Berklee today is the official alumni publication of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a forum for contemporary music and musicians.
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FInal CadenCe Compiled by Ryan Fleming Michael Deary '71 died on August 20. He was 64. As a musician, Deary played with a variety of bands on the North Shore of Massachusetts. He was a retired frefghter for Saugus, MA, where he served for more than 20 years, and a founding member of the Saugus Italian American Club. He is survived by three sisters. Marie Louise Diamond, a former Berklee adjunct professor, died on July 5. She was 86. A 1948 Wellesley College graduate, Diamond taught art history at Berklee and lectured at museums including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the DeCordova and others. She is survived by her children: Susan, Elizabeth, Bill, and John. Henry J. Guertin '60 passed away on May 7. He was 79. Guertin was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and worked for Hammond Plastics Company and Data General Corporation. He is survived by his wife, Alice; son Brian; and two grandchildren. Warren George King '59 died on July 17. He was 87. King entered the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served in World War II on an aircraft carrier. He was a saxophonist and composer and played with several big bands in Massachusetts and Florida. King is survived by his wife, Gladys, three daughters and a son, and numerous grandchildren. Gerard "Jerry" Kozic '80 died tragically on August 5 during a shooting at the Ross Township Municipal Building in Saylorsburg, PA. He was 53. His wife, Linda, was critically injured. In addition to Berklee, Kozic attended Juilliard and New England Conservatory. He worked with Ray Charles, the Four Tops, the Monkees, and the Harlem Opera Society, and performed at the White House. In addition to his widow, Kozic is sur- vived by a sister and numerous other relatives. Donations for Linda Kozic's medical expenses can be made at www.helplindakozic.org. Milton is survived by his fancée, Donna Jackson; sisters Dianne and Cheryl; two stepchildren; and other family members. Thomas D. Lazinski '11 ended his life on May 18, following a long battle with mental illness. He was 22. From early childhood, Lazinski was a promising violinist and composer, winning a 2004 Ray Charles songwriting competition and a 2007 Mark O'Connor music camp scholarship. He performed in numerous orchestras, and at many weddings, funerals, and other events. Lazinski is survived by his parents and stepparents. Guitarist Steven Paul Perry '76 died on May 28 after a battle with cancer. He was 57. After his frst year at Berklee, Perry joined Orchestra Luna. He later became John Hiatt's guitarist on world tours and appeared with him on Late Night with David Letterman. With his band the Human Condition, Perry performed annually for the Boston AIDS Walk. He also ran a recording studio, producing several local bands. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Ruth Perry; his partner, Stephen (Sid) Villandry; and many relatives. Drummer Ronald R. "Ron" Milton passed away on July 30. He was 68. In addition to attending Berklee, Milton also studied at Virginia Union University and the University of Massachusetts–Boston. He was a consultant in the social-service feld, specializing in family stabilization. David R. Shertz '80 passed away on February 23. He was 53. Shertz was an active musician and a software engineer for Avid Technology. He is survived by his siblings: Paul, Debbie, Stephen, and Lisa. What's your story? Share it with everyone in Alum Notes via e-mail at http://www.berklee.edu/bt/submit-your-alumnote or by flling out and mailing in this form. Name Street address City Country Postal code Phone Degree Last year you attended Berklee Diploma Email On a separate sheet, provide details of the newsworthy milestones that you would like the Berklee community to know about. Entries will be edited. To Include photos, CDs, or items of interest, mail to: Berklee Today Berklee College of Music 1140 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215-3693 Fall2013 47