It is with great sadness that we must announce that Joe Neustadt, Co-Owner and Vice President of Neuco, passed away on June 24, 2004 while sleeping due to heart failure. He fought a long 22 year battle with Marfan Syndrome - a multi-system genetic disorder of the connective tissue. He was 48 years old. During his 25+ years at Neuco, many of our manufacturers and customers have had the pleasure of meeting and working with him. He was a truly amazing spirit to be around. All of us will miss him tremendously, and we wish his family strength during this difficult time.

A heartfelt thank you for all of the flowers, cards, gifts and kind words that have been arriving at Neuco for Joe's family. All of us appreciate and are overwhelmed by the obvious effect Joe had on so many people.