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Denise Deroba
March 21, 2010
To the entire Negri family, all of our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers.
Denise, Hilary and Maya Deroba
Robert Hughes
Kate Holland
February 21, 2010
Dear Donna and family
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I trust that all the warm memories will bring comfort to you.
Love
Kate Holland
February 20, 2010
DEAR MRS NEGRI AND KIM AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT PERSON I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AND YOUR MOM STOPPING IN TO SEE ME AT WORK AT THE VILLAGE HIS SPIRIT WILL BE WITH ALL OF YOU LOVE CONNIE WEBER
Ellen Sweeney
February 20, 2010
Dear Mrs. Negri, I'm not sure if you'll remember me but I took care of Mr. Negri when he was at Lifecare Hospital. I was one of the Respiratory Therapists. I was sorry to hear of his death and wanted to pass along my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You were always so kind to the staff and I thought about your family often. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Sincerely,
Ellen Sweeney
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February 19, 2010
To the Negri family,
You have my sympathy and the whole family is in my prayers
Much Love,
J.C. Fink
Jan & Bob Beiler
February 19, 2010
Dear Donna and Family - Bob and I were so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He was a dear friend and neighbor and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Eleanor & Al (Bullotta) Satriano
February 18, 2010
Our Deepest Sympathy To all the Negri family,
Dear Donna, Joe, Norie and family.
May God give you all the strength to get through this very sad time, Bobby is now at peace, and his parents are waiting with open arms for him. We all grew up together, our families were friends and that was very special to all of us from Norton and Dilworth streets.
The last time I saw Bobby was at a South Hill reunion, When I went over to greet him he got up from the piano and hugged me , we had not seen each other in many years, when he was ready to leave, he went out to get Donna who came to pick him up, She was the love of his life. Donna,God be with you and all of your family , and May Bobby rest in peace.
Ken Karsh
February 18, 2010
I will never forget Bobby giving me my start when I was 11 years old. I sat in with his trio at the Holiday Inn. I played "Watch What Happens" and Here's That Rainy Day". He was so friendly and supportive. He was the first one to tell his brother Joe about me. So, thank you, Bobby for being one of my early mentors. My heartfelt sympathy to the Negri family with all love and respect.
Bill Lee
February 18, 2010
Dear Donna:
My deepest sympathy: Bobby was a dear friend and fellow musician for almost 60 years. I first played with Bobby on Ham Whtilinger's band and enjoyed the the many "after the gig" visits to the musician's union club. We will all miss Bobby but know he will be a welcome addition the that "great jazz band up above"
Bill Lee - Richmond, VA
February 17, 2010
Dear Donna and Family:
Have just learned of "Bobby,s" passing. Please accept our prayers and condolences. Nothing pleased us more than to stop-by and listen to him perform at his "gigs", during our visits to Pittsburgh. A classy artist with a magnificent talent. He Rests In Peace!!
Frankie and Myra Ragano ("Rags")
Tampa, Fl
Pat Smallhoover
February 17, 2010
our deepest condolences
Fred and Patricia Smallhoover
Millie Morgan
February 17, 2010
Dear Donna, What can I say. There are no words. So many memories. Bobby and Jimmy back on the bandstand together. Everything was jummpin' at the Oakland in '53.and I'm sure they've got things jumpin' together again. I love you,
Gennaro(Jim) Caputo
February 17, 2010
Joe, I am very sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. Please accept my condolences. Much time has fleetingly gone by but I have not forgotten. You and Bobby provided me with a treasured lifetime memory.My jazz concert in the late 40's would not have been successful without the organizational support and artistry offered by both of you. May Bobby rest in peace.-"Cappy"
Bruce& Evey Fisher
February 17, 2010
Dear Family,
We Are Sorry for your loss Our Prayers are with you and your family. we are friends of roberta and richard.
Kelly Fisher
February 17, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting Bobby "Pop" a few times before he passed. Even though he was ill at the time, he acknowledged me and sang me "Irish Eyes". I was truly honored and will always remember that moment. The Negri family are truly amazing people and my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Love to all.
