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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Joe Feeney, a tenor who crooned "Danny Boy" and other standards for 25 years on "The Lawrence Welk Show," died Wednesday. He was 76.Feeney died of emphysema at a hospice in Carlsbad, Calif., son Tim Feeney said. The elder Feeney lived in San Marcos in San Diego County. The family believes Feeney, whom they said never smoked, may have contracted the illness from decades of performing in smoky casinos and nightclubs, his son said.
From 1957 to 1982, Feeney was the featured tenor on Welk's show, which offered easy-listening "champagne music" and clean-cut, family-oriented songs. The shows are still broadcast on public television stations.
Feeney also had a rich career away from the show. He sang for five presidents at the White House and for Pope John Paul VI in 1975 at the Vatican, according to his Web site.
He performed at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Disneyland, in part to support a big family.
His last performance was in Syracuse, N.Y., in December.
Feeney was born to an Irish-American family in Grand Island, Neb., and as a child sang in the church choir. He continued singing through school. He entered and won several singing contests at the University of Nebraska, where he was starting quarterback.
A tape of his singing was sent to Welk in 1956, resulting in a guest spot on the Los Angeles-based show.
When he wasn't singing, Feeney loved to fish and golf. He also kept a garden and at one time raised horses on a ranch in Simi Valley, Tim Feeney said.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
251 Entries
Larry Rochester
May 3, 2025
A great singer gone too soon
Joan Johnson
April 25, 2025
What a beautiful tenor voice he had! I loved watchng him on the Lawrence Welk show as a kid and still do on PBS. I always think of him when I hear Danny Boy. RIP Joe.
Elly Linneman
January 25, 2025
A truly wonderful voice. My dad loved him and watching the Lawrence Welk show. I watched with my dad and learned to love music during that time. I always wondered if any of his family followed in his footsteps to a singing career
Theodore Trousers
March 1, 2024
Joe's voice was so unique. There will never be another like him. So glad I can still see/hear him every Saturday night on The Lawrence Welk Show ❤
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Bob Cob
February 7, 2024
Most beautiful voice I'll never forget you Joe!
Tony Ramos
December 9, 2023
As a child was amazed at his talent singing. 55 years later he still amazes me when I watch PBS and the Lawrence welk memories are playing Christmas specials.
Maureen
June 10, 2023
Very talented. I loved watching him on Lawrence Welk. RIP
Maryann Grosso
April 22, 2023
I see him on the Welk shows on PBS and what a voice he had!!
Susan Wheeler
February 6, 2023
Such a wonderful memory, growing up with his beautiful voice. I think he started my love of Irish music.
Denise Giuliani
March 19, 2022
Wondering if any of Joe’s children followed in a music career.
Barbara Byington-Rosner
January 18, 2022
His singing was such a treat to hear. A wonderful addition to the Welk group.
Beverly Slaughterbeck
December 28, 2021
My mother loved him singing Danny Boy!
Patricia Heavey-Boskovski
November 14, 2021
My parents loved him. As a little kid I appreciated his voice and what he brought to the Lawrence Welk Show
Priscilla Hawkins
March 13, 2021
I just saw Joe sing America on a Lawrence Welk Memories special on PBS. Such a superior tenor voice forever to be remembered.
Pat White
January 26, 2021
Beautiful tenor voice. I watch reruns of Lawrence Welk
Holly Wallace
November 28, 2020
Watching Joe Feeney singing Be Mine Tonight on Lawrence Welk literally gave me goose bumps and I was brought to tears his voice was so magnificent. The world lost a very special man.
Kevin
September 12, 2020
I still thoroughly enjoy hearing his voice on the Lawrence Welk show. I recall watching him with my Irish grandparents. What a wonderful legacy he left us all. Blessings and love to his family.
April 25, 2020
how long was he married
Bonnie
March 29, 2020
My mom 95 and still alive just loved this man and all on Lawrence well and still does .
