2018 Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 03:27 PM

I'm heartbroken, too. I cherish a shawl he made, that Katlaughing organized as a gift for me when my beloved Byron died. That Spring, MMario met me and greeted me in song as I stepped off the shuttle bus to attend the Vermont Ren Fest- I can still see his hand extended to help me down, and his sweet voice as he escorted me to the fair. Go well, good man.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: Felipa
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 03:17 PM

It is getting so hard to look at Mudcat, for I always see a death notice for someone I knew or knew of. I hadn't seen any posts from MMario in some time, but I quite often thought about him. When I was a relative newcomer to Mudcat and was posting quite a lot of lyrics, I used to send copies of sheet music to Leo, who was most obliging and would post the digital version of the tunes on Mudcat. His legacy lives on.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: JennieG
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 02:36 PM

Oh no......not MMario, that is too sad. It was mentioned on the Tavern that he wasn't doing too well.

Condolences to his family.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: GUEST,Dharmabum
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 02:32 PM

Rest in peace Leo
I'm better for have known ye.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: GUEST,Tinker from Chicago
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 02:01 PM

I met Leo at the King Richard's Faire outside of Boston in the US. My duo's set was scheduled opposite of the ever-popular joust, and all the customers flocked to see that, not us. In fact Leo was our only listener. But listen he did, and talked with us after the set. A kind man, to be sure.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 02:00 PM

A great soul has passed from us.
I remember his postings on matters musical. Always ready to help, interested, and encouraging. We (I) will miss his postings here.

R.I.P.
with love and respect for MMario.

Nigel

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 01:50 PM

He was an incredibly creative knitter. Some photos of his work (along with a load of hashtag-related stuff), some knitted by him, and some designed by him, are here: Deskgram.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 12:38 PM

Sorry to hear this: benefited from his wisdom and knowledge on several occasions.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: GUEST,Martin Ryan
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 12:31 PM

Sad news.

Regards

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 12:19 PM

Another guy I met at Getaway ! He WILL be sadly missed

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: GUEST,Don Meixner
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 12:18 PM

Leo and I started in Mudcat about the same time many years ago. He was from a town in the Finger Lakes
not far from where I live in Central New York State. He was a street performer in the Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles, NY and at The Sterling Renaissance Faire in Sterling NY. His skill as a crochet artist is legendary. He recording a song of mine years ago and I always appreciated the version he performed. He was a friendly and generous man.

Don Meixner

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: KT
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 12:17 PM

Stunned.      
Soar on, dear Leo. Your light will burn brightly in the hearts of all, the many who loved you. With deep gratitude that our paths crossed on this earthly journey.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Pola)
From: Janie
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 12:16 PM

My Heart is broken.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Paola)
From: Bill D
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 11:58 AM

.............. no words right now.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Paola)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 11:52 AM

YouTube link shared via the facebook page.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Paola)
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 11:39 AM

Leo passed away last night. He was having trouble breathing, and when he passed it was quickly and without pain. This is information directly from his sister Sue.   My heart is so heavy.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Paola)
From: GUEST,keberoxu
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 11:39 AM

A newbie like me can't say anything really ...
I know MMario has been here a long, long time.
But where he has passed to,
there must be quite the assortment
of Heavenly Mudcat Members to receive him. I'm sorry for the loss.

Subject: Obit: Mmario
From: ranger1
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 11:30 AM

It is with a heavy heart that I post this. Leo passed away last night. He'd been dealing with pulmonary hypertension, but was at home last I'd heard from him. I don't have the full details, but I'm sure someone can supply them as they become available.

I have so many thoughts and memories going through my head right now, it will take a day or two to sort out anything coherent to post on his loss.

Subject: RE: Obit: MMario (Leo Paola)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 11:30 AM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Subject: Obit: MMario (Leo Paola)
From: Rapparee
Date: 29 Dec 18 - 11:28 AM

Passed away last night.