From the September 1998 Peg-Board
ALLISON SGROI died on August 17, 1998. Since 1996 she had worked at Warner Bros. Feature Animation as an inbetweener and breakdown artist. She was the daughter of 1992 Golden Award winner Tony Sgroi who died on July 16 of this year.
In lieu of flowers, Warner Bros. Feature Animation is collecting contributions for an educational trust fund for Allison's son, Philip Guerrero. Contact Michelle Perslow at (818) 9777600 x72176, or Moira Dolan at x77739 for details. In addition, Jennifer and Allison Sigurdson are gathering drawings, mementos, thoughts, stories, etc. and putting together a memorial journal for her son. If you would like to contribute, contact Jennifer or Allison at (818) 977-7600.
I knew Allison in 1997 when we both worked at Warner Bros. Feature Animation. Because I sat next to her and we were both on the same team, I grew to know her pretty well. I know she was very dedicated and hard working, a loving and supportive mom, definitely a talented clean-up artist at that, and not to mention a great friend.
I remember working late during the crunch period when Allison and I used to crack jokes. That's what I love about her, she always had a great sense of humor, even when the times were rough. But her greatest quality was having a good heart, I learned that the first day I met her ... and that's how I'll still remember her. Thanks, Allison.
-- Tao Nguyen
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