Jo-Anne Eller
February 17, 2010
Donna and all the family
It was so wonderful hearing Bobby play the piano. He made it look so easy. He was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
February 17, 2010
Dear Donna & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Lorraine & Gordon Nicholson (BGRG),
England
Max Leake
February 17, 2010
To the entire Negri family,
I wish to express my sincerest condolences on the loss of Bobby. The younger generation of pianists in this town have no idea that if Bobby and many of the other musicians that stuck around had left Pittsburgh, that there might not have been a jazz scene here with the rich heritage that we enjoy today. Bobby was a big part of the oral tradition passed down to me and others. There were never formal lessons or even a lot of talking about it. Bobby lived and played it with his entire being. He swung like nobody I ever heard. And either you got it or you didn't. I hope we can do him justice and continue passing it down. I know Bobby, Sandy, Bos, Jimmy and all of our other brothers and sisters in jazz who have moved on, are making some beautiful music together again.
John Goray
February 17, 2010
Dear Negri Family,
I learned that Bobby was ill quite sometime ago by a fellow Pittsburgh musician. I will always remember with great fondness of the times I played with Bobby at the Gas Light in Shadyside years ago. I was just a kid and Bobby was a great mentor and inspiration to me. Although I haven't seen Bobby in years I know I will always miss his personality and his musicianship. My God bless his soul for all eternity and also bring you comfort at this time of your great loss.
Johnna Devine
February 17, 2010
Dear Donna (and family), I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all during this very difficult time. --Johnna Devine and Family
February 17, 2010
KIM, BILL, SARAH, AND FAMILY
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. YOUR FATHER WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS MUSIC AND LOVE OF HIS FAMILY
MIDGE AND JESSIE LAUER AND FAMILY
Julianne Miscimarra Daller
February 17, 2010
Dear Negri Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He was such a wonderful soft spoken man, always, supportive of young musicians. I remember practicing for my vocal jury at your house with Roberta at the piano. I felt such caring support. I was fortunate to hear him play many times in and around Pittsburgh. He always managed to keep playing outstanding jazz even while talking to me. He was so proud of his family.
My love and prayers to all of you.
Jules
February 17, 2010
Thank you Bobby for so many happy memories at Christoper's and our daughter's party, You brought happiness to so many thru your music,
May you rest in peace
Frank and Karen Jones, Mars, Pa
Joyce Breach
February 17, 2010
To Donna and Bobby's Family, I send my sincere sympathies. Bobby was the real deal -- a first rate jazz pianist and a first rate gentleman with a sharp wit and a wickedly funny sense of humor. I enjoyed those times I was fortunate to be around him. May he rest in peace.
Laura Mae Walls, RN
February 17, 2010
We thank you for the pleasure of providing care to Bob when he would visit us here. His love for his Donna is legendary. May your memories give you comfort and your faith provide you with strength during the times ahead. The nursing staff on 9 Tower, UPMC Mercy
February 16, 2010
DEAR DONNA AND FAMILY,
WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS
OF YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER. WISHING YOU GOD'S BLESSING AT THIS SAD TIME. BOB WAS AS GREAT A PERSON
AS HE WAS A MUSICIAN. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.
SINCERELY NOREEN & JOE ORLANDO
RANCHO MIRAGE CA.
Franco Rivera
February 16, 2010
To the entire family and to all those touched by the loss, I send my sympathy and compassion, and will keep you in my prayers. Through Bobby and the trio I discovered true jazz, and will always cherish the memories in my heart.
Esther Whiteaker
February 16, 2010
to the entire Negri family:
I knew Bobby when I worked at the United Way in the 1970s. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
February 16, 2010
To the Negri Family
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with all of you. God be with you during this difficult time.
Doris & Len Molander, Cape Coral Florida
February 16, 2010
Dear Donna and girls,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I don't know if you will remember me but I used to live next to you when I was young. My name is Barbara I am the daughter of Anna and Frank Smerbeck. I have many memories of shared times with your family. My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely, Barbara Elko
Ross Pisano
February 16, 2010
Roberta Michele My sincere smpathy to you both & your families. I know many people who enjoyed your dad & his music. They don't play that kind of good music on the radio.
