When you do what you love, you never have to work a day in your life. That's how Joe Putruele, who moved to Utica from Italy in his mid 20s back in 1963, feels every day. "I will be 87 on November 1," said Putruele.

He's been on the air with different Utica area radio stations for 57 years, offering listeners Italian music and delightful commentary."Many people that learned Italian in school, they love to listen to the Italian music," he said. "And second, I want to promote music from Italy of yesterday and today."