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mimi schwartz posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
I first knew Paul Victor as a earnest, talented boy who took my memoir course at Stockton. He turned into a lovely, dedicated man I looked forward to seeing every year at Peter's Getaway. My condolences to all who knew him. PV shall be missed.
--Mimi Schwartz
Christopher D Ney posted a condolence
Monday, October 12, 2020
I met Paul-Victor seven years ago while hosting my open-mic held at The Sweet Life in Vineland. PV was there to support his friend and fellow Geraldine R. Dodge poet, Christine Salvatore. Once I met him, I realized I was very drawn to this compassionate, funny, and brilliant man, who I realized was destined to become a dear friend. I was so thrilled when he agreed to feature at my new open- mic venue at Larry’s II, and he brought a previous student of his, Gianni Gaudino with him. His performance was humbling as his incredible talent was felt by everyone who heard him; however, he was thrilled himself when his student stepped up to the mic and floored all of us. This was the PV I remember; a self-effacing, empathetic, warm, and loyal friend to both his students and the people he affected and cared about.
Fast forward to 2015, I was unhappy in my present situation as an educator and I saw there was an opening at EHTHS. I had two friends who worked there, Paul-Victor and Christine Salvatore, whom I immediately used as references. I felt that if I had a chance to work alongside such talented educators and poets, I was going to take it. After my interview and subsequent hiring, I was so excited to work alongside people I truly respect and greatly admire. When they told me I would share a room with Paul-Victor, I knew it was the right move to become part of the EHT English family, and I could barely contain my excitement. PV soon became a pseudo mentor to me and I enjoyed our conversations about movies, mythology, poetry, and books we had read. He was always concerned about me and had my back, and at times he often used a cane like myself. I soon realized I worked alongside a person who also understood limitations, and who looked past mine to see the true person I was. I always strove to support him as well, even driving the 43 minutes back to work to judge a poetry slam and simply to hang out with him. Leeann and I had such plans to join him for lunch, or coffee...wishes that now, sadly, will never materialize. I respected PV’s privacy and naively felt that we had the time to further our friendship. However, this life we have is way too short and I did not foresee losing him. So, my dear friend PV, an integral part of my support system at work is no longer there. I will not see you when I make the long, winding trek to E-Wing, and I will feel a little bit lonelier and emptier as I hobble down to the department meetings where I used to see your expectant smile. I am truly honored that such a person considered me his friend and that I had the chance to get to know him and work with him. PV, the man, the myth, and the legend...I will never forget you.
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Kira Jones planted a tree in memory of Paul-Victor Winters
Sunday, October 11, 2020
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Kira Lyn Jones posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, October 11, 2020
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Throughout my most troubling years I found solace in my junior year English class. Mr. Winters was and always will be the teacher that left the biggest mark on my heart. He inspired me, intrigued me, amused me and fascinated me. He was incredibly talented and wise, and his soul was so deep I am devastated to know he is gone so soon, I know he had so much more to give. My condolences are with his family and pets, if I recall correctly. He will be remembered by many every day and kept alive in the spoken memories of his impact on the youth of EHTHS. Thank you Mr. Winters. I never got to tell you this, but you once saved my life on a day when I was ready to leave the world.
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Cynthia Weiss lit a candle
Saturday, October 10, 2020
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Absolutely my prayers and love go to his family and to the many many students that he touched. He meant so much to my son and I'm so grateful they met each other. He will be greatly and forever missed and loved.
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Natise Patterson lit a candle
Friday, October 9, 2020
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he was my friend and my teacher ill miss you mr.winters
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Matthew Conover posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2020
PV was a great human being. I was a colleague of his at the Egg Harbor Township High School and considered him a friend. I'll miss our conversations and running into him around town.
