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george vb shea posted a condolence
Saturday, September 14, 2013
I'm very sorry to hear of Horace's passing. He was very helpful to me
when I was putting together a play about Chester Carlson & Xerox. I very much regret that Horace wasn't mentioned in the play. I believe it bothered him at the time. He was, of course, very responsible for the success of the 914. He liked to say he made Joe Wilson look like a nice guy. He said "I had to be a sonofabitch to make Joe Wilson look like a nice guy." In my latest version of the play, please be assured that Horace will be prominently mentioned -- as he well deserved to be.George Shea
george@sheanbc.com 818-980-6769
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John F Elter posted a condolence
Thursday, May 30, 2013
I am very saddened to hear of the passing of a truly great human being. As a young engineer, and later as a Chief Engineer, I sought out and always received great advice from Horace, whose memories I cherish.
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Betsey Watson Kirk posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Les and Family
Sue and I, along with our sister Nancy, share in our loss and know that 2 great sailors, your dad and our dad are now sailing beautiful waters with a great wind at their back. Our dad passed, at 99 and a half on 3/6/13. We have many wonderful memories of your dad. Peace to all of you and know that your dad touched so many lives. We will always remember him, and smile.
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Richard LaBombard posted a condolence
Friday, May 3, 2013
When I started at Xerox right out of school, I worked in 207 and Horace was the also housed in 207. I will never forget his crusade against mini skirts and his his voice which could be heard throughout 208 when he saw one. He was one of the reasons that Xerox used to be a great company. RIP Horace
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Alan Lamb posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Horace was a wonderful, outsized human being whose acquaintance I had the privilege of making both at Xerox and socially in Rochester. He and Gloria were a loving couple and Horace could be as funny as the dickens in so many ways. His many professional contributions to the launching of Xerox are well known and even legendary. He was certainly a local giant whose many kindnesses to this community will be missed.
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Marcia A DeMinco posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
For as many years as I can remember in the 40 years I have known with Xerox, Horace was so much a part of it. We talked from time to time about business, its challenges, his thoughts and ideas, and sometimes just life in general. It was always a conversation filled with depth and pride of the company he served for so many years. I will miss his insights, his wit and presence. Heartfelt sympathies to Gloria and the family.
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Dennis Kiriazides posted a condolence
Friday, April 26, 2013
My personal thoughts on Horace Becker:
Horace stood large as a mentor, a role model, friend, colleague, and boss. He was straight forward and one of the most honest and caring person I have ever known. As a fellow New Yorker, I understood his style. I recall the pitch “Xerox is People” and he was the real thing. My direct relationship with Horace at Xerox started with the FTC data gathering on consumables, and continued through the mutagenic toner (nitropyrenes) investigation. He was a lifelong friend. We will miss him but we will always remember him. My sympathy and condolences go to his family and those who loved him.
Dennis Kiriazides
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Robert and Lori Conway posted a condolence
Thursday, April 25, 2013
After purchasing sailing lessons from Horace, (when he was 86), at a Temple Sinai auction, we enjoyed precious afternoons learning about life, loves of life, (his wife Gloria, although we never met her), the beginnings of Xerox, and peace on the waters of Canandaigua Lake. He was a wonderful teacher. It was a pleasure to have met him.
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Polly McCubbin posted a condolence
Thursday, April 25, 2013
I met Mr. Becker only a couple of times - the last time at my father's funeral. But I remember my father telling me about working with Mr. Becker at Xerox. My father, Joe Stone, lost most of his sight quite suddenly, and he was employed at Xerox at the time. This was in 1958 and people who developed disabilities were not normally kept on. Mr. Becker advocated for my father, which allow him to continue working for another 15 years at Xerox. I think about what a different life my family would have had without Mr. Becker's help, and I am truly grateful to him.
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Clint Farnsworth posted a condolence
Thursday, April 25, 2013
I have many fond memories of Horace; starting with the visit to Fuji Xerox in 1972 with Jim Brooks and John Herman for the launch of the FX 4000 to include the many mentoring sessions over my 30 years with Xerox. I viewed Horace with high regard and respect as the "conscience" of Xerox and an Engineers' Engineer.
