Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victor" Bob Johnson

edisonrestorer64 · Post by **edisonrestorer64** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:07 pm

My Deepest sympthay to the family and all dear friend from Bill

FloridaClay · Post by **FloridaClay** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:09 pm

Retrograde wrote:For those who have not seen the the Mr. Victor site, here it is.

The museum looks amazing.

Clay

TinfoilPhono · Post by **TinfoilPhono** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:29 pm

That is very, very sad news.

downsouth · Post by **downsouth** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:56 pm

I only knew Bob from emailing him over the last few years with questions about certain Victor machines that I had purchased. He was always happy to help and was genuinely interested in what I had purchased. We have lost a true wealth of knowledge. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Wes

phonogal · Post by **phonogal** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:07 pm

So sorry to hear of this. I didn't know Bob personally but have been to his web site many times marveling at all the beautiful machines. RIP Bob.

DrGregC · Post by **DrGregC** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:55 pm

Bob Johnson was one of the finest individuals in this hobby. I still have a copy of a rather lengthy e-mail that Bob sent me in response to a question about a Sonora phonograph about 10 years ago when I first started collecting. He not only answered my question, but also gave me a detailed history of the company. His enthusiasm was contagious.

Several years ago, a collector friend and I had the unique opportunity to tour the Sanfilippo collection with Bob & Karen. Bob was a true gentleman with an incomparable knowledge and love of antique phonographs. He will be sadly missed.

AZ* · Post by AZ* » Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:56 am

Very sad news indeed.

phonogfp · Post by **phonogfp** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:04 pm

Here's a newspaper article on Bob's death:

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... /209200313

George P.

Victrolaman · Post by **Victrolaman** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:35 pm

I spoke with Bob many times regarding some of my machines. He was one of the most knowledgable people in this hobby I ever knew. And one of the nicest

Post by **Bruce** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:09 pm

I am very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I met him at several shows and auctions and was always friendly and interested in what machines I was looking for - even providing sage advice.

His passing must have been very sudden as it is only a number of weeks ago that he took time from his family and boat to provide me with some photos of a Columbia Grand (grand piano style) which he has several of. He was full of advice when he heard that I was attempting to restore a Columbia.

Best wishes and my thoughts are with his wife and family

Bruce

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