Danny Stiles
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BornDecember 2, 1923
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 11, 2011 (aged 87)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
OthernamesThe Vicar
Websitewww.dannystiles.com
Danny Stiles | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 2, 1923 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 11, 2011 (aged 87) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | The Vicar |
| Website | www |
Danny Stiles (December 2, 1923[1] – March 11, 2011)[2] was a radio personality at WEVD, WNYC, WNSW, WJDM and WPAT in the New York City market. He worked on the radio for 63 years in the New York City area,[3] up to the time of his death.
Danny Stiles was born and grew up in Newark and Linden, New Jersey, during The Great Depression. After graduating from high school in 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After being honorably discharged due to an injured hip, Stiles went to college and held several jobs before starting his radio career.[1]