Al Viola

I'm sorry we lived on opposite coasts and I never got to know you better.

Thank you

Nazarene

In 1974 during the week of Sinatra's Main Event Concert,I ran into Mr. Viola going to his chair in the orchestra for the Philly concert.I said hello & he was modest & gracious.I always remember him doing the guitar solo on "My Way" & his live performances with Mr. Sinatra.
Ted DeCerchio

For Al...Your work as a
guitarist for 25 years with
Frank Sinatra surely earned you
a place of one of the best.

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

just found an old volume of your solos, sad to see I'm too late to tell you of my appreciation of your style ...

Rest in peace.

Al, after Frank quit singing I often wondered about you my friend. You, Irv,Pat Henry and I would always go out to dinner during your appearance here and in New York. Irv would always tease you about being a percussuinist and you would always laugh. You were always respectful to me and always a gentleman. God Bless you and all as sadly I am losing my friends from the Sinatra group. I do not know who is left. I miss you all and all the good company. Someday we can all meet and continue to have good times.

Your good friend,

Petey Bear

MARVIN & VERSAY MOORE,
CLARKSVILLE, TN.

Al you made great music and you made others sound better than they were...God bless you you kid...

Lansing Small

I'm glad to know that when my time comes, there will be some new music in Heaven. And may God bless.

REST IN PEACE, AL

Al:

I loved your guitar style of music.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

RIP

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Al will be missed by all those who admired his artistry.
Condolences to his family.
Rest in Peace Al.

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT AL,I AM SURE HE WILL BE MISSED