GREGORY LOMBARDO

Fifty-two years on, I still reflect on this magical guy who once dragged me to an art library to view a painting of a chariot pulled by two powerful horses, explaining to me that they were reason and emotion and that I would have my entire life before me to control that chariot. So many other memories of him are still returning. He was one of the finest teachers I ever met. He cared for others in a way that can never be forgotten.

Mr. Lombardo was my 10th grade English teacher. Not only was he cool as he rode his motorcycle to school, but his open mind naturally elevated his presence. His thirst for great writing in all the forms was readily apparent. That he was open to discussion and finding deeper meaning in works from Moby Dick to 100 Years of Solitude made high school classes feel more almost collegial, and certainly personal. We sadly did not keep in touch but I will never forget him eagerly staying late to delve...

Mr. Lombardo was my English teacher in 9th grade at Trinity school in Manhattan. I was so lost at that school and he saw me. After he left Trinity before I graduated, we stayed in touch. He helped me write my college essay. He believed that my writing would improve with memorizing passages of poetry. I have never forgotten him as he touched my young heart. Liz Solar

I often think of Greg and what we might say to each other if he was still here. Actually, sometimes I feel that he is with me. I remember when we staged a reading of Henry IV, Part I and I was Prince Hal. The other students were great in their roles. There was so much zest in the classroom. I hope there has been progress in publishing his dissertation.

Dr Lombardo treated me years ago. Dr Lombardo treated me years ago. He was an awesome spirit. Generous enough but had his boundaries and expressed them. I truly erred against him.

Dr Lombardo diagnosed my don at the age of 7 and we saw him fir year till the age of 16 He helped out so with medication n therapy I was so sad to hear he had to retire and wasn´t well I´m so sad to hear if his passing he was our Angel n my son graduated high school with a 94 average n I´m so grateful for Dr Lombardos guidance brilliance n kindness He is greatly missed n I thank God for him RIP

I love you dear friend and miss you everyday. I would not be who I am, or very possibly here at all, without you. I came to you at the age of 11, after my mother died, and then again, at 12, after surviving malignant brain cancer. Our relationship laid the foundation upon which my entire life has been built. I would come into your office bleeding and you'd rip off a scab and bleed with me. I hope you to see you in my dreams.

I am more than a year late in hearing the news. I would like nonetheless to offer condolences and join the spirit of many comments from those who had the privilege of taking 9th grade English with “Mr. Lombardo.” I remember a towering presence in the room, always challenging us, always interesting and often fun. And I remember - nearly a half century later - his deep and powerful voice. RIP and thank you.