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Patty Reich
May 29, 2025
Met you when you were judging a dance contest at the Library in Bala. Total Class you are!
Ace Fuson
May 20, 2025
I loved him he always made me feel like I was someone R.I.P. Brother i will always remember you
Gerry Pacitti
March 5, 2023
Hy Lit was my favorite DJ while I was growing up in Philly.
Linda (Applegate) Fabiani
January 29, 2023
Sad to find Hy had passed away..
Went to St. Alice's Dance, Upper Darby, PA and always had a great time. Johnny and I entered the dance contest and won to be on the HyLit Show on Channel 48.
WIBG was the best Radio station in the 60's for me.
Fabulous memories!
Linda (Applegate) Fabiani
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Dane Phillips
July 29, 2020
Our band played at Hy’s club “The Manor” in Prospect Park Pa in ‘68. So much fun and a great crowd of kids. Great memories for me and our band Deacon and the Undertakers.
RIP Hyskie.
April 15, 2019
Hy, You were the best! My sister and I made sure to get the Top 99 Songs of the week at our local record store in Camden, NJ. We both had measles at the same time one summer and we spent 5 days isolated in our bedroom ticking the songs played on WIBG off the list! A great shared memory. Rock on in Peace. Jo Ann and Vicki Knooren
John Reing
April 13, 2019
Thanks Hy for the wonderful memories. Listened every Sunday night when I was a Senior at Dougherty in 1964/65.
Rob Gallant
October 28, 2018
He was a good friend of my uncle Mel Gallant or as he'd was known Mel Grant. They are both playing rock and roll I heaven
alicia pilotta
June 17, 2018
Hy after all these years I still miss you doing the Wednesday Night 50s House Party on WOGL..
November 7, 2011
Larry and I will always remember hyski.
Live,love,laugh,and be happy.
Rob
mary lloyd
May 4, 2011
Gone but will NEVER be forgotten........
Jim Dilks
May 4, 2010
Hy, you will be deeply missed, I sang in several groups in the 60's one was Tony and the raindrops and we did many many record hops with you and in 1962 we were with you the whole summer at the "under 21 club" in somers point nj again hy we will miss you deeply....God Bless You Hy.....Jimmy Dilks from Tony and the Raindrops......
Steve Gifford
February 25, 2010
Hy Lit was the greatest!
Joann (Ritz) Squilla
February 14, 2010
Back in 1965 we used to go to the old channel 48 in Philly every Wednesday to dance on the Hy Lit dance party show, then watch it on TV every Saturday. We used to listen to Hy Lit on WIBG & later on WFIL. Best DJ ever on the radio!!!
paul
January 22, 2010
He was the best ever dj, listen every day to the internet radio show. station plays the greatest music of all time.
paul henderson
December 10, 2009
I didn't know Hy passed I have all his albums and listened to him reg.
I am soo sorry.
PAUL
Marc Bieler
March 22, 2008
well, this is sad news to me.I just found this out when I googled Hy's name, see what he was up to today. Grew up in the 60's in Philly, and Hy was "the source" for all the great music from the early and mid 60's!
So, hy, here's to you!
glenn kephart
March 12, 2008
thanks hyski, for the unique "philly sound" of wibbage & wfil, radio 99 & 56! these stations were my very favorites during my teenage years in the fantasic 60s growing up in levittown,pa.you will certainly be missed, my deepest prayer & condulences to the family & close friends. your son, sam will carry on your legend, & the music & memories will live on in the hearts of your devoted fans for many years to come!!God bless, glennaphonics, club dj
IM JUST DOIN WHAT INSPIRED ME, HAVIN FUN AT IT
JEFF WEIMAN
February 16, 2008
HEY EVERYONE JUST WANTED TO SAY HY LIT IS STILL IN OUR HEARTS AND HE WILL LIVE FOREVER WHEN IT COMES TO RADIO LEGENDS.MY INSPIRATION IS IN HEAVEN ROCKIN WITH JOE NIAGRA JIMMY BISHOP JOCKO HENDERSON AND THE GREAT ROCK AND ROLL HEAVEN MUSIC SHOW.YOU WILL BE MISSED FOREVER. I HOPE I CAN SOMEDAY LIVE UP TO A GREAT LEGEND LIKE YOU
J & D George
February 9, 2008
To Hy's Family...this July will be our 20th wedding anniversay. We met at the Woodbine Inn and Hy was DJing that night. He played "By Love Possessed", we danced to the song and have been in love ever since.....as much as Hy loved all of his fans, the music and the business. God has truly blessed all of us with his presence and the memories.
