LaGuardia Community College - LaGuardia Yearbook (Long Island City, NY)

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20 F ACULTY 8: STAF F I ' '- 4 2 . Susan S. Armiger Deon of Exrerno! Affoirs, Labor Relations and Personnel Horry Heinemonn Deon of Cooperonve Educorion

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Marie LaGuardia Remembered 1895-1984 The college mourned the loss of a very special friend on September 22nd with the death of Mrs. Marie LaGuardia of a heart attack in her Riverdale home. She was 89. This small, spirited woman - who as Mayor LaGuardials wife lived near the center of one of the most turbulent periods in New York Cityls political history - was remembered, however, in more personal Mayor Koch, who proclaimed November 1cm LoGuordio Community Lollege , . Week Mrs Morie LoGuordiol 0nd PIESIdenIShenkercurnbbontormolly terms as a iigentle and humble woman during a h - l l b ild' . - dedlcomg' e OW comps 9 mm L ' 9 memorial semce on September 25th. Those words, spoken by former Mayor John Lindsay in his eulogy before some 40 people in Christ Church in Riverdale, echoed similar expressions of affection from a wide circle of friends in private gatherings and in press reports in the days following her passing. ttThis was a woman who was more than just a friend of ours? Mayor Lindsay said. ttShe was a friend. as well, to many of the causes and concerns which touched directly the lives of the people of this great city. ltMrs. LaGuardia honored us with her presence in support of a wide array of programs the college has developed? said President Shenker, who also attended the service. uEven with her failing health and her many obligations, she was always available to help in any way she could. This wonderful lady was truly part of the col- lege community, and she will be greatly missed. In November, 1981, she participated in the colleges tenth anniversary celebration, joining Mayor Edward Koch and President Shenker at ceremonies officially dedicating the college's main building. In addition, at the time of her death, she was serving as honorary eo-chairperson of a major fundraising effort set for February. Her most enduring contribution to the college. however, may well be her gift in Fall, 1982, of an extensive, personal collection that she and her husband had accumulated, primarily during the years he served as mayor. The collection, which included thousands of documents, photographs, and other historical records, established the LaGuardia Archives and Museum at the college. Her energies were directed toward philanthropic endeavors, becoming an active volunteer for the March of Dimes, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and agencies that dealt with fertility. She was also a participant in a variety of activities at the college and elsewhere in 1982 during the city-wide celebration of the 100th an- niversary of her husbandls birth. iers. LaGuardia's was a life lived both in and out of the spotlight, commented Archives Director Lieber- man. gHer life must remind us of the significant, but hidden. role women have played in the history of New York City? Reprinted from ttPerspectivesP a LaGuardia PUblication, Winter 1984. Mrs. LoGuordio 0nd rhe statue of Fiorello H are the center of orremion L to R . Premdem Shenker, Mrs LoGuurdwo Nenl Estern ond Mayor Koch 19

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Judith L. McGoughey Dean of Adult and Continuing Education Joseph P. Sropleton Deon of Administration 21