Matthew Conover
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Henry Munoz posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2020
I met PV my first year of grad school at IU. We were two guys from Jersey out in Indiana. He was already a great writer, and he was intuitively good at teaching. I remember him sharing the same struggles: paying rent and getting papers graded on time. We did grading a few times at Denny's late into the night. I also remember him hurrying for a cigarette and a cup of coffee between teaching classes. I got to know him well on the eleven hour car rides between home and IU. He was the best navigator, and was a very strong believer in dancing in his car seat when the Violent Femmes came on. He was a great listener, a wonderful and kind human being. I am so sorry for your loss. I miss him and wish we had kept in touch better after I left IU.
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Laura Mccullough lit a candle
Friday, October 9, 2020
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PV was one of the best human beings I’ve ever known. Big heart, big language, big of humor, compassion, and soul. He will be sorely missed.
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Maggie Devine posted a condolence
Thursday, October 8, 2020
As students together at Warren Hills we found voice and camaraderie through poetry and laughter in Sally Kugelmeyer’s Horizons Young Writers Conferences. As friends together, we laughed, wrote poems, and shared a lot of coffee together late into the night at the Washington Diner. As adults, we shared a love of poetry, a vision for a better world, and the desire to make poetry accessible to our students as a vehicle to help create this vision for them as well. Every year Paul-Victor would come back to Warren Hills to work with my students and inspire them, as Sally had done for him. And every year, I was inspired and humbled by him. I am grateful for the years of Paul-Victor’s voice in my life—through his poetry, through his kind words, and through his unassuming gentle face--one of the kindest, gentlest souls on earth. Paul-Victor- I will truly miss your voice and your powerful words which have touched so many. I am grateful to have called you my friend. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and students.
Maggie Devine
Michael Robertson posted a condolence
Thursday, October 8, 2020
I went to school with paul and remember him fondly as a great guy with a love of theater arts
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Christina McGuire posted a condolence
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Paul was a student in my freshman Honors English class at Warren Hills. Over the course of a thirty-year teaching career, many students passed through my classroom. It’s impossible to remember all of them individually, but I can tell you where Paul sat in my class. I remember his creativity, sense of humor, kindness, and sincerity. I am so proud that he chose a life of writing and teaching high school English. It’s wonderful to read tributes from his students here. Paul-Victor's early passing shocks and saddens me. I offer deep condolences to his family, friends, and the students lucky enough to be part of his life.
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steven marcus posted a condolence
Thursday, October 8, 2020
PV was a good friend and a unique human being.
He shall be missed greatly.
Steve and Kim Marcus
Abby Ziegler posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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I remember one day Mr. Winters had asked me to help decorate his door for the Christmas contest at school. While making up the door, he had thought it would be really nice if we created an pet theme and had students donate for local pet shelters. He was so excited about it. He printed pictures and posted on the wall pets that still needed to be adopted. It was so inspiring seeing how much love he had for these animals.
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Janice (Yearwood) Swenson planted a tree in memory of Paul-Victor Winters
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Yasmina posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Paul-Victor was in my mfa cohort at Indiana University and was loved, by all, for his kindness, gentleness, and incredible poetry. Many of us gathered on Zoom last night to celebrate his life and to share some of his beautiful writing. My condolences to his family for their loss. Paul-Victor will be missed by so many. -yasmina madden
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Ariel Hernandez lit a candle
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Mr. Winters was my Mythology teacher and i only knew him for a month but he really showed how much he cared for people even through a screen. I wanted to stay in myth all 4 years and hopefully make it in his english class my senior year ( i’m a freshman) i’m not sure what hurts more that fact that i only got to know him for a month or that there won’t be anymore fun myth classes and I won’t be joining early to ask him about his day. May he rest in Paradise! I’m truly sorry for his family and other close students and friends, I can’t imagine what you are going through
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Victoria Arabio planted a tree in memory of Paul-Victor Winters
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Mr. Winters was the best teacher I have ever had. His kindness meant the world to me. He will be greatly missed. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Rosanne Weiss uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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I met P.V. through mutual friends. We worked together serving food at the local Kiwanis Club's booth during the annual 4-H Fair for numerous summers. He always had a smile for everyone who worked at the booth. I remember visiting with him when he had surgery and enjoyed talking to him about local issues. P.V. also taught at the same local college where I taught and we chatted at a few of the college meetings. He had a very positive attitude and a good sense of humor. He will be sorely missed.
