Harry Fackelman

Harry is a beloved family member of the Carr family we were all very saddened when he passed one of the nicest brothers I could ever know. Did he make it big in the music world. Well Harry I hope brother Tom's clarinet went to a good home. Remember the Comet tones your wedding band that played at brother Mike's wedding. Harry thanks for all the memories. The Carr family

I was saddened to hear of Harry´s passing. When our son was in high school, he had the pleasure of taking lessons from him. We feel so fortunate that he was able to work with such a kind, compassionate, and extremely talented musician. Sincere condolences to family and friends.

My deepest sympathies are with Harry´s family and friends. Harry was a best friend from high school band and orchestra and we managed to remain in touch through the years. I attended a concert he played at the Morgan Library, played together for our friend Tom´s service, and collaborated on the musical portion of a video during covid. Harry was a wonderful musician, a loved friend, and person of great integrity who will be so very missed.

God's peace and comfort to Harry's family at this sad time of loss. I played 1st Clarinet 2nd chair and shared a stand with Harry in high school, SPHS class of 1974. I have been sharing that story for 50 years! He was that cute, quiet guy with a sense of fun who was nice and kind to everyone. He was so very talented and skilled even back then, even so he was one of us. Peace.

I met Mr. Fackelman for just a moment. A band he was in was playing at a craft show at the Kenan Center in Lockport. As they finished a set, I went up to him and spoke to him about my taking up clarinet at the age of 54 - never playing before or understanding how to read music. I told him that it was Supertramp's "Even in the Quietest Moments" song about 45 seconds into it that moved me to take lessons. I told him I wished I had that part to learn. He took my email, found and translated...

It is a given that Harry was the consummate musician. Sound, doubles, reads anything, play any bag... But it is character that defines a man. Musicianship aside, we could argue that Harry's greatest contribution was as a teacher of men. He led by example. He was kind, he was gentle. His easy smile put you at ease. It told you that yes, there's a master musician in the sax section, but that you were going to be treated gently. With patience. With respect. You were accepted, and you'd be...