Haskell Behrend "Hal" Small

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Hal was a dedicated leader in the American Go community. His creativity, and ability to execute, lead to the first ever US Go Congress (1985), which has continued till its 40th edition in 2024. I was honored to play several tournament games with him. Despite competitive, he always demonstrated great sportsmanship. Betsy and Hal always play Pair Go -- they are a lovely, exemplar couple. "It's good for our marriage." Hal once proudly told me. Betsy, Sarah and Rachel, may your hearts filled with...

It is with a heavy heart that I reflect on the life and legacy of Haskell Small, a truly remarkable person who touched the lives of so many with his warmth, creativity, and intellect. Haskell had a deep love for the game of Go, and I had the privilege of playing with him at several tournaments over the years. Those memories remain cherished moments in my life. I vividly remember several occasions when my family, along with many fellow Go players, was welcomed into his lovely Washington, D.C....

Haskell Small was a great musician who I had the priviledge of working with. He wrote several pieces that were dedicated to me and I recorded them for Naxos Records at his request. Such a gentle man, working with Haskell was one of the few occasions where a composer and I both thoroughly enjoyed every step of the process. Which is not to say he was boring pushover - he was funny and fun. I will remember him fondly and with affection and hope to return to his music time and again. Best,...

May Haskell rest in eternal peace filled with music surrounding him. Always Jane Rosenblatt Ribakow

Hal was a gentle soul of multiple talents who will be missed by music lovers and go players alike. Sincere condolences to the whole family.

Betsy, I am so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. What an accomplished talent whose musical discipline no doubt aided his ability to recover from his stroke to play again. May the good memories you shared soon replace the pain of your loss. I always think fondly of our time performing with the Abbey Chamber Singers.