Sad News from Skeptics Guide

AZAtheist · 23rd August 2007, 12:09 AM

One of the best skeptical podcasts on the internet just lost a key member...

http://theskepticsguide.org/index2.asp

Puppycow · 23rd August 2007, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by AZAtheist

One of the best skeptical podcasts on the internet just lost a key member...

http://theskepticsguide.org/index2.asp

Oh wow, I'm so sorry to hear that. I didn't realize he was in such a serious condition although we knew he was in the hospital. This must have been after the latest podcast, right? Because they didn't mention it.

He will be missed.

Senex · 23rd August 2007, 06:03 PM

I listen to that podcast. Perry was a fun, great-natured person. He was much too young to disappear. Way too young -- it's unsettling on a profound level.

Tressa · 23rd August 2007, 06:45 PM

Perry's obit:

Perry J. DeAngelis
DEANGELIS Perry J. DeAngelis, age 43, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Terry Wegener DeAngelis, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Lawrence and Marie Cook DeAngelis of Easton and had resided in Fairfield for 20 years. Perry graduated from Joel Barlow High School and attended NYU. He was a property manager for 149 Deerfield St. LLC. He was co-founder of the New England Skeptical Society and was an avid gamer. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his brother, Derald DeAngelis of Easton, his two sisters, Marie McCright of Ansonia, and Celeste Unfried of Monroe, and two nieces. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main St., Stratford. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Perry's memory to; Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.
Published in the Connecticut Post from 8/22/2007 - 8/23/2007.

(I don't think I can post links yet but the SGU forum has the link and there is a guest book to sign at the obit site if you are so inclined.)

Perry has become part of what Robert G Ingersoll described as the "eternal silence." Thanks to SGU, here on earth, Perry will never be silenced.

rebecca · 24th August 2007, 10:05 AM

Thanks, guys. I just got back from Connecticut this morning after spending a few hours last night celebrating Perry's life at his wake. There was a tremendous crowd there, including some of the podcast listeners. I know it really means a lot to his other friends and family to hear about how much impact he had.

JanisChambers · 25th August 2007, 04:35 PM

It almost feels like I just lost a member of my own family....

We must honor his memory by remember what made him such a great man, his undaunted honesty.

Wowbagger · 25th August 2007, 05:13 PM

All I got to say is

.

PixyMisa · 26th August 2007, 02:27 AM

iTunes just picked up the weekly podcast, and I saw the title, and I thought no, no.

I've listened to every episode. Perry was a wonderful guy, and will be greatly missed.

alfaniner · 26th August 2007, 07:16 AM

I didn't realize there was a specific topic for Skeptic's Guide or I would have created my thread to Perry here instead. I had put it in Latest Commentary Issues.

Rahne Everson · 27th August 2007, 06:59 PM

...

I'm going to make a donation tomorrow.

jon · 28th August 2007, 04:23 AM

pipelineaudio · 28th August 2007, 11:39 PM

LAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lame lame lame lame lame lame

Sorry I don;t have technical terms for it

Perry has been one of my traveling companions on long winding, lonely, dark roads all over the southwest, even if he wasnt aware of it

You will be missed Perry

Jeff Wagg · 30th August 2007, 06:17 AM

Be sure to check out the upcoming episode of SGU. Perry would have approved.

FWIW, I was at his wake as well, and it was nice to see such a large turnout. No birds or monkeys, but it's fun to think they hiding in the crowd somewhere just waiting for their moment to shine.

DiskoVilante · 30th August 2007, 09:04 PM

What!

Clark Adams...then Jerry Andrus...the Perry...

Pardalis · 2nd September 2007, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Jeff Wagg

Be sure to check out the upcoming episode of SGU. Perry would have approved.

A very moving podcast, that letter from one of the listeners said it all.

My condolences.

JAStewart · 20th November 2007, 03:27 AM

I only noticed this thread now, but I remember hearing aboot it at the time.

So sad, so young. RIP Perry.

mindcore · 13th February 2008, 06:01 AM

It still feels like there is just a big hole in the show.

