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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">It is with deep regret
that I announce the death of Peter Tyger (Jeff Cherry). Although, the
purpose of this listserv is to keep the community abreast of arts-related work
opportunities, it seems most appropriate to let the community know of this
talented man's passing. More information from his good friend, Mike
McDermott can be found below. Please forward to all the theater folks you
know who may have known Peter.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Laura W.
Andruski</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Moderator</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">"I wish I could see
the angel's faces <BR>When they hear your sweet voice
sing”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Peter Tyger (Jeff
Cherry) died in his sleep this morning near <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Syracuse</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">New
York</st1:State></st1:place>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Peter has had a very
difficult last several months with his health, but had recently found renewed
energy and life in a new home of his own in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Syracuse</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">New
York</st1:State></st1:place>. Peter had recently moved to <st1:City
w:st="on">Syracuse</st1:City>, from the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Albany</st1:place></st1:City> area to better collaborate with his
friend <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Brendan McDermott</st1:PersonName> on a play
they were working on together. Peter had just visited <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Albany</st1:place></st1:City> on Friday and
Saturday to visit with friends and move some of his belongings to his new
home. He was in transit back to <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Syracuse</st1:place></st1:City> with his friend John, when he
passed away while sleeping in the car. The cause of death is not certain,
but his health has been declining as much as his energy has been rising in the
past few weeks.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Peter's last evening
in this world was spent doing what he loved best, enjoying the art of
theater. He joined me at Park Playhouse to watch their current
production of Beauty and the Beast. He found delight in all things related
to theater, but most especially in watching those he knew, whether as former
cast members whom he had directed, former students or colleagues. I smile
when I think that his last night was spent enjoying the work of Paula, and
Adam, and Jessica -- as he has similarly enjoyed the work of so many of us, and
each of you. He simply adored watching all of you perform your magic,
whether onstage, back stage or on the stage of friendship and
life.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">He has had some
difficult times in the past several years. His health has made it
difficult for him to manage a regular day to day life. He was unable to
work, unable to keep up with friendships, unable to do many things we take for
granted. He had recently spent a great deal of time in self
reflection. He wanted to let people know he had made many mistakes in the
past...had taken friendships for granted...had perhaps not treated people as he
should have. I only mention this because he was sincerely focused on
becoming the better person he was before he became ill, and he adamantly wanted
people to know he was dedicating himself to doing the right thing, becoming a
better person, making amends. It was important to him that people knew
that.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">His pain has finally
ended, he is now in peace.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Peter's service will
be Thursday, July 27 in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Saratoga</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">New
York</st1:State></st1:place> at:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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align=center><B><SPAN
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Home</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<BR></SPAN><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000099; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">105 Lake
Ave</SPAN></st1:Street><SPAN
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Springs</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN
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York</SPAN></st1:State><SPAN
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w:st="on">12866</st1:PostalCode></SPAN></st1:address><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000099; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Phone: (518)
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The time is not
determined yet, please call the funeral home after Tuesday or I will send an
updated email. <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Brendan
McDermott</st1:PersonName> will be arranging a memorial service and celebration
of Peter's life and work in mid August at a place TBD. If you would like
to participate in that service as a performer, accompanist or reader,
please email me. I will be sending out an update to all who want to
participate and attend when the details are set.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please forward this
email to anyone I may have missed.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Today we lost a good
friend, a wonderful brother, a beautiful son, a creative genius, a kind man and
a valiant soldier against unbearable pain. I have cried more today, yet
remarkably, laughed more today than any day I can remember. My sons and I
started telling Peter stories and the smiles didn't stop .Grieve yes, but then
please focus on a life we can celebrate, focus on the beautiful words and
songs that he created, the wonderful art he gave us, the smile of a warm and
loving soul. Remember a joke, a story or an anecdote that comes to
mind. Share that with someone else. Keep his memory
alive.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Michael
McDermott</SPAN></st1:PersonName><SPAN
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