Paul Mazzie-deceased

[Les Sherwood]

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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

[Parkchester Guy]

Nicely done, Les.

Would that we all could depart having led good and simple lives. Doesn't get any better than that.

[pfhanley]

Well stated, Les. Paul certainly was a very special guy !

Packy Hanley

[John Kelly]

Les, you hit the mark on Paul.
Paul was a terrific person. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family.

John Kelly

[andrew j stack]

Paul was one of the best. He will be missed. Les,you could not say it any better. Andy Stack

[claire scanlon]

I just got back on the board, Paul sounded like a great guy. Im sure he will be missed.