Very sad news. A great talent who was heard for many years on various spots that ran on Cablevision. Before that, Kevin spent time at WHLI (he was one of the last voices heard before the change to Pop Standards), WPAC, WBAB, WRIV, WALK and WLNG. He started at WCWP during a time when the school was turning out alot of great talent (including Bernie Bernard and Bill Mozer). He was 59 and died from complications of pneumonia and heart disease.
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Kevin Jeffrey's passes
- Thread starter wgliradio
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Kevin was a gas. He wasn't a hippie, he was a studious, creative beatnik is what he was. About a decade ahead of his time vis-a-vis humanity.
There isn't a Long Island jock who didn't know him or had heard about his gentle personage.
Last I spoke with him -- our careers already had passed three times with complete aplomb -- I wound up at his home in Lake Ronkonkoma.
What a GRAND place it was, filled with lakefront geographic vibes that the rest of us only dream about occupying. For the better part of the visit, I was talking into a tape recorder he had running, for some reason or another that was never compltely explained to me. 1985 or so.
I wonder if Kevin ever wrote a novel or a series of short stories. He seemed to have everyone pegged, but in a positive way.
God bless.
There isn't a Long Island jock who didn't know him or had heard about his gentle personage.
Last I spoke with him -- our careers already had passed three times with complete aplomb -- I wound up at his home in Lake Ronkonkoma.
What a GRAND place it was, filled with lakefront geographic vibes that the rest of us only dream about occupying. For the better part of the visit, I was talking into a tape recorder he had running, for some reason or another that was never compltely explained to me. 1985 or so.
I wonder if Kevin ever wrote a novel or a series of short stories. He seemed to have everyone pegged, but in a positive way.
God bless.
R
radiowizard101
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I had the good fortune to work with Kevin at WPAC. These were the days of Pete Wenk, Gary Sapiane, and John Scott. All wonderful broadcasters. Kevin was an absolutely creative individual. What a funny guy. He was way ahead of the times and could amaze you with his astute observations on the radio business and on life. The last time we talked was back in the mid 90's and that was for hours on the phone. Just recently I began thinking about him and wanted to look him up again. I'm sorry I didn't try sooner. I will really miss him. Those were joyful times we shared way back when. I feel rewarded for having known him. My condolences go out to his family. God Bless, a true Radio Angel has just entered Heaven. John Libynski, KQSS FM Globe-Miami, Arizona
Kevin was my oldest (lifelong) friend...in the same grade and just a year older than I in high school (and still, to the last time we spoke, insistant he was never left back!). We were friends since the earliest days of WSHR when it was still just closed circuit, even before 10 watts @ 175ft on 89.7.
Although we never worked together professionally, at the same stations, at least at the same times, our paths were always crossed, hanging at each others homes, stations, or the like, talking the biz, politics, and just life in general.
I've known him for so long that if I start to talk about him, this will go on for pages, and I know that I will break down and cry, and never finish.
I just can't believe that he is gone...so young...and how ironic...that he should pass on all days but my Birthday!
There is a message in all of this...at least especially to me there is...in that at whatever age you are...58...59...whatever...you should never go to bed...ever...with any regrets about the day behind you...nor any apprehension about the one hopefully in front of you!!!
Now...if I could only practice what I preach.
Maybe in some form of a tribute, of rememberance of a lifelong friend, I can now learn, in carrying on in a world now without him, to do just that.
KGH...may you rest in eternal peace with God in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Love You Man!
Mr.Zip
Although we never worked together professionally, at the same stations, at least at the same times, our paths were always crossed, hanging at each others homes, stations, or the like, talking the biz, politics, and just life in general.
I've known him for so long that if I start to talk about him, this will go on for pages, and I know that I will break down and cry, and never finish.
I just can't believe that he is gone...so young...and how ironic...that he should pass on all days but my Birthday!
There is a message in all of this...at least especially to me there is...in that at whatever age you are...58...59...whatever...you should never go to bed...ever...with any regrets about the day behind you...nor any apprehension about the one hopefully in front of you!!!
Now...if I could only practice what I preach.
Maybe in some form of a tribute, of rememberance of a lifelong friend, I can now learn, in carrying on in a world now without him, to do just that.
KGH...may you rest in eternal peace with God in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Love You Man!
Mr.Zip
I guess we are at the age where this is going to happen with a bit more frequency, but it still doesn't lessen the heartache.
He was always professional, polite and appreciative...fine words for a fine human.
My thoughts and Ontario prayers to the sweet and lovely Jane.
I don't know if he had any children, but if he did: Kids, your Dad had a great laugh and a keen sense of humour.
"Don't sit under the Appletree..."
Goodbye, Kay-Jay...see you soon.
Leer
He was always professional, polite and appreciative...fine words for a fine human.
My thoughts and Ontario prayers to the sweet and lovely Jane.
I don't know if he had any children, but if he did: Kids, your Dad had a great laugh and a keen sense of humour.
"Don't sit under the Appletree..."
Goodbye, Kay-Jay...see you soon.
Leer
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