Theodora Laffey Obituary

Dora - I can not think of anyone who did not love you. You were always sweet and I only have fond memories of you. To the Panos & Laffey Families: I have not seen Dora in over twenty years but I remember talking to her and always feeling good around Dora. That is the impression Dora left on you - more than twenty-one years later. God bless Dora and all of the Panos & Laffey families.

Dora,
You are missed terribly and never will you be forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. My husband Eugene and daughter Taylor welcomed Dora with open arms. God bless you and your beautiful children.

Diane,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter Dora. My heart is broken for you and her family. Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I just heard , I am so so sorry for your loss it was a shock, My sincere Wishes go out to Dora's entire family.

My deepest sympathies to all of Dora's loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find solace as well as strength in the love you all shared for Dora, and in the knowledge that her spirit will live on forever in her three precious children. Sincerely, Marianne Manousselis--Athens, Greece

It makes sense that it should happen this way
That the sky should break, and the earth should shake
As if to say: Sure it all matters but in such an
unimportant way
As if to say:

Fly away, sweet bird of prey
Fly fly away
Nothing can stand in your way
Sweet bird, if you knew the words
I know you'd say: fly, fly away

It makes sense that it should hurt in this way
That my heart should break, and my hands should shake
As if to say: Sure it don't matter except in the most
important way
As if to say:

Fly away, sweet bird of prey
Fly fly away
I won't stand in your way
Sweet bird, if you knew the words
I know that you'd say: fly, fly away

It makes sense that it should feel just this way
That you slowly fade and yet still remain
As if to say: Everything matter in such an invisible way
As if to say: It's O.K.
Fly...away

So sorry for your loss.

Dear Laffey and Panos Families,
My deepest sympathies to you and your families as you grieve for your loved one. I went to school at St. Haralambos Greek School with both Dora and Georgette and eventhough we did not keep in touch afterwards, I felt a pain in my heart when my mother told me that she passed away. Being a daughter, sister, aunt, spouce and mother, I can not begin to understand the pain, sadness and anger you all must be feeling. I pray that God will give you the courage, comfort and strength to help you all get by one day at a time. Zoe se sas!!
Mary Vaselopulos, husband Gabriel and son Nikiforos Lampatos

Laffey and Panos Family: May the prayers of the Resurrection give you the strength in this time of need.

Dear Dan, Dayna, Evan, Emily, Georgette, Penny and all of you who will forever be heart broken,
My heart goes out to all of you, for a very special person was taken way too young. Dora was the true meaning of a kind, beautiful human being. I would watch her from afar and marvel at her strength, courage and patience. Dora, which means "Gift", was a true gift to everyone whose life she was a part of. Why God would bless us with this gift only for it to be short and bittersweet only confuses me. Why God would bless her with three beautiful children, a loving husband and a wonderful family, only to leave them all heartbroken and to take her so young will always be questioned and difficult to comprehend. Although she is gone, I know she will constantly be around you. I pray God to give you all the strength to get through these very difficult times, and I am praying and hoping God will reach out in a way and help her 3 babies whom she loved so much and didn't want to leave. As long as you always keep her in your thoughts, prayers and life, she will always be with you. May God give you the answers, strength, and comfort you need. We are here for all of you!

Pat and Andy Fronimos

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

If tears could build a stairway
and memories a lane
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken
No time to say ‘goodbye’
You were gone before I knew it
and only God knows why

My heart still aches in sadness
and secret tears will flow
What it meant to love you -
No one can ever know

But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store

Since you'll never be forgotten
I pledge to you today -
A hallowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay

To the Panos and Laffey families.
We were deeply saddened by the news of Dora passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. We can only hope that the memories of Dora fill your hearts with joy and comfort.

George & Becky Morikis
Costas & Kathy Stylianou

I just heard of Dora's passing a few minutes ago and send my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Emily is always welcome in our home at any time, if we can help in any way. Georgette and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Laffey family and Panos family,

Life to you all to keep your loving Dora's memory alive.
May God give you the strength as your journey will be long.
You are all in our prayers. Our sincere sympathy.

My condolences go out to all of Dora's family and friends. I went to high school with Dora and am so sorry to hear about the battle she had to fight and eventually lost. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.

Dear Laffey and Panos families

Dora was an anamzing person and will be missed by so many people. I believe in my heart of hearts that Dora is the most beautiful angel in heaven! May God bless both families with the strength that you need to get through this time of sorrow.

Dear Panos and Laffey families,

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you all.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this unimaginable time of grief. There are no words to express how saddened we are for all of you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Dan,
No words can express how saddened we are for you and your children. What an amazing person Dora was; devoted wife and mother, sister and friend to many. May you find comfort in the love you shared and the memories you created as a family. May Gods love give you the strenghth to face the days ahead. Sending you love and prayers

Dear Dan: Our best thoughts and wishes are with you and your children during this tough time.

