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The Gluckers planted 3 trees in memory of William Ziskin
Sunday, February 28, 2021
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Vito and Angel Serio posted a condolence
Friday, March 19, 2021
To the Ziskin Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of an amazing human being. There should be more people like Bill Ziskin in this world. He coached our son’s football and baseball team at Schenectady High School in the 90’s. Bill cared about all the kids. We were saddened to learn of his passing. Gone too soon! May your beautiful memories bring you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy,
Vito and Angel Serio
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Tom Weidemann posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
My deepest condolences to you, Jennifer, and to his entire family - both blood and extended. There was no one quite like Billy Z - warmth, humor, quiet strength.
Tom Weidemann
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Monday, March 8, 2021
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Love you very much. Loved Bill with all my heart. He will be missed.
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Edith bowdish posted a condolence
Friday, March 5, 2021
Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr zisken I didn’t know him but knowing his Mom and Father he was a remarkable man. Dr Zisken I think of you and your family my heart sends you love and warm hugs feel Gods arms around you now and forever. I have moved to Va. to be close to my daughter my thoughts are with you love Edith Bowdish
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Natalie Boburka posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
My deepest condolences to Bills family, former students, and friends. Bill knew how to make me think, make me laugh, and make me feel valued. He was a colleague for years, and made sure when I was interviewing for a move to the JSS of Fine Arts, that I used his computer for my presentation, set everything up for me, and said “We need you here.”. It was Bill who helped my son find a place when we transferred him to JSS of Fine Arts through the Blue Roses Theater. It was Bill (and often Tim Dugan) who made me laugh at the most inappropriate times and could make anything hilarious. It was Bill who gave so many of my students a sense of real responsibility, challenge, and a home. It was Bill who I knew I would have great honest conversations, and exchange the latest pictures of our grandkids, with if I stopped in his room, or he stopped in mine. It was an honor to showcase his photos in the Butzel Gallery as a tribute when he retired to share a different side of him many of us were unaware of. As many were, I was blessed to call him a friend, and I will miss his warmth and whit.
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Rose Faucette planted a tree in memory of William Ziskin
Sunday, February 28, 2021
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Saturday, February 27, 2021
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Z was, and always will be, so dear to me. It feels impossible to me for him to be gone because I still feel his beautiful soul flourishing in my heart and in this community. He is so unbelievably loved by me, and by so many others. He touched the lives of so many individuals, and I believe that is the reason I still feel him here on this earth: no one is truly dead until the ripples they caused on this planet die away, and because of that, I truly believe he will always be here. He was so important to me: he was a father, a brother, a best friend, and the most magnificent of teachers all wrapped up into the most gorgeous of human beings. He was so caring, so intelligent in all matters of life, and so loving: his presence was something that filled the room in a glorious way, and no words could ever do him justice. There aren’t enough words in the dictionary, either, to describe how much I will miss him, and how much he will always mean to me. I always said to him, “I’m sending all my love and light to you and your family” and that will always be true. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to his family and loved ones, his loss has shaken my world and broken my heart so deeply, that I can only imagine the way they must be feeling. All of my love goes out to them, and to all those who are hurting over the loss of the most wonderful man I’ve ever known. There will always be a Z shaped hole in my heart without him here, and there won’t be a day that goes by where I don’t think of and miss my dearest friend. All my love and light forever extends to dear Jenny, and to her and Z’s family ❤️ No words could ever truly do this magnificent man, and the loss of his earthbound soul, justice. I will love him, always ❤️
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Mamie Krupczak Allegretti posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Dear Mary, Dave and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing your brother. May you find peace at this difficult time.
Mamie Krupczak Allegretti
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Neil Yetwin posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2021
We were Bill's colleagues at Linton/Schenectady High School from the time he arrived there but really got to know him when we did some team teaching in the 1980's. Of all our fellow teachers, Bill was the very definition of a Renaissance Man, a scholar-athlete and man of the arts who excelled at everything to which he put his hand, all the while holding himself to their highest standards. In addition, his empathy, humor, willingness to listen deeply to others, never judging those whose world view may have differed from his own, and lending a helping hand to whomever needed one made him one of this world's truly virtuous men. Bill was a truly unique individual, and those of us who knew him on any level will never forget him.We extend our deepest condolences to his family. Neil Yetwin & Rosaline Horowitz
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Ann Marie Peconie purchased flowers
Friday, February 26, 2021
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All our love, Ann, Jake, Rena, Talia Rose and Emma Peconie
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Steve and Courtney Hughes purchased flowers
Friday, February 26, 2021
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Bill was my favorite teacher and mentor. Every film and project I will ever be part of will always have a piece of him in it. Love + thanks for all.
