Paul Mazzie-deceased
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:28 am
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Yesterday I went to a funeral for Paul Mazzie-one of the original “Archer Boys”.
Paul and I were not close friends, mainly due to the fact tat I was 4-5 years younger than he. However, I knew him a long time from the “old neighborhood and from the Archer Boy luncheon. In short, he was a nice guy.
When his son gave a eulogy I knew why I came.
A few things that stand out about Paul:
He served his countryin the Army for a few years .
He was a NY ireman for more than 20 years
He was a good family man and his family was very nice people.
He was a coach of softball teams, including Manhattan College and many local teams in Suffern.
In summary he led a simple life but a good one, and many people came to the wake and the funeral, honoring him as a good friend and associate.
While Paul was younger than “The Greatest Generation” as depicted by Tom Brokaw in his book, he had many traits of them-from a simple background and working to improve himself and his family. I think he falls in that category.
Also, in the last year we lost another Archer Boy-Bill Reilly. He was another nice guy who always had a smile and something nice to say about things.
Both of them will be missed.
Les
Yesterday I went to a funeral for Paul Mazzie-one of the original “Archer Boys”.
Paul and I were not close friends, mainly due to the fact tat I was 4-5 years younger than he. However, I knew him a long time from the “old neighborhood and from the Archer Boy luncheon. In short, he was a nice guy.
When his son gave a eulogy I knew why I came.
A few things that stand out about Paul:
He served his countryin the Army for a few years .
He was a NY ireman for more than 20 years
He was a good family man and his family was very nice people.
He was a coach of softball teams, including Manhattan College and many local teams in Suffern.
In summary he led a simple life but a good one, and many people came to the wake and the funeral, honoring him as a good friend and associate.
While Paul was younger than “The Greatest Generation” as depicted by Tom Brokaw in his book, he had many traits of them-from a simple background and working to improve himself and his family. I think he falls in that category.
Also, in the last year we lost another Archer Boy-Bill Reilly. He was another nice guy who always had a smile and something nice to say about things.
Both of them will be missed.
Les