Contributions to the tribute of Floyd F. Fried

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Bill Laing and Gabriel Johnson posted a condolence

To The Family of Floyd: "God calls our loved ones, but we lose not wholly what He has given; They live on earth in thought and deed,as truly as in Heaven." Please know that you are in our daily thoughts and our prayer. Bill & Gabriel

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Emily Pena-Maldonado posted a condolence

I'm very sorry for your loss. Mr. Fried was an amazing band teacher. I was one of his students at Hutch Tech HS. I'll always remember him dearly for his patience and how he would really get into his music when directing us. I feel lucky to have known him. May he rest in peace.

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Jennifer Waite Broome posted a condolence

Mr.Fried was a wonderful, dedicated teacher who touched many lives. He will live on in our hearts and our music.

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Rebekah Mccaslin posted a condolence

Mister Fried was an inspiration to many. I was a student of his at Hutch Tech and his memory will always be cherished.

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Tamika Peete posted a condolence

Mr. Fried was my band teacher at Hutch-Tech. He was the best! He was so patient, and truly loved his job.

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Roshawnda Carter posted a condolence

I was one of Mr.Fried's students and I will always remember him for his patience and enthusiasm! I look back on my 4 years of band and smile! God Bless you Mr. Fried and family!

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Charles Erckert III posted a condolence

My heart and prayers go out to the family of Mr Fried. He was my biggest inspiration and kept me going when my family life got a little hard. I still strive to be as big an inspiration to the youth as he was to me and all those who played music. I will miss him greatly.

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Josie Marino posted a condolence

I was also a student of Mr. Fried's. I am very grateful for the impact music has had on my life. For that I owe many thanks to Mr. Fried. He brought us Mozart, Phantom of the Opera, John Williams, and so many more. I am eternally blessed with the gift of music appreciation! Thank you Mr. Fried for teaching us what music sounds like and giving us a soundtrack for life. God Bless the Fried Family.

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Josie Marino posted a condolence

I was also a student of Mr. Fried's. I am very grateful for the impact music has had on my life. For that I owe many thanks to Mr. Fried. He brought us Mozart, Phantom of the Opera, John Williams, and so many more. I am eternally blessed with the gift of music appreciation! Thank you Mr. Fried for teaching us what music sounds like and giving us a soundtrack for life. God Bless the Fried Family.

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Josie Marino posted a condolence

I was also a student of Mr. Fried's. I am very grateful for the impact music has had on my life. For that I owe many thanks to Mr. Fried. He brought us Mozart, Phantom of the Opera, John Williams, and so many more. I am eternally blessed with the gift of music appreciation! Thank you Mr. Fried for teaching us what music sounds like and giving us a soundtrack for life. God Bless the Fried Family.

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Josie Marino posted a condolence

I was also a student of Mr. Fried's. I am very grateful for the impact music has had on my life. For that I owe many thanks to Mr. Fried. He brought us Mozart, Phantom of the Opera, John Williams, and so many more. I am eternally blessed with the gift of music appreciation! Thank you Mr. Fried for teaching us what music sounds like and giving us a soundtrack for life. God Bless the Fried Family.

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Maritza Lebron-Striker posted a condolence

Mr. Fried was my band/ music instructor at Hutch Tech HS from 1989-1993. Prior to joining band, I was not having a successful start to high school. I was considering transferring to another school. I decided to give band a try. I had never picked up an instrument before, but Mr. Fried was happy to give me the opportunity. It changed my life. My band memories: early mornings in the Hutch Tech basement, marching band practice in our seats, yearly trips to exotic locals such as Buckhannon, WV, and our great end of year picnics were all because of Mr. Fried. He always went above and beyond, with patience and grace. Even after all these years if I hear a piece of music we played in orchestra, I can be transported back to that time and those great memories. Mr. Fried you were truly one of the greats. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Fried family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Robert Parker posted a condolence

