WECA Silent Keys (SK)

Former WECA President Paul
Vydareny / WB2VUK has
become a Silent Key (SK)

Paul was a long time member of WECA and President for many years in the 1970s and 80s. He was trustee for the WECA repeaters for at least 30 years. Paul was the consummate ham. Dedicated to public service and fellowship.
Tom / WB2NHC

Paul's Obituary as published in "The Journal News" on October 26, 2009:

Paul S. Vydareny, 65, life-long resident of Tarrytown, passed away on October 23, 2009. Paul was born in Tarrytown on June 1, 1944 to Paul and Julia Vydareny (nee Vavra). He was a graduate of Sleepy Hollow High School Class of 1962 and The Stevens Institute of Technology. His hobby was as a Ham Radio operator and he was a long time member of the American Radio Relay League. Through his good work and constant efforts he held an esteemed position in this organization. Paul worked for ABC in New York City as an electrical and cable technician. He was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his brother John David Vydareny.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 4 to 8 P.M. at the DWYER & VANDERBILT funeral home located at 90 North Broadway Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591, 914-631-0621.

The memorial service will be Friday, 11A.M. at The Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Paul's name to The American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, N.Y.

Condolence cards and notes may be sent to:

John Vydareny
259 North Washington Street
Tarrytown, NY 10591

Gloria Troughton, XYL of Doug / N2RDF passed away quietly on Saturday, March 3, 2007. Many WECA members have probably heard Doug on the repeater over the past few years on Mondays or Thursdays when he travels between Allentown, PA and his home in Manville, Rhode Island.

Gloria's funeral arrangements will be at The Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865. The viewing will be on Friday March 9 from 5pm to 8pm with a service shortly before 8pm.

Long time member, former WECA Public Service Director, Elmer to many and friend to countless Hams for many years has become an Silent Key. Fran / N2OLU died Saturday morning, June 17, 2006.

LaSorsa, Francis (Fran, Frank)

A long time resident of Mount Vernon, Francis LaSorsa died suddenly at his home on June 17, 2006. Mr. LaSorsa was born to Giosafatte (Jerry) and Angela LaSorsa on August 28, 1947. He was 58 years old. Mr. LaSorsa attended local schools and attended Westchester Community College.

On October 16, 1981 he married Ellenjane O’Grady Mack. Mr. LaSorsa is survived by his wife Ellenjane and a stepson, Brian Mack and daughter-in-law Donna and a granddaughter Samantha Mack. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins. His parents have predeceased him.

Mr. LaSorsa worked as a computer-operating technician for Northrop Grumman but was involved with many hobbies, his favorites where candle making, woodworking and being a ham radio operator, his call sign was N2OLU out of Westchester County. He was active in the Westchester Emergency Communications Agency (WECA) holding several posts in the club. He loved working in his workshop fixing things or making furniture or toys. Frank was loved by many as a good husband; good father, good uncle, good friend and he loved being a grandfather. He will be missed.

Friends and family may Visit the Funeral Home (Yannantuono Burr Davis Sharpe funeral Home in the Fleetwood area of Mt. Vernon. The address is 584 Gramatan Avenue Mt. Vernon) on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 from 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9pm. Mass of christina burial will be held Wednesday at St. Ursula’s Church 10am. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery following the Mass.

It is with great sadness we report that our long time friend and WECA member Sanford (Sandy) Fried / N2SF became an "silent key" (SK) this past Monday morning, September 13, 2004. Sandy was 75 years old and held an Amateur Radio license for over 55 years. He earned his Ham Radio ticket prior to joining the military, while also as a career member of the Navy and years later as a civilian holding callsigns around the world. Although the FCC database shows his most recent callsign as N2SF, he also held the callsigns of W6GLM (1949), KP4BRY (1963), GM5ABN (1965), WB2HPW (1967).

A long time member of WECA, Sandy was also for many years the Westchester County Liaison to WECA while working in the Emergency Services Office of Westchester County (EOC). He was also a VE and coordinated WECA's VEC efforts for many years.

Holding a Ham Radio license for more than 25 years, Sandy was also an active member of the QCWA. He ran and participated in many HF, 2 meter nets and public service events. Until about seven years ago, Sandy was an "Elmer to many" and also taught Ham Radio "technician" classes in New Rochelle, NY at the adult education center. Sandy also maintained a Ham Radio webpage at n2sf.com

He will be missed by many !

Please contact Stan Rothman at WA2NRV at weca.org for further details.