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Services set for ‘Butterball’

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Services will be held Thursday August 2 for radio legend Joe “Butterball” Tamburro.

Tamburro died July 27, 2012. He was 70.

A cause of death was not given, however he had been battling complications stemming from diabetes and heart disease.

Tamburro was a WDAS disc jockey whose career spanned almost 50 years. His career at WDAS dates back to 1964 when he joined the station as an advertising salesman.

He is survived his wife Cynthia, five children and five grandchildren.

The funeral and holy Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 1723 Race St.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd. Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19004.

Last modified on Tuesday, 31 July 2012 12:56
Ayana Jones

Ayana Jones is a Business & Health Reporter for The Philadelphia Tribune.  Contact Ayana at ajones@phillytrib.com

2 comments

  • Michael W  Showell Sr.

    Butterball was a great DJ he played some very classical oldest and it brought back memory went I was teenager I really would to pay my respect so please let me know when is the services thank you

    Michael W Showell Sr. Wednesday, 01 August 2012 14:37 Comment Link
  • Michael W. Showell Sr.

    I would like to pay my respect to Butterball I would to know went is the Funeral and is it open to the public

    Michael W. Showell Sr. Wednesday, 01 August 2012 14:25 Comment Link

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