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for Cosimo Matassa
Roy Blank
October 11, 2017
You can bet Cosimo is heavily involved in the Heavenly Choir as he reacquaints with old friends from the past. Thank you Cosimo for your life's work in helping to put New Orleans & Louisiana in the forefront of early rock and roll. I'm sure all the artists that you helped achiever success are forever grateful, just as we, the music fans, are.
Rest in Peace, my friend...
Africa Laymon-Simd
December 5, 2014
My prayers ate with your family I'm blessed to have meet such and awesome and sweet family Mr.Matassa ur going to be truly missed,RIP..
Ed Ievers
September 29, 2014
New Orleans music fans around the world will be forever grateful for all the wonderful music he recorded and produced. He enriched our lives.
The Carters
September 27, 2014
To the Matassa Family: Many are deeply indebted to Cosimo Matassa for opening the doors of opportunity to struggling Rock and Roll Artists. Thousands are grateful for the music we have been privileged to enjoy. Truly such a man as Mr. Matassa must be precious in God's eyes. Offering our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones left behind!
Barbara Coppersmith
September 17, 2014
Cosimo was one of the few rare individuals who was humble, kind, soft spoken and a pleasure to work with. May God reward you for your good deeds.
Jean-Yves Billet
September 17, 2014
We'll miss you always.
Hilda & Jean-Yves from Paris (France)
Bob Ducasse
September 17, 2014
I meet Mr. Matassa when he owned Landry Cleaners on N. Galvez, I insured the previous owner, Mr.Landry. I always enjoyed my visit to the Cleaners, talking to Mr. Matassa. He was always soft spoken and kind.
My condolences to the Matassa family. RIP Cos.
Linda Leto
September 16, 2014
Prayers to the family.
First grade teacher at St Edward the Confessor -John Matassa Jr.
Christopher Hebert
September 16, 2014
Had the pleasure of working for Cosimo, Louis and John at Matassa's in the late 1980s, and will always remember just how kind, caring and modest Cosimo was. My thoughts go out to the entire Matassa family.
Christopher Hebert, Carencro, Louisiana
Regina Bertolino
September 16, 2014
To the family - how bless you are to have had Jennie and Cosimo as parents and grandparents. I know you have missed Jennie and will miss Cosimo's physical presence but they are never far away.
I have the best memories of Cosimo and Jennie spent with the Italian group at Paradise Cafe and our other meeting places for conversation and lunch. Loved the jokes he would translate into italian and when he spoke of the old days in the quarter, it brought me home. I can not express in words how he and Jennie set the perfect example of loving and caring. They were absolutely head over heals in love with each other - it was a beautiful thing to witness. I can't be sad, they are together again. Love you both.
September 16, 2014
My condolences and sympathy to all of you. What an amazing life he lived.
Gary "Doc" Lloyd
Noel Seganish-Withers
September 16, 2014
Louie; sorry to hear about your dad. My condolences to you and your family.
Joy & Tom Juhas
September 16, 2014
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Matassa family in the lost of their loved one, Cosimo Matassa. He was a good man and always fun to be with at family events.
Bob Lawyer
September 16, 2014
My prayers and sympathy go to the members of the Matassa family. Cosimo was a unique and kind man, and he had a profound effect upon the music business and all of us who gained so much pleasure and joy from listening to the "New Orleans Sound." As a young man in New Jersey, I was exposed to that distinctive music and it was one of several reasons why I moved here so many years ago. Luckily, I had the good fortune of renting an apartment on Dauphine Street and thus began a long friendship with the Matassas.
Thanks for the memories!
Barbara Welch Richoux
September 16, 2014
Thank you for having the vision to see the future of these very talented people. Without you some of the great music would never have been recorded! Rest in Peace and keep swinging!
Bob Vernon
September 16, 2014
God bless and keep your soul, Cos.
You were one of a kind.
I'll miss you always.
Nancy Fruits
September 16, 2014
RIP Cosimo. You did good work that lives on.
In Austin, TX in 1993, applying what you taught me.
Roland St.Germain
September 16, 2014
I was a 17-year old snotty-nosed kid who thought he knew everything about music when I met you, Cosimo. You allowed me to find out for myself how much I had to learn - which I'm still doing 43 years later. I was nobody, but you truly made me feel special. Thank you so much for everything!
Cosimo, Art and Allen 2011
Kathy Sebastian
September 16, 2014
It's takes a book and quite a few have been written telling the New Orleans music story that Cosimo was so instrumental in creating. From Good Rockin Tonight, The Fat Man, Lawdy Miss Clawdy, Blue Monday, Java, Tutti Frutti, See You Later, Alligator, Jock A Mo, Tipitina, Mardi Gras Mambo and on and on...music and life was forever changed. Cosimo provided the place and skills for others to create. What a blessing and gift his life was. He will be missed but not forgotten. RIP
Matthew Constant
September 15, 2014
Cosimo did so much for the music community of New Orleans and the world with his produciing of many of the great hits. We will miss him greatly. Grazie, amici.
Beth Sipos
September 15, 2014
Louie, so sorry for your loss. No doubt he's producing some good tunes in heaven.
"dylan' james stansbury
September 15, 2014
thanks for all the great music you recorded and thank you for your words of wisdom.telling me to keep on documenting all that i can.
September 15, 2014
thanks for all the great music you recorded. and thank you for your words of wisdom.
Jerry Zachary
September 15, 2014
He's still making a difference and I thank him for those he left us. Bless you all.
