GAGE, Albert H. May 22, 1920 - May 10, 2008 Around the turn of the century, Hollywood, California welcomed its first "music business." The Walter R. Gage Music Store was established in a brick building, located on the corner of Whitley Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard. Musical instruments, Victrolas and sheet music were sold there. The specialty of the business, however, was the art of piano tuning, repairs and "everything piano." The building was also the home for the Gage family, residing in the upper quarters above the store.
Doctors made house calls, back then. Babies were born in bedrooms. This was how Albert Henry Gage entered the world on May 22, 1920, landing him the dubiouis honor of being "born on Hollywood Boulevard." But, this wasn't his only claim to fame. Young Albert and his four siblings, Florence, Johnny, Agnes and Raymond, grew up in Hollywood, rubbing elbows with the likes of Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks and Beery. From the time he was "knee high to a grasshopper" Albert apprenticed in the store for his father, Walter R. Gage. All of the Gage clan were "musical." Albert, however, was gifted with perfect pitch, strong hands, patience and a penchant for perfection. Music and piano tuning came naturally for Albert. In his youth, Albert attended Blessed Sacrament School, Loyola and Cathedral High Schools. During World War II, he joined the Army Air Corps. Sgt. Albert H. Gage served in England as a plane repair mechanic. Returning to Hollywood after his honorable discharge, Albert continued to pursue his passion...pianos. He worked for Penney Owsley, tuning and repairing until he started his own business, the Gage Piano Service. Albert spent the remainder of his years doing what he liked best, "pulling strings." Together, with his lovely wife Marianne, they developed their piano business, catering to Hollywood celebrities and musicians. The star-studded Rolodex for the Gage Piano Service contains names both past and present, such as... Charlton Heston, Hugh Hefner, Michael Feinstein and the "Music Man," Meredith Wilson. Albert's motto? "Pianos and my wife... that's my life." Not necessarily in that order, however. Albert was a devoted Catholic and member of the St. Mel parish. He has been a resident of Woodland Hills, California for more than four decades. Albert H. Gage, musician, composer, and piano technician extraordinaire, is preceded in death by his beloved spouse of 43 years, Marianne Gage. He slipped away peacefully in his sleep, May 10, 2008 at Manor Care in Hemet, California. Albert is survived by daughter Linda Gage, nephew Raymond Gage, and a niece, Sharon Carvalho of Hemet and grandnephews John and Julian Carvalho. Services will be conducted at St. Mel Catholic Church in Woodland Hills at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 14th, followed by procession and graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. May the passing of time, soften our sadness. May we find solace in his eternal peace.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on May 14, 2008
Doctors made house calls, back then. Babies were born in bedrooms. This was how Albert Henry Gage entered the world on May 22, 1920, landing him the dubiouis honor of being "born on Hollywood Boulevard." But, this wasn't his only claim to fame. Young Albert and his four siblings, Florence, Johnny, Agnes and Raymond, grew up in Hollywood, rubbing elbows with the likes of Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks and Beery. From the time he was "knee high to a grasshopper" Albert apprenticed in the store for his father, Walter R. Gage. All of the Gage clan were "musical." Albert, however, was gifted with perfect pitch, strong hands, patience and a penchant for perfection. Music and piano tuning came naturally for Albert. In his youth, Albert attended Blessed Sacrament School, Loyola and Cathedral High Schools. During World War II, he joined the Army Air Corps. Sgt. Albert H. Gage served in England as a plane repair mechanic. Returning to Hollywood after his honorable discharge, Albert continued to pursue his passion...pianos. He worked for Penney Owsley, tuning and repairing until he started his own business, the Gage Piano Service. Albert spent the remainder of his years doing what he liked best, "pulling strings." Together, with his lovely wife Marianne, they developed their piano business, catering to Hollywood celebrities and musicians. The star-studded Rolodex for the Gage Piano Service contains names both past and present, such as... Charlton Heston, Hugh Hefner, Michael Feinstein and the "Music Man," Meredith Wilson. Albert's motto? "Pianos and my wife... that's my life." Not necessarily in that order, however. Albert was a devoted Catholic and member of the St. Mel parish. He has been a resident of Woodland Hills, California for more than four decades. Albert H. Gage, musician, composer, and piano technician extraordinaire, is preceded in death by his beloved spouse of 43 years, Marianne Gage. He slipped away peacefully in his sleep, May 10, 2008 at Manor Care in Hemet, California. Albert is survived by daughter Linda Gage, nephew Raymond Gage, and a niece, Sharon Carvalho of Hemet and grandnephews John and Julian Carvalho. Services will be conducted at St. Mel Catholic Church in Woodland Hills at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 14th, followed by procession and graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. May the passing of time, soften our sadness. May we find solace in his eternal peace.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on May 14, 2008
GAGE, Albert H. May 22, 1920 - May 10, 2008 Around the turn of the century, Hollywood, California welcomed its first "music business." The Walter R. Gage Music Store was established in a brick building, located on the corner of Whitley Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard. Musical instruments, Victrolas and sheet music were sold there. The specialty of the business, however, was the art of piano tuning, repairs and "everything piano." The building was also the home for the Gage family, residing in the upper quarters above the store.
