"A theatregoer's notebook: Latins are tender lovers. (He loved organ music the louder, the better.) ", Cooper, Pat (2011). Franchi pursued, but did not finish this training. Burial. Hume, Paul. (October 29, 1975). He was a long-time member of the Classic Car Club of America; won awards for his restoration work, and participated in many of their cavalcades. What was the cause of death? He sang with jazz groups in Italy, but immigrated to South Africa in 1947, after he completed his compulsory military service. [135][136] His collection included "25 examples of fine British, American, and Italian" cars. The festival inspired him to produce his own 12-track 1989 album, Encore. Try again later. the Thriller to the Comedy. His appearance on British television led to an exclusive seven year contract with RCA Victor. Peter Niedmann grew up in Westerly. This story spoke to me powerfully. (October 5, 1979). "Tenor Sergio Franchi to join Benefit show." In addition to his wife, Franchi is survived by a daughter, Greta; a son, Roberto; two grandchildren and two sisters, Mirella Pugliese and Dana Valery Catalano. [62] The show continued to be popular and Franchi continued success with it, and with other endeavors, such as continuing recording with RCA Victor. Why are teen girls in crisis? English: Sergio Franchi (born Sergio Franci Galli; April 6, 1926 May 1, 1990) was an Italian-born tenor and actor who enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame as a multimedia star and recording artist after being discovered on British television in 1962. So, as we sat with my father, I found Sergio Franchi videos and began playing them A Man Without Love Speak Softly Love The Shadow of Your Smile Till There Was You More.. "VegasBuying 'Class' for a Song.". [64] Later that year Franchi joined MC Jack Benny and other stars for a United Nations Delegates Concert on September 10. 1 May 1990 (aged 64) Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, USA. ", Brown, Carol (September 11, 1983). Partly cloudy skies. When Will I be in a better shape to face it? In 1976, Franchi was hired to do television commercials for Chrysler Corporation's Plymouth Volare as well as for Hills Brothers Coffee. Reviews were generally favorable for his singing. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Born in Cogorno, Liguria to a Neapolitan father and a Genoese mother, Franchi made his singing debut at age 10 as a hunchback in a school play. During the span of his career, he was a prolific recording artist, an outstanding headliner in Las Vegas, a Broadway musical star and even starred in a major motion picture alongside Anthony Quinn, The Secret of Santa Vittoria in 1969. [7], Franchi then looked for work in Italy while his wife and children remained in South Africa. After his death, his wife Eva Franchi formed The Sergio Franchi Music Foundation to award scholarships to young talented singers. WebOn September 15, 1983, Sergio Franchi gave a Command Performance for President Ronald Reagan in honor of the Portugese State Visit. (January 23, 1965), Moorehouse, Ward. (August 4, 1989). "MUSIC: Franchi doing benefit for Muscular Dystrophy. [68][69][70][71][72][73][74][75][excessive citations] He also had performances internationally. STONINGTON, Conn. -- Internationally famed singer Sergio Franchi died Tuesday at his estate on Long Island Sound following a bout with cancer, his family said. (September 27, 1964). At the time he believed he was doing well, so he sent for his wife and children. STONINGTON, Conn. -- Internationally famed singer Sergio Franchi died Tuesday at his estate on Long Island Sound following a bout with cancer, his family said. : Sergio Franchi. Franchi Family Estate Grounds. Thank you for registering! (November 3, 1962). Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). From Sanremo Music Festival in 1960. His full volume trained operatic voice together with his charisma kept his audience engaged throughout the concert. Sergio Franchi, a singer with operatic ambitions who had a hit with ``O' Sole Mio,' died of cancer Tuesday. Italian-American tenor and actor (19261990), Russell, Gloria (June 30, 2007). ", Loggie, Robin (October 10, 1970). His singing performance received favorable reviews. "Splende l'arcobaleno" (Shines the rainbow). [139] On August 3, 1989, while rehearsing for a South Shore Music Circus concert the next day (with Pat Cooper), Franchi collapsed, was hospitalized,[140] and the rest of his summer concerts were cancelled. "Franchi Slated at Heinz Hall." Add to your scrapbook. [42] These successful performances were interspersed with multiple European events. (p. 35). "Sulla sabbia" (On the sand) "Uscita da un quadro (Di Modligiani)" (Output from a painting by Modigliani) Christmas carols: : Sergio Franchi. After gaining success, Franchi was a benefactor and philanthropist, donating his time and talent to many causes. After the heart is stunned by sudden, acute stress, the left ventricle weakens and can fail to function properly. Get our L.A. Franchi died at his home in the historic and picturesque shoreline community of Stonington, Conn., on the Rhode Island border, where he had lived for a number of years with his wife, Eva. May 2, 1990 STONINGTON, Conn. (AP) _ Sergio Franchi, a singer with operatic ambitions who had a hit with O Sole Mio and crooned in TV commercials for the Plymouth Volare in the 1970s, has died of cancer. [86][87][88] In 1970 Franchi was voted Best Male Vocalist by Fabulous Las Vegas Magazine..