4 Responses to “Gary J. Arzt, Cigar Industry Personality Passes”

1. 

   Kevin said:

   I just talked to Eddie Ortega of United Tobacco (EO Brands), a mutual friend that actually originally introduced me to Gary. He *thinks* it was Liver Cancer. Gary wasn’t feeling good for a couple of weeks, was in the hospital, and then out of the hospital. He definitely had liver problems from contracting Hepatitis years ago.

   April 2nd, 2011 at 10:20 am
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   cortezattic said:

   Accept my condolences on the passing of a personal friend of yours, Kevin.

   April 2nd, 2011 at 11:55 am
3. 

   Kevin said:

   Thanks Larry. Gary was a very cool, and much loved guy. He didn’t know it, but I was planning on going back into business with him next year, but now that will never happen.
   -
   We’ll have to wait until I go home too, but I plan on hanging out here on Earth for a while longer.

   April 2nd, 2011 at 7:00 pm
4. 

   Lawrence said:

   I am saddened by your loss Kevin.
   Please accept my condolences and express them to all who were affected by his passing.

   April 2nd, 2011 at 8:41 pm

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