Victor Tibaldeo Sr.

Victor Tibaldeo Sr. loved to talk about the accordion boom of the 1950s, an element that helped establish his music store. The Miami-based store also was one of the country’s most successful organ retailers when that instrument hit its boom in the 1970s. Victor always said it helps to be in business at the right time, but “what is most critical is having employees who understand customer service.” In 2008, after 60 years in the business, Victor retired. Victor Piano and Organs Inc. is still going strong and is now run by his daughter, Lisa Tibaldeo.