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Paul Pickar
formerly of Vestal
Paul Pickar, 93, formerly of Vestal, NY, passed into heaven on July 14, 2009 at Fletcher Allen Hospital, Burlington, VT, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband and loving father, he was predeceased by his wife, Frances; and all nine of his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his three daughters and families, Renata and Bill Banke of Essex Junction, VT, Kristan Elsey and Joe McHugh of Vestal, NY, Paulette and Paul Ulich of Winchester, VA; and three grandchildren, Caroline and Mitchell Ulich, and Scott Elsey. Paul was inquisitive and passionate about science all of his life, teaching physics at universities and working at Martin-Marietta and IBM. He took great pains to educate young people and inspire them to realize their own potential. Paul also appreciated the natural beauty of the outdoors and loved hiking Vermont's mountains. He will be missed for his kindness and gentle spirit by his family and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. Calling hours will precede the Mass from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Capital Campaign, c/o OLS Parish, 157 Clark Street, Vestal, NY 13850. Arrangements are by the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Vestal.
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Chris Carpenter
July 20, 2009
To Renata
We are thinking of you and your family.
Chris, Anne & the CMSW Department at FAHC
James Dobreski
July 18, 2009
Kristan, Renata and Paulette and families
I was so sorry to hear of your loss, although I didn't know your dad well, after a wonderful friendship with your mother I knew so very much about your dad and what a wonderful man, husband and father he was, and I know you will miss him, and yet rejoice he is once again with your mother
July 16, 2009
Kristen,
We are sorry to hear that your father has passed away, and hope you will find comfort and peace in good memories. We are unable to attend his funeral mass but know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Betty Jean and Dennis
Maria (Demetry) Maira
July 16, 2009
To Paul's family
You don't know me, but I worked with Paul many years ago at River Plaza. Paul also worked with my dad, Jim Demetry, at IBM in Owego. I can't tell you how sorry I am to see that he passed. He was always the nicest man and I enjoyed having the opportunity to have worked with him and listened to many stories he used to share. God Bless him.
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July 16, 2009
Kristen and family,
I am sorry to hear of you dad's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time
Annamarie Lucia Patelunas
Sheila Fisher-Stevens
July 16, 2009
Paulette, I know it's been many years, but just wanted to let you know I saw this obituary and am thinking of you. Believe it or not, I have a wonderful memory of you and your father. I was at your house, and we were on our way to go somewhere. Your dad was sitting in a chair and you kissed him on his head and said,"See ya later, Pop." Even as a kid, I remember thinking that was pretty cool! Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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