In Memory of Louis Laurita
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Louis Laurita passed away November 28, 2010.
Louis was a great artist, friend and longtime member of the La MaMa family. Louis was an invaluable part of the curatorial team at La MaMa La Galleria, as well as, a frequent contributor in solo and group shows. Our hearts go out to Louis’ family, David Adams and all the many friends and colleagues who knew and loved him.
Below is an excerpt from the obituary in the NJ paper:
LAURITA Louis Robert, age 51 of New York City (formerly of Cresskill), on November 28, 2010. Beloved son of Alice and Louis Michael Laurita. Loving brother of Susan Laurita. Louis was a graduate of Cooper Union College in New York City, a renowned artist and was a manager for Eastdil in NYC.
Friends may call at the Barrett Funeral Home 148 Dean Dr Tenafly on
Tuesday 7-9 PM and
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Funeral Mass Thursday 9:30 AM at
St Therese Church Cresskill
Interment Brookside Cemetery Englewood.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation 330 7th Ave Suite 1701 New York, NY 10001.
Barrett Funeral Home
148 Dean Drive,
Tenafly, New Jersey
201-568-8043
barrettfh@optimum.net
By Mass Transit
From the Port Authority (42nd St. & 8th Ave.), NYC, to Tenafly Station (walking distance to funeral home)
NJ Transit Bus 166 — frequent service — 45 minute trip, OR
Red & Tan Lines Bus 20 — less frequent service — 35 minute trip
From the George Washington Bridge Bus Station (Fort Washington & Broadway bet. 178th & 179th St.), NYC, to Tenafly Station (walking distance to funeral home)
- Red & Tan Bus 84
St. Therese Church in Cresskill
120 Monroe Avenue
Cresskill, NJ 07626-1498
(201) 567-2528