Photo courtesy of Hobbs Funeral Home - South Portland
South Portland, Maine
Feb 19, 1924 – Feb 14, 2024
Paul Vermel, conductor, orchestra builder, teacher, mentor, husband, father and friend, passed away on February 14th at the age of 99, just 5 days before his 100th birthday.
Paul was born in Paris, France, on February 19, 1924, the second child of Naoum Vermel and Marguerite Amirian...
Read MoreWith deepest sympathies to the Vermel Family. My Mother was a season ticket holder of the PSO for over 60 years. I remember his concerts well. With deep regards.
Dan Beale
April 10, 2024 | North Deering, ME
Iana and I sent flowers your way for your 100 years BD Anniversary..
Came out ..You were not physically at home...But for us and I believe many more.. !!!! You will be here with us FOREVER !!! Guiding all of us how to be well rounded people and musicians!!!
All of the knowledge You gave me playing MUSIC I'll cherish thru all of my life !!! Teaching ,I constantly use sooooo many of your phrases like:
" Starting this New Year We will play the dotted rhythm...
Iordanka Kissiova
February 24, 2024 | Des Plaines, IL | Teacher
Maestro Paul Vermeil and Principal Clarinetist Janice Minor, Northwest Symphony Orchestra, 1994
It is with a heavy heart as I heard about the passing of Paul Vermel while watching the University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra concert this evening in Champaign, Illinois. This UISO performance is being dedicated to him and the tremendous work he did at the University of Illinois. I had the honor and privilege to know and work with Maestro Paul Vermel when I played Principal Clarinet in the Northwest Symphony Orchestra in Des Plaines, Illinois. Maestro Vermel was a fabulous musician and...
Janice Minor
February 23, 2024 | Park Ridge, IL | Friend
