Larry Michael Mandziuk
Issue #83 - March 28, 2020
This edition of Sky Studio is dedicated to Larry Michael Mandziuk
Larry Michael Mandziuk - known on-air as Larry Michaels - joined Sky Studio March 21 in Thunder Bay, age 76.
CJIC morning announcer, while Larry was doing afternoons in the 1970s, was Lou Turco who posted, “#RIP Larry Michaels I had the honour of working with Larry starting in the early 70’s at CJIC AM & FM studio at 119 East Street for many years. Larry had a great work ethic and truly loved radio. to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family from my wife Sandra Turco and me.”
When I (Art Osborne) was CJIC Program Director during Larry’s time at CJIC 1050, he was morning man and later, afternoon host with a reputation of being dependable, enthusiastic and a solid professional one could always count on.
Following a career in broadcasting that stretched over three provinces, Larry taught at Sault College and also launched the city’s first digital publication, Soozine. The leading edge computer produced, online distributed e-publication required his unique combination of technical and creative skills as well as experience gained from commercial broadcasting, shortwave radio and photography.
Another former CJIC announcer, Steve Smith notes, “Sincere condolences to Larry’s family and friends. We’ve lost another CJIC great.” Terry Leboeuf, former FM announcer posted, “RIP Larry! Worked with him at Q104 FM back in the day! Truly a dedicated and talented radio man!” Carmine Trecroce, Bill Trbovich and Scott Witty also noted his passing with Scott observing, “I worked for about a year with Larry at CKCY in the really early 80s. Was a patient kind man and he taught me many things. RIP Larry.”
And, a listener posted an RIP that says what every on-air person likes to hear and works hard to earn: “I loved listening to you. “
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