Sam Pasco

Yesterday was one of the saddest days ever. I was watching HGTV one of my favorite shows. It featured house shopping in St Croix and I immediately thought of Sammy/Shirley. I would google him often just to keep up with his musical performances and to see what amazing things he was up to and I came across this. Sammy made the world a much better place. No one was a sranger to him! I am grateful to have met Sammy/Shirley and I believe we have been touched by 2 beautiful...

Dear Shirley, Amy and Mindy,

I was very sorry to read the sad news today in the "AFM Musician" magazine. Sam hired me to play violin with the Jarvis Orchestra. This led to gigs at Bushnell, Hartford Civic Center, Country Clubs, synagogues, etc. I was impressed by Sam's musical talent and was happy to learn Jewish music. Through the years, he often spoke of all of you whom he loved very much. My condolences go out to all. Rest in peace, Sam.

I was fortunate to be hired by Sam to play with the Al Jarvis Orchestra back in the seventies. Sam was nothing but kind to me as I struggled to pay my way through college. Without Sam I never would have gotten in the door of so many country clubs and synagogues. Thanks for the work Sam! Thanks for helping me get my degree! My sincere condolences to the Paso family. Rest in peace Sam.

I attended Hartt College of Music from 1958-63 and was employed as a bass player with the Jarvis agency. I was Al's bass player the first year of his trio along with John Oblon on drums - we played at Jug End Barn in 1960-61 and many other jobs. This is when I first met Sam...and worked with him as well. Al, Sam , Jack Turner and Joe Ronan were super good musicians and also very good people to work with and for.Sam especially was a kind gentlepofessional on the and off the bandstand. My...

My sincere condolences to the Pasco family. My husband, Russ Elliott, (bass player) worked many musical jobs with Sam at the local hospitals and nursing homes. After Russ died in 2004, Sam was very kind to me by calling several times to see how I was doing. He was certainly an inspiration to many of the Hartford area musicians and will be missed by those who enjoyed his music.
Pam Elliott, South Windsor, CT

Sam has played for many years at Alumnae Banquets for Hartford Hospital School of Nursing. It is extremely impressive how he and his fellow musicians could name any tune and get together in the same key to play the music. Talented and kind. We are grateful to have known him, and appreciate his gift of music.

I am saddened to learn of Sam's passing. My Mom, Peggy Cox (she passed in 2014) was the secretary in the 60's and 70's for the Al Jarvis Orchestra when they had an office on Huntington St. in Hartford. She loved working for Sam and the other men in the office. Sam was always very nice when this "kid" (me) would stop by. My condolences to all of Sam's family and friends.

I am saddened to read of Sam's passing and add my condolences to those of his other "old friends." My heart goes out to you, Shirley, and to your family in the hope that you have the strength and peace of mind to overcome your loss.

Dear Shirley, and family...

Sam has left a warmth in my heart. I loved the gleam in his eye, and passion for music & life.
It was a pleasure to sing with him at his last gig... and stroll down memory lane within our conversations...

May his spirit continue to put smiles upon us all! Sending your family comfort.

Hey Sam...."Thanks for the memories"