UConn People – January 11, 2023

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In Memoriam

John Chadziewicz, 81, of New Britain, Conn., a retired electrician of UConn Health, on Dec. 30.

George Drumm, 80, of Philadelphia, a former head of the Education Leadership Program, on Jan. 2.

William Kelleher (pictured on front page), 91, of Coventry, Conn., the head men’s track and field coach from 1975-89 who was associated with the program as a coach for a total of 22 years, on Jan. 2. His granddaughter Alyssa is the Director of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs at UConn.

Don Luria, 87, of Tucson, Ariz., a former lecturer in the Neag School of Education, on Dec. 25.

Duncan Talbot, 72, of Santa Rosa, Calif., a former biology professor, on Dec. 5.

Maurice Thompson, 96, of Storrs, Conn., a retired employee of the carpentry shop, on Dec. 31.

John Weber, a former adjunct instructor in finance and investments, on Dec. 25.