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Marian Ingemi posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
I will miss you, and our talks. May you rest in peace. Know that you touched many lives and made a difference. I'm so glad the students of Egg Harbor Township High School were able to experience your classes. Prayers for Paul-Victor's family and friends. Each of us will cherish our special memories of you..
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Amber posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Mr. Winters was my high school English teacher back in 2007-2008. I remember him as being one of the funniest and kindest teachers in school and was loved by everyone I knew. He was always light hearted about us poking fun at his tattoos or about us always asking how his cats were. He will be greatly missed by so many, and I hope he knows how irreplaceable he really was. ❤️
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Edwin Romond posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
I was an English teacher at Warren Hills Regional High School when Paul Victor was a student there. I did not actually have him in class but I was able to get to know him because of a series of Saturday poetry writing workshops that I facilitated. I was taken immediately with his good heart and generous nature. I kept in touch with Paul Victor while he was at Stockton College and attended his poetry reading there after he received his Master's Degree. Some years later I had the additional pleasure of working with Paul Victor in the Poetry Program of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. I am a richer and better person because of all these experiences with him and I am deeply shocked and saddened at his passing. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family.
Edwin Romond
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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I don’t have a childhood memory that doesn’t include Paul. We were the best of friends. We fought over matchbox cars ( I bit him once because he always took the good cars!) and bonded over Star Wars figures and KISS (the band) He left a lasting impression on anyone he came in contact with whether it be family, friends, or his students. He loved teaching, he always spoke fondly of his students. He not only left his mark on us but his students certainly left their mark on him. Love you give a big hug to your mom and my dad
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Aarani K. posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
I have so many favorite memories of Mr. Winters that I just can't pick one. I loved all of his corny jokes he would tell in class. How he would buy us a basket of candy and little action figures and tell us we could have some, despite the fact we were 18 years old. I loved how relatable he was to his students and how he always made sure nobody felt alone in class. He made sure to put a smile on everyone's face regardless of how he felt that day. I always admired how passionate P.V was when it came to equal rights. He went to so many protests and I will miss his daily Facebook rants about Trump so much. Mr. Winters helped me edit my college essays days before the deadline and he is one of the reasons I am where I am today. I will be eternally grateful for him. Thank you Mr. Winters for always putting a smile on my face and believing me. Thank you for always fighting for everyone and being one of the best educators I ever had. See you one day.
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Janice Swenson posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
I grew up in Washington and went all through school with Paul. Because I was a "Y" last name, he sat in front of me, so we spent a lot of time together. Paul was always so kind and calm and easy going. He stayed out of the drama and treated everyone equally. When Freshman Farewell dance came around, I didn't have a date but felt pressure to attend with one. I asked Paul to go as friends and he was sweet enough to oblige. I remember Paul always telling quiet jokes and being goofy with me and Simone. Those memories make me smile and laugh. I didn't keep in touch after HS ended outside of being FB friends, but I always think back kindly on my Taylor Street days and Paul is always in my thoughts. Paul clearly continued being a kind soul throughout his life with his students and with his hometown, acting as a guiding light for them (as I recall several HS teachers being for us). I'm so sad for the countless students that now won't get to have him as a teacher and an inspiration. Such a kind, sweet soul gone far too soon. Sending my thoughts and love to his family. I can't imagine the loss you must be feeling now. - Janice (Yearwood) Swenson
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Daniel O’Brien posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
I took Mr. Winters’s World Mythology class during my senior year, and it left an unexpected lasting impact on me. His passion for stories and literature was contagious. He made his class a sanctuary to share writings of my own, and I graduated feeling uplifted and inspired because of him. That is a lifelong gift I will always cherish. He was more than just a teacher; he was a friend. He was a shining example of kindness, morality, and hope, and he was the mentor every kid deserves. I’ll miss him more than I can ever express.
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