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Paul Girsdansky Obituary
SEWARD - Paul S. Girsdansky, 55, of Seward, NY, died on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
Born April 18, 1961, in Manhattan, he was the son of Michael B. Girsdansky and Catherine T. Owen. Growing up, he spent time between Springfield Center and Westchester County, and graduated a year early from Springfield Central School in 1978.
Paul is survived by his wife, Kathleen A. Henry; his daughter, Gwendolyn Girsdansky (Zachary Matson); avuncular cousin, Dr. William Taber (Julienne Monroe); stepson, Matthew Benac (wife, Amber); beloved grandchildren, Timothy, Kaleb and Sydney Benac; sister, Karina (Dean) Wright; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members.
Calling hours will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 7, and 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, October 8, at Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill. Service will be held at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by the burial. A gathering will be held after.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paul S. Girsdansky Memorial Scholarship Fund - FSCSD, through the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School, Attn: Scholarship Fund, 605 Palmer Street, Frankfort, NY 13340.
Further information and the provision for online condolences may be found at www.merenessputnam funeralhome.com.
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Mary Redmond
October 4, 2016
Paul's advice from his experience in journalism was very helpful as the Friends of the NYS Newspaper Project planned to celebrate the microfilming of the 1 millionth page of NYS newspapers. He was a man of many talents and will be missed.
October 2, 2016
It was a pleasure to work with such a witty man who wrote extremely well. We met at The Capital in Annapolis. My condolences to his family.
Mary P. Felter, retired community news editor
Ellen Tasovac
October 2, 2016
Paul was a dear friend and colleague. He was always congenial and willing to help with any of my technology questions, or with planning research units with my students, or with advice concerning the management of the Frankfort Free Library, etc., etc. He was a man not only of considerable intellect, but also of profound wisdom. He will be deeply missed by all of us in the Frankfort-Schuyler School District. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of his family. May God give you the strength and comfort to bear his passing. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many.
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