The FIRST and Credit Suisse communities have lost a dear friend. Tony Paxton passed away on October 28, 2008.

Tony was an extraordinary person. His loss brings much sadness, but also a reminder that we need to cherish our friends and shared humanity every day of our brief lives.

Those of you who loved Tony as we do, please add your comments. Send them and any photos of Tony you would like to have added to this blog, to randyschaeffer@gmail.com


Wednesday, October 29, 2008



Every year after three days of volunteering at the NYC Regional I feel a little burnt out. Tony on the other hand, beginning to end, always seemed to be smiling. He would usually get there before me and leave after. His energy, his smile, his presence will be greatly missed by me.

Jose Munoz
NYSE and FIRST Volunteer
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  1. Sara R.October 30, 2008 at 9:30 AM

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  2. Sara R.October 30, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    My favorite memory of Tony:

    I hadn't registered as volunteer for the 2006 NYC Regional, because my schedule had been unpredictable. When I walked in to Riverbank on Saturday, the folks at the volunteer desk didn't know what to do with me. They radio-ed for Tony, and as soon as he walked into the room, he gave me a big hug.

    He told the volunteer staff that of course there was a spot for me. I remember just being surprised he knew my name. He checked on me throughout the day, he even came over to eat lunch with me.

    I remember thinking he was the sweetest, calmest, most organized volunteer coordinator I'd ever met. And he was the warmest, friendliest man I felt privileged to know.

    I will I will miss hearing your voice on our conference calls, Tony. I will miss you taking photographs on your Segway, and most of all, I will miss your smiles and your hugs.

    Sara Reffler
    NJ FIRST Senior Mentor

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