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- Died
- Birth nameGenaro Louis Vitaliano
- Jerry Vale was born on July 8, 1930 in The Bronx, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), Donnie Brasco (1997) and Casino (1995). He was married to Rita Grapel. He died on May 18, 2014 in Palm Springs, California, USA.
- SpouseRita Grapel(August 14, 1959 - May 18, 2014) (his death, 2 children)
- Known for singing love songs.
- In high school, to earn money, Vale took a job shining shoes in a barbershop, singing while he worked. His boss, Vito Veneziano, liked the sound so well that he paid for music lessons for the boy.
- Received a star at the Palm Springs Walk of Stars on December 5th, 1998.
- A close and longtime friend of Frank Sinatra, Vale served as an honorary pallbearer at Sinatra's 1998 funeral.
- At the age of 15 he started singing professionally at supper clubs.
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