Born in Pittsburgh, Dick grew up with his three brothers and two sisters in Uniontown, Penn. It was in high school that he discovered his love of music, which evolved into his first career. After graduating, he went on the road with Augie Palo’s Orchestra, playing for a revue headlined by the singer Betty Boop and former burlesque comedian Manny King.
During World War II Dick served in the Army Air Corps, after which he resumed his music career, playing with various bands and recording with Manor and Columbia Records. He moved later to Florida to form his own combo before being recalled to active duty with the Air Force in the Korean conflict.
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He moved to El Granada in 1976 and, after retiring from the Examiner, continued his writing career as an independent travel writer, for which he won many awards.
A memorial service will be held at the Miller-Dutra Funeral Home in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick’s name to Respite and Research for Alzheimer’s Disease in San Jose, Calif., or the charity of your choice.
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