Book of condolences - Julie Stravino
The University understands how difficult it can be when we lose someone close to us. We have opened up this online book of condolence to bring together tributes.
If you would like to offer your condolences or pay tribute you are invited to leave a message on this page.
It is with great sadness we announce the death of our colleague Julie Stravino.
Julie joined NTU in 1989, originally in conferencing and moving to accommodation services in later years. She was a true personality whose connections and friendships reached far wider than her immediate team. You couldn’t cross the campus without someone stopping her to say hello. She would always be one of the first to offer support to a colleague in need and had a kind and sincere heart.
Julie loved travel and enjoyed spending time in Italy, the home of her late husband Tony. She also loved her garden and close colleagues would often receive gifts of extra plants and home-grown vegetables. She will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Julie, in particular, her children Luisa, Daniel, and Adam.
I feel privileged enough to have worked alongside Julie for many years, she was not only a colleague but a friend.
Julie was a kind, caring and thoughtful person and had had a great sense of humour - on many occasions she had the whole office in hysterics without even trying.
We shared many memories together over the years- Julie particularly enjoyed our team night outs at Mayfair and the occasional drink on a Friday after a stressful week.
She will be truly missed; my thoughts are with her family and friends at this time- especially her children and grandchildren of whom she always spoke so proudly of.
xx
Posted by Abi Yardley, 14 Jul 2020
I was so sorry to hear this news. I have known Julie since I first started in 1991 and our paths crossed regularly. She was always so helpful but with a wry outlook on life which always lifted the dullest job.
So many of us will miss her warm, friendly presence. I'd like to send my deepest sympathies to her family.
Posted by Katie Butcher, 30 Jun 2020
I had the pleasure in knowing Julie for nearly 30 years.
There was never a dull moment in Julie’s company, always smiling.
It was only recently that I spoke with Julie so feel lucky that I managed to speak to her about work and her plans for retiring.
Julie will be greatly missed by so many.
Thoughts and prayers to the Stravino family.
Posted by John Tsolakis, 30 Jun 2020
I have only been at NTU and working with the Accommodation Team for a year, but Julie had such a big impact on me in that time. For my first week, before the team moved offices, she sat next to me around the corner of my desk and let me fire questions at her when I needed help. I quickly got to know her dry sense of humour and straight way of talking which had me in stitches at times. I used to joke with her that I needed a stab vest to ask a question as I could be sure she would have a witty response for me, but she would always help. Days were always made better by one of her quick-witted, or dry comments. I feel privileged to have met her and she will be very much missed. We all have great memories of her that we can laugh about and share in the future. Sending lots of love to all her family at this sad time x
Posted by Helen Rouse, 29 Jun 2020
Julie was such a straight talking lady that I couldn't help but chuckle. She told it like she saw it. She was such a character, it will be hard to forget her. Blessings to her family, particularly in this time of lock down, it must be difficult. Barbara
Posted by Barbara Robinson, 29 Jun 2020
I've been lucky to work with Julie for the past two years in Accommodation and I'm going to miss her so much. She was so funny, and so direct, which I think we all really appreciated. She'd have us in stitches in the office with what she said sometimes! Julie had the biggest heart, and spoke about her children and grandchildren with such pride, and we're all thinking about them in SAS. Rest in peace Jules, NTU won't be the same without you.
Posted by Hannah Lambert, 26 Jun 2020
I am very sorry to hear this news. Julie was such a friendly person with a great sense of humour. NTU has lost an amazing person.
Posted by Alex Cahill, 26 Jun 2020
Such sad news. Julie was a lovely lady with a fabulous sense of humour, she was hugely respected by her colleagues and will certainly be very much missed. My thoughts are with her family.
Posted by Nicky Mellows, 23 Jun 2020
Such a sad loss of a lovely lady. She made me laugh, whenever I called Julie she would always say "Ey up, what do you want". My condolences to Julie's family and the Accommodation team.
Posted by Janet Fellows, 23 Jun 2020
With deepest sympathy to Julie's family and friends, a lovely work colleague,always cheerful and helpful.
