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Paul Garrett Obituary
New York City - Paul Mitcham Garrett, 71, died instantly behind the wheel of his beloved Lotus Elan, November 20, 2011, at Hyde Park, NY. He was born in Dumas, Arkansas, son of Elizabeth and Francis Garrett. Paul graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Architecture and worked for many years in New York City for Paul Rudolph and Peter Marino. He was passionate about jazz, Formula 1 racing, and art. He is missed by his cherished wife of 48 years, Janie Cook Garrett; his precious daughters Elizabeth Milstein and son-in-law George of San Francisco, California, and Juliet Mager and son-in-law, Damian of New York, New York; grandchildren, Josef, Greta and Lydia Milstein and Mia Mager; sisters Georgia Davis of Salinas, California, Julia Garrett of Little Rock, Arkansas, Jean Montero of Salinas, California, and Maysel Teeter and brother-in-law Stan of Russellville, Arkansas. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 28, 2011, 5-7pm at the Gannon Funeral Home, 152 East 28 St, New York, NY, (212) 532-6579. Memorials welcomed in his name at The Paul Rudolph Foundation, 246 East 58th St, New York, NY 10022 and Essentially Ellington HS Jazz Band Project c/o Jazz at Lincoln Center, 33 West 60 St, New York, NY 10023.
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Greg Dembs
November 20, 2024
Remembering great times of our friendship today Paul, as I do so many days throughout the year. It's been 13 years since you left us, but you are no further from my heart than when you were here.
Juliet Garrett
November 16, 2024
Daddy, as the anniversary of the day we lost you on this earth draws near, I reflect on how present you are in our lives each and every day. Your love, generosity and kindness; your passion for creativity, learning and goodness; your clever, witty and knowing soul. We love you as much today as ever. You are with us and we are with you always. Forever your girl, Juliet
Greg Dembs
July 9, 2024
Thinking of you Paul on your Birthday, and all our fun summer trips to Montreal for the Formula 1 Grand Prix - unforgettable! Just listened to a "new" vinyl recording last night with Jen - Take Ten, what a fabulous album! I think you enjoyed it as well.
Greg Dembs
November 20, 2023
Hi Paul, 'remembering you on this day as throughout the year. I'm assuming you've been smiling down a lot recently as i've upgraded my stereo system and finally bought a good turn-table! Now purchasing some very good remastered jazz vinyl and really enjoying it. Ralf is a bit ahead of me on this, and we've been sharing recommendations and our reviews. You always come up in our conversations, and whenever I listen to my new recordings. Such a great gift you've passed on to Ralf and me!
You're forever alive in my heart,
Greg
Juliet Garrett
November 19, 2022
Daddy, as we head into this Thanksgiving week, I am thinking of you with my full heart. Yesterday marked 11 years since I saw you on this earth. We chatted, we laughed, we hugged a meaningful hug. It was hard to say goodbye to you that day even not knowing it would be our last. I am so grateful for who you were in this life. You were a true light. You taught me so much about unconditional love, true acceptance and taking joy in all the splendor we are gifted. I miss you so much - we all do. Sending you my love everywhere you are. Forever, my Pop. I will see you again, Juliet
Greg Dembs
November 18, 2022
Paul - 'will celebrating our memories this weekend by listening to Blue Train and Kinda Blue albums without interruption and a glass (or two) of fine Kentucky Bourbon.
Thank you for all the great times and inspiration!
Your friend always,
Greg
Juliet Garrett
November 21, 2021
Daddy, Yesterday, as I pulled up to my home in my car, my heart filled as it often does with love for you. The feeling reminded me it was the day, that 10 years prior, we lost you from our earthly lives. Instead of sadness, I felt joy that I could still feel you - no less than ever. I am so grateful for your spirit and that you stay with me no matter what. I know in a way I can´t explain, we will return to each other. Love you, Daddy.
Greg Dembs
November 20, 2021
Cannot believe it's been 10 years my friend. I've carried you with me for all of them, and always will. I miss you.
Greg Dembs
July 9, 2021
Thinking of you on your birthday Paul. Dang- we shared a lot of great times together! 'miss you as always.
Your friend,
Greg
Greg Dembs
November 16, 2020
Thinking of you Paul, and carrying you in my heart. Thank you for everything you shared dear friend.
Greg
Wonderful weekend at The Glen!
Greg Dembs
November 24, 2019
Greg Dembs
November 24, 2019
You've been in my thoughts all month Paul. I'm thinking about a Montreal F1 reunion with the gang next year. Won't be the same without you, but would be great for us all to reminisce about the wonderful times we all shared.
I miss you as always.
Greg
July 9, 2018
Dear Friend - thinking of you on your birthday and all the great times we shared that will never be forgotten.
Really miss you!
Greg
Lydia Milstein
March 4, 2018
Dear Grandaddy,
I miss you so much, but I am and always will be eternally grateful I knew you. as a loving and caring grandfather, one whose memory will never be forgotten. I love you and I miss you with all my heart.
Juliet Mager
July 9, 2016
Taking today, your birthday, to remember how grateful I am that you were born and my dad. I love you forever with all of my heart.