Mr. Fried was my Band leader @ Southside High, there is so much to say. Mr. Fried not only impacted my life with musical direction but brought together a group of people whom I still call friends, I am grateful for his direction and all he did with a bunch of city kids, he took us many places and had faith in us to enter us in competitions with other well funded and developed programs and because of him we faired quite well. I still make music my life and have been able to pursue music since leaving High School and have him to thank, I truly will miss him and have missed him and think of him very often, Thank You Mr. Floyd F. Fried for giving us not only music direction but many, many wonderful memories (band parties) and friendships, your commitment was amazing, always there bright and early everyday and leaving very late everyday, all the lesson passes, thank you for teaching me how to read music and letting me not read and just play, also thanks to Mrs. Fried for letting him do this for us kids...I truly will miss you Floyd...I just hope someday, somehow our young can experience a Mr. Fried... Prayers to Mrs. Fried and the whole Fried Family.

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Jeffrey Alexander, Jr posted a condolence

I remember when you asked me if I would consider being the drum major for Hutch-Tech's Band. I also remember wondering, what the heck is a drum major? You had enough confidence in me to do something that I had no clue of what it entailed. Thank you for that confidence, and this is the same confidence that I'm instilling in my daughter as she pursues the drums. You will be truly missed, and I send my condolences to your family. R.I.P. Mr. Fried, we love you!

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April Ezzell posted a condolence

Mr. Fried was my band teacher at Hutch-Tech. He showed me where hard work and dedication can lead you. He inspired music in me. He was a very positive influence in my life. When high school life was tough, he would always lend a helpful ear. He will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful and inspiring teacher to so many and helped to develop leadership skills in everyone he taught. I will truly miss you, Mr. Fried. God bless your family and all whose path you inspired.

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Brian Tufts posted a condolence

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Fried family at this very trying time. Mr Fried was a very important part of my High School years at Southside. His love for music and teaching was felt by all who had the honor of being one of his students. I will cherish the memories that i have of the time i spent in Jazz Band and Concert Band. Mr Fried you will be truly missed by all GOD BLESS and RIP

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Josh Fruhlinger posted a condolence

I'm another one of Mr. Fried's former students from Hutch Tech. Just wanted to say that he made a welcoming place in the basement band room for all the weirdos and misfits in the band -- there were times when I could hang out there in free periods when I felt like I couldn't go anywhere else. I hope he new how much we appreciated him.

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Beth Henderson-Woolson posted a condolence

I had the great pleasure of playing oboe at Hutch Tech under the direction of Mr. Fried. He was a great man who made my early years in concert band a great learning experience. He will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure of him teaching us. I am very sorry for your loss.

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Nicole M. Burroughs (Skorka) posted a condolence

I too was a music student of Mr. Fried's at Hutch Tech High School. I cannot tell you the number of times I wanted to quit and the number of times he wouldn't let me! I thank him for that to this day...music has had a tremendous impact in my life...I have taught its importance to my children...I thank you, Mr. Fried, for instilling its value in my life...though you have passed on, yet you will live on forever.

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Kara McGuire posted a condolence

My heartfelt condolences go out to the Fried family. I was a student of his at Hutch Tech and he was a mentor to many. Every time I hear or see Phantom of the Opera, I am transported back to the basement band room and the great times we had there. Thank you, Mr. Fried, for instilling a love and appreciation of music in so many of us.

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Jeffrey Walton posted a condolence

To the family...so sorry for your loss. One of my memories of Floyd was how much he loved cars & music. I had just gotten my Lincoln MKZ & was talking to Floyd about the great stereo in it...well he wanted to go sit in it & listen to it...he loved it (we listened to Josh Groban...extremely loud too)! Then he took me on a little joy ride in the Lotus...boy did he love that Lotus! Here's Floyd whipping through the gears & my 6'4" body trying to get comfortable in those seats! What a great guy...he will be missed. I'm very sorry for your loss.