[89][90] Franchi performed successfully in many other places outside of Las Vegas as well. [96][97][8][98][99][100][excessive citations] In 1975, Franchi was the recipient of The Mario Lanza Award for outstanding achievements in the field of music.[101][102]. "Franchi Sets Concert Here." He is survived by his wife, Eva; a daughter, Greta Kontogiannis of Pasadena, Calif.; a son, Roberto; two grandchildren, and two sisters. WebSergio passed away on May 1, 1990 at the age of 64 in Stonington, CT, USA. Entertainment Notice. Try again later. His blend of pop music and a spectacular operatic voice along with his charm and tidy good looks made every single one of his Ed Sullivan performances memorable. WebFranco Franchi Birthday and Date of Death. "Famous Artists Series attractions announced". In 1972, he became an American citizen. Crosby, Joan. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. A generous benefactor and philanthropist, Sergio Franchi was honored by The Greater New Orleans Cultural Society on March 12, 1982 where they presented him with the "16th Annual Italian American of the To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. "The Ticket Booth. Judge ends Hartford police consent decree despite concerns, SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant rocket in Texas, Hopkinton man issued 6 year sentence in federal child pornography case, Charlestown man, a registered sex offender, indicted on federal child pornography charges, Gas prices jump 8 cents in Rhode Island, but remains 25 cents below national average. He recorded The Songs of Richard Rodgers; and his evergreen Christmas album The Heart of Christmas (Cuor' Di Natale). There was an error deleting this problem. [84], During the 1970s, gambling was not the main attraction in Vegas. [158][159][160] More boys Benefit Performances occurred in New Orleans in November 1977, occurred. Not Hollywood, not L.A., not the country, At 19, he won a local school board seat. This browser does not support getting your location. Lombardia, Italy. [20] In early 1960, Franchi played the role of Janni in the short-lived London production of The Golden Touch. Broken heart syndrome, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is a documented medical condition. WebFranchi credited with lyrics. One of the most frequent guests on The Ed Sullivan Show was Italian tenor Sergio Franchi. [137], Simon and Franchi purchased the 240-acre Farmholme property in Stonington, Connecticut in 1979. Some geographical over-simplifications resulted in listing Franchi's birthplace as Cremona, and Fausta's (Dana Valery) birthplace as "near Milan. [8] In 1959 Franchi made an important contact with an English agent, James Gilmore, who encouraged Franchi to meet with him if he came to London. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sergio Franchi memorial. Car gets caught in Massachusetts tide behind 'no parking' sign. April 17 (UPI) -- Police in Massachusetts shared a photo of a car that got caught in a high tide after being parked right behind a "no Parking" sign. WebSeptember 28, 2006 Sergio Franchi and Elizabeth Allen in Do I Hear A Waltz Ms. Allen was 77. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. "Stage: Franchi Ill; Carlin well, and foul", Warga, Wayne. The risk of an elderly person dying from any cause increases between 30% and 90% in the first three months after a spouses death. [145][146], In 1965, Franchi (with Itzhak Perlman, Richard Tucker and Vivienne della Chiesa) performed at Madison Square Gardenraising $150,000 for the annual "Music Under the Stars" benefiting the American-Israeli Cultural Foundation. [22] And then, during a two-week engagement at the London Palladium,[23] he made two TV appearances on Sunday Night at the London Palladium; a show that launched the career of many performers, and the most popular TV show in Britain. the Thriller to the Comedy. ", Guzzo, Louis R. (June 2, 1964), "Franchi Walks Off with Honors in Durante Show.". He also changed his professional representation to the William Morris Agency. Dewar, Cameron (October 20, 1962). "Rodgers Seen Surviving Dull Musical. "America, Sergio Franchi Seem Made for Each Other". With the collapse of the musical comedy genre in movies, and the dominance of the younger generation in the recording industryLas Vegas became a prime vacation destination for entertainment, and the place to catch live performances of stars.,[85] and Franchi was no exception to this. (May 18, 1979). WebSTONINGTON, Conn. (AP) _ Singer-songwriter Sergio Franchi died Tuesday at his estate here after a prolonged battle with cancer, his family said. He never publicly revealed his age, although some sources list it as 57. Beyond the Mafia: Italian