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Although I managed my schedule to be home by late afternoon most days, basically, Roselle raised our children alone. And so I missed out on a lot of wonderful moments, missed watching my kids grow into the wonderful people they are today.

Perry Como

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Perry Como
Age: 88 †
Born: 1912
Born: May 18
Died: 2001
Died: May 12
Actor
Jazz Musician
Radio Personality
Recording Artist
Singer
Television Personality
Canonsburg
Pennsylvania
Pierino Ronald Como
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