Mr. Mikulski came to the Returns desk at UB’s Music Library when I worked there my senior year. He had with him a few overdue books.

Very overdue.

Like, years overdue.

Books of musical scores.

Taking out his wallet, he appeared to brace himself for a hefty fine. However, the library was running an amnesty, so no fee would be charged. He thought, at first, that I was simply being nice on account of our personal connection. But, after pointing to the sign on display advertising the amnesty, he accepted it and left.

That was the last time I saw him, about eighteen years ago.

cf. OACS Alumni Forum,
Obit. The Buffalo News, 7/13/08.