Vincent Sardi Sr.

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. Sardi was honored the Special Tony Award at the 1st Tony Awards.[3][4] He died in November 1969 at the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital in Essex County, New York, at the age 83.[5] Sardi was buried in Flushing Cemetery.[6]

Vincent Sardi Sr.
Born(1885-12-23)December 23, 1885
DiedNovember 19, 1969(1969-11-19) (aged 83)
OccupationRestaurateur
ChildrenVincent Sardi Jr.[1]

References

  1. Grimes, William (January 5, 2007). "Vincent Sardi Jr., Restaurateur and Unofficial 'Mayor of Broadway,' Dies at 91". The New York Times. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  2. "Vincent Sardi Sr., 83, Founder Of Sardi's Restaurant, Is Dead". The New York Times. November 20, 1969. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  3. "20 Stage Notables Get Perry Awards". The New York Times. April 7, 1947. p. 40. Retrieved June 25, 2022 via Rare Newspapers.
  4. Franks, Don (December 3, 2014). Entertainment Awards: A Music, Cinema, Theatre and Broadcasting Guide, 1928 Through 2003, 3d Ed. McFarland. p. 124. ISBN 9781476608068 via Google Books.
  5. "Vincent Sardi, Actors' Restaurateur, Dies". Daily Independent Journal. San Rafael, California. November 20, 1969. p. 15. Retrieved June 25, 2022 via Newspapers.com. closed access
  6. Wilson, Scott (August 19, 2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed. McFarland. p. 661. ISBN 9781476625997 via Google Books.


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