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Marianne McDermott posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
What a band there must be in heaven and the shows going on there!!! No more words are needed for Paul, as he was the kindest, sweetest and most patient music teacher ever - and a fabulous husband and father to Phyla and the rest of the family. I knew Julie, David, Gail and Nadine as I went to school with them. Andrea and myself were deeply saddened to here of Paul's passing, but we know that Paul is directing that choir and my Mom and Dad, Ed & Marybeth McDermott are singing right along. He was truly blessed and a "blessing" to his family and many friends! May GOD Bless you all!!! Marianne McDermott, Andrea Guillot and Thom McDermott
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Susan Bossley (Puzio) posted a condolence
Saturday, December 29, 2012
I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Wrights passin. Music brings life to everyone. He was an incredible teacher and my memories of him in school were that he always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by many.
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Bruce Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Rest in peace, Mr. Wright. I'm so thankful that I had the good fortune of being one of your students, in school and in church. Whatever our gifts, you encouraged us to simply do our best... a life lesson I've never forgotten. Thank you for everything!
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Virginia & Frank Fasano posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Julie and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. Sincerely, Virginia & Frank Fasano
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Deborah Townsend (DeGroodt) posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Mr Wright was a wonderful teacher who taught me how to love all the different types of music. He was a wonderful man.I went to scholl with Steven ( I am saddened by your loss) RIP Music man God Speed.
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Charles H. Stone posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2012
I entered Princeton in June of 1945. My assigned roommate and I did not get along especially well, so I moved to Walker Hall when my second semester began in the fall of that year. I soon heard the sounds of a xylophone coming from a room downstairs in our entry. I went down, and met Paul E. Wright, from Preble, New York, back for his second year at Princeton.
We became close friends. We shared an interest in music. ( I play some bad party piano.) We managed to see, at minimal expense in those days, the great musicals of the time in New York City - Where's Charley?, Bloomer Girl, Carousel, Oklahoma, High Button Shoes, etc., and we went to the Metropolitan Opera and saw the whole Ring Cycle (in the cheap seats, behind the big post). You caught the 2:38 from Princeton Junction, got into Manhattan, went to Toffonetti's for the baked potato for dinner, and were off to the theatre - Paul ran everywhere, in the street, and I huffed to keep up.
Paul got me bickered into Court Club, where you could eat and socialize.
When Paul graduated in June of 1948, we went together to Washington, D.C., and did the sights for a couple of days.
I visited Preble every summer from 1946 through 1949 and got to know the whole family.
We have kept in touch ever since. Sadly, we have not seen each other much in recent years. I wish I had done better about that.
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B.K. Boley posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Dear Phyla and Family,
Paul will be greatly missed. I cherish the years at Goshen in no small part because of him. He was one of the great men and great teachers of this world, always joyful, encouraging, optimistic and loving.
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JoanneVanHaaser-Kely posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2012
My thoughts are with your family; hope all your good memories will was your loss.
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JoanneVanHaaser-Kely posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2012
My thoughts are with your family; hope all your good memories will was your loss.
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JoanneVanHaaser-Kely posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2012
My thoughts are with your family; hope all your good memories will was your loss.
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Joe Burns posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2012
There is not much more I can add that has not already been said. Paul was a great friend to many of us. someone there for us, we learned from, who taught us well. someone who was there during rough times and during good times. I had the wonderful opportunity of working with him on many musicals. Either on stage, or behind the scenes helping with the sets. I cry when I think of him now and I will miss him terribly God bless all of you and God bless his family as well as Paul himself who is going to be sadly missed by many. We all love ya George!
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Regina Palmer posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2012
My prayers go out to my long time friends and co-workers, Gail and Henry and to all their family. I did not know Mr Wright personally but his reputation as the best music teacher with heart for all preceded him. All the lives he touched keep him alive with every memory and story. And we know that our Redeemer lives, therefore where He is, we shall one day be there also. Blessings.
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Gina Barbone Frankle posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Mr. Wright will always hold a special place in my heart, as part of the greatest memories of my childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wright family during this sad time.
