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1/19/2022
Lawrence (Larry) Joel Sarra
Larry was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 17, 1947. He started working at E.R. Squibb in 1974, weathered the merger with Bristol Myers and ultimately retired from there in 2007. Prior to that, he was a long haul trucker. During his career, Larry was an operations manager at various BMS sites. According to one co-worker, “his knowledge of facilities, although not always conventional, was encyclopedic. If you were willing to get thru a sometimes crusty exterior, he was more than willing to share knowledge he had gained over the expanse of decades”. He knew what he wanted, and expected others to figure out how to do it.
Another coworker noted that “he was always there for me when I had a question or needed him for something. I found him to be a big teddy bear, but he never wanted anyone to know that.”
One salesperson was warned about meeting him and the description given was not what she found. He was funny and smart. “His knowledge about engineering, present and potential future needs for the physical plant and specific species and his understanding of the GLP environment” were impressive.
Personally, when I accepted a job at Princeton, Larry took me under his wing, introducing me to other facility managers in the area, and supported me during the design process for a new building.
He enjoyed cooking, golf and fishing. During his golf outings, he dressed traditionally, in knickers, plaid socks and a tam. Larry retired to Chincoteague Island. He loved the beach, fishing and the way of life there, and it seemed to wear a few of his rough edges away, but not his biting wit.
A series of health issues caused him to end up in Georgia, where he eventually passed on Fri, Sep 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Diane.
Larry was an enigma. He was a private person who was willing to share industry information to anyone he respected, and he would go to the mat for you if you needed him. Whether you loved him or hated him, everyone had an opinion of him. For those of us who knew him, we think of him fondly and miss him.
(Submitted by Ann Dinkel )
Lawrence (Larry) Joel Sarra
Larry was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 17, 1947. He started working at E.R. Squibb in 1974, weathered the merger with Bristol Myers and ultimately retired from there in 2007. Prior to that, he was a long haul trucker. During his career, Larry was an operations manager at various BMS sites. According to one co-worker, “his knowledge of facilities, although not always conventional, was encyclopedic. If you were willing to get thru a sometimes crusty exterior, he was more than willing to share knowledge he had gained over the expanse of decades”. He knew what he wanted, and expected others to figure out how to do it.
Another coworker noted that “he was always there for me when I had a question or needed him for something. I found him to be a big teddy bear, but he never wanted anyone to know that.”
One salesperson was warned about meeting him and the description given was not what she found. He was funny and smart. “His knowledge about engineering, present and potential future needs for the physical plant and specific species and his understanding of the GLP environment” were impressive.
Personally, when I accepted a job at Princeton, Larry took me under his wing, introducing me to other facility managers in the area, and supported me during the design process for a new building.
He enjoyed cooking, golf and fishing. During his golf outings, he dressed traditionally, in knickers, plaid socks and a tam. Larry retired to Chincoteague Island. He loved the beach, fishing and the way of life there, and it seemed to wear a few of his rough edges away, but not his biting wit.
A series of health issues caused him to end up in Georgia, where he eventually passed on Fri, Sep 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Diane.
Larry was an enigma. He was a private person who was willing to share industry information to anyone he respected, and he would go to the mat for you if you needed him. Whether you loved him or hated him, everyone had an opinion of him. For those of us who knew him, we think of him fondly and miss him.
(Submitted by Ann Dinkel )
6/7/2021
We just received word that Jerry Silverman’s photo and bio are displayed on the AALAS Foundation Memorial Wall of Honor. Here’s the link below if you’d like to share it with anyone.
https://www.aalasfoundation.org/supporters/Memorial-Wall
We just received word that Jerry Silverman’s photo and bio are displayed on the AALAS Foundation Memorial Wall of Honor. Here’s the link below if you’d like to share it with anyone.
https://www.aalasfoundation.org/supporters/Memorial-Wall
4/25/2021
Terrence Daniel Blackney
Rehoboth Beach - Terry Blackney, age 63, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on April 25, 2021. He was born in West Palm Beach, FL and was the son of the late F. Neale and Marita Blackney. He graduated from Claymont HS in 1975 and attended the University of Delaware.
He is survived by his siblings, Pattie Painter, Brian (Nancy), Kevin (Barbara Kraus-Blackney) and Colleen; sisters-in-law, Donna, Barbara and Kathy, as well as his many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who were like family. Terry was preceded in death by his beloved partner John Samoluk; his brothers, Richard, Michael, David, and Jeffrey; brother-in-law, Tom Painter and his nephew, David Kevin Blackney.
Terry enjoyed working at ICI Americas/ Astra Zeneca for 38 years in the Animal Research department. After retirement he moved to Rehoboth Beach and joined the Team at Signarama.
He will be remembered for his kind-heartedness, his ever-present welcoming personality, his hearty laugh and room-filling smile, and never-ending generous spirit. For Terry, life was all about Family, Friends, and Fun whether in "Wilmo" or the hot spots of Rehoboth especially Murphs and The Pond. He cherished his Irish heritage and our "Danny Boy" loved everything Irish and was Irish to the core.