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Richard C van Nierop posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Horace Becker! - one of the finest people I had the good fortune to meet during my long career at Xerox. As a 'newbie' in the Manufacturing Division in the late '60s, I volunteered to conduct tours of the plant. On my first tour, and many after that, I met my tour group in the lobby of Building 207. I had not previously met Horace, and I have no idea how he even knew who I was, but he came down the stairway from his office, greeted the group and introduced me as their tour guide. He praised my dedication and the great job I was doing, and I couldn't have been happier if he had handed me a check for a million bucks. I got to know Horace as a stern but fair manager who was genuinely interested in his people. Rest in Peace, Horace.
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Nancy L Becker posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
My Uncle Buzzy! What a guy! Always there for everyone...my memories go way back to his:
_ENCOURAGING words to us kids
growing up-- showing us how to
throw a ball or paddle canoe
_OPEN ARMS to his hitch hiking
nieces landing at his doorstep
_FAMILY SUPPORT when trag-
edies arose to long distant rel-
atives
_STORIES!!! Entertaining stories!
Stories with lessons! Stories with
morals! Funny stories! Family
stories! And MORE STORIES!!!
YUP! What a guy!That's my Uncle Buzzy! Always there for everyone...
And , as you see,STILL IS, in our
hearts forever. With loving memories, Nancy Becker
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Lois A Shaughnessy posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
I first met Mr Becker when I ended in trouble for starting a petition for the hourly employees to have the same hours as the union employees. Never having worked at a company with a union I was unaware that you just didn't do that kind of thing. I was scheduled for dismissal when Mr Becker jumped in with both feet and said that it wasn't fair since I had no idea that it wasn't legal to petition. So thanks to Mr Becker I was forgiven with the promise that I would never do anything like that again. That happened in the early 1960's.
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Pat Quinn posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family. I have fond memories of Horace and his passion for Xerox and our customers.
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Daniel O'Connell posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Horace was a great man and a better person. I was honored to call him my friend and mentor. He was an inspiration to all us engineers, scientists, and wanna-be-inventors. We will miss him and his guidance dearly.
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jerry bennett posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
very sad to hear of your family loss. have many growing up memories of my brothers/sisters hanging out with Les, Steve, June. our best - Jerry, Brian, Rosemary, Pat, Joe
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Mary Anne (Mrs. Dick) Palermo posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
The first time I met Horace at a Xerox gathering, I was fearful, his boisterous reputation preceding him. Not to worry, he was boisterous but also friendly & hospitable. Over the years, his courage & leadership helped make Xerox the company of integrity it was. Rest in peace, Horace! Condolences to Gloria & his family.
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Ann A. Neal posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
Horace was a one-of-a-kind person who was ever witty and wise. He was a steadfast champion of Xerox history and helped in so many ways to promote the legacy he and other early Xerox pioneers created. He will be missed and always fondly remembered.
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Gregory S Spacher posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
Few people leave behind a star as bright as Horace Becker leaves. My deepest condolences to his family
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Linda Schrager (Delray Beach, FL) posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
I had the privilege of knowing Horace when I worked as the Executive Secretary of the JCC. He was a wonderful warm, caring man. I would like to send my deepest sympathy to his family.
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John J Wroblewski posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
Horace led by example. He was a man of his word. He left the world a better place.
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Don Stover posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Horace in the early 80's on an official business visit to Webster. Our field service management team took an afternoon out of meetings to visit the manufacturing facilities at Webster. We were fortunate enough to be given the grand tour by Horace. I remember him as a very sociable gentleman eager to share the inner workings of the entire manufacturing complex with us. visiting Webster as a field service manager, was very meaningful to me as I was able to carry practical information back to my team in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Thank you, Horace for your major contributions to our wonderful history. Don Stover, Rapid City, SD
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Ida Ruth and Russell Halsted posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
We send love and thoughts to all who loved him.
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Jesse Miller posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
I had the pleasure of hearing Horace speak twice over the past few years at seminars at Xerox and I will never forget his powerful words. It is an honor to know that he is one of the people who helped put Xerox on the path to becoming such a widely-known and respected company. Rest in Peace, Horace.
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James Broooks posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
All good things must come to an end. How sas.
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Charles Zabinski posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
Horace was one of the reasons that Xerox used to be a great company. I only had the honor of meeting him two times, but I will never forget his vision and booming voice.
