Vincent Sardi Sr. Explained
Vincent Sardi Sr. (December 23, 1885 – November 19, 1969) was an American restaurateur.[2] He served as the original founder of the restaurant Sardi's for more than 50 years. He was given the Special Tony Award at the 1st Tony Awards.[3] [4]
Sardi died on November 19, 1969 at the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital in Essex County, New York, at the age 83.[5] He was buried in Flushing Cemetery.[6]
Notes and References
- Web site: Vincent Sardi Jr., Restaurateur and Unofficial 'Mayor of Broadway,' Dies at 91. William. Grimes. The New York Times. January 5, 2007. June 25, 2022.
- Web site: Vincent Sardi Sr., 83, Founder Of Sardi's Restaurant, Is Dead. The New York Times. November 20, 1969. June 25, 2022.
- News: 20 Stage Notables Get Perry Awards. The New York Times. April 7, 1947. June 25, 2022. 40. Rare Newspapers.
- Book: Franks, Don. Entertainment Awards: A Music, Cinema, Theatre and Broadcasting Guide, 1928 Through 2003, 3d Ed.. 124. McFarland. December 3, 2014. 9781476608068. Google Books.
- News: Vincent Sardi, Actors' Restaurateur, Dies. Daily Independent Journal. San Rafael, California. November 20, 1969. June 25, 2022. 15. Newspapers.com.
- Book: Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.. 661. August 19, 2016. McFarland. 9781476625997. Google Books.
