Dr. Paul Norman Besser
Dr. Paul Norman Besser, DDS, age 86, died on May 28, 2015. Paul was born in Langhorne, PA, the son of Norman O. Besser, DDS and Myrtle H. Besser of Buffalo, NY. Paul graduated from the University of Buffalo School of Dentistry in 1952. After graduation he served as a dentist in the U.S. Navy before joining his father in his dental practice in Buffalo.
Paul later accepted an offer from the Arabian American Oil Co. in Saudi Arabia as District Dentist, where he remained for 10 years. After returning to the United States he joined a practice in New York City before finally establishing a practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he remained until his retirement in 1993.
During the late 1940s big band era, Paul played drums with several local big bands and enjoyed playing in combos for many years thereafter. He enjoyed acting and during his tenure with ARAMCO was elected president of the Ras Tanura Players and appeared in a number of stage productions. He also enjoyed photography and making photographs in the style of Ansel Adams.
Paul is survived by his loving wife, Christa A. Hemans , and children Richard P. Besser and Tammy L. Belazis, grandchildren Elizabeth M. Cabrera and Emily A. Gondar-Besser.