Bill never smoked, did not drink was was one of the most physically
active person I know at any age. He was 74 for years young and I have
known him about 28 years. I have lost my friend he was a generous man
and wonderful husband and father, and really almost a father figure for
myself. Sandy has ask me to play at his funeral and I consider it a
real honor.
BTW, as an aside he made the finest sounding carved top jazz guitars. I
pretty certain he is in a better place even though I miss him already.
--
Mark Cleary plays Hollenbeck Jazz Guitars
Handmade http://hollenbeckguitar.com/
What a talented man, sorry for his friends and family. God bless.
bob
I am so sorry, & saddened to hear of Bill's passing. My condolences to
his family & dear friends.
I met Bill, (& I believe you also), at the Classic American Guitar
Show many years ago, & found him to be a really nice & genuine person
& a great luthier, who put his heart, soul & great craftsmanship into
his creations.
You guys obviously had a deep connection & I know it is a major
personal loss for you - again, please accept my condolences. I am sure
that each of you were & are, the better for having know one another.
Please include an 8th note or two from me in your musical tribute to
Mr. Hollenbeck at his memorial.
Joe Giglio
I am so sorry to hear that. I felt like I knew him from your posts,
Mark, not to mention that he was one of the few well-known luthiers.
My warmest thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Greg
I am very sorry to hear that, Mark. When I met you and Bill up in
Villa Park, I could tell that you were both fine people to have
around. Well, you still have what he left you with.
Wow. Makes you stop and think how fragile life is. I met Bill at a builders
show a few years ago. I met a lot of folks but remember very few in detail.
Bill I remember because he was very freindly and easy to visit with.
All the best,
Mark Guest
Jazz Guitar
www.myspace.com/markguest
Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do
without."
Confucius (c.551-479 BC)
On Apr 4, 5:36 pm, Mark Cleary <mclea...@verizon.net> wrote:
--Eric Elias
I am only glad that his suffering was minimal, and he had a short time
to be with his family at the end.
I am truly sorry for the loss of your friend.
--
Visit me on the web www.JoeFinn.net
"Mark Cleary" <mcle...@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:4bxJj.31$Ug4.23@trndny01...
Mark,
I know you're Catholic - was Bill? Is there a church address to which
we could send a Mass card?
Marty
Mark Cleary plays Hollenbeck Jazz Guitars
Handmade http://hollenbeckguitar.com/
Mark,
That is tragic news...'Especially in light of you demonstrating one of
his guitars in your guitar and pickup comparison youtube entries. I
also met him years ago at one of the Classic American Guitar shows,
and found him to be a fine gentleman who built fine guitars. 'All my
best to his family and friends.
Mitch Seidman
Erik Swanson