Dear Laffey Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed by many.

Dear Panos and Laffey Families,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this very difficult time.

It has been so many years, but Dora and the rest of the Panos family have always been very dear to my heart. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Yvette Marchetti

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dear Laffey Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-- Kerry, Peggy and Colleen Crosby (from softball)

Dan,

We are so sorry to hear about Dora. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Dear Laffey and Panos families,
Please accept my sincere condolences to both families. Dora was an amazing person and devoted friend. She will be missed by many. She is a beautiful Guardian Angel to everyone she loved. You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Dear Dan and family - Dora was an amazing, kind woman and will be missed terribly. She will stay in our hearts forever, and she is watching over you!
Our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you.

To the Panos and Laffey Family:
I am so very very sorry for your loss and you have my deepest sympathy. May you find your strength in God, your family and your friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Fondly

Dan,
Words cannot express my sorrow for you and your children. Please look to your family and frends during this time and know that we will all pray for your broken hearts.

Dear Laffey and Panos Family,
Please except my deepest condolences. May GOD give you all the strength you need at this time. I went to high school with Dora and she will be missed!

The To The Laffey & Panos Family, As a high school friend of Penny's, I remember a young,vibrant,adorable Dora with a beautiful sweet smile and kind heart. May it comfort all of you to know how many of us she touched. Our prayers & thoughts are with all of you during this very sad time. Sadly,

Dear Dan and children, my prayers are with you. I know Dora will be forever missed. May happy memories of her help you through this time. I know she will be watching over you and the children. Evelin Jaeger

Dear Georgette and Your Entire Family,

My heart and soul go out to you and your family. I know how close you and Dora were just from our many conversations in the past. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Fondly,

Sandy Demovsky, Naples FL

I am so sorry for your loss. May your family and friends help you through this difficult time. Know that my prayers are with you and your children Dan.

Sincere sympathy to the entire family.If there was any way we could take away this pain we would in an instant.Love to all,The Spyrisons

To the Laffey and Panos Family:
Please except my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Theodora. May God give you strength in this time of need. May you know that she is not in pain anymore and that she is finally at peace.

Sincerely,
Tina Maldonado-Varallo

I am sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time..May the memories of your lost one get you through those difficult moments.

Maya and Edo Krupa with family (Des Plaines, IL)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time..May the memories of your lost one get you through those difficult moments.

I pray God carries all through this difficult time and loss! May God Bless all of you and know that Theodora rests in peace now and the suffering is done.

I don't even know what to say. I cannot imagine what you all are going thru and my only consolation is that she is at peace now and that our Lord has a plan for her to have taken her so early. With faith and time I can only hope your hearts will heal with the comfort of having her in your life for as long as you did. May she watch over you until you are all united again. She will be missed.

Many condolences to your entire family. I didn't know Dora well but went to high school with her. My prayers are with you and your children....take comfort in all the memories you have of her.

Sincere Sympathy,Penny and Louie in the loss of Your Sister.
Those we love are always with us.
Their laughter and their wisdom,
their advice and thoughtfulness
are gifts of love that are ours to keep.
May the gifts of your sister
help console you now
and fill your heart with memories
that will always comfort you.My Prayers are with you and your family.
Eleni Benetatos

Our hearts are filled with sorrow and our thoughts are filled with fond memories. May God provide the Laffey and Panos families with strength and courage during this difficult time. You are in are thoughts and prayers.

Dear Dan and children...my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...Dora was a dear friend to my sister Diane & I know she will be missed beyond what words can express. Hold tight to your memories for comfort.

Dan:

God chooses to take people too soon too often. I never had the pleasure of meeting Dora, but having known you - she had to be a wonderful person. I am so very sorry for your loss - my heart is with you through this journey. She is now an angel, and will watch over you and the children - let that be your strength at a time like this.

You are in my thoughts, my heart, my prayers.

Dan and family,
I met Dora years ago outside of preschool for Dayna. Through the years our paths crossed at various kid functions. She was always a kind and down to earth person who was easy to know. Her love and devotion to her kids was so obvious. You are both great parents. I am so sorry for the loss of such a kind heart. She will be missed as much as she was loved. May God hold you up now and through all of the times ahead.

My heartfelt condolences to your family. I pray that you will find comfort and strength from the outpouring of love from your family and friends. Dora was an incredible person and I feel lucky to have known her.

My dearest Georgette and family, I can't tell you how heart broken I am to hear of Dora's passing. She was too young to be taken so soon. Words can't begin to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Dora will be deeply missed by so many. She was an incredibly strong, caring, loving woman and role model for her children. My prayers are with all of you during this painful time.