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Dawson Vicente
January 2, 2026
Dick, You were one of a kind. You saw me through my high school years and no matter how much time passed, you always remembered me and were there for me. I am glad that you met my wife. Words could never hope to express how much I love you and am grateful to you. No one will ever know what I would not do to have had one last chance to speak to you. I am grateful To Almighty God every day for the genuine honor, pleasure, and privilege to have known you. Rest in Peace. You will always be The Greatest!
james Schiller
November 26, 2025
I met him at the London House restaurant in 1963 with my Mom and my first cousin Susan. He was very friendly and even mentioned our names on the air. A true Gent
Dianna Champ
November 20, 2025
I met Dick Bondi once , very nice man , I did realize until now he passed away so sorry for his family .
Donna Nelson
June 15, 2025
GREAT, FUNNY DJ
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Shaun Cotten
January 28, 2025
Mr. Biondi was a good radio DJ back in the day, my parents got me into the oldies back then I had no idea that he died, he will be missed by his followers listeners. Many years ago, in 2003. I got to meet Mr. Biondi, he was doing a toy convention at my local mall my mother dated this one guy who knew him personally.
Farewell Mr. Biondi, you will be missed.
Chuck Meyer
September 30, 2024
Thank you for being there for us for so long. You kept us younger!!! RIP Dick!!!
Roger Astro
September 21, 2024
I listened to him in the late '50s, when he was a night-time jock on Buffalo's WKBW. I lived in Rochester, and WKBW turned up the wattage at night. Also had Tom Shannon, whose theme song was "Wild Weekend" with lyrics for his show: "This is the place for news & weather; the place we get together; on the . . . Tom Shannon show".
Kenneth Wisniewski
February 27, 2024
Dick was my radio favorite in the 60 s. One Friday night he took my phone call and told all of Chicago to have peanut butter pizza.. He lite up my life by talking to me. Sometime in the 2000 area I met him at the Lombard, IL. Jaguar dealer where was doing a broadcast. When he realized I was the guy on the phone 40 years earlier, he hugged me. He the put his arm around me and we sang "On top of a pizza" on the radio. He was a great person and probably one of the best DJ's ever on the radio. I miss you dick. Thank you for all the memories.
February 21, 2024
My parents listened to Dick on KBW in Buffalo, New York, so I naturally have spent the last 30 years listening to him courtesy of his Cruisin' 1960 album. Thank you for the great music memories, Dick.
Debra Pearl
February 18, 2024
Dick was so kind and caring. We used to chat on the phone. He'd say hello to "My favorite clown, Sweet Patootie." My friend and I would drop off toys at Christmastime as Santa and Mrs. Claus. Dick would jump in our large bag. He was such fun. Also got me thru some dark times. A true friend. I miss you, Dick. Rest in Peace.
Don young
December 7, 2023
Dick.
From WKBW in 1959 &1960, you were a pleasure to listen to and you became a strong influence on my life!
Sleep well, fine prince.
Loren Mcgraw
November 20, 2023
Not sure its been a long time God bless you
Barbara Martinez
October 10, 2023
I heard biondi's voice more then my own fathers! ❤❤❤❤❤Rip! Xoxoxo
Edward LaPinskas
September 24, 2023
Dick Biondi was like an older brother to me in '61 & '62. I was in 7th and 8th grade and my Dad was still working nights after my Mom died, back then. So, after homework, as a latchkey kid, I would turn on WLS and he would "rock me." I wonder if Mr. Biondi realized how just being on the air, he was there for so many of us middle schoolers ( as they call them now ). God bless your memory, Sir, and thanks for being there for me as a 12 & 13 y/o. Ed Lapinskas - [email protected].
Raymond Heflin
September 22, 2023
Your greatest.
Terry Boers
August 23, 2023
I got to know Dick a little when I was hosting a radio show on The Score. What an absolute pleasure and delight he was. He was the soundtrack of my life, starting when I was 13 years old and growing up in Steger. When I finally got to know him a little, the pleasure was all mine. What a gentleman. What a Chicago treasure. I wish I could have been half the radio guy he was, not to mention the kind of person he was. Rest in peace my friend. You touched so many people in your amazing life and I’m forever be proud I was one of them.
