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http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=28-Jun-2013&lang=de&s=7331
28-Jun-2013
by Rob Howard
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending June 25th 1999 reported the passing of Lee Deiro, known as Pietro Deiro Junior, at the age of 86. Born into an accordion family, the son of the famous father made his own mark in the accordion world, especially through the long term work of his well established publishing business, Pietro Deiro Publications. The death of Pietro Deiro Jr marked the end of an era. Pietro Deiro, Jr. Passes Away – USA Contributed by Faithe Deffner, President of the American Accordionists' Association The Governing Board and Members of the American Accordionists' Association sadly announce the passing of Pietro (Lee) Deiro, Jr., dedicated past President, incredible accordion personality and legendary contributor to accordion development in the US and throughout the accordion world. Mr. Deiro, 86, died in a New York hospital on Saturday June 19th of complications following a diverticulitis operation, exacerbated by a serious case of emphysema which had plagued him for several years. Lee, as he was affectionately known to his colleagues, was born into a theatrical family on September 30th 1913. He inherited much of his famous father's love for the accordion and its music. His was the thrilling experience of being present when the pioneering first began as the accordion asserted itself in the world of music, groping for the prestige which would compliment its folk origin. Up until his retirement from the publishing business (about 20 years ago), he operated one of the foremost accordion music publishing firms in the world, Pietro Deiro Publications, which his father had founded. A wake was held in New York City on June 21st. The funeral was held the following day. In tribute to his memory the American Accordionists' Association has established the Pietro Deiro, Jr. Composer Commissioning Fund which will seek to finance important future additions to the body of original works for accordion. |