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Oliver Jespersen Obituary

JESPERSEN - Oliver "Jess," of Massapequa Park, N.Y., a sound engineer whose work and inventions earned him the title of "Godfather of Bass Amplification," died June 30th, 2011. Former Vice President of Ampeg, late owner of Oliver Sound. He was also a musician and artist. His first wife, Lorraine and a daughter, Kathy, predeceased him. He is survived by his second wife, Betty Jespersen; his cat, Patcat; seven children; 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grand-children. Funeral services are private. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 4, 2011.

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Bryan Van Vlymen

January 21, 2012

I enjoyed watching Jess's auctions on ebay to see the amps he restored. If the time had been right, one would have been mine. Sorry for your loss. All the Bass ! Bryan Van Vlymen from Indianapolis

Paul Wintermute

October 18, 2011

You were a great man, Jess, and I miss you. May you rest in peace.

Dan Del Fiorentino NAMM Historian

July 18, 2011

Jess was talented and creative in making products so that others could make music. But most importantly for me he was a wonderful person that I was blessed to call my friend.

mary gandia

July 9, 2011

REST IN PEICE DAD thank you so much for everything you brought to my life I MISS YOU EVERYDAY -love mary

July 7, 2011

He was always so nice when I would go over for amp repairs in his basement. It was an honor to know him. Rest in peace Jess.
-Todd Cohen

Gregg Hopkins

July 6, 2011

So long, my friend. So glad you were a part of my life. I'll never forget you. You are a treasure to the world of music.

Charlie Castro

July 6, 2011

Great loss indeed! Mr Oliver's inventions and contributions to the music industry kept food on the family table when we were kids as my dad supported us with his Baby Bass and B-15. So sad to hear of the great loss.

July 5, 2011

REST IN PEACE AND THANKS FOR THE SOUNDS.JIMMY BROGAN

John Cardone

July 5, 2011

Jess was a very special person. I had the honor of meeting him when he worked on two of my Ampeg B-15's in 2007. His wife Betty took a picture of us in the basement workshop. I am so glad I have that picture. He will be missed.

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