Celebrities in our midst

[sunburn]

A few years back there was a fun thread that listed notable Villagers. Since it has been a while, and so many new folks call the Villages home, I thought it might be fun to see if we have new famous, or infamous residents.

I recently saw that Rennie Stennett lives here. He was a fabulous hitter on the Pittsburgh Pirates. In fact he has a major league record of SEVEN hits in one nine inning game!

Any others?

[EdFNJ]

(The Late) Whitey Bolger? He lived slightly "off campus" in his own bubble. :D

I'd be interested in who were/are some of the previously listed notables. I once thought hero pilot Sully Sullenberger lived here because he was interviewed on TV a few years ago from The Villages. Maybe he was on a Lifestyle rental thing.

[HIgolfers]

I heard Jay Leno's mom lives here.

[Carl in Tampa]

I understand that Wile E. Coyote is now a resident.

[EdFNJ]

I understand that Wile E. Coyote is now a resident.


I thought saw him in the daily "pedigree parade" at LSL today.

[JimJohnson]

Consider allowing privacy for all retirees.

[billethkid]

Consider allowing privacy for all retirees.

A politician would answer...we have considered it and......... rejected it
:duck:

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I have heard that Freddie Cannon lives here. I'd love to get in touch with him as he is from my home town. My father was friendly with his father.

IO'm not asking for his information, but if anyone knows him I'd appreciate if they could give him my info.

If you can contact him, PM me and I'll give my contact info.

[Jayhawk]

I heard Jay Leno's mom lives here.

Leno was born April 28, 1950 in New Rochelle, New York. His homemaker mother, Catherine (née Muir; 1911–1993) died 25 years ago.

[Two Bills]

I was once mentioned in our towns local paper, when I scored the winning goal in an inter schools soccer match, back in 1951. :icon_wink:

[John_W]

Steve Carell of The Office parents lived here, I believe in Summerhill, although I read his mother died in 2016 at age 90. Not sure if his father continues to live here.

https://bodyheightweight.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/steve-carell-family-parents-1.jpg

I believe 2009 British Open winner golfer Stewart Cink's parents live here, I think in Mallory or Caroline.

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[Rango]

Leno was born April 28, 1950 in New Rochelle, New York. His homemaker mother, Catherine (née Muir; 1911–1993) died 25 years ago.

There you go ruining a good story with facts. :)

[Jayhawk]

Heard this recently so looked it up and sure enough.....

Peter Nero - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Nero)


"He's currently in the process of moving to The Villages active adult community in Florida."

[jebartle]

I assume ( we all know another interpretation of that) Nancy Lopez still has a home here!

[CWGUY]

I have heard that Freddie Cannon lives here. I'd love to get in touch with him as he is from my home town. My father was friendly with his father.

IO'm not asking for his information, but if anyone knows him I'd appreciate if they could give him my info.

If you can contact him, PM me and I'll give my contact info.

Wikipedia says Freddy :boom::boom: Cannon lives in California. :)

[mixsonci]

I have heard that Freddie Cannon lives here. I'd love to get in touch with him as he is from my home town. My father was friendly with his father.

IO'm not asking for his information, but if anyone knows him I'd appreciate if they could give him my info.

If you can contact him, PM me and I'll give my contact info.

What is your hometown? Freddie was born in Revere, MA and grew up in Lynn. I was born and grew up in Lynn also, but after Freddie as he was born in 1941. At least that's what the music channels says about him.

[EdFNJ]

Heard this recently so looked it up and sure enough.....



Peter Nero - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Nero)





"He's currently in the process of moving to The Villages active adult community in Florida."



He was at a ( I think it was a) New Years party my sister attended here in TV so I assume he’s here. Saw her selfie with him on Facebook.

[EdFNJ]

Leno was born April 28, 1950 in New Rochelle, New York. His homemaker mother, Catherine (née Muir; 1911–1993) died 25 years ago.



That’s never stopped anyone.

[My Post]

Hannity talks about his MIL's adventures here and visiting her all the time.

[dewilson58]

I'm here.

[My Post]

The inventor of Wilson tennis balls, how could we forget! Playing the volleyball in Cast Away was your finest moment.

[Taltarzac725]

I'm here.

:boom::MOJE_whot:

Lots of celebrities in our midst depending on how one defines "celebirty".

[vintageogauge]

I have heard that Freddie Cannon lives here. I'd love to get in touch with him as he is from my home town. My father was friendly with his father.

IO'm not asking for his information, but if anyone knows him I'd appreciate if they could give him my info.

If you can contact him, PM me and I'll give my contact info.

He was on Sirius Radio a couple weeks ago talking about his cruises with Rocky and The Rollers and mentioned he was living on the Gulf Coast, he named the town but I can't remember it.

[dadspet]

Consider allowing privacy for all retirees.

I'll 2nd that

[New Englander]

What is your hometown? Freddie was born in Revere, MA and grew up in Lynn. I was born and grew up in Lynn also, but after Freddie as he was born in 1941. At least that's what the music channels says about him.

Lynn Lynn, the city of sin, you never go out the way you went in.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

What is your hometown? Freddie was born in Revere, MA and grew up in Lynn. I was born and grew up in Lynn also, but after Freddie as he was born in 1941. At least that's what the music channels says about him.

I'm from Revere. Freddie's father and my father were officers in the Moose Club on Broadway Revere. I met him there a few times.