Barbara Vernot
February 8, 2008
Today I found out about your dad's passing. There are no words to express how saddened I was about this terrible tragedy. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Sam and your entire family. Please know though, your father brought so much into the lives of so many that he will never be forgotten. Think of it this way. All of us still left here on earth will be playing the music he made so famous and those in heaven with him are playing it there. Know that he will always be in our hearts and in the music.
Ed Sharkey
January 13, 2008
A Philadelphia legend. The voice will be missed, From his days at WIBG to WOGL. I remember him most for his Sunday Nights at The Fort Washington Hoilday Inn.
Sab Cupelli
January 10, 2008
Sam, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I just found out. Something told me tonight to look you up. I had no idea. I am living in Florida and don't get Philly news. Your dad was also an insperation for me. A great man, dad, and a terrific broadcaster. I remember how he would call you every day when he was working with the Globe Trotters. Hy Lit was Philly Radio. He will be missed.
Tom The Yearbook Guy
January 1, 2008
To Hy Lit, the master of radio, our escape from the everyday grind. HYSKIE took us away from the boring daily blah with his career at WIBG and all he did subsequently. He was the PhD of broadcasting great music. Sad to lose you so suddenly. Gone but never forgotten! My deepest sympathy to the family. He was one of kind and the best at what he did in my honest opinion!
Sincerely,
Tom "the yearbook guy" in South Jersey! Upper Deerfield Township.........
Phil Pasquarello
January 1, 2008
I was really shocked to learn of Hy's passing. He gave us many memories with his great voice and energy. Truly one of a kind and will be missed.
Tina Jackson
December 29, 2007
How many lives Hy touched in such a positive way. I'm saddened by the news of his passing, and send my condolences and warm wishes to his family. Thank you for sharing your father with us all; he was a treasure.
Marian Hueston Johnson
December 27, 2007
I am deeply sorry to hear of Hy Lit's passing. I learned "music" from him and never missed his shows. Homework was better when listening to Hy! I am so, so sorry.
Jim Shannon
December 27, 2007
Thank you Hyski for all of our happy memories, music and good information over the years. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of grief. May all of your memories bring comfort to us.
Charles Plocher
December 22, 2007
as i get older (65) the icons of my youth fall away. So sad... I would love to tune you in one more time and dance to your music with the one I love...
Thank you Hyski for the music and the vocabulary.. you were, simply the greatest
John Long
December 19, 2007
It's funny how some people get my tears.
Growing up in Cherry Hill wouldn't have been the same without The HYSKI.
He later went with me, on tape, to the far reaches of the North Atlantic on the Flagship of the Submarine Force. With him it felt like I was hangin' out at Gino's or the Earlton Bowl. Made some long days peaceful days. RIP, my man, and thanks for being the only part of my life that was innocent.
Mary Anderson
December 16, 2007
I grew up listening to your music in the late 60's every Sunday night until I moved to New York, then, when I'd return to the Philadelpia area I would listn to your broadcast driving back to New York until I reached Exit 7A on The New Jersey Turnpike, then the radio station would fade in and out until you were gone. After New York I moved to Atlanta, Ga., still unable to find someone like you. RIP
pat mcGowan
December 14, 2007
The turn table has stopped spinning.
WIBG was "The Channel" in my VW Bug while I was at TEMPLE.
God Speed Mr.Lit
Herb Rossin
December 13, 2007
I grew up with you and was honored to work in the same market with you in 1980 (Trenton) My world is a sad quiet place without Hyski.
Grant Armstrong
December 9, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Cornelia Simpson Nixon
December 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
francis bruenger
December 8, 2007
thank you for the great knowledge and memories...|
Ruth Zulli
December 7, 2007
I, too, was really sorry to hear of Hy Lit's untimely passing. I grew up listening to him and I don't think a single night passed that my mother didn't come in and yell at me to "turn that down" while I was doing my homework. Thank you Hy - for getting many of us through our teens!
