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ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERALD
IN MEMORIAM
Concert will pay tribute to legendary broadcaster Sid Mark
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Vol.9No.7–July2022
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By Al Kemp Managing editor
Fans of Frank Sinatra are mourning the death of venerable disc jockey and radio personality Sid Mark, but his “Sounds of Sinatra” show will
continue in syndication on nearly 100 radio stations, with Sid’s son Chris planning a star- studded tribute concert for his father in November.
Sid Mark passed away on April 18 at age 88 in Bryn Mawr, Pa., after a 66-year career
in radio, most of which was dedicated to legendary vocalist and performer Frank Sinatra.
Mark’s programs aired on several stations in the Philadelphia market over the decades, including the old WWDB 95.6 FM. It can still be heard every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on flagship station WPHT 1210 AM. The program also streams live on Audacy.com as well as the Audacy app.
“Listeners, fans, and friends can still hear the long-standing tradition in broadcast excellence that is Sid Mark and Frank Sinatra,” Brian Mark said. “I had promised my father I would keep his legacy going strong into the future and that’s exactly what I am doing. As Sid has said for Mr. S., ‘The Legend continues.’ Nowit’s‘TheLegendsContinue.’”
Sid Mark launched “The Sounds of Sinatra” in Philadelphia in 1960, when a listener suggested he spin one hour of Frank Sinatra. It is the only radio show of its kind to have been personally authorized by Frank Sinatra.
Sid Mark enjoys a moment backstage with his hero. | SOUNDSOFSINATRA.COM
In 1966, Sid and Frank developed a personal friendship, which would last until Sinatra’s death in 1998.
As The New York Times reported, the friendship began when Sinatra’s office
invited Sid to Las Vegas to see him perform as a reward for helping to stoke sales in Philadelphia of the singer’s newly released live album, “Sinatra at the Sands,” by playing it nonstop for a week.
Sid attended many of Sinatra’s performances and would sometimes visit him at his suite at the Waldorf Towers in Manhattan. At times, during a concert, Sinatra would single him
out from the audience.
“I love him, and I say that publicly, I love
him,” Sinatra said in 1991 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. “He’s one of the best friends I’ve ever had in my life.”
Brian Mark is planning a 66th-anniversary concert on Nov. 13 at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Philadelphia.
“I’ll be hosting the concert which will feature Michael Martocci and his 20 piece orchestra performing the Sinatra classics,” he said. “Plus; a few special guests along the way.”
For tickets, visit www.myconcerts.net. IAH
Contents
In Memoriam .............................3, 12 Religion .......................................... 4 News from Italy .........................6, 16 Vini D’italia ..................................... 6 In the Region .................................. 8 Organizations ................................. 9 The Chef’s Perspective ..................10 Did You Know? ..............................13 Achievers.......................................14 It’s All Good ...................................18 Pagina Italiana .............................. 20 Local ................................ 22, 26, 27 Language ......................................24
Italian-American Herald
Delaware Gov. John Carney has reappoin- ted Richard A. DiLiberto Jr. chairman of the Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture, for a three-year term, effective April 29.
DiLiberto has served as chairman since being first appointed by Gov. Ruth Ann Minner in 2006, and has been reappointed by Gov. Jack Markell and Gov. Carney five times.
The commission has nine members, three appointed by the Speaker of the House, three by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and three by the governor, one of whom is designated as chairperson.
The commission’s statutory duties are to establish, maintain and develop cultural ties between Italians and Italian Americans; foster a special interest in the historical and cultural backgrounds of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social and artistic life
of the countries involved; and help establish or promote Italian language programs in the schools of Delaware.
DiLiberto expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue in his role of chairman.
“I am very thankful to Gov. Carney for reappointing me, and appreciate his trust and confidence,” he said. “Our commissioners are very dedicated, talented and passionate protectors of their Italian heritage. We have accomplished a great deal to preserve and improve upon Delaware’s Italian culture, and will continue to do so in the future.”
DiLiberto is a law partner in the personal injury litigation section of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, and served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1992-2002.
He and his wife, Faith, have three adult daughters and one granddaughter and reside in Newark. IAH
Richard A. DiLiberto Jr.
DiLiberto reappointed Delaware Italian Commission chairman