Katherine Jaconello
February 22, 2020
I wish Mr. Feeney was alive so that I could tell him how much his singing has meant to me. My Mom and I put on Lawrence Welk every day. She is 98, blind, mostly deaf and mostly in bed. His singing transports me out of my current life and gives me hope.
Norman Tullis
February 9, 2020
What a phenomenal tenor performer. He sang with such confidence and clarity of voice. He was able to reach very high notes and made it sound effortless. My wife and I still watch him perform on youtube . He seemed to be a very pleasant person as well, someone you would like to know.
Patricia Ecosta
January 8, 2020
In the early 1960s, I used to sit on my grandfather's lap in our home in Indian Head, Maryland, and watch the Lawrence Welk show. My grandfather played the violin in a band back in his younger days, and he never missed the show. I remember Mr. Feeney's incredible singing even though I was only 6 or 7 years old at the time.
Cheryl Fowler
November 10, 2019
Well my dad passed away December 12 2014 at 94 but that's ok he's in heaven now hallelujah I just watched Joe Feeney sing again and boy did he take me back to when I was a little girl and use to watch TV at my grandma's house in long Beach California he looks so much like my dad it brings back good memories thanks to the wells show
Brad Hampton
August 10, 2019
I watched the Lawrence Welk show when I stayed at my Grandparents house in the late 50s and early 60s. I was always impressed with Joe Feeneys singing ability. What a talent he possessed.
Royce Stewart
May 4, 2019
I miss him
Valory Hoekstra
October 24, 2018
I was his daughter Mary's best friend for years as I was growing up. I enjoyed being in their home and being around the family. Ok was so sad fed to hear that mr. Fenney had passed. I was wondering how Mary's daugher was doing? My name is Valory Hoekstra would love to hear from any of the family especially her sister. Much love and prayers. 1:530:407:3583
Merrilyn Chapman-Davis
October 20, 2018
We lost a wonderfully talented tenor and a Saturday friend. Since childhood we watched Joe on Welk show and wouldnt miss every week. Loved his gospel and irish renditions and his spellbinding love songs. One of a kind and we still watch reruns every Saturday to remember our musical family friends. Our loss Joe. Jesus gain.
You made beloved memories for us all. In Christ. Merrilyn
Katharine Boggess
September 8, 2018
You are still gaining fans, and may your voice live on forever. We just discovered you, Joe. My 18-year-old son, who loves music, came out of his bedroom while we were watching you on Lawrence Welk. He sat down and said, Wow, that's really nice. It's beautiful - and then he went to look up the song to play it on guitar. What a beautiful voice that is still spanning generations and touching us all.
Joe Feeney
February 24, 2018
There's not much more to say that's already been said except for many years I was ask if I was related to Joe Feeney of Lawrence Welk show. Never once did I say yes, but who knows. From one Joe Feeny to another, you made many families happy listening to you on the Welk Show which continue to this day.
Judi Zanzucchi
December 2, 2017
Loved your voice, Joe, back when I watched Lawerence Welk with my family, and I love it and you now. Rest in peace, Joe and I'm just betting that you have been asked to join the heavenly choir! :)
Lee and Pam
Pam Walls
September 16, 2017
Joe you are so missed by the world. I watched you with my parents and grandparents on Lawrence Welk. A time that I can't go back to. I love to hear you sing. Sing in heaven for our Lord and I will hear you again there. Love in Christ.
Pam Walls
July 29, 2017
R.i.p Joe Finney. Love your voice. I see and hear your beautiful voice on the Lawrence Welk show every Saturday.
Peggy
December 17, 2016
Remembering Joe always. He brought much joy to our family listening to his beautiful voice on Lawrence Welk.
Glenn E. Martin
August 6, 2016
Hi Joe, WOW it's been awhile. 8 years my friend. I'll never forget when you and the Mrs. called on my birthday Jan. 23rd 2007, and sang Happy Birthday to me !!!
When you followed up with Danny Boy, you made my day. Joe & I were in mining together. I still have contact to the Pilgrim Mine !!! Rest well my friend until we sing together in Heaven...Hasta la Vista Joe...
