SANDRA LYNN LAGASSE

November 22, 1957 - November 14, 2013

Sandra ( Podgurski) Lagasse 55 of Southington played her last performance with her loving family by her side at the Hospital of Central Conn. on November 14, 2013. She was the daughter of Sophie Podgurski and the late William Podgurski. She was a graduate of Southington High School. Sandra had a love of music and she also loved animals and had been employed at Petco in Southington. Although Sandra's technical ability on the dulcimer matched the finest players in New England it was her love and passion of music that made her exceptional. Working with Don Moore's D F#A group and later helping Flute Punch, Two Chicks and a Guy and Birch Creek she was a driving force that gave 100%. Her knowledge of folk and Celtic music would impress a Julliard professor. Her massive library of dulcimer on hand she was able to find the perfect song, know its history and play it perfectly. She had a musical gift that will be missed. Along with her mother Sandra is survived by her three sons Brian, Matthew and David Lagasse and one daughter Laura Lagasse, her grandchildren Christopher, Brandon, Drayden, Damon and Aurora, her brother Mark Podgurski and her beloved companion Kevin Gallagher along with aunts and cousins. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St New Britain, Ct is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations can be made in Sandra's memory to The Hospital of Central Conn Development Office new Cancer Center 100 Grant St New Britain, Ct 06050 or to the Connecticut Humane Society 701 Russell Rd Newington, Ct 06111. To send online condolences plz go to www.venskunasfuneralhome.com.