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VICTOR STROZAK Obituary

STROZAK--Victor. April 30, 2012. Professor, author, yoga instructor. Beloved by all his family. Namaste, Vic.

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Published by New York Times on May 2, 2012.

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Ellen Canavan

April 26, 2019

Victor, lighting a candle to remember you. You were a light to us all.

A. Simmons

November 5, 2013

I am sooo very sorry to read about Prof. Strozak no longer being with us. He was the best teacher, best person ever! He was absolutely AWESOME! I will never forget him. I wish his family the best.

Faranak Jalilfar

September 24, 2013

I cannot Believe this sad news. Dr. Strozak was the best and respectful professor at New York City Technical College. He turned all chemistry haters into enthusiastic chemistry lovers. Everybody loved his class. I still remember his beautiful smile, gorgeous blue eyes, and caring character. I'm sure he will be missed by all his chemistry students. May he rest at peace.

Claire Canavan

June 2, 2013

When I think of Uncle Victor I think of several things. His hearty laugh. His warm presence. His ability to give great advice when needed. I remember him as smart, vibrant, and funny. He knew how to tell a good story. I think of him at Emerald Isle, where we all used to gather to relax and unwind.
He loved life, and he lived it to the fullest.
He was the yoga guru extraordinaire!
I love you, Uncle Victor, may you be at peace now.
Love, Little Claire

Claire Erving

May 31, 2013

Love you and miss you. You will always be with me in my heart.
Love,
Claire

May 31, 2013

Dear Victor,
You are and always will be loved and remembered. Thanks for all the good times and memories!
Love,
Pat

Marilyn Strozak

May 31, 2013

Goodbye for now, Vic, until we meet again on that "other" plane.
Love,
Marilyn

Ellen Canavan

May 27, 2013

Dear Vic--a year has passed. Know that you will never be forgotten. You are most likely dazzling everyone in heaven!

ellen canavan

June 15, 2012

Happy Birthday, Vic, June 11th, 2012!
Love you! Ellen

Susan Nunn

May 31, 2012

Dear Ellen,
I'm so sorry. I know you loved Vic deeply. I'm sure he knew that, too. And still does.

Barbara&Thom Reilly

May 29, 2012

Victor was unique, caring, a good listener, a great teacher, and so loved his family. Before & after yoga classes we often shared travels to Raleigh as our son lived & worked there the last few years, my going to CUNY classes, but we never crossed paths until I joined a Yoga class in Neptune. With his gentle voice & expert teaching he helped me to relax before my surgeries in NYC. We shall all miss him. May all the precious memories sustain you during these difficult times.

Joan Doherty

May 18, 2012

Dear Ellen, Claire, Pat, Marilyn and Stephen,and the Strozak family
What a sad phone call I received from Ellen informing me of Victor's death. I offer my condolences to each of you at this time of great sorrow. Sincerely, Joan Doherty

Jacqueline Zmurko

May 12, 2012

Dear Carolyn and Family,
Tom joins me in expressing our shock and sadness upon Victor's passing to another place. We hope he helps you Carolyn and that you can travel on with God's additional graces too.

May 9, 2012

I have known Vic for 10 years and I can honestly say that he was a genuinely nice person who was a pleasure to be around. I miss his smiling face and send my sincere condolences to Carol and the family.
-Theresa Costigan

Swami Kripalu was a spirt of compassion.

Vandita Kate Marchesiello

May 7, 2012

Victor brought a light to the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Heath often and drenched the program rooms and hallways in brillance. I personally will miss his warm, big, and selfless heart. Vandita
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

Jeannie Toher

May 6, 2012

Dear Carolyn, I learned belatedly about Victor's passing and am so very saddened .I wish I could help to console you in some way. . We lost him so soon.Victor was an inspiration to everyone who knew him: always gentle, patient: a truly gifted yoga teacher. He taught me how to breathe. I pray you find comfort in knowing that he lives on in so many of us as we practice our postures and daily meditations. I will always hear Victor's peaceful guidance.

Mary Luckhardt

May 5, 2012

Dearest Strozak family and Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss of Vic. The pictures and condolences show such warmth and light. My thoughts are with you. Peace, Mary

May 5, 2012

Victor volunteered with us at Kripalu Center, for the Inner Quest Intensive. His support, his depth of heart, his willingness to serve were gifts to us all. We are so sorry for the loss of Victor!

Aruni Nan Futuronsky
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health

Sarah Crawford

May 4, 2012

Ellen, So sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Marie Ross

May 4, 2012

Gone too soon, Vic. You will be missed by all who love and care about you.

Dorlene Bruce

May 4, 2012

Ellen,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family for the unexpected loss of your brother. With love and sympathy.

Mary Corbin

May 4, 2012

Ellen, May God comfort you and your family during this time. I know you loved your brother, but God loved him best and has called him home to rest.

