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Joe Negri, Grammy winner and "Handyman Negri" on Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, dies at 99

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Mr. Negri was less than two weeks shy of his centenary.

He also worked in radio for many years in Pittsburgh.

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Joe Negri has Passed, Leaving a Legacy of Friends, Neighbors and Great Music — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

Joe Negri died Saturday at the age of 99. His 100 birthday was to be observed on June 10. Our deep condolences to his family, friends and fans. His gifts to us were many and meaningful. At WZUM, we had been preparing special programming in his honor for the 100th birthday event. We’ll share those s
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So many seem to pass just ahead of their 100th. birthday. He was known nationally primarily for his work on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, but he performed locally as a jazz guitarist for decades, taking gigs into his 90's. He also taught guitar and took over as host of Adventuretime on WTAE-TV after Paul Shannon retired. RIP.
 
Amazing, long life that he lived, and a lot of children in Pittsburgh and around the US watched him. Welcome to Heaven. I hope Mr. Rogers was there to greet you at the gate. RIP Joe!
 


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