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Ellie Grabowski posted a condolence

Floyd was my mentor, a true friend and hero. Every life he touched was made better. His incredible energy,insight, dedication,patience and understanding made every challenge easier to handle. Whenever Floyd was on the scene, you knew everything would be OK. My fondest memories are of his summer band camp at Southside,culminating with an appearance at a Bill's preseason game. I learned more from Floyd that summer,than I learned in all of my college years. Thanks Floyd.Thank you to your wonderful family for sharing you with us, all those years.

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Kristy & Nick DiDonato posted a condolence

We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.

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Candice Onusz posted a condolence

To one of my favorite teachers and someone who taught me how to love music. He was a true inspiration to all he taught. He will be missed by so many. God bless you Mr.Fried

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Ken Parker posted a condolence

He was a great teacher and a great man. He will be missed. He is the reason why I continue to play music to this day. I am thankful of the all the opportunities he gave me during my youth, including teaching along side him at Hutch Tech & Buffalo Traditional. The movie "Mr. Holland's Opus" reminds me very much of Mr. F.... F. Fried! -Southside Band 1976-1980.

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Greg Hayden posted a condolence

Rest in peace, my teacher - because of you, I'll forever have great memories of band days at Southside High. I hadn't forgotten you in life and I won't forget you in passing - you were a hell of a teacher, Mr. Fried. You'll be sadly missed by many.

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Darren Lewandowski posted a condolence

Mr. Fried started the Hutch Tech band while I was there. A true inspiration, an authentic leader, and one of the most gentle hands a person could ever come across in this lifetime. I will remember every morning in that basement for the remaining days of my life. Thank you, Mr. Fried for showing me that anything is possible if you just want it bad enough. God bless your divine soul.

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Michael Rivera posted a condolence

Mr. Fried, what can i say? What words would summarize what he meant to many of us. Most of us would not have the winning attitude without him. None of us would appreciate music if not for him. This is a great loss for all of his students and family. You will always live on in all that we (your kids) do. Rest in peace.

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KunjanÃ© Lyons-Latimer posted a condolence

Mr. Fried was one of the most dedicated teachers I've ever had the pleasure to work with and I will be forever grateful for the time and effort he gave to us at Hutch Tech. I was in both concert and marching band and the concerts, pep rallies, competitions out of state, and rehearsals were always a good time. Mr. Fried had enough confidence in us to make us fearless when it came to learning new music and we became not just exceptional band members but also a family. Long lasting friendships formed in Tech's band and we all share memories of a good man, with a good heart. Thank you Mr. Fried, God bless you and your family...

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Rene Perez posted a condolence

Mr. Fried was an inspiration to all his students including myself. He lovingly encouraged us to practice more, try harder, be better and realize how great we can all be. The Hutch Tech band is where we learned to grow together creating, listening and loving great music. You will be sadly missed Mr. Fried, I will play a scale on my trumpet in your honor. Rest In Peace, to a one of the GREAT teachers!!!

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Sandy Butterworth Smith posted a condolence

Mr Fried was a true example of the profound influence a teacher can have on the lives of students. His band members felt like members of an exclusive club where the requirements were hard work, respect, and oh yes- being able to clap out the rhythms on his awesome note cards! My love of music continues to this day! What an honor and privilege it was to have had him for a teacher. Buffalo Traditional 1979-1982

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Robin Hahn Monahan posted a condolence

I often think, how do you judge your life? I believe it is in the way you have touched lives. I was Mr. Fried's first student teacher at Southside H.S. I always said I learned more about being a teacher in those 6 weeks than 4 years of college. I used his example and guidance throughout my career and often asked his advice. I on several occasions was asked to assist him on band trips. I was honored to do so. I will always remember him as a Master Teacher who gave his all to the kids. He touched lives on a daily basis. He was my mentor, my friend and my collegue. I will be always grateful for having known him. The world is a better place because Floyd Fried was part of it. To his beloved Micky and children, my condolences, you all are in my thougts and prayers. He will be missed.

