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Connie Jean Goyda
February 6, 2025
My mother, dad and I always enjoyed seeing Don Lipovac and his band. Spent many hours dancing to him & Frank Yankovic. Always in our hearts.
Chris Rouse
May 2, 2024
Remembering you Don this week 10 years after your passing. Your memory and your great music lives on through all of your family, friends, and fans. Godbless you Don Lipovac.
Del Sutton
April 24, 2023
I think of Don every time I prepare for a gig. He was a true professional who respected his art and talent and his love of God who created it all.
Sister Jimene Alviani
April 23, 2020
I cannot believe it has been 6 years since Don has left us. I still believe that a part of the Slovenian heritage and history is gone with Don's passing. May he continue to pray for us and play for all those in his heavenly polka club.
John ("Johnny") Soptick
April 24, 2019
DON LIPOVAC
Don was something else: a great accordionist and a great musician who could play (well) a variety of musical instruments, including stringed instruments and the CLARINET. He could even do choreography and could arrange parts for a tamburitza orchestra. And he was the most HUMBLE person you could ever meet. He could play the accordion both classical and ethnic music with such expression, such emotion, and such gentleness. Don was a marvelous musician, a good man, a good friend and a great ping-pong player! He is sorely missed and will always be remembered. May he rest in peace.
Darlene Vermeulen
July 29, 2017
Don will ALWAYS be missed by all that enjoyed his great talent. The music "lives on" and so do our many memories of his many performances!
Mark Habat
July 8, 2014
My heart is saddened but at the same time joyful that Don has joined other great musicians that have passed . My father Eddie always admired Don and they became great friends ! May you forever be at peace . God Bless . Our peace and condolences Joanne . Mark Habat. & Habat family .
Cecelia (Fotovich)Mowry
July 5, 2014
I just learned of Mr. Lipovac's passing today, 5 July 2014. I was sad to hear of his death because he was an exceptional musician and I learned a lot from him when I was in the Tamburitzans. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Lipovac. Rest in peace Mr. Lipovac. You've been an incredible person to have learned under.
Dan Desiderio
June 13, 2014
Dear Jo Anne--just yesterday learned of Don's passing. I was shocked!--What a kind and wonderful gentelman he always was and a very fine accordionist. Please accept my sincere sorrow for you and family and I will always remember your visit with both of you in Media, Pa.
If ever I could help in any way please never hesitate to call on me. 610-565-3321. With my deepest sympathy and sorrow of this sad news-----Dan Desiderio
Lipovac
May 30, 2014
Mrs. Lipovac, I hope that you are getting along ok. Your husband was an awesome musician and showman!
Holy Family Church
May 29, 2014
The parishioners of Holy Family Church send their most heartfelt condolences to JoAnn, James, and Agnes. We are grateful and proud to have been blessed with Don's friendship and musical gifts throughout these many years.
"Eternal rest grant onto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen."
Bill & Bonnie Sharp
May 26, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We so enjoyed the band when they came to the Ironworld Polka Fest in MN. and also in Chicago. He was not only a great musician, but was so awesome to watch as he really got "into" what he was playing. We didn't know him personally but you certainly could tell he was a very humble person. He certainly will be missed. Bill & Bonnie Sharp, formally of MN.
Chris Rouse
May 7, 2014
Joann & Lipovac Family-
All though it has been several years since I last spoke to Don and to you Joann, Don and his great music and fine band will always share a special place in my heart. I remember all the great events and polkafests we attended over the years where Don and his band were featured performers. There was no other musicain ever like Don. Many, Many times myself and many others stood in front of the band stand just absolutly amazed at the Band's perfoemance, but best of all is when Don would do some solo selections, we were so amazed and stunned on how well Don performed on the accordion. The accordion was really one with Don and he was one with the accordion, it was a part of his wonderful heart.
Don never ever had a bad word or ill feeling towards anyone ever. He always spoke highly of others and they spoke highly of him. Don always made time for others. There were many musicains that would hardly give you the time of day, Don was never like that. He treated people with dignity and respect always.
