19-12 2020 02:24
wrote:
Paul was one of a kind. His generosity of spirit was unparalleled. In reading through some of the posts I realize that we all thought we were Paul's best friend. I so looked forward to my chats with him when I visited the tennis center. He was such an amazing listener, and always asked about my kids long after they finished with the junior program. I’ll never forget Paul’s excitement when Johnny Mac came in a major snowstorm and stayed until every child in the program had hit a ball with JM in spite of the snow piling up. Or the times he would pull a dollar bill out of his wallet offering it to my kids if they could hit the ball in the service box. I think he even helped our daughter get into college after talking about tennis with a stranger on a plane – who turned out to be an alumni and boardmember. Paul just made everything fun with his witty grin, his intelligence, and passion for the game – and life.
We will never forget you Paul as you live on in our strokes and our love for the game. Your tennis wisdom also parlayed into everyday wisdom. If we can listen just a fraction as well as you did, we will be achieving something. Our visits to the tennis center will never be the same, but if we all keep a little of you inside our hearts, I think we will be okay.
Sincerest condolonces to Paul’s sisters and girlfriend Mary.
19-12 2020 02:24
wrote:
Paul was one of a kind. His generosity of spirit was unparalleled. In reading through some of the posts I realize that we all thought we were Paul's best friend. I so looked forward to my chats with him when I visited the tennis center. He was such an amazing listener, and always asked about my kids long after they finished with the junior program. I’ll never forget Paul’s excitement when Johnny Mac came in a major snowstorm and stayed until every child in the program had hit a ball with JM in spite of the snow piling up. Or the times he would pull a dollar bill out of his wallet offering it to my kids if they could hit the ball in the service box. I think he even helped our daughter get into college after talking about tennis with a stranger on a plane – who turned out to be an alumni and boardmember. Paul just made everything fun with his witty grin, his intelligence, and passion for the game – and life.
We will never forget you Paul as you live on in our strokes and our love for the game. Your tennis wisdom also parlayed into everyday wisdom. If we can listen just a fraction as well as you did, we will be achieving something. Our visits to the tennis center will never be the same, but if we all keep a little of you inside our hearts, I think we will be okay.
Sincerest condolonces to Paul’s sisters and girlfriend Mary.
