Happy Birthday Gus
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Barry,
It is a tough time of year to lose someone you love. I, like you, have lost a loved one during the Holiday season. It is a tough time of year. We still have our memories, to hold on to. I wish you and your loved ones a Holiday season filled with happy memories of your dad. A toast to Gus.
Glen
It is a tough time of year to lose someone you love. I, like you, have lost a loved one during the Holiday season. It is a tough time of year. We still have our memories, to hold on to. I wish you and your loved ones a Holiday season filled with happy memories of your dad. A toast to Gus.
Glen
With respect...
dear barry,
i did not get the privilege of knowing your dad but i have had the good fortune of being your friend - children are in many ways a reflection of their parents ... so in knowing you, i have a glimpse of how wonderful a man your father must have been...
i shall keep him in our prayers today,
kam/meera
dear barry,
i did not get the privilege of knowing your dad but i have had the good fortune of being your friend - children are in many ways a reflection of their parents ... so in knowing you, i have a glimpse of how wonderful a man your father must have been...
i shall keep him in our prayers today,
kam/meera
szamboti said:
I shoot with one of your dads cues, as you know he made that cue for my uncle, who was my best friend. I met your dad when I was 14 and it was at a time when I didn't know much, (or I would have had my uncle buy the cue he offered to me) not that I do now either.
There is not a day when I shoot pool that I don't think about both people. Your dad made it possible for me to stay connected with my uncle George, and for that I will always be grateful.
Happy b-day to your dad..
JV
the nicest man
Happy b/day gus!!barry,had the pleasure to meet your dad & mom in late 86. Drove up there to buy a cue(thinking he had one already made up) & was shocked when he said a year wait,got to bs-ing,spent 5 hours talking to him & your mom yelled down that supper was almost ready & he said to set a extra plate. After supper we went into the living room & there was the table sitting up on that platform(im sure you remember that) & gus said"play a lil with that cue there & i did,he then ask what weight i thought it was, i said about 19 1/2 at best, it was 21 1/2 & said it was his cue & in the same breath said its yours for $300.The cue still resides 3 blocks away & the guy wont budge on it,long winded post but it shows what kind of folks you were blessed with. I still remember the cue he was building as we talked,it had a skull & cross bones in the butt & gus kept shaking his head & said "who would want this in a cue", i think he hated it....ha!! . Best Reguards to ya bro
Happy b/day gus!!barry,had the pleasure to meet your dad & mom in late 86. Drove up there to buy a cue(thinking he had one already made up) & was shocked when he said a year wait,got to bs-ing,spent 5 hours talking to him & your mom yelled down that supper was almost ready & he said to set a extra plate. After supper we went into the living room & there was the table sitting up on that platform(im sure you remember that) & gus said"play a lil with that cue there & i did,he then ask what weight i thought it was, i said about 19 1/2 at best, it was 21 1/2 & said it was his cue & in the same breath said its yours for $300.The cue still resides 3 blocks away & the guy wont budge on it,long winded post but it shows what kind of folks you were blessed with. I still remember the cue he was building as we talked,it had a skull & cross bones in the butt & gus kept shaking his head & said "who would want this in a cue", i think he hated it....ha!! . Best Reguards to ya bro
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Happy Bday Gus...even though i haven't talked to you on the phone..but I spoke to your Son Barry which is one of the nicest person i've talked to.
Happy 77th Bday again to you !!!!!
Happy 77th Bday again to you !!!!!
Hi Barry
As we reflected on our parents at Valley Forge little did I know that your fathers birthday was the same day my father passed in 2004. Our memories will always be cherrished as I'm sure we were both blessed with wonderful parents. Wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday Season.
Your Friend,
Stan
As we reflected on our parents at Valley Forge little did I know that your fathers birthday was the same day my father passed in 2004. Our memories will always be cherrished as I'm sure we were both blessed with wonderful parents. Wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday Season.
Your Friend,
Stan
szamboti said:
Barry, your Dad was and still is 'THE KING' of cuemakers. I am having a cue done for me which will be, like many cue lovers have, a Szamboti tribute. God bless your Dad for he still lives for many of us!
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