Michael Hernan
July 27, 2016
To the family of Joe Feeney: I met Joe in the early 60s when I was a Physics student at LA Valley College in Van Nuys and Joe was spending some time assisting his brother in opening a beer bar, which b had about 10 raggedy stools and an old Pepsi tank that was filled with water ice and Budweiser cans.
I best remember Joe from the conversations we had. Nothing earth shattering, but I remember how easily we talked to each other and how Joe was impressed at my "Physics Major". We did not talk extensively about Physics. or Singers on TV Shows. I came to realize even at my young age of 24 or so that I had a friend in Joe. The entire ambiance of the Beer Joint was set aside and insignificant in our discussions. Joe seemed as interested in what I had to say And I felt as deeply rapt in what Joe had to say.
After many years went by the wayside I began to realize that a very large part of the interest I had in our discussions was the realization that I had never before talked without jumping around searching for the next word that was consistent with what I was trying to say. Every word I used came so easily as did Joe's words.
If the friendship I had with Joe could include the realization that the respect I showed Joe was repaid in Joe's respect of myself. I never lost was the epiphany that that I was being treated as a human being with all the understanding and love that I could feel for another person, and especially love of a man and what amplified my feelings of care and consideration was the realization that Joe Feeney, Irish Tenor took me to the home of my paternal grandfather, born in Laetrim,Ireland retiring finally as the Maetre d' of the Harvard Club in Cambridge, Mass.
Hello and goodbye Joe, my friend, I'm late, I'm late for a very important date, I've got no time to say hello, goodbye, I'm late, I'm late, I'm late.
Michael Hernan
Fort Mohave, Arizona 86426
July 18, 2016
What a wonderful talent he had. It is so great that we have his music on record. I listen to his wonderful voice at least 1 or 3 times a week.
I never tire of this great tener
Fran Mowrer
Parma Mi
Marcia Royal
July 16, 2016
The last thing my mother responded to right before she died was Joe feeney singing on the Lawrence Welk show.
Elizabeth Bliss Jenkins
June 22, 2016
Mr Feeney I have to admit to my young self I never appreciated your talent . Now you bring me comfort by listening to you on the reruns . Great talent, I miss watching you with my grandparents and parents. It was an innocent time for me . Thank you Feeney family for sharing him with me and so many love and fond memories, Elizabeth Bliss Jenkins
June 9, 2016
Joe Feeney was an outstanding singer. I grew-up watching him with the Welk orchestra. Somedays, like today, my thoughts of his performances resonate in my ears. His rendition of "Sunrise, Sunset" is magical. I miss his talent and believe his talent will never be seen, again- except in reruns.
Sleep well, Mr. Feeney
Chris MacKenzie
May 10, 2016
I watched with my parents, with my husband, with my children, & now the reruns whenever I can find them...if you close your eyes it sounds like you would image an angel in heaven singing....effortlessly reaching for a note that only few can reach...a moment of peace & tranquility in a troubled world....Thank you God for the gift & thank you Joe for sharing that amazing gift with us all..,,,may you rest in eternal peace....
Michael
January 22, 2016
You were a unique and wonderful friend in the short time we met some years ago. I didn't know of your passing until I looked for Danny Boy on the web ( hoping to find your version) Rest in peace, and thank you for the memories Joe, God Bless.
Lee Radsworth
December 19, 2015
Good bye to the poor mans "DennisDay"
David Jennings
October 24, 2015
Joe, can't wait till I hear your song every time I watch Larwernce Welk. Tonight you sang "Galway Bay". Bob Ralston was great as your accompanist. Your love of Ireland and its music comes through loud and strong. Your spirit will touch us for ever.
sandra marley
August 8, 2015
just saw you on pbs special this Saturday night. What a tremendous voice. Always watched you when I was a child living in santa monica california.
