I am sorry to inform the cue world that Paul Fanelli has passed away. Paul has been a very good friend of mine for a long time. He will be greatly missed by a lot of people.
JV
JV
Paul Fanelli has passed away
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Sorry for your loss and I have heard many good things about him. People would always rave when I lived in NY about his wraps and also butterfly cues, I owned a cue with one of his wraps and it was flawless.
Yes I agree and what a gentleman he was stand up man.
I wish all the best to his families
god bless
Chris
I am sorry to hear that Joe, my most sincere condolences.
Died?
I'm in shock. I was just at Castle Billiards at a king of the hill tournament a few months ago and had the opportunity to meet Paul. He played in the tournament and did well. He looked in good health - wow. Can't believe it. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron F
I'm in shock. I was just at Castle Billiards at a king of the hill tournament a few months ago and had the opportunity to meet Paul. He played in the tournament and did well. He looked in good health - wow. Can't believe it. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron F
My Deepest Sympathy
I am in total shock at this tragic news.. Joe, as you know I have ordered several cues from Paul over the years.
Not only a world class cuemaker (the very best butterfly cues ever made), but such a wonderful, softspoken gentleman. One that was always enjoyed by all who knew him.
I am just totally stunned.
I know you were very close to him, and were a great friend. I will have Paul and all his loved ones in my thoughts and prayers.
Will Prout
I am in total shock at this tragic news.. Joe, as you know I have ordered several cues from Paul over the years.
Not only a world class cuemaker (the very best butterfly cues ever made), but such a wonderful, softspoken gentleman. One that was always enjoyed by all who knew him.
I am just totally stunned.
I know you were very close to him, and were a great friend. I will have Paul and all his loved ones in my thoughts and prayers.
Will Prout
Oh my goodness what a shock! Joe please giv some info about the wake if you can. I will miss Paul, alot, I can't believe this! A friend and one of the nicest people you could ever meet.
Joe, I dont want to call his house or son, if you can post that info it would be great.
As soon as I know, I will post all the info...
JV
ps: I will never play a game of Chicago without thinking of him
dave sutton
Banned
WOW. Sad day. My condolences.
Me neither. I feel so saddened. I spoke to Jimmy M and Gene Clegg. I still cant believe this Joe.
All my prayers go out to him and his family,,
BR
Ken
BR
Ken
as someone who builds butterfly cues and has always loved butterflys,
i've admired mr fanelli's work since i started into this
thank you mr fanelli for all you have done to inspire guys like me
my condolences to his family & friends
Sorry to hear that Joe, my condolences.
He made some great cues and I know you had a lot of respect for him. I've enjoyed the photos and strories you did covering his shop and cues over the years.
Chris
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R. I. P. Paul F.
I am sorry for your lost. I had talk to Paul at SBE "great guy and super nice". My condolences to his family.
I am sorry for your lost. I had talk to Paul at SBE "great guy and super nice". My condolences to his family.
The pool world has just been narrowed by the taking of, from what I knew of him, a great and talented man.
Just a few weeks ago, someone asked me for his contact info so they could have a butterfly of their own made.
This has brought me out of posting retirement and caused me to bring out an old thread I posted to honor the person that built my first custom cue.
Thank you Will for giving me the referral to Paul and thanks to Paul for building me a fabulous cue. I am honored to own it.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=150850
Just a few weeks ago, someone asked me for his contact info so they could have a butterfly of their own made.
This has brought me out of posting retirement and caused me to bring out an old thread I posted to honor the person that built my first custom cue.
Thank you Will for giving me the referral to Paul and thanks to Paul for building me a fabulous cue. I am honored to own it.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=150850