JK's Favorite People

"You meet many, many  people in the course of your life.
I have met and worked with some wonderful people.
I could list all my dear friends and comrades but I'm sure I'd forget a few.
Below is a few that have left and continue to leave, a lasting mark."

Pete Jezick

   

             

Peter Jezick was a dear friend and was like a father to me. I miss him terribly!
It's been years since I put this page up and I miss him now more that ever.
He was a marvelous man that I loved immensely.

Craig Kastelnik

     

Craig is one of the finest human beings you could ever meet!
He is a man of great integrity and character.
I am fortunate and delighted to have him as a friend.

Jenn Jenn!


Jennifer is a very special friend and she is the most delightful person I have ever met!
I've spent many times at the Shanty, Lacey's, Poor Richards & now Bonefish in her presence.
Jenn is one of a kind!   Jenn, You are the AWESOME one!  Love ya!
Check out Jenn at The Bonefish Grill in Whitehall @ the LV Mall!
(tell her John K sent ya!) :)

Deb!


Jenn's mom Deb is awesome too! :)
Thanx to her, I am on a much better road than I was before as I pursue my bible study.
I should be further along! My quest continues!  Love ya Deb!

[ boy, I sure use the word awesome a lot... but it fits!  It's an awesome word! :) ]

Melissa!

Melissa is awesome!  (there's that word again!)
I am a huge Melissa fan!  Such a special girl!
Need a smile?  Spend 1 minute with Melissa and it's smile city!
 

Tammy Joy


Her middle name says it all!  Tammy is such a joy!  I've known Tammy for over
20 years and although I don't get to see her or communicate with her very ofen,
she is one of those special people that leave a life-long impression on your life!
With the warmest thoughts of well being, Tammy Joy, I wish you the best!  Love ya!  :)

Dave Addison

Dave and I became friends when I was filling in with his band Phoenix.  Dave, Renee & I spent many
a night after rehearsals hanging out upstairs.  Dave and I are currently touring the area evaluating the many
restaurants... but for some reason, we end up at Bonefish quite often!  Hmmmm.... I wonder why?!  Must be Jenn Jenn!
 We will file a full report to the Morning Call when we are done! (naa, the Morning Call doesn't deserve such an awesome report!
Some call him 'Crazy Dave' as he is loads of fun.  He is also an awesome drummer!  I am SO delighted that we are
currently working together musically in DejaVu!  Dave's is a super duper special friend.

Kenny Sabol

Kenny is a fine individual and a great musician.  We met years ago and have been good friends
ever since.  Kenny and I occasionally double check the area's restaurants to make sure that
Dave and I know what ta heck we are doing!  Kenny has an impeccable methodology of
improvisational stylistic styling's.  Hey Kenny, let's do lunch, brunch or dinner!  :)

Carl Hittner

Carl and I go away back!  We played in many bands together over the years.  He is a fine drummer.
We get together occasionally but not enough.  We need to fix that!  Life is too short!  Hey Carl,
my pal, let's go and make sure that Dave, Kenny and I know what ta heck we're doing!
It's on me! (but don't quote me) Heiheiheiheiheihhe :)

Jim Fike

Jim now lives in Florida so I rarely get to see him.  When he lived around here in the
1990s, he was monumental in making me more outgoing.  We campaigned for Ross Perot
together in 1992 and did some crazy things! (I wish I could find the pictures!)
Jim was and still is a good friend.  When I least expect it, the phone rings and it's
Fikey, "What's goin' on over there?!"  Hey Jim, let get some tuna hoagies in Cetronia!

Sue Iris

I've known Sue for 10 years or so and she is and will always be very dear to me.
Some of the favorite times in my life were spent with Sue and her kids.
There's at least 236 reasons why I love Sue!  ;)

Emmitt Harris

Emmitt is a class gentleman and excellent singer/performer.
It was an honor to work wit him!  Miss ya Emmitt! :)

Tom Kozic

Tom and I grew up together!  Neighborhood musicians from very early on.
We played in many bands together.  We skipped school together! (shame on us!)
Tom is a fantastic guitarist!  I don't get to see Tommy very often but back in the day,
we were pretty close.  Be sure to catch Tom with Co Op Bop!  You won't hear
a finer jazz guitarist anywhere!  Love ya Tom!  You always have my best wishes.  :)

Tommy Zito


Tommy & Jan Zito are awesome friends. (there's that word again!)  When Tommy and I
get together, it's laughter city!  The world needs more Tommy Zitos in it!
"Hey buddy!  Never change!"  Love ya!


Jeff & Migdalia Roth are very missed!  We had awesome bands in the 70's & 80's!
Love you guys!

Holly Rae Dearringer

I met Holly at the Trivet in Allentown in the early 90's.
Holly has a very unique & awesome personality!
If I had a dollar for every time Holly made me laugh or smile, I could retire!
Got to see Holly in Fogelsville recently!  Can you say AWESOME?!  I love Holly!!

Rachel Hamershock


I met Rachel when I was looking to buy a house the summer of 2005.
Rachel is one of the nicest girls I've ever met.  Even with the ups and downs that can
come when house hunting, Rachel made it a delightful experience.
Looking to buy or sell a house?  Call Rachel because she is AWESOME!  :)


Although I never got to meet Frank Sinatra, I saw him 15+ times between the 1980's
and 1990's.  No one was a bigger influence in my life than Frank! (and still is)
The anticipation and excitement on the day of a Sinatra show has never been equaled!
When he died in 1998, it was like losing a member of my family.
I always love Frank Sinatra.

Tracy Unangst

I met Tracy in the 1980's and hadn't seen her for ages until today March 28,2009 at the Sabbath service!
After twenty some years!  I remembered her to be one of the finest persons I've ever met... TRUE!
What a fantastic individual!  If the world only had more people like her!
We worked together in her band "Tracy & Company" in the early 80's.
She is a sensational singer and performer.  I still adore you even 28+ years later.
SO marvelous to see you again and to see how great you are doing!  God Bless You Always!

Linda Fisher



Rhy Rhy

  
Rhyan and Justin are awesome! (there's that word again!)
I miss those Saturday morning 'breakfast club' meetings at the Fogelsville Hotel!
I don't get to see them often enough these days! I need to fix that! :)

Tracy Lee

"Everybody doesn't like something, but nobody doesn't like Tracy Lee!"


Ray Cramer

Mr. Ray and I don't stay in touch as much as we used to when I was in the Cramer Brothers Band,
but he's a friend and a good guy...  Ray, I'll get out to see you guys soon!  Best wishes!  :)


Of course, my family!

 

Dad (John G. Kacmarcik, Sr.) died in November 1985.
Mom (Maureen Kacmarcik) turned 83 in April, 2009.
My darling sister Debbie Kacmarcik-Gauche, died in 1997.  I miss her dearly.
& my dear sister Mary Anne Kacmarcik-Maley and the Maley family are awesome!