Tito Puente

If this isnt an email directly to the family of tito Puente and you have there address could you please forwadr it.



The attached picture is very special to me an I am sure it would be to the Punte's family. My father Jim Quigley and your Father served together during WW2 onboard the USS SANTEE. They became Great friends, Ship Mates and Band Mates. My Dad played the accordion and as you will see in the picture the Clarinet. My Dad is in the back row 3rd from the right. My Dad couldnt read a lick of Music, He played everything by ear except for the piano. The reason He could read a little music for the piano was because of your Dad. My family had heard great stories about there friendship, My Dad spoke fondly of your Father and when your Dad passed our thoughts were with you.



I know my sister has tried to contact you in the past, but with No luck. If this letter finds you I just want to let you know that although we didnt know him like my Dad did, we were fortunate enough to have been able to listen to his Music, and for IRISH people like us to be able to figure out his genious and get it, should make your entire family very proud of your Dad. (What a Generation of Men)



PS. If I dont hear back from you, then I will Know that I will have to go to a concert in NYC and bring the picture.



Your Friend.



Tom Quigley

tom.quigley@comcast.net

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