David Harry Connor

CONNOR, DAVID HARRY, passed away after a short illness on May 25, 2004. Mr. Connor was born in Hancock, Maryland to Eastern European immigrants and was raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Besides the great love for his family, his greatest passions were music and travel. He played the violin and had a great love for many violin masters of our time. Mr. Connor was a classic radio announcer of the highest regard, having been called the "voice of Miami" and the "dean of all announcers". Mr. Connor began his career in Baltimore, Maryland and Rocky Mount, N.C. He worked for WBAL in Baltimore in television and on radio. He moved to Miami in 1955 where he has lived ever since, having had a great love for Miami throughout his life. In Miami, Mr. Connor worked for WIOD, WKAT in the Congress Building, downtown Miam, and was the first voice to be heard when WTMI, Coconut Grove, went on the air in the early 70's. After retirement several years ago, Mr. Connor traveled the world and had many adventures. He will be missed by many. He was predeceased in death by his beloved wife; Lessie May and a son David, who died in infancy. He was survived by three daughters: Joyce, Patrice, Linda, seven grandchildren: Tammy, Darryl, Tommy, Emily, Gregory, Juliana and Melissa and three great-grandchildren: James, Trey and Jake. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, May 29, 2004 from 2pm-3pm at Lithgow- Bennett-Philbrick Funeral Home, 15011 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Public Radio. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.