Sherman Feller

American musical composer, baseball P.A. announcer, and radio personality. Feller was a prolific songwriter in the 1950's, 60's, and 70's. Among his pop hits were "Snow Snow Beautiful Snow," by Fred Waring; "Francesca," named for his mother and recorded by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops; "She Was Five and He Was Ten," a hit for the Mills Brothers; and "It's Easter Time," recorded by Vaughn Monroe. In the Top 40 era, he became known for a hit he co-wrote with Tom Jameson in 1958, "Summertime Summertime" by The Jamies. In addition to pop music, Feller composed numerous orchestral works including "Ode to JFK" an orchestral suite which took him 20 years to complete. After becoming the public address announcer for the Red Sox, Feller continued to host a big band-oriented radio program. He was the public address announcer for the Red Sox at Fenway Park for 26 years, famous for his iconic greeting, “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to Fenway Park.” He was married to singer and children's television actress Judy Valentine. Born: July 29, 1918 Brockton, MA Died: January 27, 1994 Stoughton, MA