Joseph "Buddy" P. Verdi

Birth date: Aug 31, 1925 Death date: Jul 17, 2015

Joseph “Buddy” Verdi died on Friday, July 17th, at Mease Hospital from complications of hip surgery. Buddy was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 31, 1925, and was residing at Wilshire Boulevard in Dunedin at the time of his de Read Obituary

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Howard Knapp

482w ago

I played quite a few engagements with Buddy Verde back in the 80's and always knew him to be a professional and fair man and bandleader. I will always cherish the memories of those days on the bandstand with Buddy. Rest in Peace.

Bridget Mayhan

486w ago

Buddy was a great friend to my Dad and my son Sam loved calling in to his radio show. I did not know he passed as unfortunately time got away and we fell out of touch. I am so sorry to learn this. I am sure Buddy and Dad have reunited. Sorry for your loss.

Neil Lombardo

493w ago

I worked with Joe in Brooklyn, he was my partner in the Brooklyn district attorneys office where we were both detective investigators, then he moved to Florida, and we lost touch with other, but I never forgot him he always took my family on his 40 foot houseboat and we spent wonderful times together.rest in peace my friend

Mary Jane Katz

496w ago

My brother Joseph Napoleon was a dear friend to Buddy. I was just looking for Buddy to say hello. Mom and I are here reminiscing about Joe's days in the music business. I wonder if Joe's life may have be longer if he had given up the N.Y rat race and moved to Florida. In any case, mom and I send condolences. I know that Joe was always very fond of Buddy.
Mary Jane Katz

Lynn Norton

532w ago

Buddy Verdi and his band were truly an institution and a gift to hundreds (hundreds, if not thousands!) of Hillsborough County students through the Arts Council of Hillsborough County's Artists in the Schools program for many, many years. I will never forget Buddy and the amazing band members leading teachers and school administrators through the cafeteria in many schools, playing "When the Saints...", as the students screamed and cheered. Buddy taught them many things about the history of jazz, and how to be joyful and have fun and love learning.

Also, Buddy Verdi's Big Band was a favorite of the Friday Extra Concerts at the Lowry Park Bandshell in Tampa! Buddy was a consummate band leader and a dear, dear man. He will be greatly missed in the Tampa Bay area. His loving partner of many years, Harriet, was also a huge part of the school performances and Friday Extra concerts. She is truly an angel!

Buddy Verdi was one of a kind, and I feel honored and blessed to have known him and worked with him for many years.

Sending love to Harriet, family members and friends at this sad time.

Lynn Norton, former director of education
Arts Council of Hillsborough County

Donna Yarbrough

532w ago

The Buddy Verdi Orchestra opened the first Clearwater Jazz Holiday on October 24, 1980, with Woody Herman and his Thundering Herd closing the show. We will never forget asking Buddy to play "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" while a rainbow balloon sculpture floated over Coachman Park. But, the balloons would not go up, so the city brought in a cherry picker and put Cary Stiff in the basket. They raised the balloons while Buddy and his band played the tune for the 4th time. It was a success!

Thank you for your love of music and contributions to the Clearwater Jazz Holiday.
With our deepest sympathy.

Donna Yarbrough- for the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation Board

Sam Mcclelland

532w ago

We are very sorry for the loss of our charming and talented friend, Buddy. We remember Buddy and Harriet well for the times we shared at the Clearwater Country Club. I voted for Buddy when he ran for Clearwater City Commission. He didn't win, but he made all the candidate forums the most entertaining events ever, and after that his audiences grew for his orchestra. We remember the inaugural Jazz Holiday Festival and his music. He made Clearwater a better place. Your fans, Sam and Anita McClelland

Barbara St. Denis

532w ago

Taking music to the elementary schools was fun with Buddy. He brought joy to a
lot of people. My deepest sympathy to the Verdi family, Harriet, and close friends.
Barbara St. Denis

Kindiliens

532w ago

in honor of Joseph "Buddy".

Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mr and Mrs Bob Kindilien

A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.

Bob Hedgeman

532w ago

RIP Shipmate and condolences to the Verdi Family.
Bob Hedgeman BM 2 USS Springfield CLG 7
1964-1967

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