By: Sarah Hofius Hall
Gene Passarella came home from World War II and entertained Northeast Pennsylvania with his music for seven decades. The founder of the Gene Dempsey Orchestra died Saturday, days shy of his 101st birthday.
WVIA News profiled Passarella in September 2024, and NPR aired the story two months later on Veteran’s Day, bringing national attention to his life and music. The community and orchestra celebrated Passarella’s 100th birthday at a concert in Nay Aug Park last summer.
Source: https://www.wvia.org
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