Americans and the Development of Las Vegas. Born in Cogorno, Liguria to a Neapolitan father and a Genoese mother, Franchi made his singing debut at age 10 as a hunchback in a school play. Ed Sullivan was in the audience that night and immediately booked Franchi for future appearances, including a second TV appearance on his show the following week on October 28, 1962, where he performed Funiculi-Funicula. Within a week of these initial debut performances, the feedback on sales of Franchis first album Romantic Italian Songs were incredibly successful and by the end of that year the album peaked on the Billboard 200 at No. Franchi cancelled a paid performance to assist the charity, and the show was expected to net over $100,000 for the MDA. Man learns of $150,000 Powerball prize while on beach vacation. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [56] Although he had already received offers to star in several films, Franchi did not find a role he wished to play for a few more years. In 1963, Sergio Franchi had three new LP albums on Billboard 200 Album Chart: "Our Man From Italy" peaked at #66; "Broadway - I Love You!" From Sanremo Music Festival in 1960. His lungs, kidneys and his heart were failing. On April 17, 1968, Franchi sang The National Anthem for the Opening Day game (New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants) at Shea Stadium. Franchi died at his home in the historic and picturesque shoreline community of Stonington, Conn., on the Rhode Island border, where he had lived for a number of years with his wife, Eva. "Voice of Broadway.". [166] The Boys' Towns of Italy presented Franchi with their prestigious Michelangelo Award, and in 2001 he was posthumously awarded the title of cavaliere in the Order of Merit (Stella al merito del lavoro) by the Italian Government.[152]. He was born in Cremona, Italy and was an Italian tenor. He was unconscious but alive. [10] Johannesburg's once-thriving local opera season had collapsed after WWII, and it was not possible at this time to earn a full-time wage as a singer. Your IP: Scott, John L., "Franchi Serenades in Westside Room". Advertisement by The Cave Theater Restaurant. "Franchi regales with wide range of music.". We sat with him for a few hours and talked, holding his hand, in the dimly lit room. [2] He intended it to be a refuge for his retirement years. Sergio Franchi went on to become one of Ed Sullivans favorite and most frequent guests with a total of 25 appearances between 1962 and 1971. He was a long-time member of the Classic Car Club of America; won awards for his restoration work, and participated in many of their cavalcades. As a result of his personal appearances and recordings, Franchi began drawing enough attention to become tracked on Billboard. The cause of death was kidney failure. WebSergio Franchi. Mr. Franchi was born in Cremona, Italy, and moved with his family to Johannesburg, where he studied engineering while training in opera. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? (October 13, 1985). Sergio Franchi, a singer with operatic ambitions who gained fame in nightclubs and on recordings, died of a brain tumor on Tuesday at his home in Stonington. [83], As the recording industry increasingly came to be dominated by the tastes of a younger generation, Franchi and many his contemporaries found their most popular reception in supper clubs. All My Children fans stan Live With Kelly and Mark: Mateo and Hayley forever! Bellamy, Ralph. WebSergio Franchi's personal passion was collecting and restoring classic and antique automobiles. Sergio Franchi had a home in Stonington. This includes Milan, Cremona, and the smaller village of Codogno where he was born. Along with other stars, they performed successfully before a capacity audience. Oops, something didn't work. (August 31, 1989). Printed information on back of publicity photo dated October 30, 1962. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. It was my first night club date. Franchi performed around the country and was a headliner in Las Vegas in the 1960s and 70s, blending popular standards and operatic arias. [59][60] Rodgers provided $450,000 towards the financing of the show, and Columbia Records provided $105,640. Scott, Bob. Make sure that the file is a photo. Campbell, Mary. In 1988, RCA re-issued the compilation album This is Sergio Franchi on CD. He never publicly revealed his age, although some sources list it as 57. [61] Franchi liked the score and embraced the idea, although it meant giving up a large portion of a year's income from his concert dates. Burial. Sergio Franchi, a singer with operatic ambitions who gained fame in nightclubs and on recordings, died of a brain tumor on Tuesday at his home in Stonington. The songs took me and my father back to our 1960s living room, with Sergios records playing loudly on the large console stereo. Performance & security by Cloudflare. After the heart is stunned by sudden, acute stress, the left ventricle weakens and can fail to function properly. The Italian-born tenor died Tuesday at his estate. Instead he signed with United