The world has lost one of the best tenors ever. My condolences to all the family.To Joe Feeney the great Irish Tenor that entertained so many folks though out the world. His mother Mary supported him in all of his activities. My late father, how he loved to hear Joe sing. He was 76. I watch the Lawrence Welk Show every Saturday night on PBS in Tampa, FL.Words cannot express the extent of the loss of one of the greatest singers I have ever heard. What a phenomenal tenor performer. I smile when I think of my 8 member family on Sunday evenings listening to Joe's beautiful voice. He was able to reach very high notes and made it sound effortless. GALE, PLEASE CALL ME AT 520-240-9985 I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. He was 76. His voice will never die.I'm watching Lawrence Welk right now with my 7 year old daughter as I always did as a child. A tremendous talent that I will always love!I grew up watching Joe and I'll always remember him and his lovely voice!I was turning the channel and noticed an old L W show on PBS and immediately thought of Joe Feeney. He was a very gifted individual.Thank you for so many wonderful memories Joe. May you rest peacefully and softly Joe.May God continue to bless Joe and his family. I never forgot that.The absolute best rendition of "Danny Boy" ever sung that tenor voice is never to be forgotten, I always watched "The Lawrence Welk Show", I certainly hope God has found a place for you Joe now your singing God's praises. There's not much more to say that's already been said except for many years I was ask if I was related to Joe Feeney of Lawrence Welk show. It is pleasant to be able to return to a nicer time of life through the show. What a tremendous voice. It was such an honor and he shared his daughter and son with us. I miss his talent and believe his talent will never be seen, again- except in reruns.I watched with my parents, with my husband, with my children, & now the reruns whenever I can find them...if you close your eyes it sounds like you would image an angel in heaven singing....effortlessly reaching for a note that only few can reach...a moment of peace & tranquility in a troubled world....Thank you God for the gift & thank you Joe for sharing that amazing gift with us all..,,,may you rest in eternal peace.... {{#isGift}} on lawrence welk the feeney i an sorry about joe he was guyMy young daughter just recently discovered this fine gentleman - Joe Feeney.
I'm assuming he was related to my grandmother, Gertrude Feeney (maiden name) Bettis. But more than just that wonderful voice, you seemed to feel a love for God within your heart. The elder Feeney lived in San Marcos in San Diego County. Tonight you sang "Galway Bay". Joe Feeney will certainly be missed by all. He performed at sites from Carnegie Hall to Disneyland, in part to support his family of 10 children.His last performance was in Syracuse, N.Y., in December.Mr.
We will all miss your glorious performances.Dear Chris & family, our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad. cherylann fowler What a treasure he has left behind for us to hear. As an aspiring violinist, I was especially interested in the violin solos, but who wouldn't appreciate a tenor like Joe Feeney--beautiful vocal quality and impeccable intonation. Feeney also sang for presidents at the White House, according to his Web site (http://home.earthlink.net/~bestenor/). We will always remember him and we send our condolences and deepest sympathy. I grew up watching the Lawrence Welk show and always enjoyed Joe. The shows are still broadcast on public television stations.Mr. We are sorry for your loss!I always watched the Lawrence Welk show and Joe Feeney was one of my favorites. He always reminded me of my Uncle Billy, another Irishman with a beautiful voice!
Joe Feeney, a Nebraska-born tenor who crooned "Danny Boy" and other standards for 25 years on "The Lawrence Welk Show," has died. HE SEEMED LIKE A VERY NICE PERSON.Thank heaven for syndicated LW shows as I watch them almost every Sunday. Self / Self - Regular Performer / Regular Performer / Self - Singer I am so sorry to hear about his passing. Joe had the ability ro help people through his singing talent.I'm watching him on The Lawrence Welk Halloween special right now and I have it on VHS and I watch it about 30 times every October...Joe, At a young age I could pick out a Great singer. I used to marvel at how proud of Mr. Feeney Mr. Welk was as he introduced him. Feeney died of emphysema at a hospice in Car "Feeney started singing as a child in his Grand Island, Nebraska church choir. I grew-up watching him with the Welk orchestra. My parents wanted the show for years and every time Joe would appear (and delight) my mother (still alive and well at 97) would exclaim: "I can't believe how much he looks like Henry Feeney"! Glenn E. Martin Thank you for the music.Another glorious tenor voice has been stilled here on earth, but now graces the heavenly choir of angels. We always turned the TV in her room at the nursing home the last sixteen months of her life to watch the Welk Show. Our thoughts go out to his family. He started singing as a boy alto in St. Mary Cathedral, his parish church choir and after graduating from St. Mary's Cathedral High School, he landed a guest appearance on the show Youth Opportunity Hour. Several versions performed by notable performers are listed below in chronological order.This article is about the folk song. Rev. Love in Christ. His rendition of Irish favorites like "Danny Boy," "Galway Bay," and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" will live on in our hearts.
I love to hear you sing. Your spirit will touch us for ever.just saw you on pbs special this Saturday night. Iam sorry for your loss.Mr. Feeney, I was with my mother just an hour ago listening to the Lawrence Welk show...it was the God Bless America one...you were in perfect voice. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Joe Feeney, a tenor who crooned "Danny Boy" and other standards for 25 years on "The Lawrence Welk Show," died Wednesday. Edwina Franklin Always watched you when I was a child living in santa monica california. Lawrence Welk's Irish tenor made a career crooning 'Danny Boy' offBeat with PHILIP POTEMPA.