Joe Pelaez Collection consigned to REA

[Jewish-collector]

I saw Joe several times at the Chantilly show. He even met up with us at lunch once. He was a very unique guy. Always interesting to listen to.

I never got to meet Joe P. but I do remember on several occasions he sent me a few encouraging emails about not giving up on my collecting because of a few turds making it miserable. I was looking forward to last yrs nationals in Balt. and a chance to visit his grave at Arlington and thank him for the kind words. Joe is missed greatly and I didn't even know him that well

[zimp]

I had known Joe for many years....More as a friend than a collector.....We spent many nights in bars at shows just talking.....He once told me he would love to have Roberto Clemente's autograph....I told him my story of seeing Roberto when he was in the hospital after running into the wall at Forbes Field...I was visiting my grandfather at the hospital and took a chance of seeing if I could get into seeing Roberto....I asked a nurse and she said she would check....to my surprise she came back and said yes.....I went into his room and there was Mrs. Clemente and her mother sitting there and Roberto laying in bed.....I talked to him for about 5 minutes but had a hard time understanding what he was saying because of his accent.....as I was leaving I asked for his autograph but the only thing I could find was a sales slip from the gift shop.....so he sign that.....the next time I saw Joe I gave it to him....He couldn't believe it but never stopped thanking me for it....Sure do miss seeing Joe and just talking about life

[CharleyBrown]

Bill, that's a great story, and a testament to Clemente's character as well. Never got the chance to speak with Joe, as I just found this board this year. Kinda wish I had though now as it seems like he had a wealth of knowledge.

[ValKehl]

Andrew, great post!

Although we lived less than 20 miles from one another, I got introduced to Joe only a couple of years ago at a Chantilly Show. What an interesting character and passionate collector! It came to light that I had a few T210 dupes that he needed for this set that he was working on, but he became ill before we were able to do a trade.

RIP Joe,
Val

[oldjudge]

A great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. Joe knew that I, like hiself, was born in NYC, and that was our bond. He would always send me emails with jokes in them. He was also so passionate about his collecting; if he was on the phone with you you could count on an hour plus, maybe plus plus, conversation. God bless you Joe!