Victor Noa Obituary

I think about you a lot and all the crazy things we used to do. Don't know why, but missing you especially today.
Thank you for being a good father to our daughter Caitlin. I wish ya'll could have spent more time together. It's so funny, but she has that pretty red hair!
Anyway, I miss you terribly. Blast that harp in heaven!

To Jody´s family
I met Jody at Kingston mines yrs back we had a short fling I always enjoyed his music smile an Sence of humor I was still living outta state when he passed
I got his prayer card from Walt Klein´s mom at a lunch in Chgo Hgts
He´s greatly missed by soo many

Dear Joe-Joan-Judy-Janet-JimmieJoe & Jackie,

My God! What can I say? I know that I haven't seen Jody in a long time-but our families grew up together--we were family!! My heart goes out to you all--such a loss of such a good man! My thoughts and prayers are with you all--and with Amanda. May you find comfort in knowing that I care--and LOVE all of you!!!

May ALL your memories be a source of comfort.

We will miss him--He IS with God!!

Dear Noa Family,

I knew Jody most of my life and could have never asked for a better friend. I loved to hear him play and he will be missed. You all are in my prayers.

Jody,

I know that you are hear with us in spirit and very proud of your family, friends, blues brothers and sisters. We want you to know that you gave us the most exciting, hair blowing ride in your convertible. Until next time, save us a seat in the front row.

My heartfelt sympathy to all members of the Noa family. I had not seen Jody in over 30 years but in his youth he had a quick smile and sharp wit. He will be missed.

Marilyn and I offer our sincere condolence.

To the beautiful family of Jody Noa,

We came to know Jody when his daughter Amanda became friends with our kids. She went on a spring vacation road trip to Florida with us and then a very long bus trip to Atlanta with our Youth Group. We never had the privilege of hearing him play the harmonica, but he talked about playing for a fund raiser for the youth group. We did get to experience his fine Italian cooking once, it was awesome! Most importantly we came to know Jody as a warm and caring man deeply in love with his daughter and willing to do anything to see to her every need. It is hard to be a parent of a teen let alone being a single Dad. My hat is off to Jody as he was walking the walk of parenting. He left his daughter a legacy of a full life lived with spunk and laughter. He also left her with a wonderful family who cares and loves her beyond the limits. The beauty of death is that it makes you a better person, if you let it.

Amanda, you may not know it fully yet, but you are so loved and you are so blessed to have your wonderful family. Live your life with the same spunk your Dad had!

Loving you always,

The Swangstu Family

TO THE NOA'S,

SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I HAVE'NT SEEN YOU GUYS IN A WHILE. I MISS YOU GUYS VERY MUCH. THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT MY FAMILY MISSES YOU. WE JUST FOUND ABOUT THE LOSS AND WE ARE VERY SORRY. PLEASE TELL EVERYONE WE SAID "HELLO". JODY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.

When I first moved from NYC to Chicago, in 1976, Jody and the Noa family made me feel welcome and treated me like family. Jody and I had many great musical experiences together, and tons of laughs. He was one of the funniest guys I ever knew. I used to call him the "all-around man", because he was so good at so many things. They just don't make 'em like Jody anymore. He will be greatly missed.

All the wonderfull things people say about him are 100% true, my dad was a kind, generous, funloving person, he shined. But I was lucky enough to spend 17 straight years with him, he was my whole entire world. There is not anyone else like him, he was one of a kind, and he truly was the cats meow. My dad knew how to make everything better, he could fix all my problems with singing me my buttercup song or hugging me the way he did. He also knew how to make a trip to the grocery store an adventure. I will never forget how special he was to me and so many other countless people. I will always love you daddy, you were and still are everything to me

Our condolences to the Noa Family. Jody will be greatly missed.

You can teach someone to play the harmonica or the guitar. You can learn these instruments. But you can't learn or teach soul. Soul is something - you either have it or ain't got it. Jody Noa definitely had it.



For all of us who had the privilege of playing with him in the Sho' Nuff Blues Band, and for all his friends and fans, there are no words for how we'll miss him. God called another blues man home. So long Jody...we love ya...jam on, brother.

Jody, you will be missed by many.



Now you're with our "Godfather" Junior Wells, who once told you that you were a "dirty boy"; the highest praise possible. I know there's a great jam going on up there.



So sorry to all your family and friends left behind. Mandy, if you need anything or want some videos or pics of Jody, just call or e-mail me.

