One of the last times I saw Tony we were talking about his business trip to India. He showed me dozens of pictures and spoke highly of the people he met and the things he saw while traveling on the weekends.
He recalled a dinner conversation he had with an Indian business contact. During dinner the contact said, "Tony, you don't have to be so nice to the wait staff. They're a lower caste." Weeks after returning Tony was unable to understand his contact's perspective. That's one of the things I loved about Tony. It just never occurred to him to treat a person as someone other than as a friend.
I'll miss his laugh, his determination, and his poise when the chaos really hits. Most of all, I'll miss him as a friend.
My sincerest condolences go out to his family...
Kris Breton
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
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This man’s goodness goes forward in the lives of all the young people touched by the FIRST program. As a mother of two such children, I know that I speak for many, many other parents in saying that we are very grateful for the gifts of Tony Paxton’s generosity and dedication.
Our hearts go out to his family.
Nancy Yabroudi
Stuyesant HS Team 694
Tony was a wonderful soul.
ReplyDeleteTony & I crossed paths while we were working on the IT CoE initiative at Credit-Suisse. In classic style, Tony accepted a temporary assignment to Pune, India. When I asked how he was doing, he would often quip that he was surviving on fried food and bottled beer.
He never complained or had a negative word to say about anyone. He was always quick to smile and he stepped up to service when called upon. I admired these character traits.
The world will be less bright without his presence.
Take care Tony.... It was my pleasure.
This man’s goodness goes forward in the lives of all the young people touched by the FIRST program. As a mother of two such children, I know that I speak for many, many other parents in saying that we are very grateful for the gifts of Tony Paxton’s generosity and dedication.
ReplyDeleteOur hearts go out to his family.
Nancy Yabroudi
Stuyesant HS Team 694