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Tammy McClanahan posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2012
It has truly been an honor to know Paul, even though our meeting was brief, he will be forever in my heart. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
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Diane Barron posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Dear Phyla and family,
Paul will always be remembered for his love of all things musical, and for the way he spread that love to everyone around him. He has made of of our lives richer for having known and worked with him. May God bless you all and carry you in the palm of his hand at this difficult time; and from the bottom of my heart, thank you, "George".
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Julie Pines Kulihin posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2012
I have so many fine memories of Mr. Wright and the music that was so much a part of life at the Presbyterian Church and in Goshen High. The energy and joy Mr. Wright brought to his music, the church and school choirs, and the high school musicals lives with me still.
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his entire family.
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Rande Fogelman posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Mr Wright was very instrumental in my love of music and singing. It was because of what he taught me that I had the nerve to audition for 2 women's barbershop choruses - my current one being ranked 5th in the world. He was a great teacher and will be greatly missed.
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Margaret Hopkins Hovanec posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2012
My thoughts are with the Wright family as they celebrate the life of a truly wonderful teacher. Mr. Wright was the leader for our High School Chorus at Groton H.S. NY-in the 1950's. He was a true motivator-and we knew he loved his work. We all wanted to 'perform' for him. We all reflect warmly on Mr. Wright's effect on our love of music. In fact, just this past week, fellow classmate, Barry Vorhis, mentioned Mr. Wright and how he helped him get extra time in the music room!!! This is a true 'teacher'. The love of music being taught so everyone can enjoy.
Sincerely-Margaret Hopkins Hovanec
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BARRY VORHIS posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Mr. Wright was my music teacher at GROTON HIGH, GROTON,NY 1950's. I sang in choir, and Glee Club he had form. He inspired me to pursue a music position in life. Which I did, played and sung my heart out, around the world. Thank you Mr. Wright
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Sydney & Art Miller posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Dear Phyla and family,
So very sorry to hear about Paul. We have a lot of fond, funny memories with the both of you. Our Prayers are with you. Sincerely, Sydney & Art
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Betty Tompkins Conger posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Mr Wright was my music teacher and piano teacher in Groton NY in the late 1950s. He & his wife also took our Music Theory class to NYC to see Music Man and the Meistersinger at the old Metropolitan Opera. He truly inspired a lifetime love of music for me and others in our class. Thank you, Mr Wright. RIP and bless the family.
Betty Tompkins Conger
CLass of 1960, Groton, NY
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Joan and Bill Janssen posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2012
We didn't know Paul but surely wish we did as he was quite the "musical" accomplished "music man" of Goshen, NY. Our sincere condolences to Phyla, Gayle, Henry and Family. Joan and Bill Janssen
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Jinx & Dann Perszyk posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2012
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Mr.Wright,our wonderful Music Man who opened our hearts to music. We will miss you and your talents. We will also miss your beautiful smile that lit up a room.
Our heartfelt condolences to the very special family he leaves behind. May the Lord be with you all.
Love, Jinx & Dann.
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michael doolittle posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
Im very sorry to hear of pauls passing i went to ghs .He was 1 of the coolest teachers i ever had and will be sadly missed..he always was very happy at school singing and when someone makes a job,not a job but a way of life..thats awesome!he touched all our lives..peace and to your family and god will take care of him till you meet again.
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Lisa Rakov St. John posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
Very saddened to hear about Mr. Wright's passing. As a 4 year member of the Goshen High School Chorus and active in all the school plays- I have the best memories of Mr. Wright and his infinite patience and desire to make us alll love music as much as he did. He gave me the spot as "Anita" in "West Side Story" and it was truly life changing as he imparted so much confidence and trust that I could carry off that role. God bless and may you rest in peace, Mr. Wright. My sincere condolences to your family.
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Jean & Dick Martin posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
We are truly saddened by Paul's passing.We met Paul as young kids(60 years ago) in his choir at Homer Avenue Methodist Church in Cortland, NY. He was such an inspiration to us (musically and personally) that we were soon married, with Paul playing for our wedding service. Our sincere condolences to Phyla and to all of Paul's family. His music will live in all of our hearts as we continue to cherish our memories of him.
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Edith Smiley Bush posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
I will always remember Mr. Wright's musicals at Goshen High and how pleased and fortunate we were to have him play for our wedding at the Presbyterian Church in 1989. Such a talent! He will be missed!
