WFUV/New York’s Rich Conaty Passes

Rich Conaty

On DECEMBER 30th, 2016, FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Triple A WFUV/NEW YORK’s RICH CONATY, longtime host of “The Big Broadcast” on SUNDAY NIGHTS from 8-midnight, died after a battle with cancer. He was 62.

CONATY took over an existing SUNDAY NIGHT program in early 1973, renamed it The Big Broadcast, and was the host for more than 2200 shows. Each was filled with meticulous salutes to composers, singers, and bandleaders, along with listener requests, all drawn from his voluminous record collection and leavened by his encyclopedic knowledge.

"RICH is gone far too soon," said WFUV GM CHUCK SINGLETON."The Big Broadcast was Rich's life.  He was a rare breed: the real deal as a broadcaster, a truly great DJ who was adored by many fans and supporters. Like all his fans, we'll miss his energy, enthusiasm and good nature. He did everything with high standards and an open heart.”

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