I will never forget all the places we traveled and saw Don and his band there and he was always number one on our list to see. From my home city and state, Denver, CO and NM, KS, UT, CA, ND, SD, IL, MN, OH, PA, WI, IN and the list goes on. He was a hero to me and I looked up to him when I was a very young kid just learning the accordion. He was truly the master of his universe. He will be deeply missed, I am saddened to think that he is not with us anymore but his music and his legacy will live on forever. I will miss you Don Lipovac, peace and goodwill to you now and always. Joann and family my thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Your Accordion Friend in Denver, CO
Chris M. Rouse
THOMAS GROEBER
May 7, 2014
JOANN, I AM SORRY TO HEAR ON DON'S PASSING I MET HIM IN KING OF PRUSSIA PA. MANY YEARS AGO AT AN ACCORDION FEST. I STILL PLAY HIS RECORDS. I GUESS HE WILL BE PLAYING IN HEAVEN WHEN I GET THERE ONE OF THIS YEARS.
May 6, 2014
Been a fan since we met at the accordion festival in Vegas. My sincere condolences.
Chuck Voinovich Phoenix,Az.
Debra Peters
May 6, 2014
Sending condolences to the family of Don Lipovac. In 2007, I was lucky to make this film of Don's fantastic performance at N.A.A. in Dallas TX. 2007 Pls. copy this link and paste it on youtube search window: http://youtu.be/mg8gIcfBcVM
I hope this link will take you to the video. If not, please search for Don Lipovac on youtube. God Bless Him.
Ron Onda
May 5, 2014
Dear Joann, I hope you know the great esteem I always held Don in. He was not only a remarkable accordionist but a remarkable person. I so enjoyed our phone visits and music sharing through the years.It was a special friendship.He will be missed greatly. I will hold you both in my thoughts and prayers always.
Your friend,
Ron Onda
Barb Phelps
May 5, 2014
Agnes, sorry to learn you lost a brother, I lost my brother ,Mike one yr ago. there are not words to express the loss adequately but know I am thinking of you. savor all those good memories. I still remember his wonderfuf talent and good work with the kids. wonderful music. Barb Phelps
alex meixner
May 5, 2014
I still can't believe you are gone my friend. Although we rarely got to see each other, your music, humility andlove for your art has always and will continue to inspire me. Rip don and peace to you Joann.
May 4, 2014
What can you say about Don that's not already been said? A Musical Genius and a very HUMBLE man. He never bragged about himself. He could play and teach you to play numerous instruments, including clarinet (which he played in high school), piano accordion, button box, piano, organ, stringed instruments, to name a few. He was a master musician AND a master teacher, who was very patient and diplomatic in his teaching.
Don had two Master's degrees and played an Aaron Copeland composition with the Kansas City Symphony. He composed arrangements for stringed orchestras and could teach folk dancing. He leaves a legacy of over 200 musicians he taught with the St. John's Tamburitzans.
Don shared his many talents with us for many years. At least we have his CD's to play to remind us of the many times he entertained us. We are very saddened by his departure. May God bless this wonderful man. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Johnny Soptick, Accordionist
Glee Montgomery Hale
May 2, 2014
I am a 20 year transplant to KCK. When I heard Don play at Holy Family I was transported to the days of my youth traveling to see family in central Kansas. Those radio waves full of polka shows, the dances in tiny town halls... I knew KCK would be a fine home when I heard Don play. All blessings on his family, and my thanks to all who keep the culture alive.
William Henderson
May 2, 2014
I never heard a bad word said about Mr. Lipovac. This Saturday is "Polski Day" in Kansas City, Kansas. Wouldn't it be appropriate to rename this event "Lipovac
Day". His music touched many. RIP.
May 2, 2014
Great music is playing in Heaven. Prayers for Don and his family during this difficult time.
John& kay Doubledy
May 1, 2014
One of the best of the best, One of my first gigs, Polosky hall 1953, was with Don, polka night for sure. Don played for both of my parents funerals. My mother played accordion and loved Dons playing. My last gig with Don, Crown Center food courts 2010 Christmas, everyone was in Awww of what Don could do with old country Christmas songs. Don will be missed by all of us.
May 1, 2014
Don played at our family restaurant, Grecian Gardens, for over 10 years. I was a young child then and would just sit and watch him and his group preform, hoping one day I would be one of those folk dancers. Eventually I was! What a talented person her was!! He taught me so much!
Joann, I am sooooo sorry for your loss!!
He will truly be missed my many!!
