Elaine Tecler
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Elaine Tecler, 86, died Saturday evening in Rochester. Born in Syracuse
on November 11, 1933 to Harry and Sally Tecler, she was raised in Auburn, was a graduate of Syracuse University and then pursued a career in retailing. During her professional career Elaine was the buyer of children’s clothing for McCurdy’s Department Store. She was a woman beyond her time in an era when traveling to Asia and being responsible for purchases of significant value were a man’s world. She not only was able to meet the demands of her job, she was hugely successful.
Elaine was a former member of Temple B’nai Israel of Auburn, and was a longtime member of Temple Beth El of Rochester. In her retirement Elaine enjoyed going to the casino in Niagara Falls with her friends, lunch dates, and spending time with her friends and family.
She was pre-deceased by her brother Allan Tecler.
She is survived by her nephew Ben Tecler, her niece Cynthia Tecler, and a great niece, and great nephews.
Private graveside services for the immediate family and friends who were like family are in the B’nai Israel section of Ft. Hill Cemetery, Auburn.
Sisskind Funeral Service has arrangements
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Dear Ben, So sorry for your loss. Your Aunt sounds like an amazing woman. May her memory be a blessing to you. Ashira
Written by Ashira Zehavi
2020-08-05 7:50:05 PM
I just learned of your aunt's death when my Christmas card was returned yesterday. Elaine was my first boss at McCurdy's and the godfather to my son. At 28 I became pregnant by my boyfriend who committed suicide during my pregnancy. Elaine threw me a baby shower and we became close. In later years I married and she was my bridesmaid. We have kept in touch through the years through phone calls and the mail. She kept me posted on all our former coworkers-Murray Bluestone, John Rider,etc. She helped me professionally too-I started as a salesclerk in the boys department under her and later as she mentored me became an assistant buyer and buyer. She was a wonderful friend and as you say a pioneer in retailing and establishing Mc Curdy's import program of clothing. She was very well respected also as one of the first women store managers at Marketpace Mall and later at Northgate. As a young woman she was a great role model and mentor and made many of us feel we could achieve as much as she did. I did not have a college education when I started working at McCurdy's. She told me it didn't matter-work hard and you will get there. And I did-because of her . Her life was defined not only by her professional contributions but her role as a friend and confidant. She will be missed by all of us who loved her. I wiss you peace in accepting this loss.
Written by Patricia Rodrigues
2021-12-31 1:43:01 PM
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Dear Ben, So sorry for your loss. Your Aunt sounds like an amazing woman. May her memory be a blessing to you. Ashira
Written by Ashira Zehavi
2020-08-05 7:50:05 PM
I just learned of your aunt's death when my Christmas card was returned yesterday. Elaine was my first boss at McCurdy's and the godfather to my son. At 28 I became pregnant by my boyfriend who committed suicide during my pregnancy. Elaine threw me a baby shower and we became close. In later years I married and she was my bridesmaid. We have kept in touch through the years through phone calls and the mail. She kept me posted on all our former coworkers-Murray Bluestone, John Rider,etc. She helped me professionally too-I started as a salesclerk in the boys department under her and later as she mentored me became an assistant buyer and buyer. She was a wonderful friend and as you say a pioneer in retailing and establishing Mc Curdy's import program of clothing. She was very well respected also as one of the first women store managers at Marketpace Mall and later at Northgate. As a young woman she was a great role model and mentor and made many of us feel we could achieve as much as she did. I did not have a college education when I started working at McCurdy's. She told me it didn't matter-work hard and you will get there. And I did-because of her . Her life was defined not only by her professional contributions but her role as a friend and confidant. She will be missed by all of us who loved her. I wiss you peace in accepting this loss.
Written by Patricia Rodrigues
2021-12-31 1:43:01 PM