Carmine L. Pennella

I was so sad to learn of Carm`s passing. I hadn´t seen him for a while, but we spent quite a few years sometime ago as bridge partners. We were a good duo, always "reading" each other´s bids. There were times when I wanted to "smack" him because he´d make crazy, outlandish bids during our games. Carm would always pick me up with a handful of flowers. I shall never forget him. He was such a dear. I´m sure he has a good bridge game going on up there daily. Again, so very sorry for his...

Carime was also a very good actor and in particular he gave a brilliant performance as Tevye at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse (the Rev). I have no doubt he could have done it for a living. He was that good! Ed Sayles

From the Muirhead family to yours, we send our deepest sympathy for your loss. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

I was part of his SU Project snd we attended Syracuse Stage shows in 1982-83. An amazing and wonderful person and teacher. Fly high Carm! - Sandy (Morris) Miller

Dear Friend, You will be missed. Love, Gary and Donna Sherman

I only met Carmine a few times, as he was my dear friend Jim´s closest friend at Brookdale Bellevue. One afternoon, as I was about to leave after visiting Jim, Carmine was sitting outside in one of the white rocking chairs. Jim said, "Play this for Carmine. He´ll learn it and then we can all sing it together." The song was Leonard Cohen´s Hallelujah. I sat down beside Carmine. As he heard the tune he began to softly sing along and I joined in. There we were-two people who barely knew each...

Our Class of 1987 get together he last attended to see all of us,im so thankful he remembered all of us, enjoyed hearing his stories that night...a man with so much wisdom,he always shared it with each of us.

Mr P was my neighbor first then my teacher and then my friend. Loved the times we spent together he was truly an amazing man. Rest in peace

My sincere condolences to hear of this wonderful man´s passing. He was a great mentor to countless students everywhere he taught, but especially at Moravia High. Always there with a warm, and caring smile and a quick wit. Rest in peace Mr. P. You will be greatly missed.