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Paul "Pood" Furimsky
86, Indianapolis, passed away May 5, 2013. He was born the thirteenth child of the late Steve and Anna Furimsky in Coalton, IL. He is survived by one sister, Paula Onusaitis, son, P. Michael (Cathy) Furimsky; daughters, Jan (Terry) Wilson, Mary Ann (Wayne) Clymer; grandchildren, Terry "TJ" (Anika), Sarah (Jeremy), Anthony, Laura Beth, and great-grandchildren, Wilhelmina, Dorian, and multiple nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Margaret Elizabeth, who was his childhood sweetheart. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and he remained a loyal veteran. He graduated from the University of Illinois, where he played football for three years. He worked as a manager in the wholesale food industry for many years until his retirement. He was an avid sportsman as well as fan and volunteered at the Pan Am Games and worked at multiple NCAA and IHSAA tournaments and events. Paul did game day stats for the Indianapolis Colts, and was the original and only official timer for the Indiana Pacers from 1967 until his passing. He thoroughly enjoyed his lunches and travel with his multitudes of friends. In Paul's honor, memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Flanner and Buchanan - Washington Park North . Funeral services will be held there on Thursday at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. Online condolences may be made at: http://www.flannerbuchanan.com
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for Paul Furimsky
Judy Schneider
May 11, 2013
Mike and family, I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of Paul. He was my mentor in that he taught me the ins and outs of timing for the Fever. I am truly grateful to him. I know he lived a full life and will be missed by all. God bless all of you.
Ken and Diane Miller
May 10, 2013
To Poods Family...Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our world would be a better place if there were more Poods. He will be with us forever. He is with his buddy Stan Wallace in heaven.
GOD BLESS Ken Miller...Illinois teammate. and from Diane...We loved Pood...remember good times...and always so happy to see him. Happy memories.....
Bill Silvey
May 8, 2013
Mike & family,
I am so sorry for your loss, but so appreciative of the many years I had with Pood. From the Pacer days in the 70's and all of the Indianapolis Colts days, Pood was always good for a smile, a verbal jab and hard days work. May God comfort you and watch over ol' Pood.
Dear Furimsky Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and humbled that you have chosen our family to care for your family during this time. It is our hope that we ha
Diana Shelton
May 7, 2013
Dear Furimsky Family,
There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and humbled that you have chosen our family to care for your family during this time. It is our hope that we have been able, in some small way, to lighten your burden and give proper reverence to a life lived. Please let us know if we can be of further service.
Respectfully,
Brian and Bruce Buchanan
4th Generation Owners
[email protected]
Chaiwat Amnattanakul
May 13, 2013
This is really sad and a great loss indeed to all of us who have had contact with him. He was a great live heart and cool personality. May Lord give his family Courage and Patience. Please accept the most sincere condolences from me and our family.
May 12, 2013
The God of all comfort will comfort you in your time of sorrow. (2Cor. 1:4)
C Johnson
May 9, 2013
Furimsky family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jackie (Segal)Lawson,Leroy and Corey.
David George
May 9, 2013
I do not have the words to express the respect and admiration I had for "Pood". He, like the rest of the Pacers stat crew, have become a second family for me. "Pood" welcomed me when I joined the crew in 2000 and he fondly referred to me always as "the rookie" or "part-timer" because I will never catch him or the original stat guys in games worked. Some of my fondest memories will always be sharing a meal with "Pood" and Mike and hearing "Pood" recall an incident from the early Pacer days. He touched so many lives and we are all blessed and better for for knowing him. I, like so many others, will truly miss him...
Karen Jahn Knutson
May 8, 2013
I've known Pood and the Furimsky family since I was 2 years old. My heart goes out to all of you. Pood's with Margaret again. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
MaryKay (Hruskocy) Scott
May 8, 2013
My condolences to the entire Furimsky crew. Paul was just a great, sweet old guy. Without knowing him you would think he was a curmudgeon (actually I think he told me he was!) until you got to know him! He was sharp as a tack and just a big ole softy. I don't think I ever knew he was one of 8 brothers to fight and all return from WWII. My father was one of 6 brothers to do the same! All the times I would see "Pood" I can't believe we never had a chance to speak about this similarity. He's in a better place now and taking score at the games in heaven. My Pacers days were made better having him around.
