John Lawrence Cabalka

John worked for me at KLEIN & for several years as an art director. He was a sweetheart. He dressed the place up with his own brand of stylish clothing. He was a great designer. One highlight: we took over the planetarium in Pittsburgh, in behalf of the NBC station, to introduce the Fall season. John filled the place with stars. He created an entire universe. It was beautiful.

larry and I were friends and went to grade school together. We live very close as I grew up on 30th street. I did very much enjoyed watch Larry on the drums. My deepest sympathy.

Ron Matus

John and cynthia have been friends with my father for many years. They both have always loved and spoiled me. John and i had a very special relationship. John and I were the trouble makers and cyn and my dad were the angelic ones. John taught me about music,art,and pure fun. We spent weekends at the promenade getting lost in HEAR MUSIC, seeing movies on our favorite bands and musicians. He always had a wonderful story to tell, and was always able to make everyone around him smile by trying to...

I met John and Cynthia when I was a young photographer just starting out. He gave me my first job and started my career for which I'm eternally grateful. Although we eventually lived in different parts of the world, over the decades, we stayed in touch and worked together again several times in more recent years when my wife and I returned to Los Angeles. He was not only a brilliant designer but a friend and always, always an inspiration. Of all the designers I've met in my career, his...

Sorry to hear about John. He was very successful with his artwork and was a wonderful man. he will be dearly missed.