Como Family History & Genealogy

Artist Biography by John Bush One of the most popular vocalists between the end of World War II and the rise of rock & roll in the mid-'50s, Perry Como perfected the post-big-band approach to pop music by lending his own irresistible, laid-back singing -- influenced by Bing Crosby and Russ Columbo -- to the popular hits of the day on radio, TV, and LP. Both his early traditional crooning style plus his later relaxed manner and focus on novelty material were heavily indebted to Bing Crosby, though Como's appeal during the early '50s was virtually unrivaled. Born in 1912 in Canonsburg, PA, Como was working as a singing barber in his hometown when he began touring with local bandleader Freddie Carlone at the age of 21. By the mid-'30s, he got his big break with Ted Weems & His Orchestra, who headed a popular radio show named Beat the Band. After the orchestra broke up in 1942, Como hosted a regional CBS radio show later called Supper Club. The show's success gained him a contract with RCA Victor Records by 1943, and he also began working in Hollywood with Something for the Boys. Perry Como's real big break came with the 1945 film A Song to Remember. His rendition of "Till the End of Time" spent ten weeks at the top of the charts and became the biggest hit of the year. Como's dreamy baritone worked especially well on ballads, such as the additional 1945-1947 number one hits "Prisoner of Love," "Surrender," and "Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep)." Hired by NBC for another radio show in 1948, Como crossed over to the emerging medium of television that same year with the Chesterfield Supper Club. The show quickly took off, and eventually earned him four Emmy Awards. In the mid-'50s, Como began to indulge in light novelty fare, the titles often comprising nonsense words -- "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Doo," "Hoop-Dee-Doo," "Pa-Paya Mama," and "Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)." Though he often disliked the songs, they frequently became huge of the road pop. Como's breezy songs had worked well at the beginning of the decade, but his appeal began to wane towards the end of the '50s, with the emergence of rock & roll and the wave of teen idols. His last number one hit, "Catch a Falling Star," came in 1958. Como was much less visible during the '60s, but returned in 1970 with his first live show in over two decades, and a world tour followed; a single ("It's Impossible") even made the Top Ten in late 1970. Como continued to record LPs and occasional television specials while making scattered appearances during the '70s and '80s. On May 12, 2001, Perry Como died in his sleep at his home in Florida.

Charles Como of Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon was born on September 18, 1889, and died at age 81 years old in January 1971.

Tony Como of Yakima, Yakima County, WA was born on March 16, 1920, and died at age 80 years old on July 25, 2000.

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Darla Sue Norviel-Como was born on October 18, 1959 at Wynne, Arkansas. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Darla Sue Norviel-Como.

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Vianne Como of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on August 20, 1924, and died at age 70 years old in August 1994.

Antoinette C Como of Randallstown, Baltimore County, MD was born on November 25, 1920, and died at age 77 years old on June 23, 1998. Antoinette Como was buried at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery Section G-18 Row 23 Site 4 11501 Garrison Forest Rd, in Owings Mills.

William D Como of Randolph, Norfolk County, MA was born on October 13, 1933, and died at age 72 years old on January 6, 2006.

Frank J Como of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on February 22, 1914, and died at age 62 years old in August 1976.

Charles W Como of Fall River, Bristol County, MA was born on January 5, 1915, and died at age 94 years old on June 19, 2009.

Gwendolyn Beulah (Como) Henry of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas was born on November 26, 1947. Gwendolyn Henry was married to Willie Henry Jr on December 12, 1998 in TX, and died at age 60 years old on December 6, 2007.

Suzanne K Como was born on June 30, 1906, and died at age 56 years old on August 13, 1962. Suzanne Como was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery Section 2B Site 1576 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Suzanne K Como.

Michael Como of South Ozone Park, Queens County, NY was born on April 25, 1909, and died at age 77 years old in August 1986.

Frank P Como was born on May 11, 1920, and died at age 62 years old on September 24, 1982. Frank Como was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 5 Site 6791 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frank P Como.

Maurice S Como of Rosemead, Los Angeles County, California was born on September 7, 1911, and died at age 73 years old in August 1985.

Clifford E Como was born on December 8, 1965, and died at age 14 years old on October 1, 1980. Clifford Como was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section W Site 7664 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis, Mn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Clifford E Como.

William James Como was born on February 8, 1926, and died at age 40 years old on March 21, 1966. William Como was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section A-E Site 1864 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William James Como.

Alyce Como was born on April 5, 1923, and died at age 57 years old in July 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alyce Como.

Greta Como of Massapequa, Nassau County, NY was born on October 8, 1928, and died at age 75 years old on March 1, 2004.