Jerold Ordansky

I knew Howie from Mr. Clark's drama club.  I remember him from our first play, "Noah," but not sure if he was in "Our Town" or "Rip Van Winkle."  After Mr. Clark gave up the club and Mr. Kirby took it over I think Howie stuck with it and appeared in the "Mikado." Perhaps others from those days have a more accurate memory. I remember his rich baritone voice and being terribly jealous that he got leads over me.  He was  a nice cat and wish his family my condolences.

Posted on: Apr 05, 2023 at 9:16 AM

Jerry, it was wonderful of you to post a comment on Billy's page. We never lost touch. We spoke or messaged regularly. His death has hit me very hard. I remember your band. Weren't Ricky and Lloyd Isaacs in it also? Michael Montella lives in Charlotte, NC. He is 30 minutes from me. We speak occasionally, but I haven't seen him in years. I'd love to get back in contact with you.

Naida

Oh dear, Billly has passed.  We were bandmates and friends.  We played in a rock band/bar band (Tremelos), high school jazz band, and he even accompanied me at NYSSMA.  He played piano and accordian well and sang like a bird with Mike Montella (whatever happened to him?) in our band. We even double dated to the senior prom at which we/he did not entertain. Tony Bennett got that honor.

There's a lot more. I think about those days occasionally.  But for now, goodbye buddy.
 

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