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Post by Tim Nolan on Nov 22, 2013 14:54:31 GMT -6
The art/model world lost a great artist and my good friend Sonny DePalma this morning. Sonny was an inspiration and incredible artist, and will be sorely missed by all of us who were blessed with his friendship.
Sonny fought a short battle with lung cancer which he was diagnosed with just a few weeks ago.
Sonny's Fink Art and his scale models were always top notch and incredible, as was his kindness to everyone he met.
Please keep his family in your prayers.
I hope he's up there with Roth stripin' the hell out of the golden gates!
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Post by hobbybobby on Nov 22, 2013 16:10:40 GMT -6
So sorry to hear of his passing, Tim, he was a great guy and he was an amazing Artist.  Without him, our world will be less colorful... Rest in peace my friend, my condolences to his family and all his friends. |
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Post by mykturk on Nov 22, 2013 22:20:26 GMT -6
So sorry to read this. A great one has passed.
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Post by Honest Charlie on Nov 22, 2013 22:58:51 GMT -6
WOW Tim, that was way too fast, I can't believe Sonny is gone already.
I'm just sick to my stomach now.
R.I.P. Sonny.
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Post by DVS on Nov 23, 2013 4:35:22 GMT -6
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family and friends. |
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Post by flounder on Nov 23, 2013 18:49:46 GMT -6
I only knew Sonny by his work, but WOW! Thanks Sonny, for all the Ohhh, Ahhhs, and smiles.
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Post by Starry Eyes on Nov 23, 2013 23:02:27 GMT -6
I'm still stunned after getting the call Tim .. What a wonderful friend, artist, mentor, and family man .. Sonny's art will grace us for our lifetime and will be admired by all for decades to come. He has indeed made his mark in the art world and will never be forgotten .. My deepest Condolences to his family and friends .. he will me missed but not forgotten
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Nov 24, 2013 8:43:03 GMT -6
such a remarkable talent and at such a young age.
such a great loss to the world.
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Post by ira on Nov 24, 2013 9:13:24 GMT -6
R.I.P. Sonny! 
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Nov 24, 2013 12:52:56 GMT -6
Thought and Prayers to Sonny and Family. Such a great loss to the Art world. I know how it feels to lose a great and dear friend.
My Condolences Tim.
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Post by Tim Nolan on Nov 24, 2013 18:35:39 GMT -6
I've opened up a tribute page to Sonny on my own web site, since Sonny's site is down and has been for quite some time. (I hope they fix it at some point) There's about 300 photos on there from over the years, and I will continue to add more as I get them. My site has had over 11,500 hits this month, and over 5,500 of them were in the last (3) days since opening Sonny's Gallery! He had 4400 friends on Facebook alone! There were literally hundreds of posts in the past few days from all over the world in all kinds of languages, and some great stories as well! Truly amazing. View here, and I recommend the "slideshow" mode to best enjoy the art work: ratdaddystudios.smugmug.com/My-Photography/Tribute-to-Sonny-DePalma |
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Nov 25, 2013 17:48:18 GMT -6
R.I.P. Sonny. I never got a chance to meet him either. I was always amazed at his incredible talent. My condolences Tim.
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Post by Dennis M on Nov 26, 2013 7:00:08 GMT -6
So sorry to hear about Sonny' we will keep Sonny's family & loved ones & friends in our Prayers.
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Post by George1 on Dec 24, 2013 3:10:14 GMT -6
Sad thing he was an excellent artist,and a talented man !
He will be missed.
R.I.P. Sonny
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