Jim Scott
January 7, 2015
My brother Denny and T delivered the morning newspaper to the Feeneys who lived in Grand Island Nebraska. One night Dad informed us that the family was invited to the Feeneys because their son Joe was visiting his parents and had been hired by Lawernce Welk. Joe sang a few songs for us and we were spellbound with Joe's musical gift. Every Sunday night when we watched the Lawerence Welk show the highlight was listening to Joe Feeney sing. Joe had the ability ro help people through his singing talent.
Mark Silverman
October 7, 2014
I'm watching him on The Lawrence Welk Halloween special right now and I have it on VHS and I watch it about 30 times every October...
How does he reach those notes??
September 19, 2014
Joe, At a young age I could pick out a Great singer. Even though I grew up a 70's
rocker, I can pick out the talent. Sorry to hear of your passing. I'll always remember you on T.V.
Brian
October 3, 2013
A tiny black and white 50's tv brought Joe's emotion into my heart. He was truly one of a kind. What a voice. 40 years after I first saw Joe on Lawrence Welk, I found myself playing in the orchestra for a tour of the Lawrence Welk All-Stars. It was a thrill for me to discover that Joe's personality was just as I would have assumed from seeing him on Tv. His voice will never die.
Nora Hayes
August 18, 2013
I'm watching Lawrence Welk right now with my 7 year old daughter as I always did as a child. My mother, Glenneta Bettis (maiden name) always told me Joe Feeney was her cousin. I'm assuming he was related to my grandmother, Gertrude Feeney (maiden name) Bettis. He does look an awful lot like my grandma's side of the family. My mom passed away 20 years ago so I can't ask her exactly how they were related but it's bringing back some fun memories to watch this with my daughter. Thanks for the memories... Nora Hayes
Luana Sheadel
August 3, 2013
He is my reason for watching the Welk show. A tremendous talent that I will always love!
Wendy
July 18, 2013
I grew up watching Joe and I'll always remember him and his lovely voice!
Joe Toole
May 11, 2013
I was turning the channel and noticed an old L W show on PBS and immediately thought of Joe Feeney. My parents wanted the show for years and every time Joe would appear (and delight) my mother (still alive and well at 97) would exclaim: "I can't believe how much he looks like Henry Feeney"! My mother's grandmother was a Feeney from Massachusetts & RI. She always felt he was a relative given the eyes, expression, features and everything. Relative or not, he was greatly beloved by all. "My the good Lord hold him in the hollow of his hand".
JOHN COATES
March 5, 2013
JOE WAS MY PARTNER. WE TRIED TO MARKET A HELICOPTER PROJECT FOR MANY YEARS. I WILL MISS HIM. GALE, PLEASE CALL ME AT 520-240-9985 I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LOVE, JOHN COATES
Jaynie Holley
February 23, 2013
We have enjoyed Joe's voice so much. We looked forward to hearing him every Saturday night on Lawrence Welk. We especially loved to hear him sing "Danny Boy". We will always remember him and we send our condolences and deepest sympathy. Sincerely,
Jaynie Gaither Holley
Beryl Hillis
February 16, 2013
Jim and Beryl Hillis sending their condolences to the family Jim would like to know if his brother Ed is still around or dudicon .
cherylann fowler
January 26, 2013
I grew up watching the lawrence welk show at home and at my grandmas house I love joe fenney be cause he looks like my dad and so when I see him on tv even now its like looking at my dad who is in california and im way over here in south carolina but I still watch the show and love it
Lynn Harper
August 25, 2012
Just saw this guest book and want to say that I had lunch with Joe at KABC in the late 60s and Joe talked with love all thru lunch about his wonderful family. I never forgot that.
Daniel Cordosi
April 24, 2012
The absolute best rendition of "Danny Boy" ever sung that tenor voice is never to be forgotten, I always watched "The Lawrence Welk Show", I certainly hope God has found a place for you Joe now your singing God's praises. Dan Cordosi
Tenor Forever
October 30, 2011
Mr. Feeney, I was with my mother just an hour ago listening to the Lawrence Welk show...it was the God Bless America one...you were in perfect voice. My mom is 95 now and has dementia but I must play and replay recordings of the show all the time...it brings such comfort to her to hear you sing. So this is to let you know you are still loved and listened to by your fans. A big thank you from my Mom and me, and to wish you peace always.
