Background
Tuminello, William Joseph was born on October 17, 1920 in Baltimore. Son of Joseph James and Filomena (Scaramucci) Tuminello.
Tuminello, William Joseph was born on October 17, 1920 in Baltimore. Son of Joseph James and Filomena (Scaramucci) Tuminello.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1954; Master of Science, Long Island U., 1967; studies with Roger Boardman, 1951-1954; studies with Oksoo Han, 1965-1967; studies with Gladys Gehrig, 1971-1972.
Pianist Rod Cless Trio, Sunnyside Restaurant, Queens, New York, 1939-1940; pianist Art Mineo Quartet, Nick's Greenwich Village, New York City, 1940; pianist, arranger, Charley Strong Orchestra, touring S.E. United States, 1940-1941; pianist Raymond Scott Orchestra, Palace Hotel, San Francisco, 1946; accompanist Charles Trenet and Dorothy Collins, Rose Room, Palace Hotel, San Francisco, 1946-1947; pianist Blue Barron Orchestra, Edison Hotel, New York City, 1947-1948; pianist numerous instrumental groups, New York City, 1948-1955; pianist, Sammy Spear Orchestra and Studio, New York City, 1955; freelance pianist, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, since 1955; teacher music various public schools, Connecticut, New York, Long Island, 1960-1978.
Member Republican Senatorial Club, Washington, since 1981. Charter member Presidential Task Force, Washington, 1989. Member teacher Academy Lifelong Learning, University Delaware, 1983-1985.
Sergeant United States Army, 1942-1946 PTO. Member DAV (life), United Service Organizations, National Education Association, American Federation Musicians, International Platform Association, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc., United States English, Inc.
Married Bertha Marina Brouwer, December 27, 1943. Children: William H., Ruth M., Elaine M., Robert T., Joseph F., Christine A.