I could not believe what I was reading when I picked up the Meriden, CT.
newspaper on Wednesday August 6. The Record Journal story that got my
attention was, "Local Accordion Master Dies." Matthew Nozzolio, 53, of
Middletown, CT., who was a good friend of mine, died unexpectedly in New
Haven, CT. while playing at the Farmers Market. I first met Nozzolio at
a meeting of The Connecticut Accordion Association in Cheshire, CT. I
always knew him as an accomplished Accordion player. One day I received
a call from a Southington, CT. convalescent home asking me if I could
come and play my Accordion for the patients. Because of my 6 day a week
work schedule I had no free time. I E-Mailed Mat on my computer and he
said he would be glad to take the job for me. All worked out well thanks
to Mat. I also...

Thank You Again My FRIENDS for your kind words! A few people E-Mailed me
asking just how he died. While playing Saturday morning at The Farmers
Market in New Haven, Connecticut he began complaining of chest pains. An
ambulance was called and took him to Yale New Haven Hospital where he
was pronounced dead. As I said, he was just too young to die at only 53
years old. Im Know he is playing now with that Big Band in Heaven! Take
Care FRIENDS, And Have A Good Day! GOD BLESS! ~Tom Coss~ ((((HUGS))))