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Samuel Paley Obituary

PALEY, Samuel M. A gentleman and scholar, passed away March 31 in his NY home from brain cancer. A graduate of NYU with a Ph.D from Columbia, he was an internationally known archaeologist and professor of Classics at the Univ. of Buffalo. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Koz Paley, his brothers David and Norman Paley, his daughters Raquel, Michal and Avital and a stepson Jamie Koz. Donations in his memory may be sent to Memorial Sloan Kettering.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 9 to Apr. 2, 2010.

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Ric Patterson

January 26, 2020

He was a great scholar and gentleman. I learned much from him and sometimes regret not becoming a site historian as he suggested

Yvonne Widenor

April 13, 2010

Professor Paley was an inspiring teacher. Each time I teach about the topics he taught me, I think of him. It was my very good fortune that he recommended me to a wonderful art collector for a cataloging position. I am grateful for both opportunities. He will be missed.

Yvonne K. Widenor
Canisius College

April 2, 2010

Sam was a good friend. We wish Barbara and his family 'Long life'
Dr Beatrice Sofaer-Bennett and Dr Peter G Bennett, Lewes UK.

April 2, 2010

A fine colleague and scholar. He will be missed; yet he left us much from which to learn.

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jack m. sasson
vanderbilt university

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