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StPeter MacDonald posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2013
I will remember him for his support of his coworkers and for his kind words of my father who worked with him
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Kristen M Benson posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2013
I grew up on Highview Trail just down the street from Horace and Gloria Becker. I have fond memories from my childhood that include both Horace and Gloria. I was the same ageI used to visit and swim in their pool when the grandchildren visited. I was always told to come swim anytime. Horace always took the time to talk to me when out in the neighborhood and he was so genuinely interested about my plans for the future as a young adult heading off to college. After my father passed away in 1998, I no longer had a reason to visit the old neighborhood except to drive by a few times when I was in town. One time when I was driving by Horace was outside and he waved me down to talk. It was so nice to see him, The last time I saw Horace I was in Rochester to argue at the Appellate Division and I ran into him on the street. We chatted and caught up about our families and he wanted to know all about my career for about 20 minutes. Horace was a kind smart man who will be missed by many!
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Joseph Brogan posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2013
An Engineer's Engineer. My mentor and the man who hired me at Xerox in 1963 and launched my career.
Rest in peace.
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Allan Schroeder posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2013
I appricated Horace as a mentor and friend. I will think of him often on Canandaigua Lake-- one of his favorite spots.
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Ralph Miller posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2013
To a humble and humanitarian man; You reminded me of the lamp lighter of days gone by; May not always be in sight, but the evidence of having been there is evident. Peace be with you.
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Amelio F Paolucci posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Horace - May God Rest Your Soul.
As a 46 year Xerox employee, I came to recognize your significant contributions and frank and open conversations. I have fond memories of your frequent visits to our Fairport Field Engineering Group offices where we often sought your input and help in resolving both customer and technical issues.
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john gillan posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Lester, June, Steve and Mrs. Becker,
I have many fond memories of Mr. Becker, most of all how he would lead songs in Cub Scouts....couldn't carry a tune but the most enthusiastic person in the crowd. His passion was contagious.
My sincere condolences.
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Naomi M. Frankel posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2013
My condolences to his family and may they find comfort in memories.
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Robert & Elke Mermelstein posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2013
We are deeply saddened by Horace's passing and will miss his booming voice. Our condolences to Gloria,Bruce, Lester, Steve, June and their families.
Horace was a unique combination of passion and persuasion. His ideas encouraged loyal commitment from colleagues and assured solid accomplishments. He was a thoughtful and enthusiastic leader in all the diverse groups in which he participated. He was a man for all seasons; an original in an enterprise making copies.
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Neil & Pat J McKenna posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2013
To Mrs. Becker and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our paths have crossed at times at Xerox, and it was always a memorable experience.
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Andrea Paprocki posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2013
I met Horace many years ago when I worked as a nursery school teacher at the JCC. He was an amazing person. He was always friendly, warm and would tell me stories of places he and his wife had been. Both passed and recent trips. He was so full of energy. I believe he met people the same way I had him. He just came up to people and talked to them! He adored his children and told me about his daughter who worked at the Pentagon (he told me this on 9/11) and his son who works in Buffalo as a physician. I wish his family peace and comfort by the kind of life he lived and the man he was. I am so sorry for your lose. The world has lost a wonderful friend!
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Howard LeVant posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2013
The loss of his wonderfully distinctive voice will create a sad silence in the halls of the JCC
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Hal Bogdonoff posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Horace could have said Placido Domingo's comment "When I rest, I rust." The rust is all gone, rest well, dearest friend.
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Sharon & Bejan Iranpour posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2013
We are glad that we had the opportunity to know Horace. His boisterous enthusiasm was contagious.
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Carol Hope posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2013
Horace was a dear friend. I miss him already.
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Joel Elias posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2013
I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Horace as a volunteer at the TechAge Adult Computer Learning Center at the JCC for the past 13 years. His spirit, wit and wisdom will be greatly missed by all.
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Bill McKee posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, always so much enjoyed talking with Horace
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Christopher Raimy posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2013
My thoughts are with the family of Horace Becker. He was a great man who will long be remembered by those whose lives he touched. He loved his family and he was passionate about the legacy of those pioneers who made Xerox Corporation a powerhouse. I will miss my conversations with him.
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The family will receive friends at Temple Sinai following the funeral services
Service Info
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Temple Sinai (363 Penfield Road, Rochester, NY 14625)
Interment
Privately at White Haven Memorial Park
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