Ron & Lisa Hendrix
May 8, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. You will be truely missed by all who knew you. God Bless.
Brad Johnson
May 8, 2013
I have known Paul's son Mike since I was in Middle School. Paul was a Good Man and he will be greatly missed. Our Family offers its Thoughts and Prayers for the whole Furimsky Family
Bob Klein
May 8, 2013
To a good friend and a good clockkeeper,
You will be missed
Big Red
Bob Klein
Debbie Davis
May 8, 2013
Mary Ann and family,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Debbie Davis ( co-worker B&T)
May 8, 2013
To the Furimsky family I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was the sweetest man. My father works for the Pacers and that is where I met Paul. He would always give me a little hug when I passed behind him on stat row. I am sure he got sick of my screaming at the ref's. I will miss seeing his face at the Pacer games. I am so sorry.
Shannon Walsh
Eddie White
May 8, 2013
He was simply, the best! God is getting a GREAT one! Hey God - your stats will never, ever be better! He was great talkin' OLD SCHOOL with!
Laura Foster
May 8, 2013
Mary Ann, Wayne, and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I did not know your father but I know you reflect him in all that you are and do.
You will be in my prayers.
Dave & Louise Griffing, Don & Mary Ellingson, Jack & Joyce Perry, Pood - 2007
Sue Ellingson
May 8, 2013
May 8, 2013
To Mike and the family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will all miss Pood.
Bill Silvey
Patty Blake
May 8, 2013
Jan-so sorry for your loss.
May 7, 2013
Mike, Jan and Mary Ann,
I enjoyed all my years of working with Paul (we never got around to the Pood name). Paul was a man of honesty and integrity - the best kind. He was very instrumental in the growth of our business over the years. And it was always fun to get some of the inside scoop on the Pacers. For anyone who remembers the "3.8 seconds" in the playoff game when Schmitz took the inbound pass and doodled around, then sunk the winning shot ---- I asked Paul later "What about that 3.8?" and he responded, "Joe, a lot can happen in 3.8 seconds"!We'll miss his smile, his kindness and his great stories.
Joe Jansen
Ft Myers
Donna Rosen
May 7, 2013
The world will be a sadder place without Paul. He kept me interested in politics, world affairs, sports for 25+ years. He made me laugh and now he has made me cry.
Karen Koon Martin
May 7, 2013
Mike, my deepest sympathy. It is hard to lose a parent.
Jackie (Flowers) Barber
May 7, 2013
Love&Prayers To The Family!
1959, I think. (Maybe M'Ann is in the picture, too...?)
Sue Ellingson
May 7, 2013
"Hey there Susie-Q, why do the boys all go for you?" It was how Pood Furimsky greeted me all my life. He was so fun and easy going. A loyal friend. One of my favorite people of all time. I'm very sad that he's gone.
John Whitlinger
May 7, 2013
I was saddened to hear the news of Pood's passing. But the memories my family, and I have of all the great times we spent together will last forever. Rest In Peace Pood.
Brian Clouse
May 7, 2013
To the Furimsky family, thank you for sharing Paul with us for all these years. Paul worked with my father at Stark and Wetzel and was a wonderful friend to our family. His love for the Pacers was very evident..our family through the years always appreciated a chance to say hi to him at games. To all of Paul's children and grandchildren...thank you for sharing Paul with us. I am certain things in Heaven are even more organized and better timed with Paul there.
barbara ryan
May 7, 2013
1970 was a great year for me.I met Pood & Liz . I was welcome into their home for the Memorial Day events & we became & remained extended family. Race weekend will not be the same without you.To all the Furimskys' you are in my prayers for only time eases the pain of the loss of a great person.
Jack and Joyce Perry
May 7, 2013
Our sympathy is with all of you and with all of Pood's many friends. We will all miss him, but we have many good memories to think of. We will especially remember the "Niles" gatherings with great joy. It was a very important part of our's and our children's lives.
We remember him with love........
Our love to all of you,
Jack and Joyce
Matt Segal
May 7, 2013
You were a great man, "Pood," and will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time. I owe a lot of my professional success to you and the Pacers Stat Crew for giving me an opportunity to be around the sports scene at such an early age. Thanks for everything!
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