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



Tony Paxton lived his life boldly and with exuberance. Tony was a great mentor to me and a true gentleman with a wonderful sense of humor.

As someone who took being an officer of the Bank seriously, Tony embodied the full complement of characteristics we come to expect in that professional caliber: honor, integrity and trustworthiness. Tony encouraged those on his team to do our best so that even the impossible deadlines and projects could be handled. He kept his management style long on praise and short on criticism so that I felt that my and my colleagues’ contributions were valuable in his eyes.

It was an honor to know Tony Paxton and I will miss him greatly.

Cynthia Arias
Credit Suisse

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