Ernie was my best friend and we were like brothers. I have so many great memories of our times together over the last 56 years. The high school years were a blast playing sports and having so many fraternity parties at my house. Ernie lived at my house for about a year in high school. He was very close to my parents and was the best man at my wedding. For the last 25 years, he was my golfing partner at the annual alumni golf tounament at Colgate University. He visited me in Houston and i visited him at his home near Bristol. I was very fortunate to share a lifetime of friendship with Ernie. He was a joy to be with and i will miss him very much.
I am sad to learn of Ernie's death. While I haven't seen him in a while, when I think of him, I always smile..or laugh. He sat in front of me in math class in 12th grade...and made a class didn't want to be in a joy! He was wonderful! Grateful...
I only knew Ernie from the 7th grade through high school in that my family moved away from Pittsford right after our graduation. My memories range from roaming around his Crescent Hill neighborhood at night a couple of times in the 7th - 8th grade, high school gym classes and the 4 years on the football team. He was a true leader on the team and had a great sense of humor. I remember on a bus ride back from a game, he took his old beat up leather football helmet, turned it inside out and then put it back on his head. He then yelled up to the coaches and asked if we could have those new Riddell plastic helmets. The next season we got them. He looked so funny, I'll never forget it. As for his athletic abilities, they spoke for themselves. I was glad I was in a lighter weight class in PE wrestling. Just one great guy and awsome teammate. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Was so sorry to hear about Ernie. He was such a great guy and a friend to so many. It was so strange when my boys ended up having him as a teacher when they were in school. Have lost a genuinely nice guy
I have never posted to this forum, but on hearing of the death of Ernie, I was saddened, and felt compelled to write. I only knew Ernie in high school and more specifically, as a fellow member of the wrestling team. We were not close friends, but he always treated me like a friend. I was the class of 1968. I never saw or communicated with him after graduation, but he was very memorable to me. He was a great athlete, and specifically a champion wrestler. But he was never arrogant or conceited, as some athletes can be. I was not the greatest wrestler, but he always encouraged me and had a kind word and a quick smile. It ws impossible not to like Ernie. While I rmember little of high school, he was certainly memorable. My condolences to his family.
I have never posted to this forum, but on hearing of the death of Ernie, I was saddened, and felt compelled to write. I only knew Ernie in high school and more specifically, as a fellow member of the wrestling team. We were not close friends, but he always treated me like a friend. I was the class of 1968. I never saw or communicated with him after graduation, but he was very memorable to me. He was a great athlete, and specifically a champion wrestler. But he was never arrogant or conceited, as some athletes can be. I was not the greatest wrestler, but he always encouraged me and had a kind word and a quick smile. It ws impossible not to like Ernie. While I rmember little of high school, he was certainly memorable. My condolences to his family.
My earliest memory of Ernie was at his house during 4th or 5th grade. His mom had made sandwiches for us with lots of mayonnaise. As a picky-eater at the time, I didn't want to eat it, so Ernie ate both of them. Not because he was hungry, but because he wanted to save me, or his mom, I don't know which, some embarrassment. That was Ernie. Then there was facing Ernie on the opposing team in dodgeball. I can still hear the sound of that ball slamming into the wall. That was Ernie. Many years later, a smiling Ernie pulling a draft beer for me in a crowded bar. That was Ernie too. A great guy.
I'll add my dodgeball story to the memories of Ernie. I came to Pittsford in the 4th grade and one of my earliest memories was a dodgeball competition between Ernie's and my classes. It came down to Ernie and me as the final combatants. Everytime Ernie threw the ball at me I recall the resounding thud as that ball slammed into the wall behind me. I realized this game could go on indefinitely pitting his power against my nimbleness so I decided to make a stab at trying to catch one of his throws. Needless to say I wasn't successful. His classmates erupted in cheers. But it was what happened after that celebration that is important. I recall Ernie being gracious after his win.
When ever out paths crossed Ernie always seemed genuinely glad to see me, as I was to see him. From the looks of things I'm not alone. You will be very missed.
