*******----------FIBERGEEK HAS PASSED AWAY!------------*****

[mcaswell]

It is with deep regret I have to inform everyone on this forum that Paul Yursis, known here as FIBERGEEK, passed away yesterday. He had been diagnosed with Luekemia a few months ago, and consequently his posts ceased at that time.

Paul was a genius, his knowledge of electronics and anodizing will stand this company in good stead for years to come. Let's face it, Paul revolutionized 'small time' anodizing, making it pretty much a fool-proof operation for the average guy. He alone developed the LCD anodizing system for us. It shook many a professional anodizer with it's simplicity and reliablity. Paul also developed the SPUTWELDER. We were very fortunate to have 'passed this ship in the night'.

As soon as we have details of Paul's funeral arrangements, we will send an appropriate wreath 'To Fibergeek' from Caswell Inc and The Anodizing Forum'.

Please leave any comments here, and I will ensure they are forwarded to his wife Olga.

I am going to miss Pauls direction. What a terrible loss of a brilliant mind.


Mike Caswell

[jagboy69]

Heartfelt condolences to his family in this time of need.
Paul will be missed.

[destroyer125]

sorry to hear that

[customandsound]

oh my.. this is a ture lost. Mike please pass on the funeral arrangements i will send a nice basket from my shop.. Fibergeek Paul was like family and with his passing was sudden to all of us that he has helped and guided in way that only he could. I am truely sorry about the lost and Paul will be deeply missed by all of us .. And make it know to his family that i am always there to help if the need anything .. Please pass on my number aswell.....

[sswee]

In the short time I have known Paul through the Finishing Forum he has helped me to learn and was a person that would always seem to be there when you needed help. No words can describe the loss that will be felt from his absence. My condolences to his loved ones.
Sincerely,
Steve Sweeney

[wamontgomery]

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that. I don't think I ever talked to him on here, but from what you guys say, he's a great guy. My prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP Paul.

[neilfj]

Paul's Obituary is listed in the Baltimore Sun today.

YURSIS, Paul J. On August 3, 2005, PAUL J. YURSIS, beloved husband of Olga N. Yursis, devoted son of Veronica and Alex Yursis, Jr., dear brother of Gerard A. Yursis and wife Daretta. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville on Sunday 7 to 9 PM. A funeral liturgy will be held Monday 9 AM Monday at St. Ursula's Catholic Church, Harford Road, Parkville. Interment will be private.
Published in the Baltimore Sun on 8/5/2005.

Mike, with your permission, I would like to encourage anyone who knew Paul to go to the Baltimore Sun link above and sign the Guest Book. I know that Olga and Paul's familiy will appreciate knowing how many friends Paul has.

Neil

[mcaswell]

LOCAL FLORIST

Anyone wishing to send flowers etc. please phone 410 653 0600
ask for Christan.

[scocklin]

After checking the forum last night I was deeply saddened to read that Fibergeek passed away. I joined the forum last November knowing completely nothing about anodizing. My post to the forums where simple questions at first concerning tank temperatures, voltage/current settings, acid circulation and so on. When Fibergeek answered my newbie questions he would always go one step further than just a simple answer. He would devise exercises and experiments telling me to take notes and post them for review and he would always go over the results giving me a better understanding of the process. With Fibergeek it was always a first rate course in anodization.

I am well past 50 years of age and I have lost many members of my family and friends. But I have never known someone only through the internet that has passed away. When I read the posting that Fibergeek passed on I was deeply saddened.

I am going to miss your clever, informative and friendly postings Paul.

God bless