Ginger Intelli

May 4, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss! Victor was an amazing person and was filled with love and laughter. He was an old patient at Shore Rehab PT and I have known him for many years. My condolences go out to Carolyn and his family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Danielle Dubno-Hammer

May 3, 2012

Vic was a passionate leader and at the same time incredibly compassionate and understanding. He had that unique combination of traits that made those who knew him love him dearly; many of us (science teachers & grad students) have said that he felt like a grandfather to us. Vic just emanated positivity and always encouraged us to push our work to the next level. He has inspired me personally to be a better person and teacher to my students. He will be incredibly missed. We love you Vic. Thank you for all you have given us.

Mandy Patrick

May 3, 2012

We will remember Vic as a loving and warm part of the family. I will always remember our in-depth discussion on meditation. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you.

May 3, 2012

Dear Carolyn, Megan, Erin & Kevin - It was a pleasure to know Vic. What a great husband and stepfather he was. Please accept our condolances. Rosemary & Phil Connell - Carolina Shores NC

George Brinton

May 3, 2012

Vic was one of only two people in my life I have known professionally, socially and, through our mutual love of yoga, spiritually. Joan commented tonight that he and I had more in common than anybody she knows. Vic and Carolyn happened to be with us on a norteastern US vacation when I received the news that my father was dying. His compassionate support helped me get back to New Jersey, and provides something to draw upon now. At Joan's request, I'm writing this for both of us. Vic is missed more than we can say, but we knew joy in his company.

George Brinton and Joan Rykiel

Lillian Matthews

May 3, 2012

Ellen, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Marie Braxton

May 3, 2012

I will be thinking of you and your family as you gather this week Ellen. Sending my prayers and love to you during this difficult time.

Joyce Murphy

May 3, 2012

Hi Ellen,

Please know that you and your familiy are in my thoughts and prayers. ~Joyce~

Angela Henderson

May 3, 2012

Ellen, I'd like to extend my condolences to you and you family during this time. I will say many prayers for you all!!!

May 3, 2012

Rhona Noll

May 3, 2012

On behalf of all of the retirees at City Tech, our condolences go out to the entire Strozak family. Vic spent many years as a colleague and friend to many of us.

Vic and Olivia

Mike Long

May 3, 2012

Michael Long

May 3, 2012

Vic was a loving and generous man. A great granfather. We have so many great memories of him. We miss him dearly.

May 3, 2012

Dear Ellen and Strozak Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you now and in the day, weeks, and months to come.
Blessings,
Friends and Colleagues at Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities

Sandy & Allan

May 3, 2012

We so enjoyed your friendship! Celebrating our birthdays, New Year's Eves, and Super Bowls with you were special to us! Your smile lit up a room. We will miss you Vic.

Caro & Vic Paris 2009

Sheryl Geisler

May 2, 2012

Missing you Vic and remembering happier times we all shared...like our Paris trip over Thanksgiving 2009.

NSF GK-12 Conference, Washington DC, March 2012

Kelly Feeney

May 2, 2012

Vic was a mentor and friend to so many graduate students. I feel honored to have known and worked with him and will miss him greatly.

Paige Strozak

May 2, 2012

I love youu and miss you! i will never forget all the good times we had, and all the vacations spent with you!! You will be missed! ? rest in peace ? tell my dad i miss him too . love youu :( ?

Want to hug and kiss you right now!

Ellen Canavan

May 2, 2012

My big brother, always there for me

Ellen Canavan

May 2, 2012

Dancing with god daughter, in happy times

Ellen Canavan

May 2, 2012

The yoga teacher -with the beautiful smile

Ellen Canavan

May 2, 2012

John Erving

May 2, 2012

Uncle Vic was a light in this world. I will forever remember our trips to the NC beach (Emerald Isle), playing pool, fishing, and telling jokes. I will remember his smile and laugh, his good natured demeanor and caring personality.

Stephen Erving

May 2, 2012

Vic was a great uncle and counselor to me when I was going through some tough times. I'll never forget him and the love he had for his family and friends.

Tom Carroll

May 2, 2012

I worked with Vic since 1967. Extremely competent, quiet and reserved. A good colleague. RIP

Candace Strozak

May 2, 2012

To my beloved father in law, Thank you for being a great father in law and a wonderful grandpa to Paige and Kendall. I appreciate that you acted as a true grandparent to Kendall even though she was not your own, just as Gerard did. The girls loved all of the wonderful vacations they spent with you. They have plenty of pictures and memories. You will be greatly missed! We love you!......ps...please tell Gerard that we miss and love him too.....all our love, Candace Strozak, Paige Strozak and Kendall Remphrey

ellen canavan

May 2, 2012

I begin this page in honor of my beloved brother, Vic. He was a vibrant soul who lived life to the fullest and always sought the spiritual connection. I love you Vic and I always will. I know we will meet again. Love, Ellen

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