ROBERT SHEERAN
December 5, 2007
LIVE, LOVE LIFE AND BE HAPPY AND REMEMBER AT ALL TIMES TO MAINTAIN YOUR COOL BE NOBODYS FOOL SOLID TED ENOUGH SAID. I SMILE ALOT THINKING ABOUT THE FRIDAY NIGHT DANCES AT ST ALICE AND YOUR GREAT RADIO SHOW. LATER
Linda De Simone
December 5, 2007
I can't believe that I just learned about Hy's passing yesterday through an e-mail I received about a web site he wanted his fans to know about. Just like him to remember us! I was really saddened and shocked. Now, living far away from the WIBG area and days, I was finally able to listen again through a friend.
It is such a terrible loss to the family. I am so sorry, but just think of all the feet that will now be dancing again.
The best to you.
robert sheeran
December 5, 2007
Live Love Life and be happy and remember at all times maintain your cool be nobodys fool solid ted enough said. Listen to you every day on the web. Real sad to here about your passing Later
Richard Laimbeer
December 4, 2007
Like many who have signed this book, I grew up in the 60s listening to Hy on WIBG. I regularly attended his record hops. What crowds and what great times. The shows at the Airport Drive-in were great. The most memorable for me was the appearance by Stevie Wonder. I can still hear the crowd's reaction calling out "Little Ray" as he was helped off the stage. Their predictions proved to be accurate.
It seems as if it was only yesterday that I was driving down MacDade Blvd listening to Hy Lit on a summer Saturday night. Great times, great memories, great music and a great DJ.
Ben Dickerson
December 3, 2007
Hyski, You are the best! Had many hours of enjoyment listening to your show on Wibbage.
Hy at office party
December 3, 2007
Hy at WOGL Holiday party
December 3, 2007
Hy at WOGL office party
December 3, 2007
Frank Schrandt
December 2, 2007
He was one of a kind. I grew up in philly in the late 50's & 60's. Hy Lit & Georgie woods were the best. He will be missed.
Marilyn Martell
December 2, 2007
I've moved from the Philadelphia area and when my sister told me about Hyski's passing I was very upset. What a huge part of our growing up and so much fun. My 40th reunion was in May and one of the ladies graciously prepared a CD with a Hy Lit broadcast on it. What great memories. Condolences to the family on the loss of a giant to many of a certain age in Philadelphia and beyond.
Seth Wax
November 28, 2007
I grew up just a short distance from Hy and went to school with Sam. My sister Pam & I would walk down to their house where Sam would give us a bunch of 45's, obviously from his dad. We would fill up those old 45 cases and take them home and listen all day and night. We discovered groups like Sly & the Family Stone, the Motown greats and so much more through those records and his radio show on WIBG. Even in my early youth, I saw Sam's great fondness for his father, his hero. I offer my condolences to the Lit family and all who love Hy.
Rosann Vendetti ( nee Kern)
November 27, 2007
Hy Lit --I was born in 1949 and got my first radio in 1960. You were my first, my last, my everything musically
from then until now. All will miss your
unique style, loving kindness and spirit of Philadelphia.
fred lavner
November 25, 2007
Hy--
It was an honor and a privilege to be your lantsman. We shared lots of great stories over the years--funny, ironic, prophetic, gossipy, even a few sad ones. The saddest one of all is your spirit is gone but, fortunately, your voice will live on forever. After all, you really did bring the sound to town. My deepest condolences to your family.
Bob Kusnirik
November 25, 2007
Sam & Family:
You have my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of Hyski which will be felt by all who knew him.
I enjoyed working with him during his stay in Atlantic City with WUSS and bumping into him when he toured with the Globe Trotter. He will be missed by many as evidenced by the comments of the people in this guest book. Hyski was a colorful off the air as he was on.
Preserve the memories.
massimino Russello
November 24, 2007
I’m alive and you are not
But don’t ever think I forgot
The happy days of Hy Lit’s past
I knew one day they wouldn’t last
So good bye my friend
You were one of the best
But now its time for you to rest.
With loving memories,
Massimino, Mary, Angelo and Eugene Russello
Pat Smith
November 23, 2007
Hy Lit,
You were the greatest. You were the soul of the 60's.