The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame induction award of Cosimo Matassa
Mike Shepherd
September 15, 2014
To my friend and member of The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame AND the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame: If not for you, Rock and Roll would not have happened, most certainly not as we know it! RIP to the father of rock and roll, one of the true geniuses and pioneers of America's and the world's music.
David McBurnett
September 15, 2014
Thank you for all your gave us....
missy martin
September 15, 2014
Cosimo I remember your smile when I told you I still used Jenni's red gravy recipe. Genuine and happy. That was my great moment with you. I will treasure that day forever. I'm honored to have your grand daughter, Sophia & to have been married to your son. I'd love to know what's going on in heaven today. RIP with your Jenni.
Neil Surgi
September 15, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Matassa family. Cosimo was a legend in the music business. Cosimo like his dad Mr. Johnny always made me feel welcome. God bless you and you will be in my prayers. Neil Surgi son of George Surgi, J & M Amusements.
The Holloways, Lucinda, Larry (Linda), and Stanley
September 15, 2014
May god continue to bless and keep you
in the time of the loss of your Loved One! Sincerely Lucinda and Sons, Larry(Linda) and Stanley Holloway.
Susan Maxwell
September 15, 2014
Another star shines in rock and roll heaven.
tony & sam drago
September 15, 2014
john,louie and all the matassa family we enjoyed being a part of cosimo family ,working and visiting with him always a pleasure we will miss him he was a great guy we are sorry sorry we could not make the services for being out of town
debora
September 14, 2014
Rest in peace my friend your the best of the music world we will miss you dearly.
Pam Dean Goddard
September 14, 2014
John, Louie and all of Cosimo's family, I am so very sorry to here of his passing. During my years at the store, I loved any chance I got to talk to your dad. He was one of the neatest guys I've ever known and seeing his love for your mother was so sweet. So very glad that I can say I knew him. Y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
red kelly
September 14, 2014
Cosimo was not just the architect of Rock and Roll, but also one of the nicest people you could ever meet. We will miss this Giant of a Man!
DENNY MARTIN
September 14, 2014
COSIMO, THANKS FOR PUTTING OUR GREAT CITY ON THE MUSICAL MAP. WE ARE FOREVER INDEBTED TO YOUR LEGACY. SLEEP WELL SWEET PRINCE!(y) ;)
Claudia D'Aquin
September 14, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a treasure to our community and to the music world. ( A Cosimo: ci mancherai molto. Buon viaggio, e viva la musica!)
So many hits, just take your pick.
Steven P Reed
September 14, 2014
So much music has been inspired by his work, and he will be so greatly missed... As his music lives on, so does the love in our hearts.
September 14, 2014
We offer prayers to our longtime friends in the Matassa Family. We are grateful for the many great memories that we have.
With Love From, Candy (Kirby) Cranch, Bill Kirby, and Clay & Alex Kirby of NOLA and formerly of the Quarter.
Zide Bowers Jahncke-Hirt
September 14, 2014
My sincere sympathy to all the Matassa Family.
Glen Himmaugh
September 14, 2014
He was such an inspiration to us all, he started a local recording engineer group back in the 80's for us young wanna bees we would meet at the Little Italian place across from Sea Saint and swap stories ...... we all love you Cos, Thanks for the memories
Beatrice Jack
September 13, 2014
Rest In Paradise.
September 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss, it was a pleasure to know Cosimo he was a real gentleman.
Gene Wagner (formerly of Lester Refrigeration)
Covington, La.
Bob Gentry
September 13, 2014
The entire staff of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home would like to extend their sincere condolences to the family.
VKE
September 13, 2014
My condolences for your loss. It is so hard to see the ones we love so dearly get sick and die.
Continue to ask God for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Respectfully,
September 13, 2014
Most of us measure our worth by what we can get, very few live life for what we can give, Cosimo was such a person. I am thankful that I knew this very lovely man. Gracie Peacock
September 13, 2014
John, Louis, Michael, Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. Our prayers are with your family at this time. Cherish his precious memories. May the God who gives peace be with all of you.-RO.15:33
September 13, 2014
My condolences to your family and may you have peace and comfort from the word of God. (John 17:3)
michelle plakas-kaiser
September 13, 2014
rip
GroceKonosDale Families
September 12, 2014
Cos, we always loved you! We loved going to your studio in the 50's to record and prayed that our car wouldn't scrape the brick building as we slowly entered your studio drive parking. My mom wrote Cheatin Woman and Frankie Ford recorded it at your studio, Mickey Gilley recorded moms song Grapevine right there on Governor Nicholls. You also had Jimmy Clanton and moms back up singers the "Velvetones". So many of us were there, Red Tyler, Rene Netto, Joe Barry, the Hepkings, the Jokers, Cathy and Joe, Brenda Lee, Bobby Vinton...
Those were the "daze" and you made life wonderful for all the young people. Thank you Cos and we know you are now with our Lord. You were the best of the best!
Bobby Wilcox
September 12, 2014
Your amazing gift to millions of people has brought untold joy and happiness. Those of us who received it will never forget and never stop enjoying. Thank you and blessings to your family and close friends. God Bless Your Memory!
Ann Dalton
September 12, 2014
Louie, I lit a candle and said a prayer for your father and your family. Your dad's music provided the world a portal into that elusive magic act called New Orleans.
September 12, 2014
To the familiies I send my deepest condolence
LPC
September 12, 2014
So sorry for your loss and to the family of Mr. Matassa, thanks for sharing him with the world. He will be missed
Bankston
September 12, 2014
May the comfort and strength only Almighty God's can supply be with you during this difficult time.
September 11, 2014
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