Bernard Frank "Bud" Pacy

83, a resident of the Pennsylvania Soldiers' & Sailors' Home, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, after a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 6, 1920, in Erie, son of the late Louis A. and Jennie Minadeo Pacy.
A member of the Musicians Union of Erie for 65 years, he served as president from 1971 until retiring with emeritus status in 2002. He performed with the Morey Brennan and Ted Weems orchestras through the 1940s and early 1950s. Locally, he performed at the Fulton Club and Moose Lodge.
He also worked as a glazier for the Erie School District. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and performed with its band under the direction of Erie native Oscar Nutter. Discharged after four years, he attained the rank of sergeant. He enjoyed his pet dog.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Terra Malone Pacy; two sons, Bernard E. "Bud" Pacy Jr. and Aaron T. Pacy of Erie; a brother, Edward Pacy and his wife, Betty, of Erie; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Brugger Home for Funerals, 1595 W. 38th St. A service will follow. Burial will be private.