W2BEJ, SK

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Tony Pazzola, W2BEJ. Tony was one of the more active hams in the Eastern New York section and famous for his hamfest list.

W2BEJ at the all clubs picnic 2018

Tony was well-known and a very active ham, whose contributions included providing communications during the aftermath of the September, 11, 2001 attacks.

Tony was a regular at many Hamfests, club meetings and other social events in the Hudson Division. He was one of the recipients of the “Grand Ole Ham” award in the Hudson Division.

Full obituary and memorial service information is here.

Our thanks to JR Hotaling, N2PEQ and ENY SM John Fritze, K2QY for this report.