Posted by Fred Postles, 23 Jun 2020
I was so sad to hear the news that Julie passed away. I enjoyed my time working with her and she always made me smile. NTU won't be the same without her.
My condolences and thoughts are with her family.
Posted by Jill Miles, 22 Jun 2020
I was shocked and saddened to hear that Julie had died so suddenly. I'd only spoken with her at the start of lockdown, calling for a quick query and then ending up having a long chat about working from home, plans for retirement, gardens amongst other things. I always appreciated Julie's straight talking, good humour and her compassion. I will truly miss our interactions and banter. My sincere condolences to her family, friends and close colleagues.
Posted by Kathryn Frith, 22 Jun 2020
As a fellow long service member of staff I'd only bumped into Julie prior to lockdown, after years of not seeing her (due to my move to City Gate East) and it was like we'd seen each other the day before; she'd not changed one bit in her friendly demeanour and she never seemed to age. We had many conversations back in the 90s when we shared a building and I'll remember her with fondness.
Posted by Claire Davies, 22 Jun 2020
Such sad and shocking news. Julie was such a character, and we had a lot of banter and laughs during the time I worked closely with the Accommodation Team. Those laughs continued when I would often see her in Newton en route to Arkwright cafe for her daily fix of the cooked breakfast! She will be hugely missed, and my thoughts are very much with her family. Sleep well, Julie! x
Posted by James Hadfield, 22 Jun 2020
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Julie. Julie was always so helpful, and it's hard to imagine NTU without her being around. My sincere condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.
Posted by Catherine Millet, 22 Jun 2020
Such sad news, she was such a fabulous personality and you wouldn't walk very far without bumping into her. I've known her as long as she's been at NTU so I feel like we've lost one of the "old guard". Such a funny lady, with a wonderful smile and always time for a chat with a colleague.
Posted by Sara Murcott, 19 Jun 2020
I am sorry to hear this news, Julie was always fun to talk to although I've not spoken to her in a while I often think of her and she is often mentioned. RIP Julie
Posted by Jane Dudley, 19 Jun 2020
I was so sad to hear the news about Julie. I have known her for many years and she was such a kind and helpful person... plus we always had a right good chinwag, especially when waiting for the bus home..
I will really miss our chats and miss seeing Julie's smiley face. She was someone I thoroughly enjoyed bumping into, a truly lovely lady..
My sincere condolences goes out to her family and her friends at this very sad time, NTU has lost a wonderful woman xx
Posted by Hilary Naylor, 19 Jun 2020
I was so saddened to hear of Julie passing away. I'd always ring her with accommodation queries and she'd ring me for admissions queries - we had a good back and forth for many years! She always made me laugh with a tale or two and her down to earth personality shone through. I shall miss speaking with her and hearing her laugh. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time xxx
Posted by Laura Clash - Admissions, 19 Jun 2020
Julie was such a bright, confident, truth talking woman full of one-liners…
People use the expression ‘light up the room’ all the time, but she did bring light, laughter everywhere she went. She was one of the most caring and compassionate people I have ever had the pleasure to work with – and such a sense of humour too!
It was such a privilege to work alongside Julie (AKA DCI Jules) and she has left a big gap in the SAS family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Stravino Family during this difficult time especially to Julie’s Children and Grandchildren whom she spoke about proudly every day.
Posted by Shelly Williams, 18 Jun 2020
I hadn't realised just how many years I knew Julie. Sharing life's stories over lunch every now and then, but perhaps not nearly often enough. She could make me laugh or cry with her no nonsense take on life, and work, but she’d never let me leave a conversation feeling low. She had that knack, no matter what she herself was feeling. She was so proud of her family and my heart goes out to Luisa, Daniel and Adam, and too little Rocco and Rosa, at this sad time. Remember the happy times she’d say, and so I will, but I’ll still miss her.
Posted by Nicola Gardner, 18 Jun 2020
I have so many fond memories of Julie having known her for nearly 25 years through NTU. I loved her directness and sense of humour. A massive loss to all the lives she touched, sincere condolences to her family.
