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for Joel Converse
Ernie DeCaro
April 2, 2020
Joel "Hotz" was a totally awesome guitarist and human being. He showed me how to play a particularly pretty song finger style and I play it regularly to remember him by. Miss-ya a ton Buddy, God Bless, God Speed.
Ernie DeCaro
April 2, 2019
I still carry one of Joel's "Hotz" Guitar Picks in my wallet and his memory in my heart.
God Bless!
matthew slauter
May 18, 2018
i have loved Joels version of Bodyheat by John Barry for over three years....i was very lucky to find it on youtube....i just wanted all of you who loved joel to know his music still moves others deeply....
Jacquelynne DeRegis
April 21, 2012
Dear Cassie and family, I am sorry for your loss! Joel was a great guitar teacher and I will miss having him as my teacher. God bless!
Mary Gillooly Cunningham
April 14, 2012
I won't ever forget the many hours of laughter and joy that came with knowing you. Rest now..will meet up later.
Dan Salemi
April 14, 2012
Hotz..,you were a special friend and teacher...Thanks for the stories, and today and often, I will play the one you taught me and never forget how you made me get it right :)
RIP brother
charles bikle
April 14, 2012
he was one of the nicest people i ever met sorely missed, bik
Paul and Kathy Scozzari
April 14, 2012
A warm smile, gentle voice, generous heart, and kind spirit are just a few of the things we will miss about Hotz.
Julie Howard
April 13, 2012
Thank you Hotz for letting me record one of your coolest songs ever. I can't believe your gone. Thank you for everything that you have ever done for my dad and i. Love, Julie Howard and family
April 11, 2012
I had the joy of playing drums with Hotz through junior and senior High School. He was many good things; smart, fun, talented. There is a unique bond that musicians share. Joel was a very special person and will be sorely missed. Guy Hansen
Jim Van Arsdale
April 10, 2012
Hotz always took time to say hello to me and exchange a kind word or "story of the day". As a young guitarist myself and later a guitar teacher, Hotz was a big inspiration to me. He was dedicated to perfecting each part of a song or lick, but yet added a smoothness that you felt. Hotz truly felt the music. I will remember him for this and will miss him dearly. My thought and prayers to Cassie and family during this difficult time.
charles bikle
April 10, 2012
one of the nicest people ever, to be sorely missed but he is in no more pain and playing with the best musicians ever. love ya, bik
Duke Alston
April 10, 2012
Hotz was an outstanding guitarist. I will
always remember his gentle and easygoing
ways. I'm sure he will be missed by many.
Stephen Bertonica
April 10, 2012
I will miss you my friend,all our conversations about music ,bands and players... cooking and the sambucca toasts and especially your continual smile. God bless, until we meet again..
Lou Marullo
April 9, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about Hotz. My condolences to his family. So sad that a man who offered to much good to this world had to leave it.
Mark Lynn
April 9, 2012
I did not know Hotz extremely well, but as an early adult I took a few guitar lessons from him. He changed the way I thought about guitar and I've been forever thankful. I always appreciated his candor and I'm very sad for his passing. We were in touch over the years via the internet's various social media and we always made each other aware of our musical endeavors. He was a good dude as well as an amazing guitar player.
Arthur (Joey) Wixson
April 9, 2012
Joel was the greatest.
He will be deeply missed.
If there are guitars in Heaven, Joel will be playing with the best!
David Hilliker
April 9, 2012
I was very shocked to hear of Hotz's passing. I used to hang out with him when I was 12 years of age and he was in a smokin' jazz group with Dan, David Chitambar, and my brother Tom on bass. The group was called "Four Brothers" and it was a musical education for me just hanging out. I was fortunate to tag along with those guys and Hotz was great. I even played drums with him when I was a kid. He was always warm and friendly and smiling. I am very sorry for your loss.
John Gentile
April 9, 2012
God bless you Hotz.A kind and warm man you were. Enjoy your great gig in the sky my friend.
Jen Young
April 9, 2012
Joel was my son Brandon's guitar teacher for almost a year. We are so grateful from the wealth of knowledge he passed along, his kindness, and his expertise. We are blessed to have had the opportunity to know him. We are so sorry for the loss and will keep Joel's family and friends in our prayers. God bless you Joel!
Linda Barber
April 9, 2012
RIP Hotz You were my neighbor across the hall back in the National Hotel days. A good friend always and will be forever in my heart.
