Commendations from Restoration Stained Glass Patrons

Christ Gaetanos, Chair, Restoration Committee, Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Buffalo, NY

  • '' Lamb displayed the highest integrity following the discovery during the restoration that certain construction conditions were not as anyone expected them to be. Nevertheless, the Church and Lamb were able to resolve their differences promptly and without rancor, something we could not have done without Lamb's flexibility and understanding. As well, Lamb's representatives were responsive and knowledgeable and Lamb completed its work on time and within budget. We are pleased to recommend them without reservation.''

Richard Veffer, Managing Director, The Ritz Tower, New York, NY

  • '' I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for helping my wife and me with the leaded glass windows for our home in Caldwell, New Jersey. Your assistance in selecting the type of distorted glass matches perfectly to the existing windows that were put on when our tudor house was originally built in 1936.

    Your staff was extremely friendly, professional and very experienced. I would highly recommend Lamb Studios...''

Rev. Joseph A. Ferraro, Pastor, St. Anthony's Church, Belleville, NJ

  • '' I wanted to take this opportunity to express to you our satisfaction with the restoration and repair work that you have recently completed here at St. Anthony's. The replacement glass pieces that you created to match the broken panels, match in color and style perfectly, and are virtually undetectable.

    We found your installation workmen to be very professional and knowledgeable, and respectful of both scheduling issues and working around other trades. Their workmanship and attention to detail was very much appreciated.

    Should you require references for future work, we would be more than happy to provide any such information, as we would recommend you to others considering work of this magnitude.''

Otto P. Trostel, Co-Chair, Stained Glass Window Sub-Committee, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Scranton, PA

  • '' On behalf of the Stained Glass Sub-Committee of the Board of Trustees of Covenant Presbyterian Church, I would like to convey our thanks for the beautiful and professional job your company did in the restoration of our large and complex La Farge stained glass window last year.

    As you know, the window is almost a century old. From the time of our first meeting, you and your company exhibited a sense of caring and appreciation for the restoration of this irreplaceable window, and also a sense of empathy for those of us in the church who ere tasked with this major job.

    Without hesitation, we would heartily recommend J & R Lamb Studios to anyone who is considering the restoration of a stained glass window of any size or complexity.''

Mark S. Bruno, Branford Evangelical Free Church, Branford, CT

  • '' On behalf of the Deacon board of BEFC I would like to express our sincere thanks to you and your entire staff for the fine work done restoring our stained glass windows. They look beautiful! In addition to the colors looking so vibrant, the structure of each window is once again solid and secure.

    Before we contracted with Lamb Studios we did check references from other churches that you worked with. They all said you were a man who keeps his world. How true that is! You always promptly returned our phone calls when we had questions and the entire project was completed early and under budget.

    Please feel free to add our church to your already lengthy list of satisfied customers.''

Jack Messer, Senior Warden 2007, The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Danville, VA

  • '' In 2006, we engaged J & R Lamb Studios for the restoration and renovation of two ...stained glass windows. This work included cleaning, touch-up paint, rebrace and touch up interior finish, change mismatch glass, flatten and brace various bulges in these two windows and change the aged lead cames. We were fortunate to have Lamb Studios available as the two windows were in serious condition and needed immediate attention, if we were not to lose them in one of the next storms.

    What was most appreciated by the vestry and the congregation was Lamb Studios professional willingness to explain in great detail the work they were doing, how they would proceed and where they needed to be extra careful.

    It goes without saying that the members of the Church of the Epiphany are pleased with the work done to the windows and are amazed at how much brighter the windows and designs are, now that they are completely restored and cleaned.''