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DAZZO -- Gertrude Donnelly Dazzo, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009. She was a graduate of the University of Colorado where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority, and took postgraduate work at the University of California at Berkley. Gertrude taught English at Aguilar High School, Aguilar, CO for four years. The Colorado Employment Security Department, the Office of Price Administration and the War Department in Denver, CO, employed her. She was a legal secretary with the firm of Dazzo and Nigro in Trinidad, CO. Gertrude was an active member of the American Association of University Women and served as President of the Trinidad Branch. She was a founding member of the Museum of Albuquerque, serving eight years on the Board of Trustees and two years as President of the Museum of Albuquerque Association (now Albuquerque Museum Foundation). At the time of her death, Gertrude was a Life Member of the Foundation. She was a member of the American Contract Bridge League in Albuquerque, holding the rank of Life Master. Gertrude participated in various other community volunteer activities in Albuquerque. Her husband Nicholas C. Dazzo preceded her in 2001. Gertrude is survived by her nieces, Marcella (Sally) Hudson of Pueblo, CO, Karen Donnelly of Allison Park, PA, Jo Ann Clements and husband, Bill of Albuquerque; nephews, Jack Donnelly and wife, Carolyn of Glenshaw, PA, Sam Dazzo, Jr. and wife, Vicki and family of Albuquerque; grandnieces, Sarah Price of Fairfax, VA, Amy Brinker and family of Pueblo, CO, Jackie Kerby Moore of Albuquerque; cousins, William Donnelly of Santa Fe, Laura Donnelly Parsons and husband, David of Santa Fe, Carolyn Donnelly of Albuquerque, and Jan Wolak and husband, Frank of Albuquerque. A celebration of her life will take place with her family and friends Tuesday, April 28, 2009. For information on time and place call her nephew Sam Dazzo Jr. at 280-9332 or her cousin, Laura Donnelly (505)577-4044. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Museum Foundation, PO Box 7006, 87194 or the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Gertrude at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun April 26, 2009