John T. Bloom
Ernie was my best friend and we were like brothers. I have so many great memories of our times together over the last 56 years. The high school years were a blast playing sports and having so many fraternity parties at my house. Ernie lived at my house for about a year in high school. He was very close to my parents and was the best man at my wedding. For the last 25 years, he was my golfing partner at the annual alumni golf tounament at Colgate University. He visited me in Houston and i visited him at his home near Bristol. I was very fortunate to share a lifetime of friendship with Ernie. He was a joy to be with and i will miss him very much.
Debbie Fowler (DeTemple)
Rest peacefully dear friend.
Mary Worboys (Turner)
I am sad to learn of Ernie's death. While I haven't seen him in a while, when I think of him, I always smile..or laugh. He sat in front of me in math class in 12th grade...and made a class didn't want to be in a joy! He was wonderful! Grateful...
Dan Goodenow
I only knew Ernie from the 7th grade through high school in that my family moved away from Pittsford right after our graduation. My memories range from roaming around his Crescent Hill neighborhood at night a couple of times in the 7th - 8th grade, high school gym classes and the 4 years on the football team. He was a true leader on the team and had a great sense of humor. I remember on a bus ride back from a game, he took his old beat up leather football helmet, turned it inside out and then put it back on his head. He then yelled up to the coaches and asked if we could have those new Riddell plastic helmets. The next season we got them. He looked so funny, I'll never forget it. As for his athletic abilities, they spoke for themselves. I was glad I was in a lighter weight class in PE wrestling. Just one great guy and awsome teammate. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Beth Tibbals (Watters)
Was so sorry to hear about Ernie. He was such a great guy and a friend to so many. It was so strange when my boys ended up having him as a teacher when they were in school. Have lost a genuinely nice guy
Carl E. Stephan
I have never posted to this forum, but on hearing of the death of Ernie, I was saddened, and felt compelled to write. I only knew Ernie in high school and more specifically, as a fellow member of the wrestling team. We were not close friends, but he always treated me like a friend. I was the class of 1968. I never saw or communicated with him after graduation, but he was very memorable to me. He was a great athlete, and specifically a champion wrestler. But he was never arrogant or conceited, as some athletes can be. I was not the greatest wrestler, but he always encouraged me and had a kind word and a quick smile. It ws impossible not to like Ernie. While I rmember little of high school, he was certainly memorable. My condolences to his family.
Carl Stephan
Carl E. Stephan
I have never posted to this forum, but on hearing of the death of Ernie, I was saddened, and felt compelled to write. I only knew Ernie in high school and more specifically, as a fellow member of the wrestling team. We were not close friends, but he always treated me like a friend. I was the class of 1968. I never saw or communicated with him after graduation, but he was very memorable to me. He was a great athlete, and specifically a champion wrestler. But he was never arrogant or conceited, as some athletes can be. I was not the greatest wrestler, but he always encouraged me and had a kind word and a quick smile. It ws impossible not to like Ernie. While I rmember little of high school, he was certainly memorable. My condolences to his family.
Carl Stephan
Bob Legge
My earliest memory of Ernie was at his house during 4th or 5th grade. His mom had made sandwiches for us with lots of mayonnaise. As a picky-eater at the time, I didn't want to eat it, so Ernie ate both of them. Not because he was hungry, but because he wanted to save me, or his mom, I don't know which, some embarrassment. That was Ernie. Then there was facing Ernie on the opposing team in dodgeball. I can still hear the sound of that ball slamming into the wall. That was Ernie. Many years later, a smiling Ernie pulling a draft beer for me in a crowded bar. That was Ernie too. A great guy.
Jim Fisher
I'll add my dodgeball story to the memories of Ernie. I came to Pittsford in the 4th grade and one of my earliest memories was a dodgeball competition between Ernie's and my classes. It came down to Ernie and me as the final combatants. Everytime Ernie threw the ball at me I recall the resounding thud as that ball slammed into the wall behind me. I realized this game could go on indefinitely pitting his power against my nimbleness so I decided to make a stab at trying to catch one of his throws. Needless to say I wasn't successful. His classmates erupted in cheers. But it was what happened after that celebration that is important. I recall Ernie being gracious after his win.
John J. Cufari
When ever out paths crossed Ernie always seemed genuinely glad to see me, as I was to see him. From the looks of things I'm not alone. You will be very missed.
Kief