Doctors made house calls, back then. Babies were born in bedrooms. This was how Albert Henry Gage entered the world on May 22, 1920, landing him the dubiouis honor of being "born on Hollywood Boulevard." But, this wasn't his only claim to fame. Young Albert and his four siblings, Florence, Johnny, Agnes and Raymond, grew up in Hollywood, rubbing elbows with the likes of Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks and Beery. From the time he was "knee high to a grasshopper" Albert apprenticed in the store for his father, Walter R. Gage. All of the Gage clan were "musical." Albert, however, was gifted with perfect pitch, strong hands, patience and a penchant for perfection. Music and piano tuning came naturally for Albert. In his youth, Albert attended Blessed Sacrament School, Loyola and Cathedral High Schools. During World War II, he joined the Army Air Corps. Sgt. Albert H. Gage served in England as a plane repair mechanic. Returning to Hollywood after his honorable discharge, Albert continued to pursue his passion...pianos. He worked for Penney Owsley, tuning and repairing until he started his own business, the Gage Piano Service. Albert spent the remainder of his years doing what he liked best, "pulling strings." Together, with his lovely wife Marianne, they developed their piano business, catering to Hollywood celebrities and musicians. The star-studded Rolodex for the Gage Piano Service contains names both past and present, such as... Charlton Heston, Hugh Hefner, Michael Feinstein and the "Music Man," Meredith Wilson. Albert's motto? "Pianos and my wife... that's my life." Not necessarily in that order, however. Albert was a devoted Catholic and member of the St. Mel parish. He has been a resident of Woodland Hills, California for more than four decades. Albert H. Gage, musician, composer, and piano technician extraordinaire, is preceded in death by his beloved spouse of 43 years, Marianne Gage. He slipped away peacefully in his sleep, May 10, 2008 at Manor Care in Hemet, California. Albert is survived by daughter Linda Gage, nephew Raymond Gage, and a niece, Sharon Carvalho of Hemet and grandnephews John and Julian Carvalho. Services will be conducted at St. Mel Catholic Church in Woodland Hills at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 14th, followed by procession and graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. May the passing of time, soften our sadness. May we find solace in his eternal peace.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on May 14, 2008
Doctors made house calls, back then. Babies were born in bedrooms. This was how Albert Henry Gage entered the world on May 22, 1920, landing him the dubiouis honor of being "born on Hollywood Boulevard." But, this wasn't his only claim to fame. Young Albert and his four siblings, Florence, Johnny, Agnes and Raymond, grew up in Hollywood, rubbing elbows with the likes of Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks and Beery. From the time he was "knee high to a grasshopper" Albert apprenticed in the store for his father, Walter R. Gage. All of the Gage clan were "musical." Albert, however, was gifted with perfect pitch, strong hands, patience and a penchant for perfection. Music and piano tuning came naturally for Albert. In his youth, Albert attended Blessed Sacrament School, Loyola and Cathedral High Schools. During World War II, he joined the Army Air Corps. Sgt. Albert H. Gage served in England as a plane repair mechanic. Returning to Hollywood after his honorable discharge, Albert continued to pursue his passion...pianos. He worked for Penney Owsley, tuning and repairing until he started his own business, the Gage Piano Service. Albert spent the remainder of his years doing what he liked best, "pulling strings." Together, with his lovely wife Marianne, they developed their piano business, catering to Hollywood celebrities and musicians. The star-studded Rolodex for the Gage Piano Service contains names both past and present, such as... Charlton Heston, Hugh Hefner, Michael Feinstein and the "Music Man," Meredith Wilson. Albert's motto? "Pianos and my wife... that's my life." Not necessarily in that order, however. Albert was a devoted Catholic and member of the St. Mel parish. He has been a resident of Woodland Hills, California for more than four decades. Albert H. Gage, musician, composer, and piano technician extraordinaire, is preceded in death by his beloved spouse of 43 years, Marianne Gage. He slipped away peacefully in his sleep, May 10, 2008 at Manor Care in Hemet, California. Albert is survived by daughter Linda Gage, nephew Raymond Gage, and a niece, Sharon Carvalho of Hemet and grandnephews John and Julian Carvalho. Services will be conducted at St. Mel Catholic Church in Woodland Hills at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 14th, followed by procession and graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. May the passing of time, soften our sadness. May we find solace in his eternal peace.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on May 14, 2008
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