All our love,
Mary Mitef and family
steve hoog
May 1, 2014
Everyone knows Don as a great musician. He was a joy to work with and for, and he certainly will be missed. Joann, thanks for sharing him with all of us, his fans and fellow musicians.
May 1, 2014
Remember going to polka parties where Don and his band played! They were so much fun and the music was wonderful! Cathy Overton
May 1, 2014
Don was an amazing man. I learned to play the mandolin with him in 6th grade. No matter how many years passed, and it was many, he always remembered me by name! How did he do that after all the tanbritazans he taught??? My sympathies to the family. Dianne Delich
Pat Ruebelmann Roberts
May 1, 2014
Joann and family I am so sorry to hear about Don. As a family member, he always brought fun and music to all the family gatherings and weddings. He has a new audience to entertain. Please accept my sincere condolence. He will be missed.
Andrew Yates
May 1, 2014
Joann - Loretta and I send our very best thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I have said for years that one of the most difficult jobs I have played as a percussionist, was not in a band, an orchestra or chamber ensemble, but playing with Don Lipovac. I thought I was going to get to skate for the evening - no way. I will remember him for the rest of my days. A nice, generous man and an extraordinary musician. RIP Don - you WILL be missed...I value the recordings more now than ever.
Rick Harris
May 1, 2014
As a child growing up at Holy Family parish, Don was inspirational in my pursuit of music. Our condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Nick Novosel
May 1, 2014
We have not only lost a truly gifted and talented musician in Don, but we have also lost a great friend and mentor. His enthusiasm for teaching was infectious and inspiratonal. He made us Tammies want to be the best, every performance. He will be greatly missed. JoAnn, please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Neka pociva u miru božjem!
Craig Smith
May 1, 2014
Don was a Kansas City treasure! He preserved the integrity of the accordion as a versatile and respected musical instrument and he was considered the master of the accordion by everyone that knew him and heard him perform. He leaves a void in the musical community that will be impossible to fill.
May 1, 2014
Don Lipovac was one of those rare, outstanding individuals whose contributions to our cultural lives tower above those of almost anyone else of his time. He could do amazing things with his accordions, with tremendous versatility, masterfully playing a wide range of folk, ethnic, popular and classical music. But even more, Don was an incredibly kind, generous and giving person. He did not just play music for money, but played and worked to share and preserve the rich and beautiful Eastern European cultural heritage throughout the area, region, and anywhere else he could go. His passion and love for this music and heritage was unsurpassed, and it showed in his playing and his tireless efforts to enrich the cultural life of our communities.
We are all so fortunate to have had the great opportunity to listen and dance to Don's wonderful music, and the music of his polka band and the St. John's Tamburitzans. We will all dearly miss Don.
Tad Kramar
May 1, 2014
I heard Don play at an Accordion Convention in Dallas a few years ago. My husband, Ray, plays buttonbox accordion. I had never heard Don before. He was the best I'd ever heard. I'm So glad we walked over and told him so on that Spring day in Texas.(Marge & Ray Guziak)
JAN RUZICH-CARPENTER
May 1, 2014
YES DON WILL BE GREATLY MISSED,I HAVE ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO POLKA DANCES, AND HE PLAYED AT ALL OF THEM INCLUDING MY WEDDING IN 1989. THINK OF HOW MANY FRIENDS HE HAS WITH HIM ON THE OTHER SIDE!JOANN I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Tim Thomas
May 1, 2014
Heaven will have a new dance step with Don leading the band
Tim Thomas
May 1, 2014
the music world will never be the same without Don's special talent. We miss him. Jerry and Katie. Sugar Creek
Thomas Pacheco
May 1, 2014
I will never forget when I attended grade school at St. Peter's School. Some of my favorite moments involved the days that he would come and do his cultural presentations for the school. He would showcase his music, teach us traditional dances as well as he had small accordions for the students to play. He would teach us basic scales and things. The interaction with Mr. Lipovac really touched my life and fueled my interest in learning about other cultures through the arts. I still follow polka music to this day. A good friend of mine played for the Brave Combo for several years and we have had several conversations about how Don has inspired many musicians. He will be missed but will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to his family.
Rose Seaman
April 30, 2014
Don, we love and thank you for years of music, dance and pure joy.
You are soo missed and will never be forgotten or replaced. JoAnn, we are soo sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing you wonderfully talented husband with us.
