Condolence From: Diane Clifford
Condolence: I am so sorry to read of your loss. I, too, worked with Dick at Camillus Middle School as an English teacher. He was always an upbeat and positive influence in that setting. I am so glad to have known him during that time.
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Tuesday September 29, 2015
Condolence From: John Delia
Condolence: Emma, I'm so sorry to hear this. The depth of love you had for one another and happiness was wonderful to witness every time I saw you together. Dick had such a great, real trombone sound that one rarely is privileged to hear in person, and was one of the nicest individuals I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
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Monday September 28, 2015
Condolence From: Diane Caryl
Condolence: Such a loss! What memories I have of Dick when I began my teaching career at Camillus Junior High. He was such a wonderful man and educator. I am so sorry to be unable to attend October 4th as I will be in NH. I will toast Dick from there. I'm sure he's already playing a heavenly gig!
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Monday September 28, 2015
Condolence From: Joe Smithling
Condolence: My sincere condolences to Dick's family and the entire central NY jazz community on the loss of a true giant. I have great memories of working with Dick in the Bear Cat Jass Band in the years before he founded the Dixie Update. A great performer with a swell sense of humor. He will be missed. I'll be sorry to miss his Celebration at the Sherwood since I have relocated to Florida. Best wishes to all. Joe Smithling
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Saturday September 26, 2015
Condolence From: Gloria Quadrini
Condolence: Dear Barbara, Matt, David & Family
Please accept my condolences on Richard (Dick's) passing. He will be sorry to miss his celebration at the Sherwood as he always enjoyed a good time. (so will I as FL has beckoned). We know that he is in a happy place w/ good jazz all around him. In peace, Gloria Quadrini
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Friday September 25, 2015