Van Manakas Father passes

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 22 Dec 2009 6:49 pm

Zeses Manakas passed away Dec. 18th. Mr Manakas was the father of guitarist Van Manakas who has been a mainstay at the PSGA shows in Norwalk, Ct.
Please keep Van and his family in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 23 Dec 2009 2:14 am

My deepest sympathies to my old friend, Van. He and his family will be in my thoughts.

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 23 Dec 2009 3:11 pm

All of Susan and my kindest thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to Van and Patience at this time. These two talented and wonderful people deserve all of this.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 23 Dec 2009 4:17 pm

My condolences, too, to Van and his family. It must be especially difficult to go through this at Christmastime.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 23 Dec 2009 4:41 pm

Van,
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Chuck

Jack Stanton · Post by **Jack Stanton** » 24 Dec 2009 7:45 am

Ben,
If you speak with Van, please give him my condolences.

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 24 Dec 2009 8:51 am

I will Jack. I never met Mr Manakas but after speaking with his family and friends I believe he was the kind of father we all should be like.

john widgren · Post by **john widgren** » 27 Dec 2009 1:25 pm

I know Van. He is a shining example of quiet and unassuming greatness. Colossal talent, dedication to his art and his family, intellect and compassion are apparent in all he does.. I am certain that the "apple" did not fall far from the tree. What finer living testament to your Dad could you express?

Deepest sympathy to you and your family Van from your friend and fan, John.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 27 Dec 2009 1:29 pm

Well said, John. You've described Van perfectly. A remarkable musician and human being.

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