Ernest Law Biddle Jr.

I was a classmate of Ernie, at the Pennsylvania Academy, the fine arts; from 1961 Through 1965. Uncle Sam called me in 1965... So I joined the Air Force instead! He was a great friend and a true connoisseur of Schmitz beer, the beer of Philadelphia, where, on occasion, then, about eight of us from the Academy, including Ernie, Bert Esteves, Barbara Yochum, a second son of Walter StumpfIg (One of our most beloved instructors, a great artist in his own, right!) Those were magical days, and I...

Ernie, it´s been 470 days since you left there´s not a day that goes by that I don´t miss you or think of you. You truly were such a blessing in my life my best friend! God all the hours we spent on the phone. I miss that. I miss chatting with you while I ride the horses. We laugh about you taking a ride with me on the horse. I´m sure you already know but Noel had her baby. I named her Katie because that´s what you used to call Noel. Katies registered name is Ernie´s Lopin Queen. I can´t...

It seems whenever I search in vain for a childhood friend, I ony find them when their obituary turns up. Ernie and Joel were our childhood playmates from a very young age, our parents were also artists, and it was a Bucks county gang that often met socially, and included the children. We attended eachother's birthday parties, had sleepovers, picnics, whatever. Ernie's first wife, Betsy Clay was my classmate at Moore College of Art. I extend my condolences to his entire family. My brother John...

Many good memories. Kind and talented and lots of fun. Sending condolences . Pia halloran

Sending our condolences to you and your family

Sorry for your loss Silsbee, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Will miss my dear friend , the painter Ernie B, and the wonderful times at PAFA.