Roy Murray Ettinger Jr.

Roy's enormous musical impact on me reverberates throughout my life to this day. I think of him often and fondly. My condolences to his family.

We were childhood friends many many years ago. My sister Eydie was best friends with Roy's sister Carol (Keller). Amazing how time goes by. Sending love and peace to Roy's family.

Warmest condolences to Roy's family and friends. May you find peace in the days ahead.

Karen and family, my sincerest condolences... As you know, as your neighbor during my childhood I used to crouch in the driveway and listen at your basement window while the band practiced - dreaming one day I'd be able to play like Roy. (Of course, my parents wouldn't let me take lessons because they were afraid it'd interfere with my schoolwork - which, of course, it would have!) The day after I moved out, I spoke to Roy and started lessons that week: and my path was forever changed. It...

Roy enabled me to become who I wanted to be, a professional guitarist. After going through 3 local guitar teacher's in 1 week with the last one saying "if you really want to learn guitar go knock on Roy's door", I un-hesitantly did just that and my search was over. He was the real deal. I remember how excited I would get when he would get up out of his chair and walk over to his filing cabinet to pull out a new teaching (song) chart for me. His transcriptions are gold. I benefited...

Karen, so Very sorry for your loss! Fond Memories of Roy from our early Chenango Valley years! Fran Volosevich

So sorry for your loss. Many years ago, I took guitar lessons from Roy for about two years. Roy was an excellent teacher and helped me advance greatly in those two years. He knew how to get the best out of his students. He was also very personable. He will never be forgotten.