Philadelphia, PA
Al Martino/Place of birth

What happened to Martino?

Martino died from a heart attack on October 13, 2009, at his home in Springfield, Pennsylvania, six days after his 82nd birthday.

Is Al Martino still alive?

Deceased (1927–2009)
Al Martino/Living or Deceased

How old is Al Martino?

82 years (1927–2009)
Al Martino/Age at death

Is Al Martino Italian?

Al Martino was one of the great Italian-American pop crooners, boasting a string of hit singles and LPs that stretched from the early ’50s all the way into the mid-’70s. His Italian immigrant parents ran a masonry business, and he worked alongside his brothers as a bricklayer while growing up.

Did Al Martino have a brother?

Martino, who was married three times, is survived by his wife, Judi Martino; his sisters, Frances and Rita; a brother, Frankie; another daughter, Debbie; a son, Alfred Cini, from his second marriage, to the former Gwendolyn Wenzel; a daughter, Alana Cini, from his first marriage, to the former Jenny Furini, now …

Did Al Martino sing in The Godfather?

Al Martino, the smooth-voiced baritone who had a string of hits in the 1950s and ’60s with sentimental ballads like “Here in My Heart” and “Spanish Eyes” and then found wider fame as Johnny Fontane, the wedding singer in “The Godfather,” died on Tuesday at his home in Springfield, Pa. He was 82.

What does Martino mean?

Of Mars
Meaning. “Of Mars, warlike, warrior” Other names. Related names. Martin, Martina.

Who first sang Spanish Eyes?

The earliest vocal version was recorded by Freddy Quinn in 1965 titled as “Spanish Eyes”; soon after its release, the single was pulled from the market when Polydor (Quinn’s label) and Decca (Kaempfert’s label) threatened to sue, claiming ownership of the song.

Is Martino an Italian last name?

Italian: from the personal name Martino (see Martin).

What kind of name is Martino?

Martino is a male given name, the Italian form of Martin….Martino (given name)