Glen Cove, New York
From Sinatra to Windows
John F. Puckett's father, back in the 60's, had been a Marine drill sergeant, and Mr. Puckett was a long-haired hippie musician, so their home life, in Las Vegas, was not always tranquil. There was, on the other hand, a constantly changing group of show business players in Las Vegas, which is a good thing for an audio engineer. That came to be Mr. Puckett's line, and he was good at it. His family said there are gold records by Frank Sinatra, B. B. King and Johnny Mathis that list Mr. Puckett as the recording engineer.
"Don't mention Sinatra," Mr. Puckett used to say. "It makes me sound old."
He was 47, tall and lanky, and lived in Glen Cove, N.Y. with Regina Bogan, an office manager, and their four children. He had a Harley and a Chrysler LeBaron convertible and liked going on day trips with Ms. Bogan to Lake George; freewheeling trips on the bike where he was always the lead, though he never knew where he was going. He had a band that played locally, and he worked frequently for Windows on the World, setting up the sound system for conferences. There were no final messages from the audio man after the attack. The last time Ms. Bogan saw him, they were having morning coffee.
I remember coaching a baseball team in Glen Cove and his son Mike was on the team. John would always coach a base and had a lot of fun doing it. The parents loved him and the kids loved him. He was a good guy!!
Dan Cavallo
September 10, 2024
You are 23 years later, and you are still never far from my mind. You are 23 years later, you were still never far from my mind. We were both there that day, Although I did not know you were there until the building started Crumbling And in that instance, I decided there was no point to run, and I was going to accept my fate And then I felt your presence Which unlocked my feet and I began to round. I knew you were gone at that moment. Thank you for saving me. I wish I could’ve done the same...
william Thompson
September 10, 2024 | Boynton Beach, FL | Friend
I frequently think of John and remember the good 'ol days at Las Vegas Recording Studios. John and I spent many days there and shared many memories. To all his immediate family and friends, John was a wonderful human being...we all miss him.
Proud to have known him! ❤
Anthony D'Amico
September 12, 2021 | Coworker
Continued prayers for the entire Puckett Family
Karen Serani- Landing School, Glen Cove
September 11, 2021 | Teacher
1970 Helldorado, downtown Las Vegas. 3rd from left, John Puckett.
When I first met John in 1969 he was playing guitar ‘The Diamond Fortress’ in Las Vegas.
Carson Smith
September 11, 2021 | Las Vegas, NV | Friend
Rest in Peace. Remembering you today!!! I never knew you but we shared the same last name!
Tiffany Puckett
September 11, 2021 | Oak Park, IL
Every year does not get easier. I loved him dearly and still do.
Joan McGary
September 11, 2021 | Parker, CO | Sister
Remembering John today and your great loss, Joan. Love you
Jeannine
September 10, 2021 | Family
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S.J. Friscia III
January 05, 2020 | Staten Island, NY