Pat
Fred Pohl
November 23, 2007
I'm Very Sorry for Hy Litt's passing away He was a icon in the Philly Area I remember him from the the WIBBAGE days When he DJed on the Raidio The one song was playing intrmentally was "Time is tight" by Booker T and the MGS My condolences to his family God rest his soul
Jeanie Connor-Faust King
November 23, 2007
I remember listening to Hy Lit as a teenager growing up in Philadelphia.Those are good memories.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Jeanie Connor-Faust King
Eddie "Mr.Ed" Collins
November 23, 2007
Growing up in philly during the early 60s'my dial was locked in to 99 WIBG. There was great jocks, but
none had the voice,delivery and charisma of HYSKI. He knew the nusic heart & soul. Later when I broke into radio during the 80's, Hy was my insperation, and once had
the honor to do a phoner with him
when I worked at WSPI FM in 1989.
Hyski personified personality radio, and I will miss him.
Leo Sheridan
November 23, 2007
Thanks for the memories. I listen to Hy for years. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Charles Amann III
November 22, 2007
I met and interviewed Hy about three years ago. Over the short years, we kept in touch and talked often on the phone. Hy was an extraordiary man. He was honest, sincere, warm, and generous with his feelings. He shared his concern for others. Along with that incredible voice, he could wield a tale and drop a punchline along with the best of them. He had a sense of humor and a handle on life's ironies. To my mind, he lived life as it should be -- every day to its fullest.
He will always be on my mind and in my heart.
David A. Burgoyne
November 22, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy on this profound loss. I will keep all Hy's loved ones in my prayers.
Marge & Ray Groh
November 22, 2007
We grew up listening to Hyski-o-rudy-mcvadio-zoot. Thanks for the great oldies and many memories. Nobody else ever really measured up to Hy's standards.
ACE
November 22, 2007
Hylit, my favorite oldies DJ. I remember those good old days at St. Alice's dance, Upper Darby, PA, where I met my husband 43 years ago. Rest in peace!
Drew Antonelli
November 22, 2007
Rest in Peace Hyski! I will never forget those summer nights crusing down the Boulevard on the way to "Big Boys" listining to you on WIBG
CLAIRE CAMPBELL
November 22, 2007
DEAR HY LIT, WIBG WAS ALWAYS MY FAVORITE STATION AND YOU, HY, WERE AN UNFORGETTABLE DJ. YOU DID A GREAT JOB GIVING ME TEEN MEMORIES. WHEN LIFE SOMETIMES GETS ME DOWN, I THINK OF HY LIT, WIBBAGE, DANCING AND I AM GOOD TO GO A LITTLE LONGER.HY, REST IN PEACE.
Bridget Benjamin
November 21, 2007
Having grown up with Hy Lit, and being a daily listener to his Internet show, I was very saddened at his sudden passing. My condolences to the family of the man who made my teen years fun. Hy will be greatly missed. Hoping that his Internet show will live on.
Mike Saunders
November 21, 2007
A toast -to HY , who brought great music and good times to generations -
to HY, THE GOOD GUY
From one of the early WIBG good guy members
Terry Callen
November 21, 2007
Another part of my childhood and teen years gone.
I remember listening to Hyski on WIBG and watching his TV show on Saturday nights on Channel 48 (WKBS).
I'd watch the show and then head off to Neumann's dance.
MICHAEL McDevitt
November 21, 2007
I take honor knowing I was hylits producer "BUTCHWAX"! he taught me so much about oldies,and who he worked with. He will always be my Idol. ps I hope you get this sam !
Margaret Camm
November 21, 2007
I feel very sad hearing about Hy.My prayers are with his family.I was a fan of Hy's since 1958 when he was at wibbage.He was the greatest.When i think of my teenage years i have to include him in with my memories.God bless him and keep him in his loving care always. sincerly,
Margi Camm
William Inverso
November 21, 2007
Our sorrow and prayers goes out to a great man whith extrodinary talents. He brought us many years of entertainment. May he rest in peace.
Paul Farmer
November 21, 2007
My deepest sympathies go out to the family. Hyski was the first disc jockey I ever heard when I discovered WIBG and rock 'n roll in 1959 at the age of 10. I'd listen to him in bed on my little transistor radio under the covers after I was supposed to be sleeping - totally mesmerized by his rapid fire delivery. I'd never heard anything like it. He was my favorite and nobody ever surpassed him. I'll miss you babycakes.
