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Edward Menzer Obituary
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Edward G., 71, of Dumont, NJ passed away on March 25, 2012 at Englewood Hospital. Devoted son of the late Madeline (nee Widmann) and Howard E. Menzer. Dear brother of Kathryn and the late Doris E. Menzer. Edward is also survived by several cousins and many beloved friends. Edward was a music teacher in the North Bergen school system for 19 years, before retiring in 1989.
A concert pianist, Edward earned his Bachelor of Music Degree at the New York College of Music (now incorporated into New York University) where he studied with Leslie Hodgson and Consuelo Clark. Later he studied with the eminent Polish pianist, Jan Gorbaty, with whom he continued to study for many years. He received several scholastic grants and gave concerts at Fordham University, the New York Cultural Center, Madison Square Garden, Town Hall, Carnegie Hall, Convention Hall in Atlantic City and Fairleigh Dickinson University. He performed with orchestras and was heard frequently over radio stations WNYC and WFUV. In 1977, he made his New York debut at Carnegie Recital Hall. Since that time, Mr. Menzer gave recitals at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. He performed at the Polish Cultural Foundation in Clark, NJ, and at the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, sponsored by the Chopin Foundation Council of Greater New York.
Funeral Friday 9 AM from the Frech Funeral Home, 161 Washington Avenue, Dumont. The Rev. Peggy Hayes will officiate at the Religious Service 10 AM at the Lutheran Church of our Redeemer, Dumont. Interment Weehawken Cemetery, North Bergen, NJ. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.frechfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Menzer
Garrett Johnson
April 13, 2012
Edward was a man who inspired happiness for me when I was a child. I will always cherish my memmories of him so that way, in some way shape or form, he will live on.
Jeanine B
April 12, 2012
You were the greatest music teacher I ever had. You were excited to teach the students and showed your passion clearly. I remember everything you taught at Horace Mann! You are resting near my family in Weehawken Cemetary, I will visit often! I'm sorry I was such a brat in school, it wasn't until I became an adult that I realized how important YOU were! Respect and prayers, Jeanine.B.
Eric Johnson
April 11, 2012
A man who loved many things like family and music I remember when her would come to our house to teach me how tp play the pinano and when he would come over for the holidays. Eddie you will be missed
Maria Johnson
April 10, 2012
Almighty Eternal God, in Your fatherly goodness, be kind to the soul of Your servant, Edward Menzer. Take him into the Realm of Light and Peace and into the Community of Your Saints, and give him his share of Eternal Delight in Your Kingdom. The heavens will be filled with the sweetest of music now that Eddie is among the angels.
You will be missed Ed! Love, Maria, Eric and Garrett
Ray Geary
April 6, 2012
I remember you from Teaneck High School, class of '59. How wonderful that you followed your dream and were successful and admired so by your students and audiences. Rest in Peace, Ed.
Quint Vargas
April 3, 2012
Mr.menzer was my music teacher in Horace Mann in the 70's he was an excellent musician how had some patiences dealing with the kids he was a good man and Is a loss to the music industry he was a good man RIP
John Ranieri
April 2, 2012
Although my classmates and I no doubt tried his patience, Mr. Menzer remained enthusiastic and friendly. For many of us who attended Horace Mann, he was the one who introduced us to classical music. For that I'll always be grateful to this good man.
Mary Healy
April 2, 2012
Mr Menzer was my teacher at Horace Mann Elementary School when I was first grade in the mid '60's. He played a mean zither, and loved all the kids, even when we gave him a hard time.
TOBY VARGAS
March 29, 2012
MR MENZER WAS A GREAT MUSIC TEACHER AND HE WAS MY MUSIC TEACHER IN HORACE MANN SCHOOLIN THE 1980'S.HE WILL BE MISSED.
Bill Pokluda
March 28, 2012
My appreciation for music was shaped by Mr. Menzer. He was a dedicated teacher with a lot of patience, an example others in his role should follow. Now, he's making music with Chopin!
March 28, 2012
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Menzer. What a great music teacher...he introduced us to so much great music; he was a brilliant pianist; we all sang in the chorus. His influence on us will last forever. Rest in peace, Mr. Menzer, your legend will live in us forever who studied with you at Horace Mann.
Jean (Barracato) Wambach, Wayne, NJ
Regina Krops
March 28, 2012
Many great memories at Horace Mann School with him as my music teacher. He was very talented. RIP Mr. Menzer. Prayers for peace for his family and friends at this time.
