Irving Bialick

Herb and Irv were model train buddies whose association goes back many, many years. I can often recall coming home from work and finding Irv and Jack Barnes, Bill Haugen and others – all happily ‘playing’ at Herb’s downstairs layout, or watching various train videos. When I would sometimes overhear their conversations, their ‘trainspeak’ was always a mystery to me – having to do with moving this engine here or that train should go on that track, or arguing (mostly Irv) as to the the arrival and departure times, and whether they were accurate. New proposals were offered (Irv again) as to how Herb should re-do his layout patterns – rip that out, put in new tracks with switches here, etc. He was always happy to come up with new ideas, regardless of how often they were shot down. I never understood exactly what they were doing, but they always left happy. Irv was a true character – in overalls. We’ll both miss him and are deeply saddened at his passing ………….. Herb and Pat Harper

Maggie (and Family): I remember fondly sharing several fun Seder meals at your parents home…your Dad leading the ceremony. I know what a tough time this is…sadly, MaryBeth Emmons