Lauenstein, Elizabeth T.

ALBANY- Elizabeth T. Lauenstein, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born March 19, 1965 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan to Anne D Lauenstein and Raymond J Lauenstein, Sr (deceased) and lived in the Bronx, Natick (MA), Barrington (IL) before growing up in Norwich NY where she graduated in the Class of 1983.

Fondly known as “the Bizbee”, Liz was the beloved sister of Cecilia Lauenstein (Ron Nadeau) and Raymond Lauenstein, Jr (Allison W. Lauenstein) and the adored aunt of Ryan and Audrey Nadeau and Sophie and Hannah Lauenstein.

An Arts Administration major at Wagner College, Liz graduated in 1987 and took a job with Cazenovia College before settling in Albany where she worked for the Albany Academy, American Institute of Banking and The University of Albany where she was a dedicated, loyal and respected member of the English Department for 15 years. Known for a willingness to assist students, faculty and colleagues at any time, personal or professional, and take on added responsibility outside of her job.

An artist and photographer at heart, Liz was known for her thoughtful gestures, knack of finding the perfect stocking stuffers, pottery skills and nature inspired photographs taken on Cape Cod and in the Capital District.

Liz cherished time with family and was the keeper of such family traditions as the annual pumpkin carving and the Cookie Family Lauenstein Christmas extravaganza. She also looked forward to the many Lake George, Cape Cod and Loon Lake vacations spent with her niece and nephew. Liz was the family record keeper and communicator and the person who kept the family connected.

Liz maintained lasting friendships with her Wagner College friends and always looked forward to the annual girl’s weekend. A sarcastic and dry sense of humor peppered with pithy remarks always made for fun discourse when she was in the room. Liz established an extensive network of friends around the country with common interests and love of art and culture. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Due to the recent Coronavirus. Liz's services will be postponed.

Contributions may be made in memory of Liz either online at albany.edu/giving (note your gift is for the Elizabeth Lauenstein Memorial Fund) or send a check by mail. Please make check payable to The UAlbany Foundation, note your gift is in memory of Liz, and mail to 1400 Washington Avenue, UAB 226, Albany, NY 12222.