Paul Winik
AKA:
The Teenage Fred Astaire
Birth Name:
Paul P. Winik
Birth Date:
March 13, 1921
Birth Place:
Boston, Massachusetts
Death Date:
October 5, 2003
Place of Death:
Presentation Nursing and Rehab Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Age:
82
Cause of Death:
Natural causes
Cemetery Name:
Oak Grove Cemetery
Claim to Fame:
Show Business
Paul Winik was one-half of the husband and wife dance team Paul Winik with his Edna Mae. Paul and his wife began their act during the big band era and were pioneer performers during the early days of television. They were popular in the Boston Night Club Circuit as well as the rest of the nation, having played all the famous clubs of Boston during the 40's and 50's. He and his wife traveled with such bands as Alvino Rey, The King Sisters, Wood Herman, Tommy Tucker, Shep Fields and Frankie Carle. The duo also appeared on many stages overseas during World War II, at the Palace Theatre and on television in Georgie Jessel's ''Showtime'' and Ed Sullivan's ''Toast of the Town''. When his dance career came to an end he was the vice president and general manager of Fay Foto, Inc. of Boston. Most recently owner of Paul Winik Photography of Boston before retiring to Sun City Center, Florida.
Fun Fact
Despite their successful dance career, there is only a single photograph of Paul Winik and a single photograph of his wife and dance partner Edna Mae. There are no known videos of any of their performances in the public arena.
Cemetery Information:
Final Resting Place:
Oak Grove Cemetery
230 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155
Medford, Massachusetts, 02155
USA
North America
Map:
Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford, Massachusetts
Grave Location:
Lovering Lawn, Lot C-50, Grave 1Grave Location Description
Enter the cemetery through the secondary Grove Street gate and immediately turn left. Follow the road around to the right and drive 4 sections to the end of the road. Park at the corner of Lovering Lawn section and walk to the third row in and 10 memorials for the final resting place of dancers Paul Winik and his wife and dance partner Edna Mae.
Grave Location GPS
42.431324, -71.139958Photos:
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FAQ's
Paul Winik was born on March 13, 1921.
Paul Winik was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
Paul Winik died on October 5, 2003.
Paul Winik died in Presentation Nursing and Rehab Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
Paul Winik was 82.
The cause of death was Natural causes.
Paul Winik's grave is in Oak Grove Cemetery
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