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Ted Casher
September 7, 2008
Joe and I first worked club dates with Les Smith in Boston during the Sixties. His excellent drumming was an asset to everyone who hired him. We would see each other through the years, whenever Joe came into Boston with a featured artist. We last worked together with Keely Smith--an enjoyable musical experience for all concerned.
God rest your soul, Joe--we all will play together again on the other side.
Ted Casher (tenor sax, Boston area)
Jude Cocuzzo
August 12, 2008
Joe was my brother-in-law, godfather to my son, Guy, and many years ago before I ever met and married his brother, Danny, he was my friend. He was an incredible brother to his siblings, all of whom are so proud of him, as we all are. My heart goes out to Nick and Holly. Remember the good times!
June, 1960
Mara Kurtz
August 5, 2008
Ben Williams
August 3, 2008
Joe was a tremendous musician and gentleman, always generous with love and support for his fellow musicians. It was an honor to have played with him. And, man did he swing!
Jerry Vivino
August 3, 2008
No matter who Joe shared the stage with....the spotlight always found its way to shine upon him. I will miss him very much.
Jerry Vivino
Mara Kurtz
August 3, 2008
Joe was my boyfriend a very long time ago.
He was in the Army when I met him through a mutual friend.
Although I only knew him for a brief time, he made a great impression on me as a kind, sweet, wonderful person.
I am so happy that ran into Joe at a concert in New York in 2005.
We had a lovely talk during the intermission and although forty-five years had passed, he was just as warm and gracious as I remembered.
I recently sent Joe a story I wrote about him years ago and enclosed two photographs: one was of Joe at age 22, the other was me at 17.
I hope he got to read the story and see the pictures. There were many wonderful memories.
I've never forgotten you Joe and I know that everyone else who knew you will remember you with love.
God bless you.
Alice and Nanno Cicconi
August 3, 2008
Joe, we love you so much. We grew up with you and you never changed from being the wonderful person we all knew. I was always proud to say " my cousin is the greatest drummer in the land as he played for the best. Joe, may you rest in peace. We will miss you.
Frank Fiore
August 3, 2008
He was a mentor, a musicians musician, and one of the most powerful and positive influences I have ever been blessed with in my life and career.
Thank you, Joe.
I'll never forget.
Frank Fiore
August 3, 2008
He was a mentor, a musicians musician, and one of the most powerful and positive influences I have ever been blessed with in my life and career.
Thank you, Joe.
I'll never forget.
martin pizzarelli
August 2, 2008
your the best...will miss you
ED & Dee Petracco
August 2, 2008
I will miss you my friend. You were special in all ways Rest in Peace. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family and may God watch over them all.
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