Linda Hadley
August 7, 2023
I grew up in the Chicago suburbs in the 60’s listening to Dick Biondi every night! I loved him! I listened on my transistor radio to WLS under my covers when I should have been asleep. In 1968 I broke my wrist in a fall from a horse when I was in Colorado; I was flown home for surgery. Dick Biondi came to see me in Elmhurst hospital! I don’t remember how he knew I bet it was my Mom! He was a legend. He was that crystal clear high energy voice out of Chicago! You could even get the station and his show in the Rockies! He played the BEST music! May he rest in eternal Peace. ✝
Janice Infusino
July 29, 2023
You Are Missed Deeply
Jan Stephens
July 26, 2023
Thank you for your vision and brilliance, to see the potential and life altering changes the Beatles would br8ng to the world. Rest In Peace sir
Bobbi Gardner
July 24, 2023
Remember the night we went out and were laughed at because of our funny clothes? Fun times long ago.
Gary Dougherty
July 21, 2023
I met Dick at WNMB in North Myrtle Beach SC. One thing that always stuck with me about him was his passion to help anyone. We had a radio a thon here every February and he opened the studio for anyone to come in and see him while this was going on. His voice is distinct and there will never be another like him. Rest In Peace sir, you deserve it
Benjamin Huey
July 20, 2023
You will surely be missed at Elvis tribute and I'm glad I got to know you when I did Sgt Carter on the air and the different times I seen you dressed up as Elvis goodbye old friend peace live long and prosper amen from Ben huey and Claudia hajdas
Carol Cooley
July 19, 2023
Thank you, Dick, for all your enthusiasm and love of music, and caring about teenagers in your lifetime! Thank you for helping me find THE BARBARIANS, back in 1995!! REST in Peace, dear friend!!
Double Date with Dick and his wife with my wife and me at the Jersey Boys showing on 4/19/20008. I had won a contest at WLS-FM.
Jim Percic
July 18, 2023
I wish to extend our condolences to Dick's wife and family on his passing. Dick Biondi was definitely, as Robert Feder once described him, sui generis (one of a kind). We met Dick and his wife after I won a contest for a Double Date with Dick Biondi. The prize was joining them to see the matinee of Jersey Boys followed by dinner at 35 West downtown. Dick was a wonderful host and very charming. We had a thoroughly enjoyable dinner and conversation. We subsequently met him at a the Italian Festival in Addison that summer and at several of his Christmas toy drives. He always remembered my wife (and me). Probably my fondest memory was when I called in a request for him to play my wife's favorite song on our 25th anniversary. Not only did he play it but he also gave a wonderful introduction to it congratulating me on marrying her. Dick will be missed. We will remember him in our prayers. Jim Percic
Terry Slotnick
July 17, 2023
Dear Marybeth, so sorry for your loss. I loved talking to Dick on occasion. Loved meeting you both in Las Vegas when I worked at the Golden Nugget. He used to get a big kick out of my job and name went along with it.
Jeannie Mikota and Mickey Sax
July 16, 2023
We will surely miss you. Thank you for all you did for all of us, especially the children at the toy drives .. you will never be forgotten.. Jeannie Mikota and Mickey Sax
Darlene Silvestri
July 14, 2023
I met Dick Biondi in the early 70´s at WCFL while being a radio groupie and reconnected during his WJMK and WLS days through appearances, sock hops, toy drives, concerts, etc. He was a true legend as a DJ and the most humble and nicest person I have ever met. My condolences to his wife Maribeth, his family and friends. I was blessed to have known him and will truly miss him. Until we meet again Dick. You are loved by so very many. Rest in eternal peace.
Donna Murphy
July 14, 2023
U became a part of my life in 1967 when I came to Michigan City, IN. Your voice caught my attention at once as did your attention to your fans. Later I learned of your heartfelt caring for kids by hosting the toy drives. Your records live on in my heart. To say the least .... you are an Angel now, but, you were always an ANGEL on earth. Rest in peace.
