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John Altieri
I was shocked to see within the daily Jersey Boys Blog reminders in my e-mail that John Altieri, Bob Crewe with the National Tour and Las Vegas Cast, passed away this past Saturday.
First time I watched and met him was in February, 2007 when the National Tour was settled into SF for a long engagement. Considering I knew Bob Crewe from his past photos and success with the Four Seasons, I wondered how John would take on such a complex role, but John did it flawlessly and as professionally as a great actor can only do.
He was very cheerful at the various Stage Door meetings, had an energy level that was unlike someone that just performed a 2.5 hr. play and accommodated every autograph and photo op when requested. When he and the National Tour left SF last May, it was nice seeing him back in Sacramento, just up the road from SF and in total, was fortunate to have watched him and the National Tour six times.
I was so eager to see he and Erich reunite with Rick Faugno in Las Vegas and wanted to see his portrayal of Bob Crewe once more, but since he's gone, I know he's still performing as Bob in Heaven and probably hanging out with Mary Delgado "Valli" and Nick Massi, who are probably busting his "balls" right now, but proud that Jersey Boys are going strong!
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Jersey Boys and Altieri families.
Rest in peace, John.....
First time I watched and met him was in February, 2007 when the National Tour was settled into SF for a long engagement. Considering I knew Bob Crewe from his past photos and success with the Four Seasons, I wondered how John would take on such a complex role, but John did it flawlessly and as professionally as a great actor can only do.
He was very cheerful at the various Stage Door meetings, had an energy level that was unlike someone that just performed a 2.5 hr. play and accommodated every autograph and photo op when requested. When he and the National Tour left SF last May, it was nice seeing him back in Sacramento, just up the road from SF and in total, was fortunate to have watched him and the National Tour six times.
I was so eager to see he and Erich reunite with Rick Faugno in Las Vegas and wanted to see his portrayal of Bob Crewe once more, but since he's gone, I know he's still performing as Bob in Heaven and probably hanging out with Mary Delgado "Valli" and Nick Massi, who are probably busting his "balls" right now, but proud that Jersey Boys are going strong!
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Jersey Boys and Altieri families.
Rest in peace, John.....
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