

Lauren (Balsanello) Pueraro, M.D., 49, died in the early hours of Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Stamford Hospital, after losing a valiant three month battle with cancer. Lauren is survived by her children, Elena and Luke Pueraro; beloved life-partner, Trent Luby; mother, Rose Balsanello; brother, Thomas Balsanello; sister Michele Peterson and nephew, Christian. Born August 23, 1960 in the Bronx, New York, Lauren was a graduate of St. Catharine’s Academy and got her Pre-Med education from CCNY. She received her medical degree from New York State University Buffalo and served her residency at Albert Einstein School of Medicine. Board certified in both Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine, Lauren worked as an anesthesiologist at Stamford Hospital for over 20 years. From the moment of her devastating diagnosis, Lauren was surrounded by an unprecedented number of friends and loved ones who were a testament to the positive effect she had upon everyone she came into contact with. Her family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support they have received since the beginning of her ordeal. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday July 24, 2010, 10:00AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church 4 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CT. Relatives and friends are welcome at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home 2900 Summer Street Stamford, CT from 4-8PM on Friday, July 23, 2010. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice. To leave an online condolence or remembrances please visit www.leopgallagherstamford.com .
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