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Darrell Karalunas posted a condolence

A great mentor and wonderful man who helped me tremendously to become the type of musician I am today. I will never forget the excellent years we shared at Tech(83-87). Rest in peace Mr. Fried.

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Tiarra Moore posted a condolence

Mr. Fried was an EXCELLENT band teacher at Hutch-Tech High School. He helped me develop a love for music and made being a band member such an enjoyable and rewarding experience. He will certainly be missed!

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marvin p. baker jr. posted a condolence

I reamber MR. Fried on his first day at southside jr. high he was a great teacher and friend.my sympathy also goes to miss kasper(mrs. fried)my seventh grade teacher.god bless.

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Claudia Thompson - SSHS '79 posted a condolence

Mr. Fried was an incredible, positive influence on my life. As one of my former band colleagues said, "He was our Mr. Holland". We had the BEST band during the late 70's and many of us have stayed in touch through the years because of our experience in band under his direction. My condolences go to his family and all other friends.

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John Shred posted a condolence

My condolences to the Fried family. Please take this time to reflect at the man he was and how he affected so many people's lives. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand and help you through this time of sadness.

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Gary Server posted a condolence

I didn't have the pleasure to know "Mr. Fried" as a teacher but I got to know him as a Lotus lover and friend. I am touched but not surprised by the outpouring of love and the incredible memories of so many students who's lives were touched by the gentleness and passion of Floyd. He was a gift to all that knew him. You will be missed at our Lotus get together's but thought of often.

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Rami Hanash posted a condolence

Mr. Fried was a great teacher, and the most influential of my high school career. He did more than teach music. He helped guide myself and many others through our adolescent years. I will always remember him fondly. Rest in Peace Mr. Fried!

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Charles L. Davis II posted a condolence

I will always remember Mr. Floyd Fried as a great mentor and music instructor. He was generous with his time, attention, and even invited his students to his home. He will be greatly missed.

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bob ornowski posted a condolence

Mr. Fried was awesome. He was a patient, fun teacher. The hours of summer band, after school band etc. truly showed his love for his craft and his students. Hearing of his passing was a sad moment for me. God rest his soul

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Sherry Ruberto Thie posted a condolence

My thoughts & prayers go out to Mr. Frieds family. I had the honor of being in band at Southside High school in the 70's ,my son at Hutch Tech in the 90's under Mr. Fried. I had no musical talent when I joined, but he taught me to play the trombone of all things, who would have thought. He had to put up with more of our teen age issues than our parents,but somehow he mananged to keep us all in line & I am a better person for knowing him. Thanks MR.Fried, you will me missed, but never forgotten!

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Maria Gagliardo Speer posted a condolence

I am saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Fried. He was such a wonderful teacher. He believed that you could do anything if you only tried. To this day I donâ€™t know how he could stand listening to all those kids â€˜tryingâ€™ (trying violin, trying clarinet, trying trumpet, trying the drums, etc.). He made my High School experience at Southside HS so memorable, from concert band to stage band to even marching band. Who can forget playing at a Buffalo Bills preseason game, and running off the field as the team ran on. I wish his family nothing but wonderful memories to keep him with them, he is always with me.

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Phil Reed posted a condolence

As a colleague, friend and fellow-musician, it was first and foremost, my Honor and Pleasure to have met, known and worked with Floyd. Unique. Special. He has left all of us too soon. What I feel above all else right now is the loss. That I wish to share with his family. Western New York has lost one of its' Greatest Educators - in the Finest Tradition of the word. Legacy that obviously extends well beyond his death. As a Man - there was not a better role model to stand before students, especially those gathered in a Band. What a Gift it Was - to So Many - that he also had both the joy of music in his soul and the ability to give it so freely to others. A Life Well Lived Floyd. There are not many graduates from the Eastman School of Music who pour that immense talent into our inner-city public schools here in WNY. There are not many who could. It is hard to express how uplifting he was to his profession. It remains a model for all of us. To his students: remember Always his gift to you. How it made you something beyond what you thought you were. Treasure it now in his memory. He did that for All of us. Pass it on as best you can! and you can Live a life well lived. Thank you Floyd - for everything. Phil

