Bart and I were good friends back in the 50's and 60's. We would hang out together and grab a burger at Wetson's in Hempstead and then drive around town. One of my fondest memories with Bart, was going to a snow covered empty parking lot, mostly on a Sunday (stores were closed) and spinning his Volkswagen Beetle in circles in the snow. It was kind of like an amusement park ride for us.
Bart was a mellow guy, very easy to talk to and we remained friends until life's journey took us on different paths. Bart got married and moved out of NY, and I was drafted into the Army. It was in 2012 that I became aware of his passing, I was deeply hurt. I will miss my high school classmate and good friend, Bart Pauls.
Steve Opperer
Bart and I were good friends back in the 50's and 60's. We would hang out together and grab a burger at Wetson's in Hempstead and then drive around town. One of my fondest memories with Bart, was going to a snow covered empty parking lot, mostly on a Sunday (stores were closed) and spinning his Volkswagen Beetle in circles in the snow. It was kind of like an amusement park ride for us.
Bart was a mellow guy, very easy to talk to and we remained friends until life's journey took us on different paths. Bart got married and moved out of NY, and I was drafted into the Army. It was in 2012 that I became aware of his passing, I was deeply hurt. I will miss my high school classmate and good friend, Bart Pauls.
Steve Opperer