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Welcome to the Friends of the Wanamaker Organ website!
Hear highlights from Wanamaker Organ Day here.
In remembrance of Al Derr
Longtime Friends of the Wanamaker Organ volunteer Albert J. Derr, 84 died peacefully Friday at his home in Lansdale, PA. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Albert E. and Mary A. (nee Feely) Derr. Mr. Derr was a graduate of North Catholic High School class of 1943, Villanova University class of 46 and received his MBA from Binghamton University in 1968. Mr. Derr had a lifelong passion for photography, railroads, Bridge, and Pipe Organs. He worked at ANSCO/GAF & the Franklin Institute, including photographic projects for NASA during the Gemini and Apollo missions. His true love was trains and served as Project/Property Manager for SEPTA, Vice President of Philadelphia Belt Line Railway, and President of both Anthracite Railway and Octoraro Railway prior to his retirement in 1991. He is survived by his children Rosemarie Derr and Albert J. Derr both of Lansdale, his sister Dolores O'Reilly of Philadelphia and his Niece and Nephew Judy O'Reilly & Terry O'Reilly Relatives and Friends may call Thursday July 22, 2010 from 10: 30 to 11:30 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, 424 S. Main St. North Wales with a Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham. Remembrances in his name to Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley, www.TOSDV.org or Friends of the Wanamaker Organ would be appreciated by the family.
Many thanks to all those who made WANAMAKER ORGAN DAY and our WURLITZER GRAND DEDICATION such a huge success!
***THE AWESOME NEW PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA CONCERT CD IS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING! TO BE AMONG THE FIRST TO GET YOUR COPIES, CLICK HERE! HEAR A SAMPLE HERE!
Please take note of our new mailing address and phone number at the bottom of this page.
Hearing the Wanamaker Organ is a life-changing experience. Our society is sponsored by people around the world who are helping protect the world's largest playing pipe organ. We invite you to join the Friends and receive four issues of our 16-page newsletter and member-access to all Friends activities.
The Wanamaker Organ is undergoing a multi-year restoration. Divisions that have been patched together are getting a thorough restoration. Members help sustain this crucial work and our music, education and hospitality programs. Members receive all the details on the restoration and Friends concerts, as well as news of private concerts, tours, and fund-raisers.
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