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A great teacher who always made time to help and listen. Made it fun to go to class ! RIP my friend ! John J Schmeh. Class if 91 ! Go Bulldogs
John J Schmeh
June 11, 2025 | School
Buffalo, New York
1936 - 2025
Sanio, Paul H.January 17, 1936 - March 27, 2025Age 89, died March 27, 2025. A beloved Burgard High social studies teacher for 28 years, he fostered critical thinking and was honored by the Class of 1992. A Navy veteran and Buffalo State graduate, Paul was an avid outdoorsman, music lover, and...
Read MoreA great teacher who always made time to help and listen. Made it fun to go to class ! RIP my friend ! John J Schmeh. Class if 91 ! Go Bulldogs
John J Schmeh
June 11, 2025 | School
I met Paul years ago through friends at Burgard High school. I had the pleasure of hunting on his property and just spending time with him. My condolences to his family.
Edwin Goetz
April 21, 2025 | Friend
I had Mr. Sanio when i was a Burgard student. He a terrific teacher. RIP Mr. Sanio
Kevin N Rashley
April 14, 2025 | School
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Don Hunley
April 14, 2025 | Work
Paul was a hunting and fishing buddy through our friendship that came as a result of our teaching together at Burgard VHS.I was invited to hunt on his property in Freedom ,N.Y. where I got a gray Fox. There were many experiences on his land with him . In his classroom Paul was no nonsense but certainly understanding of the problems experienced by students in High School. Later in Life I got to meet Gerda and Amy in Alden. He was fun and fair no matter the situation. Everyone who had the...
edward J wartko
April 11, 2025 | Other
RIP Mr. Sanio. Not many teachers are memorable. You were one, and for all the right reasons. I enjoyed the lively discussions we had in your class and running into you at Sabres games after I graduated. We need more teachers like you!
Bruce Buckfelder, class of 1979
April 09, 2025 | School
So sorry too hear about Paul's passing. Prayers for the family. Love Donna Guerra Kesterson
Donna
April 08, 2025
What a great teacher Burgard class of 1989 one of the great. Always taking 2 points off
Jimmy Darby
April 08, 2025 | School
Rip Mr Sanio you were an awesome teacher.
Byron Woods
April 07, 2025 | School