Greg Dembs
July 8, 2016
Thinking of you and some great memories ahead of your birthday tomorrow my friend. Getting together with Keyvan, Ralf, and Gerry this weekend - you'll be toasted more than a few times for sure!
Greg
Greta Milstein
January 26, 2016
Dear Granddaddy,
I miss you.
Ravi Coltrane at Chris' Jazz Club Philadelphia 11/20/15
Greg Dembs
November 24, 2015
Went to see Ravi Coltrane at a small jazz club in Philly on the 20th - fabulous! I had forgotten the significance of the date until the next day. Thanks my friend, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!
Much love and great memories,
Greg
Juliet Garrett Mager
November 20, 2015
Missing you is part of my everyday. I am so grateful for all you gave me the love, acceptance and humor. Kindness spirits forever.
July 9, 2014
Paul - thinking of you on your birthday and wishing we could get together lunch at Agra with a couple Kingfishers like so many times before. Missing you as always. Greg
November 25, 2013
Paul - two years now without your friendship, humor, and insight. Will never be able to fill that void, but am trying to carry forward all that I've learned from you.
You will never be forgotten my friend!
Greg
P.S. Do you have something to do with Lotus' recent successes on the F1 circuit? Give my best to Mr. Chapman...
EDDIE FLEISHMAN
November 22, 2013
A TRUE INTELLECTUAL AND A GREAT ARCHITECT.
July 9, 2013
Remembering you on your birthday my friend. 'really miss getting together with you at The Glen during the summer race season, and dinner at Morretti's! Life is a bit less sweet without your company. 'think of you often Paul.
With love always,
Greg
Juliet Mager
January 6, 2013
Missing you every day. I imagine you in heaven, hanging with your idols – jazz, racing and beyond. You are in my heart always. I love you, Daddy.
Greg Dembs
December 31, 2012
Merry Christmas Paul! - 'miss you my friend.
Paul in his '65 Lotus Elan
Greg Dembs
December 22, 2011
It's hard to believe a month has passed since Paul's death. My thoughts are still very selfish - thinking of all the great conversation, comradery, shared knowledge, and unedited opinion that I've loved about Paul, and will sorely miss in the coming years. He indeed has been a very important ballast in my life.
Sincere, warm-hearted, generous, thoughtful, idealist, are the words that best describe Paul, and qualities shared by Janie and his lovely daughters Elizbeth and Juliet.
I have been so fortunate to have been a co-worker, and part of his inner-circle of friends, sharing our passion for architecture, cars, racing, and Jazz. I've learned so much from Paul.
It is no surprise that he was a part of many of the best times of my life. Thank you so much for the memories Paul - you will never be forgotten, my dear friend!
November 27, 2011
Dear Janie and family,
I am so sorry and sad for you and all of us who have valued Paul as a friend. We will miss his passion and his wit.
All my love,
Sharon Falconer
Carrie Salter
November 24, 2011
It's been many years since I worked with Paul, but I'll always remember him as a mentor. My heartfelt sympathy's for your family's loss...
Monte and Maria Casino
November 22, 2011
To Juliet,our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Katie Devlin
November 22, 2011
To Janey and Elizabeth and Juliet -
My deepest condolences to you all.
Simple words cannot express how heartbroken I am to hear the news of Paul's sudden and way too soon passing.
He has been a friend and mentor for 25 years and I will miss his wisdom and sardonic humor.
God bless you and keep you in the days ahead.
Laurie Walegir
November 22, 2011
Although I was not fortunate enough to have met Juliet's father, I know of the wonderful person that he was, through her. She adored her dad, and she is the beautiful person I know, in part because of his impact on her. I extend my deepest sympathies to all of you, and know that he will live on in your hearts and memories.
Mia & Kim Mager
November 22, 2011
Deepest condolences to the entire family for your sudden and devastating loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies as you endure this difficult time.
Eric Moskal
November 22, 2011
Having only met him a few times, I know the positive light he was and still will be for my dear friend Juliet, and witnessed him being a loving grandfather to his grandkids at her wedding. My sincerest condolences to the entire family coping with this great and sudden loss. All my love to all of you.
xo.
Eric Moskal
Keyvan Milani
November 22, 2011
The sadness of Paul's sudden loss is the painful realization that we will no longer have the pleasure of his friendship,personality, his intellect and his passion.
His single minded aesthetic drive whether in architecture, his passion for Jazz and for enlightened engineering which he so much admired in the design of Lotus cars.
All we have is beautiful memories of his presence in our get togethers, going to Lime rock, Glen or to Montreal for the Grand Prix. Without Paul ,It will never be the same
I was many times the recipient of Janie and Paul's sweet hospitality at Hyde Park.
Dear Janie , I share your sadness,and cherish all the wonderful memories of Paul, All the best for you and your family.
Zaid AlDamlouji
November 22, 2011
Dear Paul's Family
Paul was and will always be in our hearts and memories . a friend a teacher and i am glad to say i have known him . may God rest his soul in peace.
Zaid AlDamlouji
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