Edward M. Wasserman

Myself and Mary wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family of dear Dr.Ed. He was a very kind and thoughtful man and we will miss his zest for life and his enthusiasm for our instrument.

It made me very sad to hear of Ed's passing. He was a true gentleman: kind, intelligent, witty, generous. He knew so much about music and clearly loved jazz, classical, and blues, especially. He brought that love to class every Monday. I feel lucky that I got to enjoy his playing and his supportive and engaging conversation for a few years. He was a bright light who will be missed by me and many others. I send sympathy and kindest wishes for comfort to his family.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Ed's death. Many times we sat and chatted on the long wooden bench at Old Town School, and he was very supportive and encouraging to me as a new harp player. On a personal note, my father just died, and on the exact same day as Ed. I hope those two meet up there and jam....

Ed always brought his A game into our den of harmonica playing. He gave us fellow students many fine performances. I will miss his enthusiastic presentations.

We were saddened to read about Ed's death. We remember Eileen as a folk dancer accompanied by Ed. Our condolences to the family.
Herman and Helen

I had the pleasure of sitting next to Ed at many of the Monday night sessions. It never ceased to amaze me how dedicataed he was towards his study of the harmoinca and to the music he played. There were a lot of good players in those sessions that I wanted to sound like....But I thought to myself..when I grow up I want to be just like Ed.. My thoughts and prayers are with Ed's family..

Ed and I did not know each other, but I was aware of him since about 2 years ago when I showed up in the level 3 harp class, which convenes before Ed's class. I always took note when I saw him, even by himself at Rosa's one night. Lately I had been vacating my seat promptly at the end of class so as to not inconvenience Ed, who would arrive and patiently wait for his seat, which was actually next to my customary seat, I believe. Well, I won't see Ed standing there waiting any more, which is...

Where's Ed? That's what I was thinking to myself, last Monday in Joe's Basement, when I saw his empty chair. I sat directly across from him in harp class and I always enjoyed his free musical spirit and kind manner. Whether it was a gracious smile, his catchy lyrics, or his hip shakin' harp, Ed's groove for life and song will not be forgotten. Thanks, Ed.

My deepest sympathies to Ed's family. I always enjoyed his company. He was warm, an excellent conversationalist, and always the gentleman. I hope I can keep the great enthusiasms in life as he did. God bless you, Ed.