Joseph P. Lentine

I recently learned that the store was no longer open and then unfortunately discovered our former teacher was no long with us. I have very fond memories of the various groups he ran at Firestone High School and propelled through his skill and enthusiasm and good nature. I owe a debt of gratitude for how he inspired us all.

I'm sure it's because of Joseph Lentine that I continue to play music. Although I was inexperienced, he allowed me to join the Buchtel bands: Marching and Concert. Every few weeks, he would give me another instrument to learn: Cymbals, cornet, oboe. Now I play in two bands: The Lyon Street Celtic Band
http://lyonstreetcelticband.com/
and Sens Unique - A French band.
Great fun and a good challenge. Thank you Joseph Lentine
Lois Siegel - Class of 1964

Of all the people I've known in my life, Joe Lentine was the kindest. As my teacher at Firestone High School, then as a very good friend and collegue. We worked together many times. When he retired to take over Palucci Music I was not surprised...he never was one to sit and do nothing. I know how proud he was of his family and children. He never though Mike would grow up, but he did and saw Lentine's Music through 30 years of success. He was proud. He was a great teacher. He was a great...

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dear family of Joe Lentine
I recently heard of the passing of Mr. Lentine (as I knew him). I was a flute player in his band in the early 70's and have been playing and teaching band ever since. He had such a gift of sharing music, inspiring with kindness and making everything fun. I have such fond memories of being his student and of working with him at band camp when I graduated. He was an inspiration to me and I am a band teacher today because of him. My deepest condolonces to you...

Our deepest Sympathy...

I found a photo I took at Buchtel High School of Joseph Lentine talking to marching band members.

I suspect I took it for the Buchtel Talon newspaper.

Sorry to hear of Mr. Lentine's passing. When I lived on North Hill he was our music instructor. I always enjoyed his appreciation for music and life.God bless his soul.

Dear Lentine Family,
Mr Lentine was my high school band director at Firestone High School from 1971-1974. I have been a public school band director for 29 years and he is the inspiration for my going into the profession. Once teaching he gave me hints on how to be a successfull music teacher. I will always be grateful.