Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Although it has been more than 45 years ago since I last spoke to Paul, I am saddened to hear of his passing. I went to school with Paul in Bedford MA, and lived in the same neighborhood near Noreen Drive, from 1962-1967. Being that the neighborhood was divided from the rest of the town by Rt. 3, it was a very tight enclave, where everyone knew one another and all the kids played together, no matter age or gender. In spite of his mobility issues, Paul refused to be coddled to, or sidelined in any of the many pick up baseball, football, and basketball games that we often played. His legs had limitations, but his arms were always very powerful, and that was what he focused on. He could hit, throw , or shoot with great skill and agility. Having him on your team as quarterback, was always an asset. I also remember, that as a child, he had to endure a number of surgeries, with long immobile, recovery times. I can never remember him complaining. He not only seemed to accept his situation , but bore it with both grace and fortitude. My condolences to all family members.
