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WILLIAM KAPELL Obituary

KAPELL--William.

Dear Willy, you would have been 93 today. On October 29, 1953, the world lost its greatest American pianist. I lost a brother who was also my protector and best friend. I miss and think of you every day. Your loving brother, Bobby

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 19, 2015.

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September 25, 2015

May he R.I.P and may the loving support of family and friends, along with prayers to God comfort you

Anne Anne Wexler

September 19, 2015

I was touched by your memorial notice. You and your brother and my brotherNorman and I played together as young children.We lived at 229 E 79th St.Later I took piano lessons from Mrs'LaFolette and you took violin from her husband. my e-mail anne [email protected].

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