The Worst That Could Happen

Posted on March 26, 2010 | 3 Comments

It’s been a tough month for the Italian Festival.

First Lou Santella — former president of the Sons of Italy, and a stalwart volunteer for decades — died.

Now Johnny Maestro — lead singer of the Crests, the Del-Satins and the Brooklyn Bridge, and a favorite performer at the Festival for years — has also passed away.

This summer’s Italian Fest should honor both men well.

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3 responses to “The Worst That Could Happen”

  1. urdead2me | March 27, 2010 at 12:46 am |

    RIP – Johnny Maestro, 70, was a Lower East Side teen when he crooned “16 Candles,” (originally “21 Candles” changed @ the last minute to appeal to minors.) He later had a #3 hit w/ “Worst That Could Happen” — that being cancer. http://urdead2me.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/rip-johnny-maestro/

  2. Lee Moore "the duke of doo-wop" | March 27, 2010 at 12:08 pm |

    One of the nicest oldies guys I interviewd. I think I was at WMMM at the time and emceed an an oldies night at the Darien dinner theater.
    Lee Moore

  3. Roberta DellaDonna Troy | April 7, 2010 at 6:13 pm |

    Johnny Maestro will be honored at this years 2010 Festival Italiano without a doubt…..
    We all loved him and his performances. May he rest in peace, and Angels Listen In.