R.I.P. John Piscopo

Andrew · 23rd July 2005, 04:21 PM

I read with great sadness on SFI today that John Piscopo has passed away.

John was a well-known collector and scholar of edged weapons, particularly the ancient bronze swords and knives of Luristan and Southeast Asia.

Always incredibly generous with his knowlege and experience, John will be missed.

Ian · 23rd July 2005, 05:21 PM

A sad day.

John was a "character" and will be much missed. He had a refreshing directness and a wealth of knowledge.

Ian.

Rick · 23rd July 2005, 06:31 PM

Rest in peace John.

Marc · 23rd July 2005, 07:48 PM

Damn...
That has come as a shock.
John's knowledge and his generosity sharing it was legendary.
He'll indeed be missed.

Antonio Cejunior · 24th July 2005, 02:50 AM

I'm sorry to hear that.
I corresponded with him for a while on some big project, but we couldn't basically agree.
However that makes me think of how, even disagreements can be constructive, for they are just an event, compared to a lifetime of contribution.
He was also an extremelly polite and enthusiastic person.
Life is so fragile... May he rest in peace.

B.I · 24th July 2005, 03:39 PM

i wish i could say i knew him, but i was fully aware of the passion and knowledge he had for his early weapons. a shame and a loss.

Jim McDougall · 24th July 2005, 10:00 PM

This is deeply saddening, to hear of the loss of another of our own, John Piscopo.
I cannot say that I knew John well, but clearly like many, I was fortunate to have had communication with him some years ago on some research. As has been noted, he was open, friendly and anxious to be helpful. Even after our initial contact, he was thoughtful in continuing the pursuit of the information I needed and followed through in recontacting me with the material.

It seemed in later years that wherever sound research was discussed, his name would appear, and it made me proud to even have had such brief contact with him.

We will mourn his loss, but continue the work he passionately loved, to never stop learning, and to share our gained knowledge openly with each other.

Vaya con Dios John.

Rick · 24th July 2005, 10:33 PM

I seem to recall that he used to post some hilarious 'Fake Chinese Sword' auctions on ebay just for the edification of the innocent buyer and to take a swipe at the Chinese forgers .

The man had a great sense of humor .

23rd July 2005, 04:21 PM	#1
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	R.I.P. John Piscopo I read with great sadness on SFI today that John Piscopo has passed away. John was a well-known collector and scholar of edged weapons, particularly the ancient bronze swords and knives of Luristan and Southeast Asia. Always incredibly generous with his knowlege and experience, John will be missed.

23rd July 2005, 05:21 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Sad to hear A sad day. John was a "character" and will be much missed. He had a refreshing directness and a wealth of knowledge. Ian.

23rd July 2005, 07:48 PM	#4
Marc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madrid / Barcelona Posts: 256	Damn... That has come as a shock. John's knowledge and his generosity sharing it was legendary. He'll indeed be missed. Last edited by Marc; 24th July 2005 at 05:03 PM.

23rd July 2005, 06:31 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Rest in peace John.

24th July 2005, 02:50 AM	#5
Antonio Cejunior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau Posts: 294	I'm sorry to hear that. I corresponded with him for a while on some big project, but we couldn't basically agree. However that makes me think of how, even disagreements can be constructive, for they are just an event, compared to a lifetime of contribution. He was also an extremelly polite and enthusiastic person. Life is so fragile... May he rest in peace.

24th July 2005, 03:39 PM	#6
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	i wish i could say i knew him, but i was fully aware of the passion and knowledge he had for his early weapons. a shame and a loss.

24th July 2005, 10:00 PM	#7
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,949	This is deeply saddening, to hear of the loss of another of our own, John Piscopo. I cannot say that I knew John well, but clearly like many, I was fortunate to have had communication with him some years ago on some research. As has been noted, he was open, friendly and anxious to be helpful. Even after our initial contact, he was thoughtful in continuing the pursuit of the information I needed and followed through in recontacting me with the material. It seemed in later years that wherever sound research was discussed, his name would appear, and it made me proud to even have had such brief contact with him. We will mourn his loss, but continue the work he passionately loved, to never stop learning, and to share our gained knowledge openly with each other. Vaya con Dios John.

24th July 2005, 10:33 PM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	I seem to recall that he used to post some hilarious 'Fake Chinese Sword' auctions on ebay just for the edification of the innocent buyer and to take a swipe at the Chinese forgers . The man had a great sense of humor .