Dear Richard. I'm sorry that your father has passed. He was a fascinating force of nature.
My mother died a couple of years ago, too.
I've often wondered how you are.
Catherine
We would like to express our sincere condolences to your family. It has been our privilege to assist you during this very difficult time. If there is anything further we can do we are here for you. Lou, James & Staff
John Nussbaum was one of the most talented and generous people I have met. He freely shared his hard-won knowledge of stained glass with many -- including those of us who worked with him at Glassmasters. I was privileged to be able to see him again when he gave a class on stained glass painting in Philadelphia. Annette and Richard, I am very sorry for your loss. He will always be remembered with affection and gratitude by many.
I never knew John, Annette, but stained glass artists are one-of-a-kind spirits as John surely must have been. Sending loving thoughts your way at this time.
I met John when I was twenty years old. He and his associate, Dick Millard, were my stained glass teachers. John was a patient and encouraging teacher. His knowledge about all types of things inspired immediate respect. I would go to John for advice and he always provided thoughtful choices to consider. He told me life was like a giant catalog and it is up to the person to select what they want to place in their life. His gentle persuasion influenced all aspects of my life. When I met him, I never predicted that I would become his future daughter-in-law, his son’s wife and his only grandson’s mother. John was wonderful to me and he reflected recently that we go back together a long time. It was my great fortune to be his student in the arts and his family member. I am grateful that he was such a wonderful person and I will continue to miss him always.
Linda Stein Nussbaum
I am so sorry to hear that John has died. I was thinking of him recently while reminiscing on my early years in NYC. He was a close friend and mentor to me when we both worked at the Rambusch and later. Though we lost touch with each other in recent times, I remember him with great affection.
My brother-in-law John was that rare man who stayed young beyond his time. He was always ready to share a story or a joke. I shall miss him always, the Saints are in good company with John at their table tonight. Goodbye old friend. I hope to see you again when my time also comes.
Annette,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Even though we wll not be able to be at the funeral, you will be in our hearts. God Bless you