My dear friends Joan & Joe I really do not have to tell you how I feel. You know I have loved you all for many years and you know that you are all in my prayers. I am sure Jody is sitting at the right hand of God today. Love to you all Marie McKinley [email protected]

Joe,Joan, and the rest of the seven js, I have so many Great memories of ya all while i was growing up ans yes i do remember Jody playing that hermonica and it was music then and will always be.Toots told mom she has never seen such a large furneral well he was one well loved man. I just wish i would of known him better. Always remember We are family and i love you all so very much. God Be with you all Sissy

Goodbye my dear friend I can never thank-you enough for the salvation and redemtion you brought to my soul. You brought me from the darkness into the light. Thank-you for knowing what chivilry is,and for being a true gentleman who never took advantage of a damsel in distress especially when it would have been so very easy. You will always be my "zuko" and I will always be your "rizzo" You know the song, it was written by someonelse but it will be true always,"If they knew, if they knew you at all, then one by one the angels would fall"... I will love you forever Me cheri

To my second family,

Today we had to say goodbye to Jody who was like an older brother to me since we all first met way back in 1960. My heart breaks as yours does. Amanda, please always hear the music, next to you & his family, that was so important to your dad. You'll always hear him playing to you because he will never be far away, he's in your heart as he is in all of ours. I love you all so very much, you are my second family & always will be. We love you all !!!!!!!!!

Toots & Windell

Dear Joan, Joe and Family...I feel your loss...my heart goes out to all of you and to the many friends Jody had in his short, but full, life....Hold on to the memories, they will sustain you....my prayers are with you...Love, Ann Clam

What a shock to learn of Jodys passing. We've known each other since the West End/Haywires days. Years passed and we'd see each other on an occasional basis, but Jody always welcomed you with open arms and heart. We'd talk of his daughter and his upcoming projects. He was always on the go. God speed to all his loved ones. Know that he will be missed and will be enjoying a paradise in heaven jamming with the best!

My condolences and deepest sympathy to Jody's family and friends. I met Jody in 1980 at the Checkerboard Lounge, where I was working as a guitar player with Lefty Dizz. I saw Jody often in the Blues clubs over the next 16 years. I will always remember his friendly smile and the laughs we shared as musicians and "South-Siders". Since I have been based in the Tampa Bay Area for the last 8 years, I saw Jody only once during this time, when I visited him two years ago in Pell Lake with our friend Bob Levis. I'm glad we had this one last time to jam, laugh and share stories of our years in the Chicago Blues clubs. It is sad that Jody is gone at such a young age, but he will be remembered for his friendly and youthful exhuberance, which he must be bringing to that jam session with our other departed Blues buddies in Blues heaven.

Here's to you Jody,

Man I'm gonna miss ya, there's a bandstand waiting for you in heaven, I'll be listening.

To Jimmy Joe and the Noa family:



My sympathy for your loss of Jody, a loving father and brother. My prayers will be with you.



Love,

Melissa Teteak

To Jodys Family,

I was sorry to hear the news. Jody was a friend. I will miss him and am a better person for having known him. Joan, I sent a postcard a few days before I heard. I'm sorry Jody didn't get to see it, but hopefully he would have enjoyed it. I'll see you and check your roof in the spring.

UNCLE BE-BOP

You have touched so many people's lives in such a deep way. Over the last few days I have seen hundreds of people come from all over to show their respect and love for you. You always had a funny story, a crazy outfit on,(I loved that about you) or a kind word. You never got aggrivated when I would bug you every time to play Scratch My Back. You loved it when we would be up there dancing while you were playing. You taught me that you should never put off for tomorrow what you can do or say today. My only regret is that we did not do those long weekends of just hanging out like we always talked about. You know that ALL of us love you and your beautiful daughter so much. We will miss you always, but we are so lucky to have some of the fondest memories with you. There are a ton of good Uncle Jody stories that continue to make us laugh and smile. We love you!

Dear Amanda, Uncle Joe, Aunt Joan, Judy, Jimmy Joe, Janet and Jacquie.. You know how much we loved Jody. We're certain he is playing his best sho 'nuff stuff and the angels are enjoying a new type of "harp" music. Heaven never sounded so good. He will be playing a big Christmas concert for Uncle Tony, Grandma Noa, Grandma Kerr and Mom to name a few. Jody lived life to its fullest and brought people from all walks of life together to enjoy his music, family, friends and good times. We'll miss him dearly...Love you all so much..

Just want to send the noa family my love



jodi

To the Noa Family,

I was very sadden to hear of Jody's illness and passing. We were good friends all through high school. We only saw each other once over the years, but it was as if no time had passed at all. I have always thought of him as a friend. I am very sorry for your loss.I will hold you all in my prayers.

Rest in peace, Jody...always a great guy, always willing to let me play...my prayers to your family and friends..you will always be here through the lives you touched brother..

To the family of Jody: My sincere condolencesgo out to the family & all of the many he touched. Sincerly Mike Quinn {Erie,Colo.}

With his presence and music, he bridged the gap between neighborhoods.

