greenknight4  | 05 May 2024 8:07 p.m. PST |
I am sad to announce that Art Fossa passed away this week due to heart failure. Art was a main stay at many HMGS conventions over the last 20 years. He was shall I say, Mr. Book. More to follow as it becomes available. Chris |
| myxemail | 06 May 2024 3:26 a.m. PST |
This is sad news. I was not aware of his passing. I have bought many books and a couple of games from Art over the years. My thoughts and condolences for Art's wife |
| Marshal Saxe | 06 May 2024 3:45 a.m. PST |
Art Fossa. He invited me to my first Historicon, the last to be held at a country club in Maryland. I think Pat Condray was the organizer. Next year was the first con held just outside of Harrisburg. Except for Fredericksburg, I think I have attended all the H-cons since. What a difference this man made in my life! We seldom look beyond the moment to contemplate the long term effects of our actions.
"Never neglect an opportunity to do a kindness." RIP Art and Thanks. |
| greenknight4 | 06 May 2024 7:26 a.m. PST |
Art and I did a lot of HMGS shows over the years. A good man and funny. |
| TimePortal | 06 May 2024 7:35 a.m. PST |
Art was a long time friend. We often had booths at conventions near each other. Super guy to talk to. Sad to hear of another friends passing. |
| greenknight4 | 06 May 2024 8:38 a.m. PST |
Good to hear from you. I was with him when we were next to you. |
fredavner  | 06 May 2024 9:10 a.m. PST |
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| epturner | 06 May 2024 3:29 p.m. PST |
Ah this is terrible news. Art was a great guy. I remember back many years ago, Jim Parcella and Mike Vogel (both passed on, God rest them) put a fart noise maker under Art's chair at one of the cons and they would activate it every so often… We laughed about that for years…the look on Art's face… I bet the three of them are already busting each others chops in the next world. Appreciate the news, Chris. Eric |
| greenknight4 | 07 May 2024 8:28 a.m. PST |
Eric that was a great story. When I knew Jim I hadn't met Art yet so that is a nice glimpse into his past. |
| greenknight4 | 07 May 2024 3:22 p.m. PST |
Funeral will be held Saturday afternoon 3-5 at the Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long sands Rd. York Maine. |
| Tumbleweed | 07 May 2024 4:58 p.m. PST |
Rudy & Chris, Art and I had adjoining dealer tables at HMGS cons in Lancaster for many years. We called ourselves "the door police" because we had to interrupt many a conversation when people would duck out for a smoke. We must have sampled every eatery in Lancaster over the years together. Those were great times! Art was a great salesman. He really knew his books and if you had a question about any historical period, he was the first guy you wanted to ask. He was also a very competitive board and miniatures gamer. We will miss him! Cheers, Tumbleweed – The Viking Forge |
| greenknight4 | 07 May 2024 7:11 p.m. PST |
Viking Forge – those were good shows together weren't they :) |
| Long Valley Gamer | 08 May 2024 6:17 a.m. PST |
Nice guy! Knew him for years. Sorry to hear of his passing. |
| greenknight4 | 08 May 2024 10:20 a.m. PST |
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| greenknight4 | 09 May 2024 11:55 a.m. PST |
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