Obituary of Paul B. Pickar

Paul Pickar Paul Pickar formerly of Vestal Paul Pickar, 93, formerly of Vestal, NY, passed into heaven on July 14, 2009 at Fletcher Allen Hospital, Burlington, VT, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband and loving father, he was predeceased by his wife, Frances; and all nine of his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his three daughters and families, Renata and Bill Banke of Essex Junction, VT, Kristan Elsey and Joe McHugh of Vestal, NY, Paulette and Paul Ulich of Winchester, VA; and three grandchildren, Caroline and Mitchell Ulich, and Scott Elsey. Paul was inquisitive and passionate about science all of his life, teaching physics at universities and working at Martin-Marietta and IBM. He took great pains to educate young people and inspire them to realize their own potential. Paul also appreciated the natural beauty of the outdoors and loved hiking Vermont's mountains. He will be missed for his kindness and gentle spirit by his family and friends. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. Calling hours will precede the Mass from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Capital Campaign, c/o OLS Parish, 157 Clark Street, Vestal, NY 13850. Arrangements are by the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Vestal.