News of the death of
HAROLD 'DICK' MATHISON, comes from his classmate, OTTO LIEPIN. "We knew him from our mug days as 'The Magician.' Dick would help to liven up our gatherings in the Foc'sle area (mug country) on the old EMPIRE STATE (AMERICAN PILOT) by performing his magic tricks. With his nimble fingers, he would pull quarters out of classmates' ears or, with his ever present deck of cards, he always had another trick to perform. Dick is no longer with us. He departed this world on September 28, 2002. He had been battling cancer for the past ten years. Even through all of his illness, he organized a group of amateur magicians in the Ocala, FL area and they performed in the area, entertaining senior citizens in nursing homes, etc."
"His family has suggested that any contributions in his memory be made to our Class of October '46 Scholarship Fund which has been established to help needy SUNY-MC mugs with their entering expenses, uniforms - books. This scholarship should become available for next year's entering class. Eileen Femenia, [Director of Alumni Programs], has the details available for those alumni wishing to contribute." Contact Director Member Services at the Association Main Office.
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