David Tighe
March 28, 2012
You were a great Music teacher & I have fond memories of you that I will continue to cherish. You brought music to alot of lives and that is so important. Music is forever.
Elizabeth Krause Starks
March 28, 2012
Thank you for the wonderful memories in your music class at Horace Mann. Rest in peace Mr. Menzer.
Madeline Lopez
March 28, 2012
Rest in Peace, had you in Horace Mann and always enjoyed you! Over 30 years ago, several of us still in touch, were just discussing you awhile back.
Mike L.
March 28, 2012
Mr. Menzer,
A “good life” is measured by what you give back to your community. And you sir gave so much! You had the gift of music and you shared it with the world. More particularly, you shared it with kids. Life in its fullest doesn't get any better than that! What a tremendous service you performed for the Horace Mann student body. Anyone who had you as a teacher will never forget you. We were blessed to have you.
Thanks for sharing your greatness and thanks for teaching the children to sing.
May GOD rest your soul in Heaven.
Tina Occhilupo
March 28, 2012
You were my music teacher at Horace Mann over 30 years ago and I WILL ALWAYS remember you! Rest in peace!
rob oneill/williams
March 28, 2012
i remember when he used to play " Peter and the Wolf". he would be saying, " do you here the river, or the wind?"
he made you think about what you were hearing.
some of us made a sport of giving you a hard time, but it was really in jest. we had a great respect for you.
go now in peace, there is a concert full of angels awaiting you...
Camille & Rich Norton
March 28, 2012
We only knew you as Ed from Teaneck High, class of 59. How lovely to read the many tributes from your students and colleagues. God bless.
Irwin Gordon
March 28, 2012
We'll miss you Ed. I will always have fond memories of sitting with you at our 50th THS reunion.
Bill Yeager
March 28, 2012
Rest in Peace Mr Menzer. I thank you for the love of music I received from you.
Debbie Pinto
March 28, 2012
Rest in peace Mr Menzer. You will always be remembered in my heart and to all of us who were blessed to be touched with your music and friendship.
Tom Kruglinski
March 28, 2012
Rest in Peace, Mr. Menzer. Thanks for imparting some of your love for music on us at Horace Mann.
Clare Prevot
March 28, 2012
Rest in Peace. You taught me a lot about music in the short time I had you as a Music Teacher
Kathy (Gregory) D'Adamo
March 28, 2012
Mr. Menzer taught us about the parts of musical composition, how they sounded alone, and then combined to make amazing music - changing forever how I listened to music. I passed this knowledge on to my children and are teaching it now to my grandchildren. My condolences to his family and friends.
Despina Baczynskyj
March 28, 2012
RIP Mr. Menza, thank you for sharing your passion of music with your students at Horace Mann .
Vikki (Russo) Pawlowski
March 28, 2012
I still sing the holiday songs & many others that you taught us. Many blessings to you in heaven Mr. Menzer.
Karen Gregory
March 28, 2012
Mr Menzer you music touched me. I remember you played a concert and it was on the radio in 1973. You played the Chinese Rush Hour??? I was amazed and I can still hear you playing all these years later. Our english teacher let us listen to you play. Will always remember you. GodSpeed
Diana Culpepper
March 28, 2012
Rest well, Mr. Menzer. I know the angels will enjoy your "Chinese Rush Hour" as much as we did.
Joe Mc Clure
March 28, 2012
This is very sad. Mr. Menzer was a definitive part of life at Horace Mann. I'm sure we all remember him. I still listen to music he exposed us to at school. Thanks for helping me to hear the story in the music.
Michael Yeager
March 28, 2012
Rest in Peace Mr. Menzer. Thank you for sharing your talent and love of music with your students at Horace Mann. You encouraged me to sing and to this day I still use you vocal exercises.My love for music was enchanced by you and i will be forever greatful.I hope you know the impact you had on so many!
God Bless you on your journey home
Michael J. Yeager Horace Mann School
1970-1979
Gary Thiel
March 28, 2012
RIP you were a good teacher!
patricia walters
March 28, 2012
my condolences to his family and friends!!
Hilario Torreto Jr
March 28, 2012
RIP Mr Menzer, you were a great pianist and a music teacher. I will always remember the music class I had in Horace Mann school. You showed so much passion in music....and now, you will make sweet music in heaven.
Bill Herenda
March 27, 2012
So sorry to hear about Mr. Menzer passing. A terrific teacher and an unbelievably talented musician. His passion was incredible. Rest in peace and thank you Mr. Menzer.
