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Jerry Vale
1930–2014Bronx, NYItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Two dozen Columbia Records albums; born Genaro Luigi Vitaliano
Biography
Beloved Italian-American balladeer; 30+ years recording for Columbia Records
Notable For
- Two dozen Columbia Records albums
- born Genaro Luigi Vitaliano
Honors & Recognition
- Beloved Italian-American balladeer
- 30+ years recording for Columbia Records
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jerry Vale Italian?
Yes — Jerry Vale is of Italian heritage with roots in Calabria. Two dozen Columbia Records albums; born Genaro Luigi Vitaliano
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Vocal/Pop
- Years
- 1930–2014
- Birth Place
- Bronx, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Calabria
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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