Marian Jender
October 2, 2011
I have watched the Welk show for many
years and always enjoyed listening to
Joe sing. He could sing anything and
do it so beautifully. My favorite was
Amazing Grace, which he did magnificently bringing tears when I
listened. Rest in peace, Joe. God
will delight in hearing your voice
every day.
August 30, 2011
Joe's arrangement of "Softly As I Leave You" is the best one ever done of that song. May you rest peacefully and softly Joe.
John Shores
August 20, 2011
May God continue to bless Joe and his family. The love Joe shared with all of us is the same love he now shares with the Lord and His angels. Thanks Joe....until we meet again.
Marilyn Brassey
March 5, 2011
I really enjoyed Joe's fine voice and his rendition of what he sang.
George Powell
December 19, 2010
Joe Feeney and I were fraternity brothers at the University of Nebraska between 1948 and 1952. At that time the tenor, Mario Lanza, was topping the charts with the song "Be My Love."
Joe and I were roommates living at the Sigma Chi house in Lincoln. While playing Lanza's record, Joe discovered that he could perfectly imitate Mario Lanza's voice.
In those days it was the custom, on warm spring evenings, for groups of fraternity boys to wander around campus serenading sorority girls who were eagerly leaning over the balconies of their sorority houses waiting to be wooed.
In his quest to favorably impress these lovely young ladies, Joe played the Lanza record over and over until he could perfectly match Mario's rendition of "Be My Love."
During our rounds of the sorority houses, as soon as the girls on the balconies realized that the approaching seranaders were from the Sigma Chi house, they woud begin chanting:
"We want Joe!"
"We want Joe!"
Except for Joe, none of us could carry a tune, so we would push Joe out in front and begin humming. With his perfectly pitched tenor voice, Joe would send the girls into some kind of a trance by earnestly asking them to 'be his love'.
As the last note faded away, some of the girls would cheer, others would swoon, and a few could be seen actually shedding tears.
(I distinctly remember the night one of the girls threw Joe her bra.)
For the sake of variety, Joe committed two other songs to memory and we learned to hum along. They were::
"My Wild Irish Rose", and
"The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi"
For the rest of our college days Joe sang and we hummed these three songs to the ladies on their balconies.
Ater graduation, I lost track of Joe. Then one evening (circa 1956) I was watching the Lawrence Welk show on my brand new black and white Admiral television set when I heard Lawrence say:
". . . and from Grand Island Nebraska, I bring you ... Joe Feeney!"
And there was Joe, belting out "Be My Love" just like in our college days.
As I recall, the next week Joe sang: "My Wild Irish Rose."
The week after that it was: "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi."
About that time I began to worry that Joe might be running out of songs. As far as I knew, he only knew three songs.
However, as all of you Feeney Fans know, Joe went on to sing many more wonderful songs on the Lawrence Welk show . . . a few of which might even have caused some girls to cheer, others to swoon and even a few to cry.
Brad Stueber
March 25, 2010
We are still enjoying that magnificent tenor voice of Joe's long after he has moved on to that better place. What a treasure he has left behind for us to hear. My mother passed in December, 2008 and I can bet for sure she has looked Joe up and wanted to hear some more songs from him. She and my father watched the Welk family all through the years to the present and rarely missed a show. We always turned the TV in her room at the nursing home the last sixteen months of her life to watch the Welk Show. My thoughts and prayers go to his family even now. Thank you Joe. We owe you so much. God bless all who may read this.
Bill Izzo
October 11, 2009
The voice is ever-lasting...I hope the children somehow continiue to use the talent that is in their genes.
September 12, 2009
Fabulous voice, what a gift he was given, He's singing with the angels now. God bless you in time of sorrow!
don arnold
July 11, 2009
i watched joe feeney with my grandma as a child,and i continue to watch the welk show on iowa public tv to see him,i am 58 years old and can't find his music other that the old re-runs.........can anyone help [email protected]
Mary Blanchard
June 23, 2009
I have been watching Lawrence Welk with my family since about 1957 or 1958 and Joe Feeney was one of my favorites. I still watch it on PBS. Iam sorry for your loss.
