Past Hudson Division Director Paul Vydareny, WB2VUK died last Thursday, reportedly as the result of an aneurysm. Paul's service as a Director was brief - he moved up from Vice Director in January 1996 and resigned in September of that year - but prior to that he had accumulated a long record of volunteer service to the ARRL, including as Eastern New York SM (1980-1996) and Vice Director (1987-1996 - in those days Vice Directors were allowed to serve simultaneously as SMs). Dave Sumner, K1ZZ ____ Paul S. Vydareny, 65, life-long resident of Tarrytown, passed away on October 23, 2009. Paul was born in Tarrytown on June 1, 1944 to Paul and Julia Vydareny(nee Vavra). He was a graduate of Sleepy Hollow High School Class of 1962 and The Stevens Institute of Technology. His hobby was a Ham Radio operator and he was a long time member of the American Radio Relay League. Through his good work and constant efforts he held an esteemed position in this organization. Paul worked for ABC in New York City as an electrical and cable technician. He was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his brother John David Vydareny. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 27, 4 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial Service will be Friday, 11A.M. at The Old Dutch Church Sleepy Hollow. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent in Paul's name to The American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, N.Y. 13220-3049. DWYER & VANDERBILT 90 North Broadway Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 914-631-0621