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."
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 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.
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!
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 :)
Jeff & Migdalia Roth are very missed! We had
awesome bands in the 70's & 80's!
Love you guys!
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! 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! Dave's is a super duper
special friend.
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!
:)
Roland
They say true friends survive & overcome bumps in the
road even if they're big bumps.
I can't tell you how delighted I am that Roland & I are friends! A true
blessing!
Roland is a class human being & a terrific individual! Love ya bud!
Sue Iris
I've known Sue for 16 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 is a class gentleman and excellent
singer/performer.
It was an honor to work wit him! Miss ya Emmitt! :)
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 & 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!
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.
Update: Rachel is no longer in real-estate sales.
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 her even 28+
years later.
SO marvelous to see her again! God
Bless You Always!
Linda Fisher
Dustin Rehrig & The Twitty Fever Band!
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... Best
wishes! :)
Paco
Paco is on the left in both pics wth Snuffy!
:-)
Holly!
Holly is so awesome! What a
unique individual! I've know Holly for many many years and
I am still amazed by her personality! I need to see her more often!!
Love ya Holly!
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!
:)
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!