Obituary of Perry Como

Perry Como

Pierino Ronald “Perry” Como (born May 18, 1912 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania) was a singer, film actor, and TV personality who was best known for having a career spanning more than half a century and recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years after signing with the label in 1943. Perry died on May 12, 2001 and his death was due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. He died at age 88 just six days before his 89th birthday.

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Perry Como Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Como, Perry
Common Name: Perry Como
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: May 18, 1912
Age: 88 (at death)
Also Known As: Pierino Como
Occupations:
Genre: Pop Music
Active Years: 1932-1997

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $40 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Violet
Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins

Perry's Family Tree

Birth Name: Pierino Ronald Como
Father: Pietro Como (1877-1945)
Mother: Lucia Travaglini (1883-1961)
Spouse/Partner:

Roselle Belline (married 31 July 1933-10 August 1998, her death)

Son(s):

Ronnie Como
David Como

Daughter(s):

Terri Como

Death Notice:

Date: May 12 2001 at age 88
Place: Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida, United States
Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease
Interment: Buried at Riverside Memorial Park in Palm Beach County, Florida

Category Tags:

Singer Film Actor TV Personality Pop Music Genre American Born on May 18th Born in 1912 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2001 Died at age 88 Died from Alzheimer's disease

Quotable Quotes:

"Was known at a ten-cent-a-dance venue in Pittsburgh called "The Grove" in the early 1930s"

"I've done nothing that I can call exciting. I was a barber. Since then I've been a singer. That's it." (IMDB)

"Perry Como's remarkable life was filled with timeless music, charming personality, and unwavering devotion to his family, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to warm hearts for generations to come. (V)"

"Perry Como had a successful professional life as a renowned singer and TV host, but sadly passed away after a long battle with illness. (V)"

Is Mr. Perry Como still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.