Paul Brechue
April 9, 2012
My condolences to Joel's family and freinds. He was a great musician and one heck of a nice guy. Though I hadn't seen him in years, I will miss him.
vange
April 9, 2012
R i p hotz your were a wonderfull person you will truly be missed
Ernie DeCaro
April 9, 2012
God Speed and God Bless, you were a Gentleman's Gentleman, an awesome Guitarist and
a good, good friend. I will miss you!
Ernie DeCaro
Auburn, NY
Frog MacDonald
April 8, 2012
RIP Hotz. knew you from the national hotel days. Cassie he was a good man.
Mike Skowron
April 8, 2012
My Condolences to the Converse family. Hotz was a good friend and a kind soul. I'll miss our chat's behind the music store. He was probably the most gifted guitarist I've ever had the pleasure of performing with.
Stephen Ouimette
April 8, 2012
Hotz has been my bass teacher for 2 and a half years and he taught me everything I knew. He even took me from being an awful musician into a pretty decent one. Over this time he became my musical hero and I wish I could of studied under such an amazing musician for at least abit longer. I know he will be remembered for ages to come and I know I could never forget him. If someone who knows where the funeral is please let me know where/when because I really want to pay my last respects.
Fran Westover
April 8, 2012
Chaz, Donna, John, and Frannie Gagliano, xxoo
Walter Pinchak
April 8, 2012
It was truly an honor to know you.
May you rest in peace and the bands be playing your favorite music~
Walter Pinchak (and Tanya)
Mary Ellen Wenderlich-Tuite
April 8, 2012
Hotzie was a sweet and kind man, with a ready smile and a twinkle in his eye. I feel fortunate to have spent time with him all of those years ago. I send my sympathy to his family and all who miss him.
Ruth
April 8, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences to the Converse family. May our Heavenly Father, the God of comfort and tender mercies be with each of you as you try to bear such pain. May he heal you with inner peace as promised at Philippians 4:6, 7. Our deepest sympathies,
Janet Morrison- Mackay
April 8, 2012
I was just talking about you the other day.....I will miss you RIP Hotz
Dale Gamba
April 8, 2012
My Friend Hotz, I will miss you. A kind, gentle soul always.
Tish Costello
April 8, 2012
Sorry to hear of Hotz passing. He was such a sweet person and I'm very glad of having to know his gentle soul.
tracy m west
April 8, 2012
Last time I saw you Hotz ~ we were laughing. So quiet yet so fun. My sympathy to all the family and friends who ever had the chance to know and love you.
Dee & Allan C. & Switzer
April 8, 2012
We will hold Hotz close in our hearts Hotz touched many of us with his personality and his talented playing - Altho We will miss him - He planted musical notes in our souls that will play on.... Thoughts and prayers to the family during this time
Lori Pisciotti-Panek
April 8, 2012
Our hearts are full of sadness for your family and friends of Hotz. My son took bass & guitar lessons during this last year with Hotz and we looked forward to our Wed sessions. I enjoyed listening to both David and Hotz jamming on the other side of the door and I looked forward to our post conversation which was often about his daughter and grandaughter and stories abt his mother and her teaching years in school. I see his wonderful smile, hear his laugh, and of course, his music. I appreciate all the stories Hotz told and the memories we made while he was instructing my son. Joel, you will never be forgotten..Thank you for all the memories! xoxo
Tara Simmonds
April 8, 2012
Hotz was an extremely talented musician, but more importantly, he will be remembered for his kind heart, unique personality, and great sense of humor. We'll miss you Hotz!
Todd DiMora
April 8, 2012
Always enjoyed your company Hotz.The nicest guy to be be around and no matter what was always smiling & laughing which spread to all who were near him.Always in my thoughts brother.
Ginger Sheffey
April 8, 2012
Hotz touched so many lives in a million wonderful ways. What a great friend and teacher he was. May he rest in peace and may happy memories carry his family and friends through this sorrowful time.
Holly Walsh Gardner
April 8, 2012
I will remember Hotz' kind smile.
Susan
April 8, 2012
Cassie, I wish I had the words to soothe your pain. Your father was an amazing person to all. I have fond memories that I will hold close to my heart. It was an honor to know your father. He will not be forgotten. May God give you comfort and support as you grieve the loss of a beloved father, grandfather, son and my friend.
April 8, 2012
Hotz,rest in peace, you were a great guy and a major talent
Mike Gentile (Penfield,NY)
Paul Bauso
April 8, 2012
although no words can help ease the loss you bear , just know that Joel is very close in every thought and prayer
Teresa Whipple
April 8, 2012
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Christopher Fama
April 8, 2012
RIP Hotz as you will always be remembered.
April 8, 2012
I always enjoyed Hotz and his gentle voice and manners. He will be sadly missed.
Tracey Montomery
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