Background
Palombi, Richard Francis was born on October 31, 1931 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of Menilio and Ilia (DeAngelis) Palombi.
Palombi, Richard Francis was born on October 31, 1931 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of Menilio and Ilia (DeAngelis) Palombi.
Student, Rutgers University, 1949-1950; student, Juilliard School Music, 1950-1951.
Musical director, Anita O'Day, Buddy Greco, Anthony Newley, Vic Damone, The Carpenters, 1959-1983; musical director, Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, since 1972; musical director, Neil Sedaka, since 1983. Pianist, arranger, musical coordinator Columbia Broadcasting System Studios, Los Angeles, 1964-1965.
Served as sergeant United States Air Force, 1952-1956. Member American Federation Musicians (negotiating board), Broadcast Music, Inc.
Married Jennifer Wilhite, August 23, 1968. Children: Rick, Pamela, Michelle, Donovan.