Edward Druzinsky Obituary

dear Robert
Your father was such a warm and affable person, so easy-going with his kids' friends. And a world-class musician, although he never made a big deal about it. My condolences to you and the Druzinsky family (and apologies that I didn't know until now that your dad passed away)

Dear Michael...

I always admired your dear and extraordinarily gifted father. Having just lost my beloved Mother, Betty, I know the hole one feels without one's mentor-parent...
Love to you, elisabeth matesky

What a great person and a great talent. I will never forget performances with him at The Francis W. Parker School and later with the CSO. I will forever hear him play in my head when I sing 'che faro senza euridice' as we did in 1969. He was a true mensch.

Dear Robert,Michael and Paul,

I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing and my deepest condolences to you and your family. I so distinctly remember going to the Druzinsky home and listening to the beautiful music played by this very good and kind man. My thoughts are with you.

On behalf of the entire Quarles family, we express our deepest thoughts and prayers for the Druzinsky family. Our love and respect of Edward spans many decades. He will be missed by all of us.
Dr. Lawrence Quarles (Palm Beach-Madison)

Dear Robert, Michael, & Paul,
I'm so very sorry to learn of your father's passing. I just opened & read the FWP email, and what you wrote about him. What an amazing, accomplished, illustrious life. To think we took all that for granted when we listened to "Robert's dad" on our Wednesday afternoon outings to Orchestra Hall in Third Grade. (But not when we grew up!)
Mr. Druzinsky was such a lovely man. My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you all at this sad time.

Very saddened to hear of Eddie's passing. He was my Ravinia carpool buddy, my 151 bus buddy to Orchestra Hall, my neighbor around the corner, a dinner companion, a Yiddische boychik but most of all a great musican who served as a role model for my early years in the profession. I'll miss him a lot.

Jim Gordon, Amsterdam, Holland

Robert, Michael and Paul,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your wonderful Father. I remember that he ate popcorn with a spoon to protect his talented fingers,that my first date was to hear him play with the CSO, both of your parents were warm to friends from FWP,and you were all very lucky to share so many good years with him.

Robert, Michael and Paul,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your wonderful Father. I remember that he ate popcorn with a spoon to protect his talented fingers,that my first date was to hear him play with the CSO, both of your parents were warm to friends from FWP,and you were all very lucky to share so many good years with him.

My deepest sympathies to your family.

Everything leaves but love remains.

May you find comfort in your memories.

They are gone from our sight...
but never our memory.

Gone from our hearing...
but never our hearts.

Gone from our touch...
but their presence is felt.

Though the voice is silent,
The spirit echoes on.

And the love that they gave you
never departs.

Will always remember Mr. Druzinsky playing the harp at our 12 Days Of Christmas in the Big Gym, with a twinkle in his eyes. Thinking of your family and missing Chicago...

As a CSO colleague and friend, I am very saddened by the loss of Eddie Druzinsky, who was a very kind person, marvelous artist, and wonderful father to his son, Michael, whom I came to know quite well. My sincere condolences to Michael and all the Druzinsky family. Eddie's musicianship and musical presence as a premier harpist is a real loss to the world of music and musicians in Chicago, which also encompasses the international musical community of present and past colleagues. He was a bright light...

Eddie was such a sweet and kind, gentle man. So many of us, "Parker kids", received our love and appreciation of music from the exposure he gave us. How lucky we all were to know him.

My thoughts and wonderful memories are with all of you.

Our condolences on the loss of a lovely sweet man.

Judy Roth and Kaela Roth Rowe

To all of the Druzinsky family. Our deepest sympathy and condolences. What wonderful memories you have. Our hearts are with you. -

My sympathy to Eddie's family. i am saddened by his death. He was one of 11 Druzinsky first cousins - descendants of Morris Barnett Druzinsky and Yetta Cohen and their five daughters and two sons. We grew up in St, Louis with strong ties to each other. We were proud of our cousin - a good musician. I am one of the three surviving cousins along with Eddie's sister Dorothy, and Phyllis Rader Long. Etta Bailin Brewer.

My deepest condolences to the Druzinsky family on Eddie's passing. He was a wonderful human being and a wonderful harpist. May he rest in peace.