Bryan Varnam
June 13, 2009
Mr. Feeney's voice is still heard every Saturday night on PBS. When I was a child my mother and father listened to the Lawrence Welk show. Now my wife and I are continueing the tradition. It is pleasant to be able to return to a nicer time of life through the show. We are sorry for your loss!
Patricia Wiseman
June 3, 2009
I always watched the Lawrence Welk show and Joe Feeney was one of my favorites. I will miss his wonderful voice
Linda Herbert-Boote
May 30, 2009
My family always gathered together to watch Lawrence Welk each week. My mom just called today to tell me to turn on a PBS station to watch the show being broadcast. I am almost 67 this year and still love hearing the music.
Joe was always my family's favorite on the show. He will be missed by all.
Diana Monnich
May 23, 2009
Lawrence Welk was my favorite show as a child. We watched it as a family, and my Dad and I really loved Joe Feeney's rendition of Danny Boy. So sorry to hear of his passing, but Heaven's choir has gained an awesome tenor.
Kirk Herbertson
May 11, 2009
Joe was a great singer , I have been a fan of the Lawrence Welk show since I was 5 and I grew up watching Joe every Saturday night . I am now almost 42 and still watch the reruns . Joe Feeney will certainly be missed by all.
Bob Ricard
March 4, 2009
I grew up watching the Lawrence Welk show and always enjoyed Joe. At 54 me and my family of 6 still enjoy the program every Saturday. I am so sorry to her of his passing. Our thoughts go out to his family. May God bless you and give you peace during this time.
Jean Abshire
March 2, 2009
I saw Joe Feeney at tghe American Music Theatre July 28 07 in Lancaster, Pa. Altho he was ill , his v oice was strong and b eautiful as ever..He traveled all night to get there..What a trooper.!! I lov ed his singing the beautiful Irish songs...as I am Irish...Jean Abshire
Lauren Fried
March 1, 2009
I just watched the newest Lawrence Welk Special and heard about Joe. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. He will be surely missed.
Mr. Wilsey
February 28, 2009
Just watching the L.Welk show on PBS & heard Joe had passed. My late father, how he loved to hear Joe sing. My dad admired Joe & over the years I have grown to really enjoy the Welk show and Joe Feeney as well! I hope my father gets to shake your fathers hand in heaven now! We will see you soon Joe, God Bless!!
Leslie CUSACK
February 1, 2009
i do watch lawrence welk every weekend. joe feeney was great on the lawrence welk he has great sing voice. on lawrence welk the feeney i an sorry about joe he was guy
Diana Moutell
November 17, 2008
My young daughter just recently discovered this fine gentleman - Joe Feeney. It was so sad to tell her that he had passed. We look forward to watching him on the Lawrence Welk show on PBS every week. He was a very gifted individual.
Rev. Gordon Hills
October 6, 2008
Thank you for so many wonderful memories Joe. May the Lord bless and keep you!
John Willyard
September 4, 2008
I used to marvel at how proud of Mr. Feeney Mr. Welk was as he introduced him. My father was a fine tenor as well and loved Joe's voice as did we all! I have many memories of those wonderful years with "The Lawrence Welk Show" airing in our home!
Andrew Turnbull
September 1, 2008
Only The Good Die Young
Edwina Franklin
July 17, 2008
The world has lost one of the best tenors ever. God bless you Joe. You will always remain in our hearts.
dan m meador
July 12, 2008
so sad big fan we were looking forward to seeing him what a voice we listen to his music on cassete all the time one of the all time greats
Charles Taylor
July 12, 2008
I was so saddened when I learned of the passing of Joe. Though he was an outstanding Irish tenor whose singing I enjoyed for many years, I will always remember Joe most for the way he lived his life...the dedicated husband he was to his wife, the great dad he was to his sons, as well as for the example he set in the way he lived his life as an honorable, moral, and true American patriot. Joe voice has been silenced but he lives on in the terrific reruns that we can still enjoy thanks to our PBS stations.
