Much has already been said and written about the life and work of Tony Bennett. but I am honored to have the opportunity to say a few words about my friend here. Tony has been a part of the experience of being an American for the last six decades. His arrival as a force in our culture was announced nearly seventy years ago at the opening of the Triborough Bridge in New York City. At 10 years old. the son of an Italian immigrant and grocery store operator. Anthony Dominick Benedetto was invited to sing at a ceremony to open the bridge by another famous son of Italy. New Yorks iconic Mayor Fiorello La Guardia.
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