TO THE NOA FAMILY,

WE ARE SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF JODY. YOUR FAMILY WAS THE FIRST WE MET WHEN WE MOVED TO MT. GREENWOOD,BACK IN 1969. WE HAVE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Cousin Jodi was my cousin, i miss him soo much.. my dad (Bill Kerr) and i were very close to him. Amanda i love you soo much, and i know you have an empty hole in your heart, just as i do, but remember im always there for you, and i love you no matter what. i wish cousin jodi was here, i miss him playing the hermonica for us at the lake.. well remember give us a call anytime, me and john will always be there for you.

love always

Katie Kerr

Tho I haven't seen Jody for a while, he is not a person who is ever forgotten. It saddens me to hear of his passing, but Heaven surely got a great one. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,

Deb

Jody was a beautiful person who's been loved by his family, friends, and the music world. We'll miss that smile and the "I love you"s that go with it.

Jody & Amanda , Your in our prayers. I'm certain Dad is part of a great Jam session in heaven. He brought happiness to many people over the years and always had a kind word for his freinds and fans. So while he's gone he's not forgotten. Tha Davis Family

-----Will miss you Jody----

John Falstrom

" OUT OF THE STORM "

Janet, Jimmy Joe, and the entire Noa family,

My heart is very saddened to hear of the loss of everybody's brother..."Jody". I loved him dearly and will miss him even more, but rest assured, his harmonica playing and music will live on in my heart forever. My prayers and deepest condolences go out to all of you. Godspeed.

Shirley (Hacker) Mockovak

We are very sorry of the passing of Jody, We loved him dearly and remember him from the bar in Pell Lake. He was a person with personalilty. Sorry for your lost.Our prayer are with the family.

To the family of Jody Noa:

Our sincere thoughts to you on the passing of Jody. This is a shock to us as we recently mention Jody in a conversation. He will be missed, not only as a great musician-but as a friend as well!

Sincerely:

Neil J. Cacciottolo

Sunset Promotions-Chicago, The Sunset Media Group.

To the Noa Family,

Our families were friends for many years. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jody, Knew you when I was growing up and ran into you over the years. It was always a pleasure. You will be missed by many.

To the Noa family,

Annie: I'm so sorry to hear about Jody. I've known Jody since I was a kid and he always had a smile that was infectious. We had some great times and I'll always remember sitting in the Noa kitchen sharing laughs (and food). I pray that he's forever playing and laughing.

Eddie: What a talent and what a heart for the music. One of the last times I saw Jody, we were jamming in the parking lot at the Bull Market in Chicago Ridge. I was just a beginner at performing and jamming on guitar but Jody acted like he was playing with Bob Dylan. Play on brother! You will be missed.

Joe, Joan, Judy, Janet, Jimmy Joe, Jackie. I had to count the names since the xmas cards used to be signed "The Seven J's". It's been many many years since I have seen any of you, and it saddens my heart to hear word of Jody. I don't know how long he was sick, but hope he didn't suffer. I will never forget Jody and the highlights of growing up with someone who always lived life to the fullest. My deepest sympathies to the family, with much love and lasting memories. I can see Jody smiling down at all of you, proud of your strength during this difficult time. God bless.

Heaven is receiving a great Harmonica player! My condolences to the family.

My heartfelt condolences to all family and friends.

There is a different kind of harp being played in the Heavens now.

Cherish all the memories, as that is why they are given to us.

I know I will.

God Bless You Brother.

"Boris"

I met Jody, his mom, daughter and Billy right before he opened up in Pell Lake..Jody could make me laugh more than any other person I've ever met. He could play the blues harp with more passion than anyone. He could tell a story better than most. I loved him more than a brother. He was always there for me..lending a helping hand. Always encouraging me and my kids. He loved his friends and we knew it. God bless you Amanda, if you ever need anything you can call on anyone of us who loved your dad....Love Jeanne & everyone at Doyle's Pub

Jody,

You have touched our lifes forever! You have showed us what the blues are all about. Your talent is not hidden any more. Your spirit will always be a part of us. You have taught us what the words compasion, down to earth and fun loving really means. I know you will be waiting with open arms at the gates of Heaven for your family and friends, that is if you are not out playing the blues. All My Love

Dear Joe, Joan and Family,



Please accept our sympathy on the loss of Jody, we will keep you and you family in our prayers.



Bud & Arlene Stillman and

Stephanie Syrek

To the Noa Family

I'am very sorry for your loss.Jody was a special person. Even though it has been years since I saw him I spoke to him recently over the phone and he was still the same Jody, not letting his illness get him down.He will be missed

Jimmy Joe, I'm sorry about your loss.



