American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) President Emerita, Faithe Deffner passed away in Florida on June 3rd.

There will be a Celebration of the Life of Faithe Deffner hosted by Angelica Bargou (picture below with Faithe Deffner at her 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award dinner) to be held at 11:30 am, Sunday, July 13 at the Double Tree by Hilton, Tarrytown, New York, immediately following the AAA Open Meeting and Breakfast.

Those wishing to share memories are welcome to attend.

RSVP mandatory on or before July 8, 2014
By phone 347-528-3177 or fax 718-984-2599
or by email to: carmela.busso@gmail.com

Donations in memory of Faithe Deffner may be sent to the
American Accordionists’ Association (AAA)
c/o M. Kendrick, 120 Valley View Road, Stratford, CT 06614

Messages of condolensce to: carmela.busso@gmail.com