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Re: Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victor" Bob Johnson
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:07 pm
by edisonrestorer64
My Deepest sympthay to the family and all dear friend from Bill
Re: Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victrola" Bob Johnson
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:09 pm
by FloridaClay
Retrograde wrote:For those who have not seen the the Mr. Victor site,
here it is.
The museum looks amazing.
Clay
Re: Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victor" Bob Johnson
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:29 pm
by TinfoilPhono
That is very, very sad news.
Re: Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victor" Bob Johnson
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:56 pm
by downsouth
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
Re: Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victor" Bob Johnson
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:07 pm
by phonogal
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.
Re: Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victor" Bob Johnson
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:55 pm
by DrGregC
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.
Re: Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victor" Bob Johnson
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:56 am
by AZ*
Very sad news indeed.
Re: Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victor" Bob Johnson
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:04 pm
by phonogfp
Re: Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victor" Bob Johnson
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:35 pm
by Victrolaman
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
Re: Sad News-The passing of "Mr. Victor" Bob Johnson
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:09 pm
by Bruce
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