William O'Shaughnessy, Longtime WVOX-WVIP/Westchester Owner And New York Radio Leader, Passes At 84

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WILLIAM O'SHAUGHNESSY, the longtime owner of WVOX-A and WVIP (formerly WRTN)/NEW ROCHELLE, NY and a prominent figure in NEW YORK area radio, has passed away in his home of LITCHFIELD, CT, at 84. O'SHAUGNESSY, Chairman of WHITNEY GLOBAL MEDIA and a board member of the BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, was a vocal advocate of radio over the years, along with being the author of several books.

In his honor, the WILLIAM O'SHAUGHNESSY MEMORIAL FUND has been established by the BFA. Chairman SCOTT HERMAN sid, “The Board Of Directors and I are saddened at this tremendous loss to our profession. A true wordsmith, BILL was known for his eloquence in his speech and his writings. His letters to raise funds for the BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION's GUARDIAN FUND struck a chord with everyone who read them, so graceful and elegant was his prose.”

NAB Pres./CEO CURTIS LEGEYT said, “BILL O’SHAUGHNESSY was a passionate public servant who left an indelible mark on broadcasting through his leadership, dedication and prose. His commitment to his community and our profession reflects the very best of broadcasting. Further, his incredible dedication to the BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION helped countless lives. Our condolences go out to BILL’s family and all whose lives he touched.”

To donate to the MEMORIAL FUND, visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org, click on donate, and when filling out the form please indicate that your donation is in honor of WILLIAM O'SHAUGHNESSY.

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