Michele & Wendy Bensen
February 16, 2010
Dearest Donna & the Negri family,
We wish to send our sincere condolences at this time of sorrow and loss. Bobby was a wonderful man and musician that we will all miss. He and Sandy Staley are making music together again now. She loved him so much, as we all did. She would tell me of their musical adventures and there were so many funny stories. They were quite a musical team. I know you did everything for your husband and gave him the very best of care.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sending love and prayers,
Michele & Wendy Bensen
Paul Nagy
February 16, 2010
Dear Donna,Joe, Kim, and Bill: My profound sorrow for the loss of "everyone's friend". Bobby had such a unique personality and he truly will be missed by the entire music community. He and Sandy are together again - the dynamic duo. R.I.P.Bobby.
Carol & Bob Gager
February 16, 2010
To all the family, Bobby, quite a man that will live on through his music that he shared with all of us over the years to his "special" ways of caring for his friends and family. I will always remember how safe I felt when I was out on the town and always I'd pick the place that Bobbi was playing -- he always made sure my escort knew that he was looking out for me and that he expected that I be treated with respect and that I would get home safely. My personal guardian angel. Musically Bobbi was such apart of our family, a best friend to Jimmy Blakemore and as years past a father in law to our Brother Bill, The memories -- the love for his family and the music. How blessed we all are to have known him. Bobby will be missed, but will always remain in our hearts. Love and Blessings from afar, Carol (Kuhn) and Bob Gager
February 16, 2010
deepest sympathy to your family chook and jean martorella
February 16, 2010
Dear Donna... Bobby was my friend... in earlier years we endured and enjoyed together...his piano playing was a source of great joy to me...it was a quiet,,thoughtful artistry...no bells or whistles.... just Bobby showing his heart in his fingers,,,as I said at the top: best of all, he was my friend..down through all these years....zane Knauss\
Amy Scarff-Joyce
February 16, 2010
My love and thoughts to the entire family, especially Aunt Donna whose devotion was incredible. XOXO Amy Scarff Joyce, Naples, FL
Rick Finkelstein
February 16, 2010
To the entire Negri Family,
My sincere and heartfelt condolences. May god comfort you during this difficult time.
Rick Finkelstein
Music ITL, Schenley H.S.
Scott Elias
February 16, 2010
Bobby was a truly inspired pianist, and a really great guy. It seems like just a couple of years ago when he regaled audiences at places like the Top Shelf II, accompanying Sandy Staley. Hard to believe that they're both gone now --- I'm sure there is some sweet music being played in another sphere! My sincere condolences to your family and many friends and fans... -- Scott Elias (Orlando, FL)
February 16, 2010
Joe.........Please accept our sincere sympathy in the recent loss of your brother. May your many happy memories be a source of strength to you at this most difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Jack and Sue Shilling
Jan Frederickson
February 16, 2010
Dear Aunt Donna, Kim and Billy, Roberta and Rich, Michele and Sam and Taylor, Evie and Emma.
Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Uncle Bobby fought a courageous battle with you all by his side. May he rest in peace. I hope Mom was there waiting to greet him.
Our thoughts and love are with you....Jan, Charlie, Chip and CJ
Chazz Kramer
February 16, 2010
Dear Joe: Please accept my condolences on the passing of your brother Bobby. He and my mother knew each other way back in school and I used to enjoy the stories that she would tell me of him. Although I never had the pleasure of playing music with Bobby, he will be missed in the Pittsburgh/world music community.
Mark Noller
February 16, 2010
Donna and Family.... It has been a long road to this day. However you have such precious memories of your yesterdays. There is happy music this day in Heaven. Mizpah, Mark Noller, neighbor to Eleanor.
February 16, 2010
TO THE ENTIRE NEGRI CLAN,
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
I'LL LISTEN TO THE TRIO LP TONIGHT.
JOHN ORSINI AND FAMILY
jackie Curtis
February 16, 2010
Eleanor,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. I felt like I new him, by the way you share some of the things in his life, you were just a proud sister. You and Bobby are in my prayer.
February 16, 2010
Dear Joe: I was saddened to read of the passing of your brother. Please accept my condolences. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
Robert Hamrick
February 16, 2010
I am deeply saddened to hear of Bobby's death. He and I went back a long way and were not only colleagues for over 30 years but close friends. Bob was one of the finest musicians I ever met and was a consummate professional. He was devoted to his wonderful family and his friends and I will miss him very much.
February 16, 2010
Dearest Donna and Family,
I am so sad to learn of your "Dear Bobby's" passing.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Doris Bird Borg
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