Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Jan 13, 1932 - Dec 24, 2023
It's difficult to accept the idea of the world without my father.
JOANNE BEWLEY
July 29, 2024 | Vero Beach, FL | Daughter
My 94 year old father, Robert Reith, went to Colgate with Julian and told me a story about him tonight that I wanted to share with his family. I came across a photo of my dad with a woman that was not my mom (of which there were never any photos of him without my mom!) so I asked him who this was. The story behind the photo is that Julian's girlfriend wanted to come to Colgate for a dance but didn't have a car, however, she had a friend who did. Julian begged my dad to go on a blind date...
Janet Reith Pacich
April 30, 2024 | Venetia, PA
I loved, respected and admired Julian as a friend and mentor. We presented the documentary “Paperclips” with Donna and Julian. He read poignant poems written by children in concentration camps, which were very moving, especially read by a man who easily could have been one of those children. I cannot imagine the memories he must have had from escaping the holocaust. I was fortunate to spend time with him. My only regret is not to have had a chance to play tennis with Julianhe loved the game...
Dennis Shaw
January 15, 2024 | Yorktown, VA | Friend
Dear Donna,
Michael and I would like to send our condolences to you and your family. Our time as neighbors on Hope Street in Stamford was brief but memorable. Julian was so very engaging as he told us about his amazing life history and shared stories from his kind heart. We are sorry for your loss and may be rest in peace.
Love,
Mary Ellen and Michael Pavia
Mary Ellen Chiappetta
January 06, 2024 | Stamford, CT | Friend
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Dee and Scott Anderson
January 01, 2024 | Milford, CT
Hi Dad, it's Noodle, thank you for all the wonderful gifts you have given me and my two children. Your love, compassion, creativity, intelligence and wit live on through us. We miss you dearly and know that you are nearby. Please give us signs and guidance often so we will feel your presence. We will be careful guardians of your legacy and will continue to love ❤ and comfort your dear sweet Donna as she makes her way through the next chapter of her life.
Nadine Padowicz
January 01, 2024 | Milford, CT | Daughter
My Condolences to the Family.
I knew Julian when he came into the Stamford Town Clerks Office.. one day he left me one of his manuscripts to readalways a gentlemen!!!! RIP Julian.. Jeannie
Jeannie Laughlin
December 30, 2023 | Stamford, CT | Friend
Julian Padowicz, 91, died at his home, December 24, 2023. He was born in Lodz, Poland on January 13, 1932. In 1939, at the beginning of WWII, when Poland was invaded he and his family were living in Warsaw. Julian’s mother, knowing that, being Jewish, they would be in...
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