John G. "Jack" DeCarolis

I worked with Jack for a short period in 1979 at New England Nuclear in Billerica Ma. I was 21 and he changed my life by introducing me to Jazz. I went to the Newport festival with Jack, his wife and John Padilla, a friend of his from San Francisco. Later that year I moved to the Bay Area, lived at John´s house in Daly City and worked as a bike messenger for Redmon Delivery Co. Jack had worked for Redmon previously and called Dennis Redmon on my behalf. That move changed my life´s trajectory....

We are loosing too many of these exceptional musicians. His sister in law worked for my father for many years. I never had the pleasure of giging with him but I watched him play many times. Awesome. His second career is indicative of his high intellegence. Very sad.

J D Cattel
Palm Harbor, Florida

So Sorry to lose a good friend like Jack. I met Jack when we both worked at DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington, DE. As a contractor, I was an outsider, but not to Jack. We used to go dancing at place on Concord Pike, near PA line. I also went to many of his trio concerts in the region. I remember he had a nice spacious house. Being born and raised in Pittsfield, MA, I shall miss his New England wit.

Bill, so sorry to hear that Jack lost his battle. He was a family friend from way back. He was a great friend to many and an awesome musician and will be missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May he rest in peace.