Paul Crane Dorfman

Paul and I were good friends in junior high school and high school, with a shared interest and enthusiasm for astronomy. Our paths diverged after high school, though I had no idea in what direction, and I kept expecting to run across his name in a scientific journal, and it hope to see him at our 60th high school reunion in 1957. I share Sheila Cohen's sadness and dismay to close the loop by way of his obituary and the news of his passing in our high school alumni newsletter. It is clear that...

My acquaintance with Paul dates back to grammar school in Glencoe. I was recently thinking of the many interesting classmates I went to school with and Paul's name came to mind. I remembered the soft spoken aura of wisdom and intelligence that he possessed even as a young boy and I was confident that he had done something meaningful with his life.

I decided to Google him to see if I was right and certainly wasn't surprised when reading about what a successful, rich and giving life he...

In my 35 year career at Bank of America I don't think I came across a kinder or more intelligent man than Paul Dorfman. As a young, wet behind the ears banker he showed me more time and patience than I deserved.

I worked with Paul when he was Asia Division Credit Head based in Tokyo in the mid-'80's. I always appreciated his sharp wit, immense intellect and warm humor. His quiet manner belied an active mind that was usually a step or two ahead of where the conversation was going. He never let that talent interfere with a down to earth approach that allowed him to connect authentically with those he dealt with. He was a wonderful man, and will be missed.