Perry was awesome. He was my favorite republican.

23rd August 2007, 12:09 AM	#1
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23rd August 2007, 02:56 PM	#2
Puppycow Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Japan Posts: 15,782	Originally Posted by AZAtheist One of the best skeptical podcasts on the internet just lost a key member... http://theskepticsguide.org/index2.asp Oh wow, I'm so sorry to hear that. I didn't realize he was in such a serious condition although we knew he was in the hospital. This must have been after the latest podcast, right? Because they didn't mention it. He will be missed.
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24th August 2007, 10:05 AM	#5
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852	Thanks, guys. I just got back from Connecticut this morning after spending a few hours last night celebrating Perry's life at his wake. There was a tremendous crowd there, including some of the podcast listeners. I know it really means a lot to his other friends and family to hear about how much impact he had.
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25th August 2007, 05:13 PM	#7
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26th August 2007, 02:27 AM	#8
PixyMisa Persnickety Insect Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sunny Munuvia Posts: 14,914	iTunes just picked up the weekly podcast, and I saw the title, and I thought no, no. I've listened to every episode. Perry was a wonderful guy, and will be greatly missed.
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23rd August 2007, 06:03 PM	#3
Senex Illuminator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: An autobody repair shop in Connecticut Posts: 3,549	I listen to that podcast. Perry was a fun, great-natured person. He was much too young to disappear. Way too young -- it's unsettling on a profound level.

23rd August 2007, 06:45 PM	#4
Tressa Muse Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 670	Perry's obit: Perry J. DeAngelis DEANGELIS Perry J. DeAngelis, age 43, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Terry Wegener DeAngelis, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Lawrence and Marie Cook DeAngelis of Easton and had resided in Fairfield for 20 years. Perry graduated from Joel Barlow High School and attended NYU. He was a property manager for 149 Deerfield St. LLC. He was co-founder of the New England Skeptical Society and was an avid gamer. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his brother, Derald DeAngelis of Easton, his two sisters, Marie McCright of Ansonia, and Celeste Unfried of Monroe, and two nieces. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main St., Stratford. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Perry's memory to; Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923. Published in the Connecticut Post from 8/22/2007 - 8/23/2007. (I don't think I can post links yet but the SGU forum has the link and there is a guest book to sign at the obit site if you are so inclined.) Perry has become part of what Robert G Ingersoll described as the "eternal silence." Thanks to SGU, here on earth, Perry will never be silenced.

25th August 2007, 04:35 PM	#6
JanisChambers Thinker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 178	It almost feels like I just lost a member of my own family.... We must honor his memory by remember what made him such a great man, his undaunted honesty.

26th August 2007, 07:16 AM	#9
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27th August 2007, 06:59 PM	#10
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28th August 2007, 11:39 PM	#12
pipelineaudio Illuminator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wickenburg, AZ Posts: 3,670	LAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lame lame lame lame lame lame Sorry I don;t have technical terms for it Perry has been one of my traveling companions on long winding, lonely, dark roads all over the southwest, even if he wasnt aware of it You will be missed Perry
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30th August 2007, 06:17 AM	#13
Jeff Wagg Eponymous Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,052	Be sure to check out the upcoming episode of SGU. Perry would have approved. FWIW, I was at his wake as well, and it was nice to see such a large turnout. No birds or monkeys, but it's fun to think they hiding in the crowd somewhere just waiting for their moment to shine.

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2nd September 2007, 10:21 AM	#15
Pardalis Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montréal Posts: 25,831	Originally Posted by Jeff Wagg Be sure to check out the upcoming episode of SGU. Perry would have approved. A very moving podcast, that letter from one of the listeners said it all. My condolences.

20th November 2007, 03:27 AM	#16
JAStewart Graduate Poster Tagger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Shetland Islands Posts: 1,523	I only noticed this thread now, but I remember hearing aboot it at the time. So sad, so young. RIP Perry.
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13th February 2008, 06:01 AM	#17
mindcore Scholar Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 78	Perry It still feels like there is just a big hole in the show. Perry was awesome. He was my favorite republican.
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