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Mary Ellen Gould Faltisco posted a condolence

My condolences to Mrs. Fried and her children. I was a student of Mr. Fried's at Southside 1975-1980. I will never forget how he took a group of city kids and made music fun! We got to school early every morning for band practice and spent our lunch periods and any other free time we had practicing. Mr. Fried was an important part of my life and I have thought of him often. RIP Mr. Fried

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Makena Dixon posted a condolence

I want to Thank Mr Fried for giving me the opportunity to learn and have a love for music. You will be greatly missed.

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Jennifer Borowiak Campbell posted a condolence

Mr. Fried will always be in my heart as a teacher who used music to inspire teenagers so much that we didn't want to miss one day of band or one day of school. His joy was contagious. I lost my mother to cancer during my years at Southside and I can still feel the love and care of being in the bandroom in an atmosphere of caring and friendship. I made sure my own children joined the band as soon as possible. I hope Mr. Fried's family is encouraged by the joy and talent and the blessings he gave to many others.

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Bernie Migas posted a condolence

I'm reposting this cause i mispelled Mr. Frieds name wrong, TYPO Mr. Fried was the coolest Band Teacher in my high school days,SouthSide, even though i couldn't read music well, he helped me out very much as well playing music by ear! Keyboards. He was a awesome person and fun person to be around. He will be missed !

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Sally Kurzdorfer posted a condolence

As one of Floyd's sisters, I am so saddened to lose him. He was a wonderful family man, a dedicated teacher, and a fine musician. In his spare time, he was a talented gardener, carpenter, and mechanic. My prayers are with Floyd and the entire family. He will be deeply missed.

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ann thea beck posted a condolence

i appreciated knowing you as a fellow city music teacher. your musicianship has always been excellent; your student bands, a joy to hear; you as a person, deeply compassionate and just a good person. god bless your loved ones in their grief. i'm sure they know what a wonderful person you have always been. i will miss you, being out there, making the world a better place! from another cellist, ann thea beck

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paul briandi posted a condolence

Our heartfelt condolences to the Fried family. I had the pleasure of working with Floyd at grover cleveland hs. A great teacher, wonderful muscian and a better man. He taught my son Jonathan and did wonders with the band against all odds. I wish I could have known him longer because he was a class act all the way..Deepest regards..The Briandi family

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Jonathan Briandi posted a condolence

When i walked into the band room at grover cleveland, Mr fried showed me that music is the key to happiness to life and with that you can achieve all your goals. I thank him so much everyday for giving me the tools to succeed in and out of the band room. God bless his family and know he isnt suffering anymore. God bless always.

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Scheck Family posted a condolence

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Floyd family.As we can say from all who knew him as a Band teacher at Southside Junior and High School that he was not only a great teacher but a great person as well.He has left fond memories with all of us as well as others of high school years..He will be sadly missed. Dan,Rick,Tom &(late)Jerry Scheck

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Steve LeBrun posted a condolence

I had the opportunity to have met Floyd at my first annual Pennsylvania lotus run. I had a warm heart to heart talk with Floyd about life and living and dying on the last run. He was a great man, and in touch with life and living. I will miss seeing him on the next run, but know he will be there in spirit. My sympathies to all his family and friends.

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Crissie Castro posted a condolence

At times God sends us Angels to walk among us! Mr. Fried was a blessing in my years at Southside Jr. High School. Thank you for the opportunity to share your love and the perfection of music. Without the love for music where would we all be. You gave so much too so many. Rest In Peace Mr. Fried.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Floyd F. Fried

1947 - 2010

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