Richard Whichello - Born on April 9, 1933, Died April 29, 2008
The Leader Herald
Richard Whichello, 75, a resident of Pine View Commons, Johnstown, N. Y. , entered into eternal life on Monday, April 28, 2008 at Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville N. Y. , where he had been a patient since April 15th. He was born on April 9, 1933 in Portsmouth, England, the son of Richard H. and Doris L. Clark Whichello. He graduated from high school in Portsmouth, England and came to the U. S. in 1982.
Ricky was an accomplished musician and composer and proudly played for the British Army Band from 1951 - 1955 and recorded with the BBC. He was a member of the Musicians Union in Portsmouth, England and was the founder of the headlining “Dick Whichello Band” and the co-founder of the “Thompson-Whichello Band” who played with the likes of Cilla Black and also performed on various cruise lines. In the U. S. , he was invited to play for the Plattsburgh State Symphonic Band, taught music at Mount Assumption Institute Catholic High School in Plattsburgh and performed with the Plattsburgh “Strawhatters. ” His compositions were played throughout upstate N. Y. Yet, his most treasured works were those written for his daughters, who survive, Tara Jackson of Norfolk, Va. and Therese Whichello of Albany, N. Y.
He is also survived by six sons, Martyn, Michael, Ian, Duncan, Trevor and Gavin Whichello, who reside in England. Also surviving are two brothers, Robin and Trevor Whichello. “We love you up to the sky and back again Daddy. ” A memorial mass will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1 N. Market St. , Johnstown, N. Y. on Wednesday, April 30th at 7 p. m. Cremation will take place at Leatherstocking Crematory, Cherry Valley, N. Y. and his remains will be returned to England, for as he said, “I live in the U. S. , but my heart will always be in England. ” Arrangements are by the Ehle Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a music program or choir of your choice.
1949
June 4th Saturday, Mick Mitchells Orchestra at the Savoy Ballroom is supported by Dick Wichello and his Music.
June 25th Saturday, Freddie Randall and his Band play at the Savoy Ballroom Southsea. Plus the Mick Mitchell and Dick Whichello bands.
July 1st Freddie Randall and his Band play at the Savoy Ballroom Southsea. Plus Dick Whichello's band.
July 9th Saturday, The Dick Whichello and Mick Mitchell bands play at the Savoy Ballroom.
October 8th At the Savoy Ballroom, Dick Whichello and his Music and Mick Mitchell and his Ballroom Orchestra.
1950
May 30th Dick Whichello and his Music play at the Savoy Ballroom.
August 29th Dick Whichello and his band play at the Savoy Ballroom.
September 5th, Dick Whichello and his Band play at the Savoy Ballroom.
October 7th Dick Whicello's Band play at the Parish Hall Rowlands Castle.
October 24th Dick Whichello and his band play at the Savoy Ballroom.
November 11th Saturday, Dick Whichello's Band play at the Forrester's Hall Fratton Road for an Armistice Dance, tickets 1/6d.
1951
January 25th Dick Whichello and his Band play at the Savoy Ballroom.
February 13th Dick Whichello and his Band play at the Savoy Ballroom.
February 22nd Dick Whichello and his Band play at the Savoy Ballroom.
March 26th Dick Whichello and his Band play at St Faith's Church hall Havant.
April 14th Dick Whichello and his Band play at St Faith's Church Hall Havant.
April 21st Saturday, Dick Whichello's Orchestra play at Rowlands Castle church Hall.
May 2nd Dick Whichello's Orchestra play at the Savoy Ballroom.
May 15th Dick Whichello and his Band play at the Savoy Ballroom.
August 16th Dick Whichello and his Band play at the Savoy Ballroom.
August 30th Dick Whichello and his band play at the Savoy Ballroom.
29 October 1952
29-12-1952
1952
January 12th Saturday, Dick Whichello and his band, play at St Faith's Church Hall, Havant.
February 1st Dick Whichello and his Orchestra play at Rowlands Castle Parish Hall.
April 5th Saturday, Dick Whichello and his Band play the parish hall Rowlands Castle.
October 29th Two bands entertained at the Portsmouth Rhythm Club meeting, Pianist/Blues singer Doreen Nutter was guest with Ron Male's Jazzmen, and Altoist Dick Whichello Jr. with the Terry Flynn Quartet.
December 31st Dick Whichello and his Band play at Kimbells Osborne Road, with Roy Richards and his Mayfair Music.
1953
March 2nd Dick Whichello's Band play at the Parish Church Hall, Rowlands Castle.
September 5th Saturday, At Rowlands Castle church hall, the Dick Whichello band play for dancing.
1956
July 17th Ricky Whichello, playing alto/clari, With the Chiz Bishop Quartet at the Musicians Union Ball at the Savoy Ballroom.
Dick Whichello born in Portsmouth in 1911 was Ricky's father
Arthur Ward Band Clarence Pier: Chris Waters (Tbn), Johnny Wynn (TS), Ricky Whichello (AS), Ricky Price (Tpt), Arthur Ward (D), Sammy Seal (Elec B), Chiz Bishop (P)
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