Linda Prager Brook (Lazaroff), 74, of New Haven began her next chapter on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the MidState Medical Center, Meriden. She was the wife of the late Conrad Brook. Born March 25, 1937; daughter of the late Louis and Ruth Prager. Linda obtained her BA from Lesley College; her Masters in Special Education from SCSU and was a schoolteacher for the City of New Haven for over 25 years. Linda was a vibrant, intelligent, artistic and loving person whose joy not only came from her family, but from her profession as a teacher. Her impact upon children with special needs cannot be overstated. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who took exceptional pride in the achievements of her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all the lives she has touched and influenced over the years. Linda enjoyed her retirement in Florida for many years with her husband Conrad before returning to Connecticut to be near her family. Loving mother of Larry & Dr. Stuart Lazaroff both of North Haven. Grandmother of Stephen, Robert, Jeffrey & Risa Lazaroff. Sister of Sandra Dale (Singer) & Susan Bigham both of Florida.
Funeral Services will be conducted in the Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Road, Hamden on Sunday afternoon at 2:00. Interment will follow in the Mishkan Israel Cemetery, New Haven. Shiva will be held at the home of Larry Lazaroff, 30 Mowry Street, North Haven immediately following the burial and on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 4 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven has been entrusted with her arrangements.
Stuart, Your mom raised a “good boy” and her children are a direct reflection on the person she was. I am proud to call you a freind and wish you and your family our deepest and heartfelt condolences.
miss you mom. Love you.
We miss you so much. Rest in peace
Larry and Stewart, We are so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful, accomplished and giving woman with loving children, grandchildren and friends. A close family is a blessing during these times and your family will get through this together. You are wonderful sons and blessed to have such a great Mom.
Earl and Mary Lou
We didn’t really know your mom, but knowing her sons gives us an idea of who she was. Our guess is that she was an exceptional person with a love of life and laughter. That is what we see in her sons. We are saddened for your loss. May your family, friends and memories bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Our deepest condolences.