Judy Pasquino Bertsch
March 27, 2012
So sorry to hear of Mr Menzer's passing. I have wonderful memories of him as our music teacher at Horace Mann. Whenever I hear The Sound of Silence or Man of LaMancha I think of him conducting us in chorus. Rest in Peace Mr Menzer, your music will play on forever.
Michele Cinotti - Moraes
March 27, 2012
Condolences to family and friends of Mr. Menzer. May he rest in peace.
Nancy Morales
March 27, 2012
My love for music came from the great teachings of Mr.Menzer in Horace Mann.
You will surely be missed, but your music and memory will live on! Rest in Peace!
Quint Vargas
March 27, 2012
R.i.p mr.menzer you were an excellent teacher and musician I remember when you played Carnegie hall.god speed
Nancy Leahy (Gaus)
March 27, 2012
May you rest in peace....Mr. Menzer. I fondly remember you as my music teacher and your enthusiasum in playing the Chinese firedrill at the end of our class...it put a smile on all of our faces.
March 27, 2012
I am saddened to hear of Mr Menzer's passing. I had him as a music teacher throughout my years at Horace Mann School. His love and passion for music showed through in his teaching. I will always remember him with fondness. RIP Mr Menzer.
Jeff O'Donnell
March 27, 2012
So sorry to hear Mr. Menzer passed away. He was my teacher at Horace Mann in North Bergen. I remember him playing for our school, but didn't understand how great of musician he was being only 9-10 years old at the time. May he rest in peace.
Julia Scardigmo
March 27, 2012
I remember Mr Menzer as my music teacher in Horace Mann. He is playing the piano for another audience now and they will enjoy him!
Judi (Vick) Szperlak
March 27, 2012
How lucky we were to have such an accomplished musician as our music teacher at Horace Mann - Rest in Peace Mr. Menzer.
Sandra Lovecchio
March 27, 2012
So Sorry to hear this....Mr Menzer I remember you fondly as my music teacher at Horace Mann School...may you rest in peace....
Sandra Molta Lovecchio
sandra lovecchio
March 27, 2012
Mr Menzer was my music teacher at Horace Mann ....so sorry to hear of his passing....R.I.P. Mr Menzer
Sandra Molta Lovecchio
March 27, 2012
what a talented man! when i think back to my school days at horace mann, mr. menzer comes to mind. he loved music and teaching, although, we really never made it easy for him. he was tolerant and gifted. RIP -
a former student
Susan Maiocchi
March 27, 2012
My husband Craig and mother-in-law Camille knew Ed very well. She was a teacher with him at Horace Mann. He was very kind to her and would take her to the teachers' luncheon at Seasons. He would visit her at her assisted living residence. He will be missed by her and many of the teachers he knew. She was so sorry to hear of his passing. I was hoping to meet him and I am sorry that I never heard him play the piano.
March 27, 2012
sorry to here of the passing of Edward may he cross over the 3 bridges of clear water into the great white lite.god bless with love & light
March 27, 2012
He was my music teacher at Horace Mann School...May you Rest in Peace
Joann Mansmann
March 27, 2012
Mr. Menzer was a magnificent pianist, music teacher, and above all, a very nice man. -Steve Ludwig, Fort Lee, NJ
Adrian Simeone
March 27, 2012
An amazing teacher & lover of music, God Bless.
micael marchigano sr.
March 27, 2012
R.I.P. MR .MENZER all my prayed and wishes.
Michael j. Marchigano Sr.
March 27, 2012
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Edward " Mr." Menzer was my music teacher at Horace Mann and i can remember him letting us bring in our favorite 45 rpm's to listen to in class. May he Rest In Peace..... Michael Shertel.
Tina Curcio-Occhipinti
March 27, 2012
He was a great music teacher at Horace Mann. May you rest in peace....
March 27, 2012
Many fond memories, at Horace Mann School with him as my music teacher!! May he be welcome into the LORDS care!! Keith R. Gonyou
March 27, 2012
So Sorry,
Chris Gaynor
Sistrer Mary Gomolka
March 27, 2012
I am deeply saddened at the passing of Edward. I have lost a dear friend and colleague, an extremely talented musician and a most sincere person.
Dick Engelhardt
March 27, 2012
Edward is home with his Lord now. May The Lord bless his family with the assurance that he has eternal lifeand they will also. I enjoyed knowing Edward when I served Redeemer Lutheran Church with Aid Association For Lutherans (AAL) 1986-2002.
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