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Mark Siudy posted a condolence
Friday, February 26, 2021
Having known the Ziskin family for many years we would like to offer our deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you all.
Mark and Ann Siudy
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Donna and Brian Yates lit a candle
Friday, February 26, 2021
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So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our Prayers.
Donna and Brian Yates
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Paul Miller posted a condolence
Friday, February 26, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to Bill's family and friends.
I work at the University at Albany and for many years had been responsible for the photography and videography of the university's marketing and communications department. On many occasions, I stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Bill on the sidelines of the football field or crouched at one end of the basketball court as we captured our athletes in action. Bill was always kind and spoke to me even while intensely focused on getting his shots. I was always amazed at how he nearly always walked away with phenomenal images--far better than my own, even though we were standing in the same place! I didn't know of all of his other talents. What a life! What a guy! I'm better for having known him...even just a little bit.
Paul Miller
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Mike Benoit posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
To the family of Mr. Ziskin,
I was brought to tears to hear of the loss of legendary "Mr. Z" (as we former students knew him). He meant so much to me (and so many others) while going through high school years. I transferred school districts just to be a part of the Blue Roses Theatre company he shaped. He welcomed me with open arms. He was strong, compassionate; a mentor, hero, grandfather-like figure, and true friend. When trying to capture the true essence of his impact of so many people like myself, I think of Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem "Success".
My sincerest condolences,
Mike Benoit, a former student
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Mallory Schettine & Shawn Minarik posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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So thankful to have been able to spend as much time with Z as we did, he has changed us all for the better. To his wonderful family, (especially Jennifer and his grandchildren) you were his world - we were all so lucky to hear so many stories about all of you, I hope you know how proud he was of all of you and how highly he thought of you. So many around the country are sending love, hugs and jolly ranchers. Thank you, Z, for everything and more.
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C, class of 2002 posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Mr. Z had a special way of reaching students, even (and especially) the ones that other educators may have dismissed as unteachable. I was one of those students.
My most memorable encounter with Mr. Z was in 2001 after a production of the 10x10 outside the high school auditorium. The 10x10 was a compilation of ten short plays - each ten(ish) minutes long, written, directed, and performed by students (with some oversight from Mr. Dugan). Cast in my first lead role in a short play written by one of my peers, I spent the entire spring of 2001 existing almost entirely for this production. I loved every bit of it. I was eager to showcase the final product - the new character I’d helped dream up, the 1980s clothing I’d scavenged from my attic to make a costume, and most of all, the months spent practicing a craft I would not have had the opportunity to learn if not for BRTC. It went smoothly. I was proud; we all were.
But that quickly faded after the play when I found myself alone outside the auditorium, surrounded by my peers and their families, and realizing no one had shown up to watch me. (When you live in a low-income household where everyone is working three jobs to stay afloat, people don’t have time to show up for high school plays). It was no one’s fault really and it certainly wasn’t malicious, but I still felt defeated nonetheless.
Just as I started to head off wondering why I worked so hard on something no one would be there to witness, Mr. Z dropped whatever he was doing and bolted from the other end of the hallway to congratulate me on my performance. Gripping my shoulders excitedly, he exclaimed “YOU WERE AWESOME! I didn’t know you could be so funny. That was incredible. I cannot wait to see what you will do next!”
And let’s be honest, my performance was nothing to write home about. I was awkward, overly cautious, my homemade costume was musty and tattered, and I even had lipstick smeared on my teeth. My rendition of a ditzy woman in jazzercise attire from the 1980s was passable, at best.
But in hindsight, Ziskin likely surmised that my family was unable to be there and took the opportunity to fill a gap. His encouragement was exactly what I needed in that moment, and looking back I’m sure he knew that. This moment will stay with me forever. Forever.
Having dedicated considerable resources to clawing my way out of poverty and making sense of a turbulent childhood, I’ve found myself in many moments like the one outside the auditorium that night after the play. The kind of moments where I’d pause and think: “what’s the point of trying so hard when no one is here to see it?”. But then I remember that hug from Mr. Z, his kind words, and the prod to strive for something even better next time.
I’ve replayed that moment in my mind so many times since then. Make no mistake: it has saved me. One moment, with one teacher.
He had a special knack for transforming even the most seemingly mundane encounters into opportunities for introspection and memorable lessons to be reapplied in countless scenarios.