Artists Records, with whom he had worked with briefly before. April 14 (UPI) -- A pig found trotting alongside a British Columbia highway was found to have escaped from a farm when a hungry bear broke through a fence. Franchi died at his home in the historic and picturesque shoreline community of Stonington, Conn., on the Rhode Island border, where he had lived for a number of years with his wife, Eva. Meredith Willson brought Franchi to the attention of Richard Rodgers when he was casting the leading role of the romantic Venetian shopkeeper, Renato Di Rossi, for the musical "Do I Hear a Waltz". Franchi was one of three children born to a Neapolitan father and Genoese mother. "A new look for an old inn. [1] Young Franchi formed a three-piece band at age sixteen to earn pocket money, and then later sang with a male vocal group in local jazz clubs. He made 25 albums including such songs as O Sole Mio, Wind Beneath My Wings and Memory. In the mid-1970s, Franchi crooned, Volare, ohhhhhhhh, in commercials for the Volare automobile. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Knickerbocker, Suzy (March 23, 1980) Syndicated column. ", Wilson, Earl. WebFranchi performed musical comedies on stage, appeared on numerous television variety shows, and starred in a major motion picture. April 17 (UPI) -- Police were summoned to a North Carolina store where an alligator wandered up to the entrance and tried to find shade under a row of beach chairs on display. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Fate intervened as opportunities opened instead in popular music and television. [24] Franchi's second Palladium TV show led to a series of events that launched Franchi's American fame. He later starred for two years in the musical 'Nine,' for which he received the Tony Award. ", Rosenfield, Paul. His earliest ambitions and studies had been directed toward an operatic career, but he instead found his niche in popular and romantic music. A few days prior to his tour opening, Sergio Franchi made his American television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show on October 14, 1962. "Smarrimento" (Loss of Self) "Splende il sole" (The sun is shining). We drove from West Hartford, Conn., to Westerly Hospital to see him. ", Glad, Peggy Mulley (April 25, 1975). ", "Boys' Town Benefit Show By Franchi." Born in Cogorno, Liguria to a Neapolitan father and a Genoese mother, Franchi made his singing debut at age 10 as a hunchback in a school play. I got out my phone and found our Easter service on YouTube. Chilvers, Garth & Tom Jasiukowicz (1994). WebSeptember 28, 2006 Sergio Franchi and Elizabeth Allen in Do I Hear A Waltz Ms. Allen was 77. [119][120][121][122][123] He intended to retire after his work on Nine, although he continued to appear in Chicago for his large fan-base there in 1985 and 1986, as well as other various places in the United States in 1987 and 1988. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. (October 21, 1977). The cause of death was kidney failure. (May 28, 1967). [53] While at Cocoanut Grove, he recorded his Sergio Franchi - Live! Sergio Franchi. ", Bravin, Jess (February 8, 1989). Vettel, Phil. (June 25, 1987). WebCategory. In the mid-1970s Franchi was the singing voice on TV commercials for the Plymouth Volare, and in his later years he had also become something of a watercolorist. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Within a few years, his amateur singing led to leading roles in operetta and opera.Having experienced local fame, Franchi was encouraged to return to Italy and pursue an operatic career. The Italian-born tenor died Tuesday at his estate. Grand jury decides police officers won't face charges in Jayland Walker death, Ford to import new Lincoln Nautilus from China, Russian President Vladimir Putin makes surprise visit to occupied Ukraine, Famous birthdays for April 18: Conan O'Brien, Eric McCormack, Apple announces high-yield saving accounts for card users. (October 26, 1968). Franchi's age was not disclosed, but records indicated he was 57. After his death, his wife Eva Franchi formed The Sergio Franchi Music Foundation to award scholarships to young talented singers. April 14 (UPI) -- A Spanish extreme athlete emerged from a cave in Grenada after spending 500 solitary days 230 feet underground. "Franchi Ill; Carlin well, but foul". Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Viewing his performance that night was Norman Luboff, who alerted RCA Victor about him. English [2][6], As a child, Franchi sang for the family with his father, who played the piano and guitar. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. San Francisco, CA, Sternfield, Aaron (October 21, 1967). STONINGTON, Conn. (AP) _ Sergio Franchi, a singer with operatic ambitions who had a hit with O Sole Mio and crooned in TV commercials for the Plymouth Volare in the 1970s, has died of cancer. "Britain/Record Business.". Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, Column: We cant afford another writers strike. From Sanremo Music Festival in 1960. 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