I’m so glad you were with John Chrissy and that he was not alone.My heart is heavy from the loss of John. Although we hadn’t spoken in years my memories of him still have a special place in my heart. I was introduced to him by our dear friend Veronica. He was a light in my life that never dulled. It breaks my heart that he had to go through this.
Thankfully he is at peace now and not suffering but insanely crazy he’s gone.

I am so sorry Chrissy, for John's passing. Words cannot express my pain deeply enough, but I owe it to John to try. We lost a great man yesterday, and one I will be indebted to for the rest of my life. The Curatolo family have been a family I have called my own for so long, and I'm truly grateful for the love, and the great times that John, and the rest of his family, we so generous in sharing with us. I'm very thankful to you as well Chrissy, for taking such good care of Johnny, making him truly happy, and shouldering what must've been a brunt of a lot of the responsibilities you both must have endured. You're right, John never wanted to burden anyone and I respect him that much more, as if I could've respected any more than I already have, for not only who he was, and is to me, but also for living life on his own terms, and keeping the burden to himself. That was John. Of course we respect his wishes, but it still doesn't make it any less painful, and I always wished he'd share some of burden on us more than he had in the past. That wasn't his way though. John was a Brother to me, and I one I will love forever. He is one of the strongest men I know but also one of the most sweetest men I've ever known too. I loved that sensitive side of him whenever he felt comfortable enough to share it with me. I'm so glad and feel so lucky that day he took me into his family, without any reservations, judgment, or expectations some thirty years ago, when Veronica I first started dating. That was Johnny though, always accepting of others. I feel his gift of himself was his greatest gift to us all, and I'm just feel so lucky to have been on of the recipients of his laughter, friendship, brotherhood, and love. I miss his "dudeness" the most, and I use that term not lightly, but in the utmost respect, and reserve that term of endearment for only a select few. John summed up the definition of that word, that psychedelic Rock God, Johnny Flash! He was a true friend, and one that I will miss deeply forever. and, of course was "always" my favorite guitarist, if he already didn't know. It felt so right and poignant last night, while watching Jorma Kaukonen on you tube live during his weekly show on fur peach ranch, perform for the last song of the set, the "Water Song", and last notes just so beautifully summed up to me who Johnny was to me. He is going out to the sea once again. But, he will rest in my heart forever. Until we meet again my beautiful friend. Rest in Peace Johnny.

Chrissy, I'm thankful that you were with him during the rough night, final hours, and months leading up to this moment. Those of us who loved Johnny, are feeling the immense loss with you. My heart goes out to you, Jim, and all the friends who ever shared a laugh with John. I don't put much stock in the afterlife, but I hope somewhere, he is hanging out with Robbie, playing guitar, staying up late swapping crazy stories. Im missing them both. When this plague is over, I hope we can gather to celebrate John's life...and the sweet guy he was.

Thank you, Chrissy, for letting us know that in his final hours you were with him and he was loved. I would have hoped that after 40 years that I would've had the chance to see him one more time, to bask in the glow of that stupid grin, to feel like a teenager again with him. But, as you said, it was his decision to live as he saw fit - not to burden anyone, not to be pitied. That was not his style. But I am sure I speak for all of us that knew and loved him that there is now a hole in our souls where he used to live...

Chrissy, thank you for letting us know. He will be missed by so many. I have so many wonderful memories of working with him and being friends as well. Having lost another John to cancer many years ago, I can imagine what you must be going through. I'm so very sorry for your loss.