My thoughts and prayers are with you,



Scott Schneider (Southtown Paint)

Jody was a man filled with unconditional love for his family and friends. He is greatly missed already but his free spirit and love of life lives on in our hearts.

jody u were from chicago but u were in our hearts in pell lake!! i played drums behind u for one song at patty corys party.even givin the fact i had limited abilaty u still was kind and ponited out what i did right!! say hi to warren zevon, stevie ray muddy waters etc etc,god bless u and god bless your family and bless amanda who goes to school with my stepson rob

I'm just a fan of many years who met

you through Buddy and Red. Rest in peace, Jody. Your fight is over.

Bill Hahn

JODY,

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU FOR YOUR FUN LOVING SPIRIT AND THE JAZZ AND PIZAZZ YOU ADDED TO OUR LIVES!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS OF MUSIC AND COMPASSION AND LOVE AND FUN FOR PEOPLE! YOU GAVE TO EACH ONE OF US NO MATTER WHO WE ARE, CHILD, WOMAN, MAN. REGARDLESS OF RACE, IMPARTIAL TO AGE AND SOCIAL OR MATERIAL STATUS.

JODY - YOU ARE WEALTHY WITH THE

MOST LOVING FAMILY AND LOYAL FRIENDS - TRUE WEALTH! MAY THE LOVE YOU GAVE CONTINUE TO GROW WITH YOU AS YOUR ETERNAL LIFE UNFOLDS.

WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU JODY.

SHO'NUFF

"JODY YOU WERE THE REAL DEAL"

PEGGY, LANCE & DEBBIE





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"JODY YOU WERE THE REAL DEAL"

PEGGY, LANCE & DEBBIE

I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE NOA FAMILY AND I WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS.

TO THE NOA FAMILY,



MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.

Jody was one of those guys who was always up, even when he was down. He always had a kind thing to say, and a little cheer to spread. But ups and downs don't matter, because Jody had LOVE in his heart. That's all that matters in the end. Jody knew that, and thats why he didn't sweat the small stuff. He lived life. Thanks for being you Jody. You were a blessing to us all.

Jody,

Everything people have said about you so far is 100% right on. It was an honor to have you as a friend.



CT

Jody Noa was truely 'Chicago's Hidden Harmonica Treasure'. Jody was one of the greatest Blues Harmonica Players, Vocalists and Blues Entertainers in Chicago and The Nation. His passing leaves us all with sadness and heavy hearts.

From all of us in the Sopro Family of Blues, Rock & Jazz Musicians we will miss you dearly brother Jody and our deepest condolences go out to all the members of the Noa family.

Jody, No one will ever be able to take your place on a Sopro Stage that we have shared together for over 22 years. Thank you for your Blues Music Magic and we hope you are resting in peace brother.

From the first day, I came to the Brooze Brothers band, Jody always made me feel comfortable. He was one of the best harmonica players I've ever met. He was always consistent in his kindness not only towards me, but towards others as well. He smiled even in the midst of the storm. He will be missed. May the Lord bless his family and keep them in perfect peace forever and ever. He is in a better place.

Jodie

Many years have past since I saw you last but your kindness toward me will always be remembered. I wish I had made a point to have seen you but life got busy.You will always be the rose between two thorns to me.until we meet again. love sharon

To the family of Jody: We are so sorry for your loss.The memory of his music and smile will forever be in are hearts.

To The Noa Family:



I'm so sorry for your loss. It was truly an honor to have shared the stage with Jody. He was one of a kind.

Miss him already :-(

Love you all much.....Dru

I met Jody this summer at the lake with his family. He was the type of person who you were immediately drawn to by his open approach and genuine interest in who you were. He invited me up to his Pell Lake home and encouraged me to bring my guitar so we could jam. Being a rank amateur, I told him I wasn't good enough to play with him. Know what he told me? He said he could probably learn something from me. And I could tell he meant it, there was nothing phoney about the man. I regret I won't get to know him better and I regret we'll never get to jam. My sympathy to his daughter Amanda, his parents Joanie and Joe, the rest of his family and his legions of fans and friends. Rest easy my friend...

I met Jody this summer at the lake with his family. He was the type of person who you were immediately drawn to by his open approach and genuine interest in who you were. He invited me up to his Pell Lake home and encouraged me to bring my guitar so we could jam. Being a rank amateur, I told him I wasn't good enough to play with him. Know what he told me? He said he could probably learn something from me. And I could tell he meant it, there was nothing phoney about the man. I regret I won't get to know him better and I regret we'll never get to jam. My sympathy to his daughter Amanda, his parents Joanie and Joe, the rest of his family and his legions of fans and friends. Rest easy my friend...