Henry Chmielefski
November 21, 2007
To the family, my deepest sympathies. Hyski was a hero throughout my life and an all time favorite. I enjoyed listening to him on Wibbage through Sunni 104.5 (where I was thrilled to find him again!) through WOGL and HyLitRadio.com. He will be missed, but I do find myself smiling when I think about him. Thank you again for sharing him with all of us.
Nancy Biba
November 21, 2007
Hy Lit was an icon to music for all teenagers in Philly. I can remember taking my transistor radio to Atlantic City so I could listen to Wibbage on the beach as well! Hy, You will be missed and never forgotten!
Tom Stewart (Lexus Tom)
November 20, 2007
I was fortunate to meet Mr. Lit years ago through his wife Maggie. I feel lucky that I was able to get to know the two of them. I know their together now in Rock and Roll Haven. God called THE BEST DJ home. Thank you for all your kind words and that warm smile.
Donna Maglione
November 20, 2007
When I received a transistor radio as a very young teen it didn't take me long to tune into the coolest radio station, WIBG. When Hy Lit played "Transistor Sister" I thought it was written and played for me. My husband also from the Philly area loved the whole Philadelphia radio scene. In fact he taught our kids so much about that pop culture that our son is a DJ in Virginia. One time when we were visiting family in Philly my husband took our son to Geno's in South Philly for a real steak. All of a sudden, there was Hy Lit stopping for his taste of Philly too. Now I am a middle aged women preparing Thanksgiving dinner for a family. Still all those memories of growing up in Philly and my daily dose of Hy Lit are with me. I wonder if he ever knew just how many kids lives he impacted with pure joy. Love and blessings to all of his family and friends. Donna Maglione
Kathleen McCann
November 20, 2007
I grew up listening to Hy Lit on WIBG at night in my bedroom. I feel like an era just ended. "THOSE OLDIES BUT GOODIES REMIND OF YOU".
Tina Lupo
November 20, 2007
Hy Lit played a big part of my teen years and most everyone who grow up in the 60's in Philly. My condolence to the family. He will be missed
Andy Julia
November 20, 2007
To: Sam & Benna,
I'm very sorry for the lose of your Father and My Friend, I have followed your Dad's Career since the old WIBBAGE days to the WOGL days to hylitradio.com which I'm listening to as I'm writing to you. I will miss him very much, My God Bless Both Of you and your Families. As my old friend use to say "Stay kool, But Don't Freeze" Sleep Warm My Friend Sleep Warm.
Dave Burman
November 20, 2007
I am a radio DJ and Sportscaster in Lewistown, PA 105.5 WCHX.
Growing up in Chester, PA Hy Lit was one of my radio idols--
Sincerely
Dave Burman
Bob
November 20, 2007
To HYLIT: May the Angels Welcome You To Paradise...For us it truely is Rainy Day Bells! It was Dancing Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights every weekend thanks to HY!
sharyn serotkin
November 20, 2007
My sincerest sympathies to the Litman Family -
Hy Lit was one of a kind, kept all of us teenagers grounded and played the best music on wibbage. Had the pleasure of meeting Hyskie at a dance many years ago. A terrific guy!!!
Sharyn in Southampton, Pa
Joe Scafidi
November 20, 2007
Hyski was a welcome voice when I was growing up in Warminster so long ago. Without television, it was his personality that made the songs come alive. He was a true artisan, and he will never be replaced. I will miss you, Hyski.
Louise Lintner
November 20, 2007
I grew up listening to Hy Lit I married a guy from Philly in the 60"S his name was Bill Lintner I can remember then people used to always say Hi Lit to him all the time,associating his name with Hy Lit's He will be sadly missed.
Peter & Ginnie (Moore) Donato Donato
November 20, 2007
To the Family: Your father was a big part of my husband and my life as we were growing up. You weren't cool in the day, if you didn't listen to Hyski. We still have all the Wibbage Albums. I'm from N.E. Philly and my husband is from Camden. We all listened to him no matter what side of the bridge we lived. He should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We will always remember him as a Hero in our day.
charles griffith
November 20, 2007
Hyskiaroneymicvaldiozoot, you made my teen years the best of my life. You will always have a place in my hart. My wife and I thank you for all the wonderful music you pumped out of the radio of my 55 chevy.
November 20, 2007
Sam, Benna and Udel:
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Al Layton
November 20, 2007
May he rest in peace. The dream weaver and one of the best in the business. Another loss for all of us.
