Lebert Lombardo

Lebert Lombardo (February 11, 1905 – June 16, 1993) was a musician with the Royal Canadians and a younger brother of Guy Lombardo.

Lebert Lombardo
Lebert Lombardo at top right with brothers Guy, Victor, and Carmen, and sister Rose Marie
Background information
Birth nameLebert Joseph Lombardo
Born(1905-02-11)February 11, 1905
London, Canada
DiedJune 16, 1993(1993-06-16) (aged 88)
Sanibel, Florida, U.S.
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTrumpet, vocals
Associated actsGuy Lombardo, Royal Canadians

Music career

Lombardo was born in London, Ontario, Canada.[1] With his brother Carmen, Lebert was a member of the original Royal Canadians, playing trumpet,[2] cornet, and drums.[1]

Personal life

On June 14, 1937, Lombardo married Helen Healey in New York City.[3] Earlier, he had been married to Carol Williams[4], who died due to an illness. She and Lombardo had been victims of a theft in 1930.[5]

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See also

References

  1. "Guy Lombardo Here Tomorrow". Ohio, East Liverpool. The Evening Review. August 20, 1928. p. 5. Retrieved February 12, 2016 via Newspapers.com.
  2. Roberts, Joe (December 28, 1977). "Lombardo: old acquaintance not forgotten". California, Van Nuys. Valley News. p. 25 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Many Present at New York Wedding". Pennsylvania, Bradford. Bradford Evening Star and The Bradford Daily Record. June 14, 1937. p. 3. Retrieved February 11, 2016 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Lombardo, Guy, 1902-1977. (1975). Auld acquaintance. Altshul, Jack (1st ed.). Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday. ISBN 0-385-02863-6. OCLC 1504414.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. "Lone Bandit Robs Lebert Lombardo, Of $500 And Jewelry". Pennsylvania, Indiana. The Indiana Gazette. May 24, 1930. p. 13. Retrieved February 12, 2016 via Newspapers.com.


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