I saw this on his Facebook page...

"Good afternoon, this is Boz his youngest son, unfortunately as some of you know he has passed away today September 30 at 9 am. I'm going to keep his page up to keep his friends (all of you that follow him) to keep you updated with times and locations for viewing and funeral. I am so saddened about his loss and will forever miss and love him!
Thanks everyone for all of your support and prayers passed along!"

https://www.facebook.com/joe.ayala.77?fref=nf

I am so saddened & in shock hearing about this.
My deepest condolences to his family a great talented musician and singer & good friend & SZ member........
Joe & I only spoke a week or so ago on the phone...he will surly be missed. R.I.P.

So sorry to hear this. He was a true showman and very good singer.
Eddie

So sorry to read the sad news. My condolences to Joe's family. RIP

What a shock ... it is so sad to lose one of our own ...
RIP, Joe ...

My condolences to Joe's family and friends

wow! I just talked to him last week. We kept in touch frequently and I had no idea he passed until I read this. I will really miss him.

Gary

Sorry to hear this....

That's a great picture, Don.....You should have it on your wall somewhere...

What a sad day. Donny, what happened to him?
Bill, the picture is from Don Madon' jam a few years ago.
Deane

WOW what a shock!! I met Joe along with others at Gary's arranger jam fabulous voice and talent. To his family my deepest condolences, may Joe RIP!

I am so sorry to hear this....My condolences to his family and friends.

My first exposure to Joe’s talent. Very good arranger player. But, loved his vocal styling.

My condolences to his family and friends, i hop this is the way we keep remembering him, we lost a great voice...

My deepest sympathy to Joe's next of kin, loved ones and friends.

Sad news. Condolences to his family.

I'm so sorry about this. I just got in from a trip and saw it, although Gary had told me earlier today.
Joe was a good friend and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Very great loss, indeed. RIP Joe.

Ian

I am so sad RIP Joe but I am sure he is in a better place and they gave him an arranger keyboard instead of a harp

That's terrible news . My condolences to the family .

Joe performing .....R.I.P.

Frome facebook...."Good afternoon,Boz again, for anyone interested my dads viewing and funeral service is October 9, 2015. The viewing starts at 10 am until 11:30 am and a reception will be held during the viewing as well. After the viewing the funeral service starts at 12 noon, immediately following the service the entombment will be at Dulaney Valley Gardens. If you have any questions just message me."
Hiss United Methodist Church
8700 Harford Rd, Parkville 21236

Thanks Donny.

Your very welcome Gary..

No mention of him being sick recently? Just out of a clear blue sky he's gone. To me, Joe is just like DonM a giant congenial large Teddy Bear. Joe's one of the best vocalist I've heard here. I liked him. I can't believe it. After last year suffering with my sick son Drew and watching him pass away, I can truly relate to the family's pain and sorrow. To all the Ayala family my sincere sorrow. May the God of mercy grant you the courage and strength to help one another through this time of grief, Amen.

I read his son's post on Facebook and replied there. It is sad to lose one of our regulars. Rest in peace, Joe.

Just returned from Florida. So sorry to hear this. My condolences to the family.

chas

Just tuned in to this very sad news. Rest Easy, Joe.

I'm so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. He had such a beautiful voice and played very tasteful keyboards parts. I'll always appreciate Joe's kind words regarding some of my music that I posted. It meant a lot coming from a pro like him. I enjoyed his live performances that were posted and it's evident that his audiences loved him. Rest in peace, Joe.

So very sad to see Joe is no longer with us. He (like many of the folks on this forum) inspired me to develop my skills as an arranger player. I loved his voice too. Such a great approach he had to music and just an overall wonderful talented gentleman. Prayers and condolences to his family. We will all miss Joe for sure.

He will surely be missed and appreciated for the time we had with him.


Russ

Here's Joe's obituary published in the Baltimore Sunpapers:

On September 30, 2015, Joseph Franklin Ayala; services will be held for Joseph Ayala Friday, October 9, 2015 at Hiss United Methodist Church. Viewing and a reception will take place from 10-11:30 with the service to follow at 12:00. "Joe" was special to so many with his gift of music. Among his many talents he served as a church music director, entertainer, song writer, and Music Director of Senior Star Showcase. He is survived by his wife, Homeretta; 2 sons Jared and Bozhidar, his grandson, Atticus and his sister Kathy Rupp. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church for the organ restoration fund. Mail to: MVP 10 East Mt. Vernon, Baltimore, MD 21202
Published in Baltimore Sun on Oct. 3, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/baltimo...h.AvAGW4Q2.dpuf

RIP Joe

I attended Joe's funeral today, he was attired in his favorite Hawaiian shirt, black slacks and appeared as if he was headed out to do a job at a Tiki Bar in his home town of Key West, Florida. He was surrounded by a large number of family and friends, and there were a few familiar faces in the crowd in the form of activities directors that we both performed for over the years. He will long be remembered by those of us that knew him well, and the audiences he performed for throughout most of his life.

Gary

I'm glad you got to go Gary. I'm very glad I had the opportunity to meet Joe. He was a good friend.

Gary ... I know you went because you were close friends, but thank you for also representing S-Z at Joe's funeral ...
May he Rest In Peace ...

Super nice of you to attend, Gary, especially with your own current health issues. As the song goes, 'That's what friends are for'.

chas

Thanks guys, it was the least I could do for my old friend.

All the best,

Gary

My condolences to all his family and friends.

Gary, Glad you were able to attend and say goodbye to an old friend. RIP Joe!