We love you both.
The Seaman Family
April 30, 2014
Strawberry Hill has lost a great man. I remember going to weddings as a child with my mom dad grandpa aunts uncles and cousins and doing the polka. May he R.I.P. He will be greatly missed
Pat Winegardner
April 30, 2014
The best gift we ever gave our dad, Tony Kolich, was a private concert in his home by his idol, Don Lipovac, on Father's Day shortly before he passed away. And we were so very grateful that Don's recordings were able to soothe Dad in his last days as he battled cancer and Alzheimers. Our sincere thanks to Don, JoAnn and band members for all the wonderful memories. It's hard to imagine special events without those sweet, unmistakable sounds. May he rest in peace.
Larry Baska
April 30, 2014
I saw Don play numerous times at weddings with my parents Mike and Rose Baska. Great memories of my childhood. Also on TV on the Lawrence Welk Show. He was a great showman!
April 30, 2014
m so sorry to hear of Don's leaving us. He was such an inspiration to those here on the Hill and world wide. We always appreciated the way he kept his home town under his wing,and performed such beautiful music. Bet he has an golden accordion in Heaven playing for a very important person right now. God speed Don.
Carole Diehl V. President Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Assn.
April 30, 2014
Don, coupled his supurb technique with the gift of expression and interpretation. He made the accordion sing. We met as pre-teens taking lessons from, Alfred Vacca. Don took the lesson preceding me and set a very high standard for me to follow. Don you will be missed. Patrick Bunch
Katie Scherzer-Cop
April 30, 2014
He was an iconic figure in our deep roots of KCK. His willingness to influence his love of dancing and music touched many hearts of all ages. I will forever think of him when I dance the polka :)
DWANE WILLS
April 30, 2014
THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN ARE SINGING TO DON'S ACCORDIAN MUSIC. WHAT A GREAT TALENT. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE HIM. I LAST SEEN DON AT SHAWNEE HEARTLAND ASSISTED LIVING UNDER THE BIG TENT ALONG WITH HIS BAND. I WILL NEVR FORGET THAT DAY. APPRECIATE FRANK & PHYLLIS CURTIS MAKING IT POSSIBLE.
Matthew Palcher
April 30, 2014
I will miss his music and his dedication to the Strawberry Hill community.
Dan & Wendy Vrabac
April 30, 2014
An era has truly passed. Our community will never be the same without the joy of Don's music. A teacher who always knew his students were capable of far more than they could imagine; through his effort he made us believe, and gave us a gift that lasts a lifetime. With greatest love for JoAnn, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joel Nichols
April 30, 2014
Don was a wonderful person and performer. His music has made the world a happier place. Now, they're dancing in heaven. Thoughts and prayers to his entire family.
Phyllis Curtis
April 30, 2014
JoAnn, I am so sad to hear of Don's passing. What a wonderful man and special musician. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
Mary Ann Zagar
April 30, 2014
Holy Family church,the Strawberry Hill community,and the music world have lost someone who has touched so many lives in so many ways. He was a gentle giant whose music livened up weddings and dances but also helped soothe heavy hearts at funerals. My sympathy to Joann,Jimmy,Agnes but also to the community who will feel his loss.
Anita Roschitz Smith
April 30, 2014
JoAnn,
So sorry to hear about Don's passing. He was a very talented musician and an inspiration to all. I have fond memories of my days as a Tamburitzan. He will be missed. May God comfort you in your sorrow.
April 30, 2014
I am so sorry to hear the news about Don. He was a dear man and wonderful musician. He will be missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you JoAnn. Frank Curtis
April 30, 2014
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. There is no question of his musicianship, more important Don was a kind, nice man. It was my sincere pleasure to have known him.
Jay Brodersen
April 29, 2014
Don will be greatly missed. His talent as a musician was awesome.
Brian McCarty
April 29, 2014
Love and prayers for JoAnn, Jim, Agnes, and the rest of Dons family. He was an inspiration and an treasured friend. I will miss him dearly.
Denny Anderson
April 29, 2014
Dear JoAnn, I am so sorry to hear such sad news. Don was a master of the accordion and a wonderful person. I always enjoyed hearing him perform and talking with him. He was a gentle soft-spoken person. He was an inspiration to all musicians that came in contact with him. We all will miss him. Thoughts and prayers to you.
