I knew Mr. Tropea from when I worked at Syracuse Savings Bank (1969-1994). He and Mr. Whalen use to go around to the branches to visit the managers and staff and see how things were going. He always had a smile and was very fair. The last time I saw him was at an SSB reunion around 1990 at LeMoyne Manor. I told him he use to put a bit of fear in me but I would take him back any day rather than the new bank taking over. He got a good laugh from that. Those old days at SSB were great! Ironically, my very first day of work at the bank was July 14, 1969.....
My sincere sympathy to all of you.