I also met Joe at the Geneva International headquarters in Chicago, while he hosted technicians around the country to make sure we were up to speed on the Nordiska and Petrof/Weinbach pianos they were importing. In every way, Joe wined and dined us for a week, and spent all day with some other technicians doing regulating and other tasks. He was a true gentleman, and not the kind that would look down his nose at anyone. He was very much an "everyday" type of guy. When Geneva Intl stopped importing the Nordiska pianos and Petrof went their own way, he ended up with Samick Music. I don't know too much about his tenure there, which last I heard from him several years ago at a convention. I'm sorry to hear of his passing, and pray Godspeed to him in his future in a new life.
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Paul McCloud, RPT
Accutone Piano Service
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-27-2021 08:51
From: Allan Gilreath
Subject: Passing
I just learned of the passing of Joe Swenson, RPT.
Rest in peace, Joe.
AG
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Allan Gilreath, RPT
Registered Piano Technician & President
Allan Gilreath & Associates, Inc
Calhoun, GA
706-602-7667
allan@allangilreath.com - www.allangilreath.com
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