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Kenny and Nina Kent posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
We have such fond memories of Paul. The times we worked behind the scenes of so many HS plays, the trips to shows in NYC, the neighborhood where we lived and the delight of hearing Paul play those ivories. So many good times. Our love to Phyla, his children and grandchildren. You are all in our prayers and hearts.
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Joyce A. Presutti posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
Sadness gives way to Joy when I think of the lives this remarkable man touched through his service to the community and his music. He never faltered in making me feel special as a singer at a very young age. I only had the pleasure of working with him 3 times, but what a joy it was. Blessings to his family during this transition. Mr. Wright now directs his next Choir, this time with the Angels. Rest well in the arms of heaven, kind Sir.
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Joanne Grant posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
To the Wright family and to my friends, Henry and Gail, my heartfelt condolences at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joanne
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Pam Smith Moshier posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
My condolences to the Wright family. I have many good memories of Mr. Wright as a teacher, choir master and piano teacher. He made music joyful as well as fun. I'm sure he's leading a choir in heaven.
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Keith Coville posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
Mr. Wright played the music for my wedding at the Presbyterian Church on May 8th, 1988. I will never forget how he swelled the finale of the bridal march as my bride came down the aisle. He was such an amazing teacher. I truly enjoyed his music classes. He was an inspiration for me to continue on into music to this day. He was such a dear man, and he will be truly missed. Godspeed, Mr. Wright.
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Wendy Musgrave Paffenroth posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
Dear Mr. Wright's Family, We will mourn the passing of Mr. Wright, but we celebrate all he left to so many of us. He was a great neighbor in the Park, put a song in our hearts, taught us to play piano, taught us the joy in music, gave us courage to stand in front of an audience and sing, gave us songs from church that we all memorized and sing to this day, was our choirmaster and teacher- who taught us that we can do it over and over again until it was perfect and gave us JOY. He was a man who led by example- a wonderful husband and father and also a friend. God needed a new Choirmaster to lead the realms of Angels in Song for Christmas. May you rest in Peace Mr. Wright and may your family know you will always hold a place in the hearts of thousands. Thank you for playing at my wedding and for all the love you gave so many. And to Mrs. Wright and family - May the memories you hold fill the void in your lives. God Bless each of you.
Consider yourselves each hugged.
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Robert Schaper posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
To the Wright family, I remember Mr. Wright leading the band, Red and Blue at Goshen High. His leadership helped make every GCS student's high school experience happier and more memorable. I am saddened by his passing. Please know that he touched many lives and all for the better. He will live on .
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Gary B. Cullen posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
what does one say about a man who was so gifted, so beautiful and was so selfless. he would give countless hours of time and energy and ask for nothing in return. he truly meant the world to me. helping me in countless ways and in ways that he and i can only understand!! to his family you know he was the best and i want to thank you for sharing this wonderful awesome gentle man with so many of us. just thinking about him brings a song to my heart! what an inspiration! my heart aches, but my memories are countless! i truly loved this man! rest in peace....GEORGE!
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Garry Schanck posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2012
He was one of my favorite teachers, and I learned most of what I know about music from his instruction and inspiration. Our deepest sympathies... Garry & Vonnie.
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Barbara (Innocent) O'Brien posted a condolence
Thursday, December 6, 2012
So many wonderful remembrances of Mr. Wright. Listening to the opera for the first time in 7th grade, church choir, high school musicals, his music and attendance at my wedding.
Thoughts are with the whole family at this time.
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Jim Mccloud posted a condolence
Thursday, December 6, 2012
My heart goes out his family. He was a great family man, mentor, teacher, friend , and neighbor to all. He will be missed. May his voice add to the choirs of heaven.
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Peter Pardo posted a condolence
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Condolences to the Wright family. I have very fond memories of Mr. Wright and his music classes back in the early '80s. He will be missed.
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John Fraser posted a condolence
Thursday, December 6, 2012
"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence ends."
Love and prayers for Phyla and the family and a song in my heart for my friend and teacher, Paul.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
First Presbyterian Church Of Goshen, Goshen, NY
33 Park Pl.
Goshen, New York, United States
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