Take care....
Jim Jaksetic
April 29, 2014
Joann, We all share your sorrow at passing of Don. He was a great mentor, teacher, role model and musician. He enriched so many lives with his friendship, his music and his smile. I have fond memories of the many weddings and dances I attended with everybody there dancing, singing, clapping and tapping their feet to the music of Don and his band. I am privileged and blessed to be one of your Tamburitza Kids. You and Don will always be in our hearts.
Joe Cygan
April 29, 2014
We will miss Don and his music at weddings, festivals and parties as well as a good friend. I remember going to Mierhoff's just to hear Don's music.
Joe Cygan
Mark Habat
April 29, 2014
Our deepest sympathy along with our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time . God Bless Mark Habat & Jan Horvath along with the Habat family..
Chris Tobin-Kalcic
April 29, 2014
I have fond memories of Don playing his polka music at the Holy Family dances. My parents, TJ and Toots Tobin, loved going to them and dancing while Don played. May it bring you comfort knowing that even though we lost him here on earth, the Holy Family people who have passed are greeting him with open arms and happy faces in heaven! Prayers to your family. Chris Tobin Kalcic
Barbara "Babs" (Krupich) Guengerich
April 29, 2014
I was very sorry to hear of Don's passing. Some of my most cherished childhood memories are of the Tamburitzans. He was a fantastic musician and a great mentor to us kids. He's left quite a legacy with all the lives he touched and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you Joann and your family.
Jack and Marie Videtich
April 29, 2014
Dear JoAnn,
We are sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a wonderful person and musician. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Dawson
April 29, 2014
Thanks to Don for all the great memories he has given us through the years! We love you and the great music you shared with us. This is not the end but the begining of the greatest party in heaven! Don you will be greatly missed! God bless you and your family!
ron jones
April 29, 2014
I remember seeing him in when I was in elementary school at St. PETERS CATHEDRAL as it waa called back then. Then some years later heard him play "Flight of the Bumblebee" on the accordion. He is an amazing musician and talent that the world will surely miss.
April 29, 2014
It was also a pleasure to see Don. He will be missed.
Take care JoAnn.
The girls at Ani-Pals Pet Resort
Kelly Mulvany
April 29, 2014
What a loss to the world of music of Kansas City, Kansas. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. May his music and life always live on.
April 29, 2014
We are so saddened that our friend, Dons' time has come. We treasure knowing Don and you, JoAnn. Our lives have many great memories of you both. Vern & Mary Irion
April 29, 2014
I attend many a dance where played. His music was wonderful. What talent he had. I also saw him at other venues as well.
Steve Purduski
April 29, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Don's passing. He was a great friend and mentor to me growing up in Kansas City. In Don, we had the best leader in the SJCC Tamburitzans of any youth group in the country! Being a part of that was one of the most important things to me growing up, and Don was irreplaceable in making it happen. We will miss you tremendously Don.
Jane Merdic
April 29, 2014
What a treasure. When my father (Peter Merdic) would visit from Youngstown, OH, he always enjoyed listening to Don.
Pat and Gary Gaunce
April 29, 2014
We have so many wonderful memories of Don and his music. The Kansas City area just lost one of its most respected and talented individual treasures.
Joey Miskulin
April 29, 2014
Don was an extraordinary friend, musician, and human being. I'll treasure his memory forever. Sympathy and love sent to JoAnn.
Polkafest 2005 - Don & lovely wife JoAnn
Michael & Diane Schwartz
April 29, 2014
Don really enjoyed his "work"
Michael & Diane Schwartz
April 29, 2014
Don's music brought much happiness to many
Michael & Diane Schwartz
April 29, 2014
Polkafest 2005
Michael & Diane Schwartz
April 29, 2014
Rose Mary Debevc
April 29, 2014
Joann Lipovac you have my deepest sympathy in
loss of you husband Don. Rose Mary Debevc
really enjoy husband very much. He will
be missed alot. The last time I she him
perform was Croation Hall in Madison, IL.
Rose Mary Debevc
Sister Jimene Alviani
April 29, 2014
I have known Don and JoAnn nearly 30 years. Both are wonderful people. Don was an accomplished musician who played hours and hours without any effort. He was a gentle, humble, peaceful man. I am sure he is now playing with the choirs of angels and talking with Fr. Mejak.