Paul, Will, Jamie and Bradley,

We are thinking of you all and send our deepest sympathy for your loss.

"We are forever changed by the loses in our lives, but if we can move through our emotions, taking the time we need, we will get to a place of quiet serenity"

We will keep you and the rest of the Druzinsky family in our thoughts. Your father and grandfather was an amazing man.

Bruce, Karen, Colin, Chris and Anna

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire family of Edward Druzinsky from whose fingers and feet flowed some of the most beautiful music ever heard by humankind.

Eddy was a brilliant, yet humble and humorous man. We will all miss him.

To Robert and the Entire Druzinsky Family,
My uplifted prayers and heartfelt thoughts are with you as you recall fond memories and a cherished lifetime with your family member! I am always amazed as the revelations of how an individual's life impacts us and continues to be an awesome influence in our lives!!!

To all of the Druzinskys with love and condolences .
The McCutcheons, Chicago

While at Ragdale, a fellow resident, Michael Druzinsky,
showed a video of his father and friends playing a score composed by Michael who talked about the work and his father. When finished his father and fellow musicians gave a roaring ovation. Very touching. I thought, "What talent. What love". My sincere condolences, Mary-Glynn Boies

Dear Robert and Family,
I loved hearing your family stories. They conveyed a love of life, each other, music and a resilience supported by faith and humor.

Robert:
My condolences to your family on your loss.
Linda Samson

To the Druzinsky family you have my deepest sympathy on your loss. May precious memories keep you strong. Greta Wingfield (Chicago, IL)

Dear Robert,

I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I will always be grateful to your father for his kindness whenever I was playing with the CSO as a sub. He was always extremely inclusive and gracious. I can't begin to tell you how much that meant to me.

Every time someone from our class loses a parent, my heart aches. Your parents were gems in every way.

Dear Paul, Robin and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your brothers. Your dad was a prince, every year carrying - not even dragging - his harp into my second grade classroomand enchanting us all with his good humor and talent. His life was a bright light that still shines.
With love, Helen Doughty Lester Pawling, NY 1/10/11

To all the Druzinsky family and close friends,
Eddie was the nicest of the nice.
His picture (without words) ought to be next to the word... Gentleman.
Both Eddie and Dorothy opened their hearts and home to everyone.
May we find comfort in what a wonderful life and pair they were.

Dear Robert, I called Kevin immediately after hearing about your dad.
What a good man he was. And a good friend. An extraordinary talent with a passion for excellence.
Beryl and Ken

My condolences to the Druzinsky family and may the "God of all comfort" be with you and give you peace.

Dear Robert, Although the passing of your father is a sad occasion, I feel heartened to have known him, even a bit, through my time with you as your classmate at FWP. My condolences to your family.

Eddie was like a second father to me during my high school years in the early 70's. A friend to me during that teenage period when adult friends are rare. He was a voice of comfort.

Dear Robert,

I am saddened by the passing of your father. I remember him well, especially for taking us to recording sessions with him. He was a loving, gentle man, and a gentleman as well as the marvelous musician.. He left his mark on all of us who knew him.

Super nice guy and great harpist. I will always remember him taking Robert and myself to a few recording sessions. May he rest in peace.

Dear Robert, Michael and Paul
I have so many fond memories of your father that it's hard to find a place to start. One of the best was when I was a student in Florence and the CSO came to tour. I went to the performance and Dorothy and Eddie were so surprised to see me and immediately invited me to join them for dinner. That warmth and generosity to a kid who was a little homesick completely epitomized your parents. My love to all of you.

Erica Henner Max

Dear Paul....my sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear father. I too lost my dad at 86 yrs. young in Dec. 2006. God bless you and your family during this time. (Tom Perry)

We met in 1950 when we were both members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Several years later, Eddie moved on to the Detroit Symphony while I returned to Chicago where I eventually joined the Chicago Symphony. I was delighted when he became the Principal Harp with the Chicago Symphony where we renewed our friendship. He enjoyed becoming the renowned Harpist with the CSO.

He will be sorely missed by his many friends, colleagues and admirers. I extend my sincere condolences to his family in this difficult time for them.

Eddie was a wonderfully talented musician, a funny guy, and an all-around great human being. I'll miss him a lot.