Harry-Fackelman-Obituary

Harry Fackelman

Buffalo, New York

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Fackelman, HarryOct 17, 2024After a very courageous battle with cancer - Loving son of the late John and Herta Fackelman. Beloved brother of Angela (Mark) Perryman and Rita (Angelo) Puccio. Uncle of Giovanni Puccio. Also survived by many devoted friends. The family will receive friends at the C....

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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...