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'Life Of The Party': Longtime Special Ed Teacher In Capital District Dies At Age 68
A longtime educator in the Capital District is being remembered for her ability to connect with her students.
Joan Murray, of Albany, died Monday, Aug. 1, at the age of 68 following a “courageous battle” with pancreatic cancer, according to her obituary.
Born in Albany on Aug. 25, 1953, to John and Loretta, Murray graduated from Marylrose Academy in 1971 and D’Youville College in Buffalo in 1975, her obituary said. She earned her master’s degree from the College of St. Rose.
“Joan was always active - the life of the party,” her memorial said. “She welcomed everyone into her home and had …
David Segrue Of White Plains, Popular Teacher In Rockland, Dies At 50
David Segrue, of White Plains, a popular teacher in Rockland, died Saturday, Aug. 3, at age 50.
He was a special education teacher and resource consultant for the North Rockland School District for 25 years. He was born on June 4, 1969, in Flushing, New York, to Carolyn (nee Lipton) and Daniel Segrue.
He loved the theater, art, music, high-end shopping, the beach, dinner with friends and family, traveling, and laughing. He was also a voracious reader, says the obituary.
Segrue is survived by his mother, Carolyn, his sister, Lori Segrue-Martin, and his niece, Kylie Martin. He is p…