Kenneth Robinson
November 20, 2007
He sure was a part of all of us growing up in Philly...for us, he will rock and roll forever
Marci Peller
November 20, 2007
My heart and prayers go out to the Lit family. I grew up listening to Hy Lit on WIBG. As far as I was concerned there was no other station to listen to. Hy Lit will never be forgotten as long as radio stations all over keep playing the oldies. They go hand and hand.
Marci
Love, from down in Dixie
November 20, 2007
I shall add a flowering plant to my memory garden in your name. Thanks for so many memories and making growing up so fun. We had it easy back then. I have not heard "Darling Forever" since I left Philly. You cannot find the same selection of old music outside of the WIBBAGE Range. I have your albums still with me all these years later. If you put a nickel on the needle then
they sound better. Remember Memory Lane by Jimmy Charles? Well thanks for the memories. I carry them wherever I go. Now, you go in peace and enjoy your eternity. You deserve all good things, We'll miss you HY. Fly away.
Arleen Gottesman
November 20, 2007
He will greatly missed. He was one special person.
JOSEPH CUTULI
November 20, 2007
GOD BLESS HY LIT. HE MEANT SO MUCH TO THE KIDS OF OUR GENERATION. LISTENING TO HIM ON WIBG IN THE 60'S TO WOGL IN THE 21ST CENTURY HAS MEANT SO MUCH TO ME.
DOWN HERE IN FLORIDA WE HAVE NO ONE LIKE HIM AND LISTENING TO MY OLD TAPES OF HIS RADIO SHOWS BRINGS ME BACK TO DREXEL HILL, CHEZ VOUS, ST. ALICE'S AND HOLY CROSS DANCES. I KNOW HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MY COUSIN, DJ BOB PANTANO .
TO HIS FAMILY, THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIM WITH US FOR ALL THESE YEARS. MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Vince & Karen Lallone
November 19, 2007
We only just met Hyski a short time ago but we were able to spend many great hours conversing with one of the most unique men who landed on this planet earth. We can only say that our lives have been enriched due to this wonderful experience and for this we share the grief of the entire Lit Family. Our love goes out to Sam & Benna. Know we will always be there for you. Once again thank you for allowing us to share your Dad. The joy of being with Hy was a rare gift even though the time was too short. We will keep him forever in our hearts as the most genuine, generous and gentle human being that we were lucky enough to know. We love you Hyski.
Rich Galecki
November 19, 2007
A big part of my youth is gone. You could listen in at night when he was on WIBG and know that he was genuinely your friend. Went to the dance parties at my high school and once appeared on his TV show. Thank you, Hyski! Give the Rockin' Bird our best!
David Sutton
November 19, 2007
Hyski, on 9/10/77, you told "the old girl," "the grand old lady of Philadelphia radio," WIBG(moments before SHE passed away), to wait for you to come up to heaven "carrying that golden microphone" and "broadcasting to the angels."(As quoted from an aircheck of WIBG's last day on the air-9/10/77, via the Classic Philadelphia Radio website[www.philaradio.com].) Beginning thirty years, two months, and seven days to the day you said it, you are now doing exactly that. The Rock'n'Roll Radio Station in the Sky now has as its latest DJ, Philly's legendary "Hyski O'Rootie McVoutie O'Zoot".
Rick
November 19, 2007
I grew up listening to your Father. There was no one better.
Reggie Rubin
November 19, 2007
To Benna and Sam
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your
father.
Reggie Rubin
Ruth Williams
November 19, 2007
I moved up here to NJ in 1988 from Dallas, Tx. The first station I tuned into was WOGL and have been listening to it ever since. I remember Hy Lit, Don Cannon and the rest of the D.J.'s.and staff. Hy brought back so many memories of my dancing and music days. He was and always will be, "one of a kind". He had a great personality, he loved his work, the music, and everyone that was involved in the old rock 'n'roll music. He will be missed by everyone that listened to his voice. The Lit family are in my prayers. If there is a rock 'n'roll Heaven, Hy is the DJ and having a real good time with all his friends.
David Sutton
November 19, 2007
From a Central Jerseyan(and native North Jerseyan)who listened to your dad play soft rock hits on WSNI and oldies on WPGR in the '80s and oldies on WOGL from the '90s to mid-2000s, my deepest condolences to you.
November 19, 2007
Hyski:
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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