Ted Behr
May 9, 2008
Joe Feeney will always be remembered by my family as the greatest Irish Tenor ever. Joe, we will miss you!
ROBERT WEST(AND FAMILY)
May 4, 2008
THINK OF THE IRISH TUNES AND THERE IS PERSON YOU REMEMBER-JOE FEENEY. MAY GOD BLEST HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill Herrick
May 3, 2008
My wife and I are both 82, and we have loved Joe Feeney's singing for a lot of years! Another thing to remember is that he was great lover of America, as Mr. Welk was. God bless his family, and God bless Joe!
Michael McDowell
May 2, 2008
We were tremendously saddened to learn of Joe Feeney's passing.
Contrary to popular belief, Feeney and his colleagues in the Lawrence Welk Orchestra remain well respected in rock and roll circles. I have published a rock and roll magazine since the mid-1970s, and we regularly post updates about the activites of the Welk alumni.
Joe Feeney was a virtuoso vocalist whose work with the Welk organization was brilliant, innovative and aesthetically rewarding. He will definitely be missed. Our prayers go out to his family.
G. Campbell
May 2, 2008
I am so saddened to learn that Joe Feeney is not longer with us. I've enjoyed his singing all of my life. My regret is that I never had the opportunity to hear him sing in person.
I extend my sympathies to all of his family. May God comfort you! I am so thankful that we can still hear him sing via TV, DVDs & other recordings. I will miss him.
Cathy Pratte
April 29, 2008
When I heard that Joe Feeney had died, I felt that another bit of my childhood had slipped away. During my growing-up years my parents watched the Lawrence Welk show faithfully every Saturday night, and since there was only one television, my sisters and I watched too. We got to know all of the band members and singers, and they became like family. As an aspiring violinist, I was especially interested in the violin solos, but who wouldn't appreciate a tenor like Joe Feeney--beautiful vocal quality and impeccable intonation. His rendition of Irish favorites like "Danny Boy," "Galway Bay," and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" will live on in our hearts. My condolences to his family.
Joyce Wright
April 29, 2008
May God bless and comfort the Feeney family at this time. I was very saddened to read about Joe in the Atlanta Journal while I was checking something else. I watch the Lawrence Welk Show every Saturday night on PBS in Tampa, FL.
Sharon Coy
April 28, 2008
Words cannot express the extent of the loss of one of the greatest singers I have ever heard. But more than just that wonderful voice, you seemed to feel a love for God within your heart. I am in my late 60's but I cannot remember a time when on Saturday nights time stood still for the Lawrence Welk Show and knowing we would be hearing your voice. Your voice has been stilled here on earth and now you are singing in the Heavenly Choir. The world would be a much better place if there were more Joe Feeney's here. I had this site open writing in my husband's guest book. He remembered Saturdays with Lawrence Welk and when you sang with your son, it brought tears to our eyes because it was so beautiful. I can only imagine what Heaven is like, I only know that one of the greatest voices of all time has been stilled. The silence is deafening. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family.
JOHN MCGEE
April 28, 2008
WHAT A GREAT MAN,I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR SINGING. HE SEEMED LIKE A VERY NICE PERSON.
jack martin
April 28, 2008
Thank heaven for syndicated LW shows as I watch them almost every Sunday. We will all still be able to enjoy Joes lovely voice.
go with God, Joseph
Ruth Thomas
April 28, 2008
My parents and I watched the Lawrence Welk show from 1954 even to today and all the reruns. We so enjoyed your beautiful songs and your rich tenor voice. We know know that you are with the angels and singing with them. May God give your family peace knowing this.
John Louis
April 28, 2008
Joe you will be missed in our family we now sit in front of the TV as our parents did and watch the LW show as they did.Your voice will always bring a song in our heart.Thanks God for giving us your talent to share.
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If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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