In memory of Terry call a friend, pet a dog, hug a family member, or enjoy a meal or drink with someone you love. Terry would love that!
Terrence Daniel Blackney
Rehoboth Beach - Terry Blackney, age 63, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on April 25, 2021. He was born in West Palm Beach, FL and was the son of the late F. Neale and Marita Blackney. He graduated from Claymont HS in 1975 and attended the University of Delaware.
He is survived by his siblings, Pattie Painter, Brian (Nancy), Kevin (Barbara Kraus-Blackney) and Colleen; sisters-in-law, Donna, Barbara and Kathy, as well as his many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who were like family. Terry was preceded in death by his beloved partner John Samoluk; his brothers, Richard, Michael, David, and Jeffrey; brother-in-law, Tom Painter and his nephew, David Kevin Blackney.
Terry enjoyed working at ICI Americas/ Astra Zeneca for 38 years in the Animal Research department. After retirement he moved to Rehoboth Beach and joined the Team at Signarama.
He will be remembered for his kind-heartedness, his ever-present welcoming personality, his hearty laugh and room-filling smile, and never-ending generous spirit. For Terry, life was all about Family, Friends, and Fun whether in "Wilmo" or the hot spots of Rehoboth especially Murphs and The Pond. He cherished his Irish heritage and our "Danny Boy" loved everything Irish and was Irish to the core.
In memory of Terry call a friend, pet a dog, hug a family member, or enjoy a meal or drink with someone you love. Terry would love that!
4/8/2021
Mike was a member of DVB, NCAB and National AALAS. Services were delayed due to COVID. They are scheduled to be held at St. Ann’s in Bethany Beach on June 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
Michael Joseph Garrison, 70, of Dagsboro finished his earthly journey Thursday, April 8, 2021, and went home to be with his Lord.
He was born Jan. 28, 1951, in Cheverly, Md., to Preston Thomas and Elizabeth Anne (Granados) Garrison, who preceded him in death. He attended St. Bernard's school in Riverdale, Md., and St. Anthony's High School in Washington, D.C., before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served in Germany before volunteering for service in Vietnam. Injured, he returned home and was honorably discharged from Walter Reed Hospital. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV.
Michael married in 1970 and then received his associate's degree from Prince George's Community College and then his bachelor of science degree from the University of California Davis in Agricultural Education. He spent his career devoted to laboratory animal research, working for 27 years at Intervet in Millsboro as facility manager, and then seven years at Liberty Research in Waverly, N.Y., as general manager.
A fiercely devoted family man, he is survived by his siblings: Richard Garrison and Deborah, Kathleen and her husband Mark Buckley, Mindie Burgoyne, John Kernan and his wife Diane, and of course all of their children and now grandchildren. Mostly he will be missed by his wife of 50 years, Juanita Kathryn (Bell) and their five children and 10 grandchildren, Kelly and her husband Erin Moulton; Spencer and his wife Janice, and their children Clementine, Ellis and Louisiana; Bonnie and her partner Inton Mouynivong and their children Trent, Gabe, Mia and Ava; Ginger and her husband Stuart Farrell and their children Dylan, Freya and Murphy; and Fletcher.
Mike was a member of DVB, NCAB and National AALAS. Services were delayed due to COVID. They are scheduled to be held at St. Ann’s in Bethany Beach on June 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
Michael Joseph Garrison, 70, of Dagsboro finished his earthly journey Thursday, April 8, 2021, and went home to be with his Lord.
He was born Jan. 28, 1951, in Cheverly, Md., to Preston Thomas and Elizabeth Anne (Granados) Garrison, who preceded him in death. He attended St. Bernard's school in Riverdale, Md., and St. Anthony's High School in Washington, D.C., before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served in Germany before volunteering for service in Vietnam. Injured, he returned home and was honorably discharged from Walter Reed Hospital. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV.
Michael married in 1970 and then received his associate's degree from Prince George's Community College and then his bachelor of science degree from the University of California Davis in Agricultural Education. He spent his career devoted to laboratory animal research, working for 27 years at Intervet in Millsboro as facility manager, and then seven years at Liberty Research in Waverly, N.Y., as general manager.
A fiercely devoted family man, he is survived by his siblings: Richard Garrison and Deborah, Kathleen and her husband Mark Buckley, Mindie Burgoyne, John Kernan and his wife Diane, and of course all of their children and now grandchildren. Mostly he will be missed by his wife of 50 years, Juanita Kathryn (Bell) and their five children and 10 grandchildren, Kelly and her husband Erin Moulton; Spencer and his wife Janice, and their children Clementine, Ellis and Louisiana; Bonnie and her partner Inton Mouynivong and their children Trent, Gabe, Mia and Ava; Ginger and her husband Stuart Farrell and their children Dylan, Freya and Murphy; and Fletcher.
1/14/2021
Jerry Silverman, DVM (1942-2020), was a member of the DVB branch when he was the director at Hahnemann, then Drexel University, in Philadelphia. This obituary discusses his contributions to LAS and IACUC.