Wayne Cichowicz
July 13, 2023
I have known Dick for over 30 years. He was a dear friend who had a giant heart. We have lost a wonderful caring person who was the greatest DJ that ever lived. My condolences to his wife and family. Dr. Wayne Cichowicz
Jeanine McNicol
July 13, 2023
Dick was an amazing person and personality. I learned so much from him while working at WJMK my condolences to his wife and family
Mo M.
July 13, 2023
Two generations of adoring fans express their heartfelt condolences!
Diana J
July 13, 2023
Such a Great DJ and person. Listened to you growing up and was so kind to my kids when we would go to Randhurst for Toys for Kids. Condolences to his family.
Nancy Dyl
July 13, 2023
RIP Dick Biondi
Best Chicago DJ ever! Heaven has gained a great new voice and hopefully you are playing the Music.
Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice
July 13, 2023
Dick, you have touched our lives through your gift of voice, your love of people, and your heart so big it could scarcely fit in that skinny frame of yours. There will never be another like you, Wild I-Tralian. We love you and thank you for enriching our lives for 67 years on the airwaves. After giving so much of yourself to your artist friends and your beloved audience, know that your memory will live on in your documentary film, TMTHE VOICE THAT ROCKED AMERICA: THE DICK BIONDI STORY. Rest in peace, Dick. We love you and always will. P
R. B.
July 10, 2023
He had a heart as big as the
sears tower was tall. Chicago thanks you Mr. Biondi!
Mary Jane Wisener
July 10, 2023
So sorry for your family's loss listened at night to him on WLS out of Chi town on my transistor radio from Urbana,OH.
Richard Gottlieb
July 9, 2023
I have a few oldies collection albums and Dick was the highlighted DJ and I enjoyed listening to your antics you certainly were one in a million thank you for the memories that these albums provided.
Rock and Roll Heaven has a new angel in Dick Biondi.
Ed Hibbitts
July 9, 2023
As an oldies jock myself, he was my inspiration and a hero of my younger years. I had the honor of meeting him at WNMB. Rest in peace, Dick. We will carry on the work.
-Ed Hibbitts, WEHC / WISE-FM, Virginia
July 9, 2023
A true radio Hall of Famer that left his mark in the radio industry. His style and ear for music will never be forgotten. Sincerest condolences to the Biondi family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all to help through your loss.
Donna Hess
July 8, 2023
Thank you Mr. Biondi for being so nice to me Rip, God bless your family
July 8, 2023
I remember listening to him and his antics when he was a D J at WKBW in Buffalo in the late 50s and in the 60s. He was the best.
Grandpa Carl The Undertaker Chutro
July 7, 2023
Rest in Peace my friend - You've certainly earned it.
Ken Kaczmarz
July 7, 2023
To say that Dick Biondi was a great part of Chicago only tells part of his story. I met Dick at several events across the years. Most recently at CD&ME in Frankfort. The amazing thing was that each time I talked to him, he sincerely spoke to me as a friend he had known a long time. We always spoke of our first love. The origins of Rock and Roll and Doo Wop music. We even sang a couple of lines together. What a great guy. I think he understood the bond that the music created for everyone that grew in in Chicago at that time. I know he's up at that big record hop in the sky, spinning all those records. Rest in Peace my friend.
Kathie Burkhart
July 7, 2023
Dick Biondi was my Radio Herohe played the Soundtrack of my Life. May his soul rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
RB
July 7, 2023
A legendary DJ, he had such a great ear for music and talent. Sincere condolences to the Biondi family, so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in this time of your loss.
Lee Reeder
July 7, 2023
Dick was a giant in the Chicago area for oldies music and he'll be deeply missed as this is a major loss for the radio industry and for Chicago
Neal Martin
July 6, 2023
Dick Biondi, WLS radio disc jockey was a radio ICON.
Everyone growing up in the early 1960’s in North Ala listened to this amazing guy! He was known by everyone
Who listened to the great music on night radio!
RIP Dick Biondi, you were loved and respected by
Everyone you entertained!
Connie Willoughby
July 6, 2023
I enjoyed listening to him on WLS as a teenager in Chicago suburbia in the 1960s...what a character he was!
Emmett Pogue
July 6, 2023
DJ of choice in my early teens in Galesburg late 50s-early 60s.
Marty Getz
July 5, 2023
Another piece of my youth gone ... sad.
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