Posted by Claire Hopkins, 18 Jun 2020
Sending my deepest condolences to Julie’s friends and family at this awful time. Julie - thanks for all of your support over the years. You’ll be missed greatly at NTU. X
Posted by Dave Berry, 18 Jun 2020
My first job at NTU was in accommodation and Julie was so open and warm from my very first day. Julie was always happy to answer my many questions as I tried to get my head around a system that was alien to me.
She was always patient with me and we had a good giggle. Julie was just Julie. No sides.
You'll be very much missed at NTU and I send my heartfelt condolences to her family. xx
Posted by Sam Gore, 18 Jun 2020
So very sad to hear of Julie's passing, a lovely lady who always had time to stop and say hello. She will be missed so very much, love and prayers to her family.
Posted by Maria Batchelor, 18 Jun 2020
Truly sorry to hear the sad news about Julie. She always had a smile and a welcome when you went into Accommodation. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
xx
Posted by Ann-Marie Cancemi, 18 Jun 2020
I was deeply saddened by the news of Julie's passing. My heart felt condolences to the family and friends at this difficult time.
Posted by Wayne Rowley, 18 Jun 2020
My heartfelt sympathies go out to all of Julie's family and friends during this difficult time. Julie always put a smile on my face whenever I spoke to her. I will miss her warm and friendly personality.
Posted by Nichola Siggers, 18 Jun 2020
Thoughts go out to all of Julie's friend and family xx
Posted by Molly Williams, 17 Jun 2020
Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me. It was always a joy to get you on the other end of the phone at work, forever helpful and I always enjoyed our little chats. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by Maggie Berridge, 17 Jun 2020
So sorry to hear of such a loss to the NTU Family. Thoughts are with the family.
Posted by Charlie Catton, 17 Jun 2020
Thinking of you all at such a hard and sad time. Julie will be missed by so many. xx
Posted by Amy Hodkinson, 17 Jun 2020
I was privileged to work with Julie in the Student Accommodation team for five years, and learned so much in that time from her about university and its history, people and processes. Invariably if I needed some help or advice, Julie knew someone in that team and was only too happy to lend a hand.
Julie's fondness for strong coffee, her garden and her family, along with the occasional bit of 'industrial language', will be always remembered by many, with great appreciation.
Rest well Julie, with our love and prayers. xxx
Posted by Mark Simmonds, 17 Jun 2020
It is with such sadness I write this. Julie was certainly a unique character who had a heart of gold. So many fond memories from my time spent with her that will last forever. She was a genuinely loving and caring lady and always willing to share her opinion but the most striking was her kindness and sincerity. She will be sorely missed and my heart goes out to Luisa, Daniel and Adam- she always spoke so proudly of her children and grandchildren Rocco and Rosa- sending my deepest condolences and love. xx
Posted by Darren Doughty, 17 Jun 2020
Thanks Julie for always being my go-to for all things international. You will be missed sorely. Thinking of your family at this very sad time.
Posted by Louise Dobson, 17 Jun 2020
I will certainly miss your smile and cheerful 'Hello' around the campus. Even in the busiest of times you always took time for a chat. Deepest Condolences to the family and friends xx
Posted by Teresa Hardy, 17 Jun 2020
My Deepest Condolences to Julie's Family and Friends, I know she will be very dearly missed. xx
Posted by Debbie Jones, 17 Jun 2020
Deepest condolences to you all. It won't be the same without Julie. She was such a lovely, funny lady xxxx
Posted by Katie Frogson, 17 Jun 2020
I will truly miss Julie. She made me laugh with her blunt and direct responses, and I respected that honesty. But the thing I'll miss most is how much she cared for her colleagues and would check in to make sure they were alright. I know she'd probably tell us not to be daft and not to be sad. I hope wherever she is, she has a nice view of a beach (or similar) and a glass of something to drink.
Posted by Sian Harvey, 17 Jun 2020
Julie will be missed. I'm glad I managed one last chat.
Posted by Janice White, 17 Jun 2020