Sy-Shaffer-Obituary

Sy Shaffer

Newark, New Jersey

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SHAFFER - Sy, age 84, on Saturday, Dec. 10, at JFK Medical Center, Edison, born in New York City, lived in Newark, then Forest Hills, N.Y., then in Roslyn Harbor, Jamaica Estates, N.Y., Medford, N.Y., Florida for nine years, then the remainder in New Jersey. He was a professional musician, played...

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Rest in peace Professor Schaefer. You were a fine teacher and tried relentlessly to instill the importance of solfége despite being a drummer/percussionist. Thank you for the my music education. I still reference your book; "A First Look At Theory". Student - Mike Leone

Sy was a great teacher who posessed almost unlimited musical knowledge. He posessed an even greater talent. He opened my eyes, as well the eyes of many of his students, to the great possiblities of musical expression. So long Sy, and thank you. The world has lost a true giant.

Les, I am an old friend from the far ago past. I was sorry to read about the passing of your brother. I do remember him well. I now could be the object of his signature song. To you and his wife Lynn and daughter Melissa and the rest of the family, my sincerest condolences. May you know no more sorrow.
(Old address - Arnet Avenue, Union)

Lynne,

Best of Luck

Frank