We Lost a Good Buddy in ART KOCH.
He could “tote that barge and lift that bale” with the best of them in his rendition of “Ole Man River”. He would pawn his treasured coat to provide warmth and comfort to MIMI, or any other in need, as readily as Colline had in LaBoehme, and he could express the desires and echo the needs and concerns of his people, just as Tevye did in “Fiddler”. He was all of those, and he was also a good old buddy of mine and many others. He was Art Koch and his recent passing will leave many of us without a long time dear friend. Many years of memories and thoughts will be perpetuating reminders of unforgettable times.