[perrjojo]

Wikipedia says Freddy :boom::boom: Cannon lives in California. :)

I don’t remember which concert we were attending but Cannon was sitting behind us (a really bad toupee) and several of us engaged in conversation. He said he lives near here but did not say where. He could have multiple homes.

[dewilson58]

The inventor of Wilson tennis balls, how could we forget! Playing the volleyball in Cast Away was your finest moment.






Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh




I'm low-key.


I'm hiding in TV.

[B-flat]

Heard this recently so looked it up and sure enough.....

Peter Nero - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Nero)


"He's currently in the process of moving to The Villages active adult community in Florida."

WOW haven’t heard the name Peter Nero in years. When I studied piano as a teen my teacher had me learn some piano solo transcriptions arranged by Nero. I think one of my favorites was “The Days of Wine and Roses.”

Lynn and Revere Ma I remember the many drives thru those cities to get to Hilltop Steakhouse for some of the best steak and strong drinks I ever had in a restaurant.

[EdFNJ]

WOW haven’t heard the name Peter Nero in years. When I studied piano as a teen my teacher had me learn some piano solo transcriptions arranged by Nero. I think one of my favorites was “The Days of Wine and Roses.”

Lynn and Revere Ma I remember the many drives thru those cities to get to Hilltop Steakhouse for some of the best steak and strong drinks I ever had in a restaurant.


Evidently he's arrived:

[Aloha1]

Wow, and all this time I thought Freddie was from New Jersey( Palisades Park)

[Rapscallion St Croix]

I don’t remember which concert we were attending but Cannon was sitting behind us (a really bad toupee) and several of us engaged in conversation. He said he lives near here but did not say where. He could have multiple homes.


Point of order. When the word "toupee" is used, the word "bad" is unnecessary.

[Villageswimmer]

Point of order. When the word "toupee" is used, the word "bad" is unnecessary.


Too funny!

[B-flat]

Evidently he's arrived:

Cool, he does look a bit different that the cover on the piano transcription book.......yup and why wouldn’t he that book was published in the late 50s or early 60s.

[ColdNoMore]

The Google says I'm a...semi-celebrity.





:D

[dewilson58]

The Google says I'm a...semi-celebrity.





:D




My book signing will be next Tuesday at 2:30am at Barnes & Noble.................when is yours???

[Joeg180]

My book signing will be next Tuesday at 2:30am at Barnes & Noble.................when is yours???

Once you sign a book you have to buy it :boom:

[ColdNoMore]

Once you sign a book you have to buy it :boom:


:1rotfl: :1rotfl:

[Taltarzac725]

The Google says I'm a...semi-celebrity.





:D

Cool. I am listed in a number of Marquis Who's Who in America volumes but then so are many other people.

[I Tango]

My wife and I were the 1979 Showpalace Hawaiian Disco Champions. I'm sure that's good for just about nothing. Haha. :-)

[zmarkp]

I know a couple best-selling authors living here. Is that celebrity status?

[sunburn]

Today's sun has a great article about George Yankowski of Polo Ridge, who played major league baseball for the Chicago White Sox, and was even managed by Babe Ruth in an all star benefit game. After he got the game winning hit, the Babe put his arm around him and said "Nice going kid".

That's a celebrity in my book!

[Villagevip]

Name who is the most famous retired "A" lister celeb in T.V. is,,,, and win two concert tickets to a Rocky and the Rollers concert, playing at one of the squares...

[John_W]

I only get up Glenview Golf Course about every other month and twice in the past five years I've been paired with former major league catcher Bob Stinson. I guess he lives near there. He played from 1969 to 1980 for six different teams.

Bob Stinson Position: Catcher Bats: Both • Throws: Right 5-11, 180lb Born: October 11, 1945 (Age: 73) in Elkin, NC

Drafted by the Kansas City Athletics in the 3rd round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Miami Senior HS (Miami, FL), the Washington Senators in the 1st round (13th) of the 1966 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Miami Senior HS (Miami, FL) and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1st round (15th) of the 1966 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Miami-Dade College (Miami, FL).

I doubt if you recognize he now from his earlier photos.

https://alchetron.com/cdn/bob-stinson-baseball-f35d84ed-5f6c-4d65-bde3-9d84924495f-resize-750.jpeg

[Chi33]

Why are a lot of people a))s here? Bob Stinson is around. I remember him at Sarasota. Catching messed up his hands sadly but he seemed a nice guy. Stop hating on people. You hate here you must be ugly inside in 'real life'. Stop being ugly. Attack me, no problem as I log in every couple months, but come on, be on topic and not a d-ck.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

My wife and I were the 1979 Showpalace Hawaiian Disco Champions. I'm sure that's good for just about nothing. Haha. :-)

I came in 5th place in a Hustle contest in 1978, does that count? Also was a busker in Boston and Haahvad Squaya back in the early 80's. I used to play guitar and sing around the corner from where Tracy Chapman would set up her guitar and Pignose (a battery-powered portable amplifier). So I'm famous by association, right?

[Rapscallion St Croix]

I won first place on a radio call-in show in Biloxi, MS. My prize was a case of Billy Beer. Second place won two cases of Billy Beer.

[spring_chicken]

It's a shame when a thread gets derailed (they all do eventually) by chest beating and sad attempts at humor.

[sunburn]

Well, it's a rainy day, maybe they are bored and depressed.

[spring_chicken]

Well, it's a rainy day, maybe they are bored and depressed.

Once you've been here a while, you'll figure out that so many are. Look at post counts.

[Moderator]

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Thread closed.