The outpouring of memories following his passing and the legacy he leaves as an educator feels like Mr. Z’s final lesson, almost as if he’s asking us all: “How are you spending your precious time alive? What will your legacy be?”
I am so grateful to have landed in his class. My life is better and brighter because he was my teacher.
CB, class of 2002
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Michele Montagnino posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Jennifer and family sorry for your loss of bill,He was one of a kind.
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Gerard Williams posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Dear Jennifer and family,
Michele and I offer our condolences. William had a full life, something we can all emulate. Having a loving wife by his side, as an equal, only added to his success.
Cousin,
Gerard Williams
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Edward Schwartz posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Mr. Z's students are a wonderful legacy. As a teacher he obviously taught by setting up situations in which they could learn --- discovery, as opposed to rote memorization. And that is true teaching. Those students have opportunities to carry that forward as they use that learning to interact with others and create. Well done, sir.
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A former student posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Dear Ziskin Family, I was very sorry to hear about the passing of one of the greatest teachers in the Schenectady City School District. I am a former student of Mr. Ziskins and I can honestly say that he made such a difference in the lives of his students. He was very respected and treated all of his students with kindness and equality. Mr. Ziskin made you feel as though you belonged when you were in his class. He is held in such high regards by so many. He will always be remembered as a fantastic teacher and as great man.
A former student
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Lauren Crisman posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Dear Dr. Ziskin and Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. I'm sorry to hear of your brother's passing. May he live on in spirit through the many lives that he touched professionally and personally.
Sincerely,
Lauren Crisman
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Cherie Smullen posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Oh sweet Jen, my heart aches for you. The two of you were such a kind and loving couple. Bill was just a gentle soul, and it is clear that you were true soulmates. The creativity you shared is inspirational. I’ll always remember how he helped me with Shakespeare - what a brilliant guy. I know the pain you are feeling and that there are no words to ease it, but I hope you will find some comfort in the many wonderful memories you have — where he will continue to live on.
From my heart to yours,
Cherie
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Jeremy Tryon posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Mr Ziskin was a great person. My deepest sympathy for his family. I first met Mr Z as my middle school English teacher, and then went he became our team photographer for my semi pro football team. A few years later he ended up shooting my wedding. I recently got into photography and I reached out to him for advice and insight. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations and had talked alot in recent months. I'll be forever grateful for the conversations we had with each other and the friendship we built. He will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Tryon
Jess Silverstein posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
The community Mr. Z (a name that meant so much to his students that many of us found, even in adulthood, that we could call him nothing else) created in the BRTC meant so very much to all of us who were lucky enough to be a part of it. He showed us how to hold each other to high standards of care and respect; everyone was expected to contribute the best they had to offer, and he gave us his extraordinary best every minute of every day that he taught us. In the days since his passing that community has shown up online to connect and mourn together; it is a testament to the strength of his values that students from across his 30 years of teaching are connecting and discovering that we all carry those values with us still. Facebook has bloomed into a garden of blue roses as we all struggle to find ways to honor the man who gave us so much. Sending love to Mr. Z’s whole family, and immense gratitude for sharing him with us.
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Jim and Nancy Raiano Salmon ( dec) planted a tree in memory of William Ziskin
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Dear Zeke,
Very sorry to read of your brother's passing.
He certainly lead an extraordinary life. Reading many of the tributes left by his students, shows what an impact he left on so many. My sympathies to you and your family. God Bless.
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Ruth Castler posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Jennifer, Michaela, Ben, David, Sandy and families,
It was with a sad heart that I read the news of Bill's passing. I did not know him but knew that he was highly regarded and loved by his students and peers. He was taken much too soon and will leave a huge void in many lives. Such varied and brilliant talent is not taken lightly and his mark will last a long time through his family, friends, students and acquaintances.
God bless you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Ruth (Boyle) Castler
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Love Kris Hopper and Sharon Therrien purchased flowers
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Sharon Therrien posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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I started my high school career into sports never thought I'd get into theatre at all but I was very into everything else art, so my music teachers wanted me to be in ragtime. I was so nervous even though I would preform in every other aspect, just reading a dialogue infront of people was a bizzare concept for me. He was so kind and understanding. From that point on I tried out for every show and was a part of them in one way or another. Much like band and chorus it is really such a large family and Z found time for all of us.
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Yahneeta LeBron planted a tree in memory of William Ziskin
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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BZ, I will never again eat applesauce without thinking of you. You and JB will just have to wait for the QM and I to join you, and until we do, know that you will always be thought of with love. The P
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Amanda Kopach purchased flowers
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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