Valentino DeCastris

Hi Dad. How's Heaven? Heavenly, I am sure! I hope that you aren't mad that I used your photos from the 1940s in the newspapers. Reporters from throughout the Midwest - Quad Cities, Beloit and central Illinois are doing stories on you. I know that you would be embarrassed. Sorry, but I so admired your talent and ability to connect with your audiences and fans. Your story is a classic American immigrant's success story and should be celebrated. You made it on your own against all odds, with Mom...

Part 2...You have so much history...I am killing myself trying to put it all together. I am doing the best I can and I hope that you are happy with the arrangements I am making for you. Dave is helping some too but I really needed to clone myself this week. I never told you, but I had some health scares and lots of medical tests this week, but they came out good, so don't worry. We have been cleaning out your apartment too. Everything is under control. No worries for you anymore! Enjoy...

Please accept my condolences for the loss of Val. He was a great man and a great musician.

Val and family, Greg and I send our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. His life was very interesting and the RRStar stories about him were delightful.
We are sure you are going to miss him daily but be comforted by the joy and delight he gave, through his instruments, to people all over the world. God Bless you at this time.

So sorry for your loss, Val. I know it's been a long haul. Wish I could be there. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Val,I'm so sorry.My memories of your dad and mom was of very sweet people,please know their both in my thoughts.Take care of yourself.Mom also sends her love.

Val, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Many people will let life's problems interfere with their happiness. The few years that I knew Val, I could tell he was never one to let that happen to him. My prayer is that his music and memories live on.

Val and Family…I know how proud you were of him and how much support your gave him as a performing artists.