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Edward "Bud" Paxton
1928 - 2015
Edward "Bud" Paxton
1928 - 2015
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1928
DIED
2015
Edward Paxton Obituary
Edward "Bud" Paxton (retired FDNY) of Bronxville on February 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father of Jim (Kathy), Tom (Eileen) and Betty Jane (the late Rich) Collins. Father in law to Andrea. Devoted grandfather of Keith, Jamie, Reggie, Carrie, Emily, Mike and Suzanne. Bud retired after 36 years of service as a Battalion Chief from the FDNY. As a longtime member of the Coveleigh Club, he enjoyed playing tennis and bridge. Calling hours at the Fred H. McGrath and Son Funeral Home Bronxville, between the hours of 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday.. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Joseph's Church Bronxville on Thursday February 12, 2015 at 9:45 am.
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John Van Bomel
February 11, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to you, Betty, and to your entire family. You've lost one of the great ones - a truly unique individual. Bud was a jack-of-all-trades and master of many - athlete, firefighter, card-player and raconteur; husband, father and grandfather; teacher, mentor and dear friend.
Cathy Van Bomel
February 11, 2015
Dear Betty,
We are so sorry about Bud. Both of you have become a staple of our warm and sunny days, as well as treasured friends over the years. Please know we will forever cherish the dancing ready, card playing, steady and fun man you shared with us. We'll "be seeing Bud, in all the old familiar places, that these hearts of ours embraces.." much love, Cathy and John
Kevin McGuire
February 10, 2015
Condolences to the entire Paxton family. The chief was a great boss & a gentlemen. I worked for him quite a few years in the 1980s on Tremont Ave., the Bronx, E45/L58/B18. He was fair, old school & a solid fireman. He certainly had the best penmanship!
Remembering those good times,
Kevin McGuire, Lt. FDNY ret.
Ann Marie Coyne Smith
February 10, 2015
Dear Betty, We lived next to Buddy on Decatur Avenue - the Coyne family. My brothers Jim, Ray, Jerry, Vin, Eileen and myself remember the wonderful Paxtons. We also remember you dating Buddy! My husband, Arthur, is retired FDNY and we send our love to you and your family.
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Dorothy Revelli
February 10, 2015
Dear Betty.My deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will all miss our friend.Sorry,i can't be there.May happy memories help you all with your grief..
Martin Holder Jr
February 9, 2015
My condolences to the Paxton Family.We used to have great times with Bud at the Jersey Shore.He was a great guy always rubbing his hands together.He will be missed.God Bless.
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