Jerry Silverman, DVM (1942-2020), was a member of the DVB branch when he was the director at Hahnemann, then Drexel University, in Philadelphia. This obituary discusses his contributions to LAS and IACUC.
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To make a donation to the AALAS Foundation in Memory of Jerry, visit https://www.aalas.org/store/detail?productId=391 so he can be on the AALAS Memorial Wall.
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12/22/2020
In Memorandum
John Barton from Barton’s West End Farms passed away on November 9th. The NJ branch payed tribute to him at their December meeting. https://cochranfuneral.com/obituary/barton-john-michael-sr/
Dr. Jerry Silverman passed on November 13th. He was Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He was a Lifetime AALAS Member and frequent speaker at AALAS National Meetings as well as scholarly contributions to the laboratory animal science literature. He was also instrumental in the creation of the MLAS program at Drexel University. Contributions are being made to the AALAS Foundation in his honor so that he can be memorialized on the Foundation Wall.
The AALAS community celebrates their contributions to our field.
In Memorandum
John Barton from Barton’s West End Farms passed away on November 9th. The NJ branch payed tribute to him at their December meeting. https://cochranfuneral.com/obituary/barton-john-michael-sr/
Dr. Jerry Silverman passed on November 13th. He was Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He was a Lifetime AALAS Member and frequent speaker at AALAS National Meetings as well as scholarly contributions to the laboratory animal science literature. He was also instrumental in the creation of the MLAS program at Drexel University. Contributions are being made to the AALAS Foundation in his honor so that he can be memorialized on the Foundation Wall.
The AALAS community celebrates their contributions to our field.
5/30/2019
John Polachek
A long- time DVB member, John Polachek, died on May 24th. For those who knew him, he was funny, kind, and always ready for a good time. Back in “the day” he was a fixture at “Country Night” at National AALAS meetings, and did a mean Two-Step.
John served in Vietnam from 1968-71 in the Army 101st Airborne as a line chief for helicopter maintenance. According to one person who knew him well, John learned to fly a helicopter the hard way; he was dropped into the field to fix one, and heard the ping of bullets on the body and decided that it was ready to fly and flew out of there. During service calls, he often shared stories of repairs done under fire. He was a licensed helicopter pilot, and built and flew his own RotorWay helicopter.
John owned Eastern Biomedical Services, and before that partnered with Ed Linke to found TriState Biomedical. Before striking out on his own, he provided service for PAM, Inc. Bill Mitchell, the owner of PAM, was John’s Boy Scout leader.
John was a father of two, with 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2013 and died of complications from a fall. He was 71. He will be interred with military honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery on June 4th.
https://www.suessfuneralhome.net/obituary/john-polachek
John Polachek
A long- time DVB member, John Polachek, died on May 24th. For those who knew him, he was funny, kind, and always ready for a good time. Back in “the day” he was a fixture at “Country Night” at National AALAS meetings, and did a mean Two-Step.
John served in Vietnam from 1968-71 in the Army 101st Airborne as a line chief for helicopter maintenance. According to one person who knew him well, John learned to fly a helicopter the hard way; he was dropped into the field to fix one, and heard the ping of bullets on the body and decided that it was ready to fly and flew out of there. During service calls, he often shared stories of repairs done under fire. He was a licensed helicopter pilot, and built and flew his own RotorWay helicopter.
John owned Eastern Biomedical Services, and before that partnered with Ed Linke to found TriState Biomedical. Before striking out on his own, he provided service for PAM, Inc. Bill Mitchell, the owner of PAM, was John’s Boy Scout leader.
John was a father of two, with 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2013 and died of complications from a fall. He was 71. He will be interred with military honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery on June 4th.
https://www.suessfuneralhome.net/obituary/john-polachek
5/29/2019
The results from our election are in!! Your incoming Board members are …
· Lewis Holt-Bright – President-Elect
· Raina Rigoli – Treasurer
· Colleen Dyson – Nominations
Please join me in congratulating the winners and thanking everyone who ran for office this election.
Thank you!
Stacy Ly
DVB AALAS President
5/31/2018
In Memoriam: Michael A. Coiro, Sr.
2/12/2018
The November 2017 Meeting Minutes have been posted in the Members Only Section for review.
11/28/2017
Bill Edstrom Sr. Obituary
11/14/2017
John H. Munster Obituary
9/20/2017
Click here to view the 2017 Summer Session Trustee Report
8/30/2017
MESSAGE FROM AALAS - Harvey & National Meeting
7/20/2017
National AALAS Election Results. Congratulations to DVB members, Pam Straeter (District 2 Trustee) and Erin Vogelsong (District 2 Alternate Trustee)!
5/22/2017
The PA Society for Biomedical Research is having our Fifth Annual Dr. Harry Rozmiarek Memorial Golf Outing on September 20, 2017. Visit the Education and Outreach for more information.
Click here for information regarding the Homes for Animal Heros (HAH) campaign.
5/11/2017
14th Annual Lab Products Animal Technician Award 2017