spirit and incredible wealth of knowledge made him such a joy to see when I came in town. He will be greatly missed as a colleague and as a friend. Prayers and candles being sent your way from San Francisco. Lisa Anderson
Jonathan Uhlman
October 21, 2014
My condolences. Alan was much loved around the opera studio and will be sorely missed every day. so many good memories of long days and late nights working on sets and props. Alan was very good at managing and let every team member show his or her strength and he never micro managed. he was fun to work with and had a good sense of what would work and what wouldn't. what would look good and what wouldn't on stage, and when to give advice and when to step back and let others shine.
--Jonathan Uhlman
Judy Bajoie
October 21, 2014
Will keep the family in my prayers.
Judy Geddes Bajoie
Dean Shapiro
October 21, 2014
Very sad and sorry to hear about this. Alan was hired when I was still working at the Opera in the mid-'90s. He stepped right in and did a super job then and in the years to come. He will definitely be missed, not just by the opera people, but by all others who knew him.
October 21, 2014
Very sad and sorry to hear about this. Alan was hired when I was still working at the Opera in the mid-'90s. He stepped right in and did a super job then and in the years to come. He will definitely be missed, not just by the opera people, but by all others who knew him.
guy sharpless
October 21, 2014
We met in passing but the impression he left was a lasting one. Please accept my wishes for peace and thanks for sharing him with the world during his brief life....
THE WILLIAMSON FAMILY
October 21, 2014
WE ARE SAD TO HEAR ABOUT ALAN. HE WAS A WOUNDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED.
SHERRY & DENNIS WILLIAMSON
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