Ronald Italiano
THE DO WOP WORLD WILL CERTAINLY MISS RONNIE I who did SO MUCH to promote the sounds we all love so much!!!

ITALIANO Ronald, 67, of Clifton, NJ, formerly of East Rutherford NJ passed away on March 4, 2008. Born in Passaic NJ. Ronnie. I. was the president and founder of The United in Group Harmony Association. (U.G.H.A.) and considered a 50's Doo-Wop Icon. Beloved husband of Sandra. Devoted father of Ronald Jr. Doreen DeMartino. Tammi Porzl. Dear brother of Richard, Elaine Kling, and the late Anthony. Loving grandfather of Marissa, Jami, Kylie, Arianna, Aaron, Jason, Justin. Funeral from the Macagna Diffily Funeral Home 41 Ames Avenue Rutherford NJ on Saturday March 8 at 8:30 AM thence to St. Josephs R.C. Church East Rutherford NJ, where a funeral mass will be offered at 9:30 am. Internment to follow at St. Josephs Cemetery Lyndhurst, NJ Visitation Thursday 7-9 PM, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Cancer Center at Hackensack Medical University Hospital. and or Make a wish foundation.
Published in The Record and Herald News on 3/5/2008.

FROM BRUCE WOOLF:
After an extremely long and courageous fight with cancer, Ronnie I, President of United In Group Harmony Association (UGHA) passed away last night.  A more truer and dedicated person to Vocal Group Harmony of the 50's era does not exist.  For thirty years or more, Ronnie I did everything in his power to resurrect those fabulous sounds of a great era.
Was through his continued efforts that he found and brought back on stage numerous vocal groups that were never forgotten by us who love the sound.
The thrills to see these acts on stage and performing the songs we grew up with can never be topped.
Thank you, Ronnie I for all you've done.
May you rest in peace in Vocal Group Heaven as you enjoy the notes hit on the Celestial Corners.
-Bruce Woolf