by MOAPH | Mar 16, 2026 | Gone But Not Forgotten, Homepage
William Vorderwinkler Obituary Printable Version of Article Published in the March 1970 edition of PetFish Monthly. William Vorderwinkler was an aquarium legend who was president of New Jersey Aquarium Society and worked as the translation editor for Dr. Herbert...
by MOAPH | Feb 11, 2026 | Gone But Not Forgotten
Gone But Not Forgotten – In Memoriam: Dieter Hagen Reposted from the Hagen Group LinkedIn: It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dieter Hagen, Vice Chairman of the Board and one of the founders of Hagen Group, in January 2026. Dieter was a...
by MOAPH | Feb 11, 2026 | Gone But Not Forgotten
Gone But Not Forgotten – Maria and Abu Siddiq of Pet Mart Text from May 2024 easyreadernews.com article titled “Maria’s and Abu’s Pet Mart was a Hermosa Beach gathering place for half a century” by Kevin Cody Asked in 2019 if competing...
by Gary Bagnall | Aug 22, 2025 | Article Archives, Gone But Not Forgotten
Heiko Bleher Memorial We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Heiko Bleher, a true pioneer in the fishkeeping hobby. Heiko was instrumental in introducing many of today’s most beloved aquarium fish, including the rummy-nose tetra and Boeseman’s rainbowfish....
by Joseph Ferdenzi | Apr 11, 2024 | Article Archives, Gone But Not Forgotten
The Passing of A Legend – Rosario LaCorte: 1929-2024 Printable Version of Article On April 8, 2024, Rosario LaCorte died quietly in his home surrounded by family. He was 95. With his passing, the aquarium hobby lost one of the greatest aquarists of this...
by Robert Ellerman | Sep 8, 2023 | Article Archives, Gone But Not Forgotten
Al Klee Memorial To the majority of aquarium hobbyists today, unless they are interested in the hobby’s history, the name Al Klee probably means nothing. To hobbyists active from the early 1950’s until the early 1970’s, the name Al Klee is...
by Gary Bagnall | Sep 8, 2023 | Article Archives, Gone But Not Forgotten
Bob Mailloux Memorial We are deeply saddened by the news of Bob Mailloux’s passing on August 26, 2023. Gary Bagnall reflected on their longtime friendship: “The one constant as you get older is that you lose your older friends. This past week, we lost a true icon and...
by Gerry Brostek | Aug 4, 2023 | Article Archives, Gone But Not Forgotten
Marvin Goldman Memorial We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Marvin Goldman, a founding member and visionary leader in the Pet Product Industry. Throughout his illustrious career, Marvin played a pivotal role in shaping our industry, introducing...