April 29, 2014
Don played at my parents' (Bernie and Bernice Orel) 50th wedding anniversary. My Dad got up on stage and played with him. We are playing Don's music in Dad's hospice room. They can play together again when they meet in heaven. God loves accordion players.
Don plays for his "kids" in Hrvatski Obicaj, October 2, 2011.
Joe Horvat
April 29, 2014
Neka te ljubav svih nas prati na putu
Dok te andeli nose sa ove Zemlje
May our love comfort you on your journey
As the angels take you from this earth
Richard Medary
April 29, 2014
Although I did not know him personally, I have been a fan of Don's ever since I moved to Kansas City over 40 years ago. I made a point of listening to him where ever and whenever I knew he was playing. I was devastated when I heard of his passing. Hope you will accept my deepest sympathy as a fan of Don.
Donald Nelson
April 29, 2014
Don and his music were wonderful and enjoyed by a large audience for many years. He will be greatly missed. condolence to the family. Don and Margaret Nelson
Agnes Pavicic
April 29, 2014
Farewell to a wonderful friend who has given us many happy memories. We thank God for giving us a treasure we will always remember. He was one of a kind and there will never be another to replace him. My heartfelt sympathy to you JoAnn...may your happy memories comfort you at this difficult time. You were fortunate to have had him for 52 treasured years.
Iris and Mel Miller
April 29, 2014
Joann and Family, With heavy hearts we send our sympathy you. We have a big hole in our heart. We will always miss Don and all the good times he made possible but always grateful we had the time together. Hugs,
Iris and Mel Miller
Pete & Susan Dunda
April 29, 2014
Dearest JoAnn,
We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Don's passing. Our thoughts drifted back to the great times we had at the polka dances in Gallup, NM, where we first met you and Don. Don's talent and tremendous passion in his playing was unmatched. We are so sorry for your loss.
April 29, 2014
I attended Wyandotte High School With Donald and have enjoyed his music all of these years. He will be missed but his music will live on. Our deepest sympathy at your loss. Duane & Diana Drew
Donna Sullivan
April 29, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Don not only changed and made a difference in my family's life, but of many families on Strawberry Hill. He is responsible for many cherished memories of my family sharing special & wonderful times playing with the St John's Tamburitzans. Mom & Dad's proudest moments was seeing their kids in concert. Thank you JoAnn for always being there for us kids along with Don. Your & Don's dedication will always be appreciated. Don will be missed by many.
With deepest sympathy JoAnn & family.
April 29, 2014
JoAnn,
I am so sorry. I was so fortunate to have been able to perform with Don. He was a remarkable musician but he was much more than playing notes in his head making his accordion sing and sound like a chorus. He was a kind, warm, and gentle man who gave to others so much love and enjoyment. I will miss him but I know that he will still be making beautiful music with the angels in heaven and they will smile. You will be in my prayers. Del Sutton
Teri Long
April 29, 2014
I grew up listening to Mr. Lipovac's music. Wonderful man. He will be missed.
Mary Gibson McCoy
April 29, 2014
Don has marked "passages" for so much of my life...he played for several of Louise's birthdays, for IDIMO parties, and, most touchingly, at my mother's visitation, where he played the songs she used to sing at the USO and the music she would always request of him during quiet nights at Grecian Gardens when there were few customers and she and he would remember old songs together. He will be so missed.
Jeff Winard
April 29, 2014
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. I held him in the highest regard as a master accordionist, as well as a true gentleman. Always enjoyed hearing him, as well as the chance to visit when our paths crossed. My sincere condolences to JoAnn and the family. Rest in Peace, Jeff Winard
April 29, 2014
JoAnn, our hearts are heavy with your loss. Chris Kuzila
Tom Soptick
April 29, 2014
I have known Don all of my life as a mentor and great friend to my big brother, John. As John has always said, "Don was a musical genius." I have always enjoyed his music as very many others have. Not only was he a great artist, but a true gentleman, and friend to many. He will be missed. I look forward to hearing him play again in heaven.
Sincerely,
Tom Soptick
John Phelps
April 29, 2014
To my beloved & beautiful Aunt Agnes... Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of your brother Donald… my thoughts and prayers are with you, Uncle Don, Laura, Donna and the entire family during this difficult time.
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