Larry Ferrari

Larry Ferrari (March 4, 1932 – November 20, 1997), born Lazarus Louis Ferrari, was an American organist who hosted The Larry Ferrari Show, a weekly Sunday morning half-hour program of organ music on WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, from 1954 to 1997. He was the Lowrey Organ Company's National Concert Artist and was admitted into the Hall of Fame of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia in 2000.

Early life Ferrari was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 4, 1932, as Lazarus Louis Ferrari. His father was Colomba Ferrari. He changed his name to "Larry" when a nun suggested he Americanize it. Ferrari studied piano and organ as a boy and started his music career performing at his local church at 11 years old. Soon after, he began playing at a local roller rink. He released several albums and singles of his organ music.

Death and legacy A resident of Cinnaminson Township, New Jersey, Ferrari died of leukemia at age 65 on November 20, 1997. He was interred at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

On November 16, 2000, Ferrari was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia.

Singles and EPs Relax with Larry Ferrari, RCA Victor, 1957 Music Americana, Sure Music and Record Co., 1983 Moonglow - Picnic/Good Old Summertime-By The Sea, Sure Puppets On Parade, Sure

Compilations Bob Ralston, Gaylord Carter, Marjorie Meinert, Leonard Leigh, Larry Ferrari – Sparkling Organ Moods, Record Club of America