Ray Joshua Triscari |
| Posted 2009-04-10 by Maurine |
| Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona September 18, 1996 Ray Joshua Triscari of Aguila died Sept. in Prescott. Mr. Triscati was born in Jamestown, N.Y. He had lived in Arizona for 3 1/2 years, coming from New York. Mr. Triscari was a talented well known lead trumpet player. During his career, he played with Frank Sinatra, including playing lead trumpet on the popular song, "I Did It My Way," Tommy Dorsey, Nat King Cole, Dizzy Gillespie, Gene Krupa, and all the Big Bands. He also played for the White House, Jerry Lewis telethons, and the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffm shows. His favorite type of music was mariachi. Mr. Triscari also donated a trumpet to Miss Benson, Ramona Haynie, with which she earned a music scholarship to the University of Arizona. While many musicians would go to bars after their gigs, Ray would find a stable and go horseback riding. While riding, he loved to chase cows. He went on all trail rides in Arizona, except the Desert Caballeros Ride. Mr. Triscari served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Southern Arizona Rangers, American Legion, VFW, and the Local No. 47 Music Union in Los Angeles. Survivors include his wife, Lucille of Aguila; daughter and son-in-law Gia and Larry Krietzberg of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; son Joe Triscari of Denver, Colo.; and three grandchildren. Contributions may be made in Mr. Triscari's name to: American Cancer Society, Arizona Division Inc., Wickenburg Unit, P.O. Box 1975, Wickenburg, AZ. 85358. All services were arranged by Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Wickenburg. See Also: Find A Grave |
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