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Wildwood and Wildwood loved him,” she said. “His devoted fans will be able to come and pay their respects.”
Maybe they would even sing “Volare” to him.
I asked Bobby’s daughter, Jen, to share the wisdom she treasures as her father’s legacy. She didn’t hesitate.
“Dad had compassion. He was endearing. He believed in reaching for the stars. He believed anything was possible if you could do what you love.”
Bobby Rydell loved singing.
The Rydell legacy to us, his fans, are those Wildwood days alive again, treasured in our minds and hearts like a perfect summer night. IAH
This article originally appeared in Philadelphia RowHome magazine. Reprinted with permission. Subscribe at gohomephilly.com
Bobby Rydell was a 1960s teen idol who could capture an audience with his first step onto any stage.
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