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This reply is in regards to what happened to the Chessmen hearse...I've copied and pasted the article as I found it posted:
Saturday, October 10, 1964
A young Utica musician was killed last night when the converted hearse he was driving left Route 12 south of Lowville and rolled down a 21-foot embankment. His three passengers also musicians, were hospitalized.
The dead youth was identified as Anthony Serafino Frontera, 17, of 1109 Webster Ave. Injured were George W. DeAngelo, 19 of 1406 Dudley Ave; Eric Jeffery Thorngren, 19, of Carlise Ave; and Jon Charles Hynes, 19, of 107 Melrose Ave.
THE FOUR musicians, known as "The Chessmen" were going to St. Lawrence University where they were scheduled to play last night and tonight, The quartet has preformed in the area for the past three years.
Musical instruments and electrical amplifiers were found in the wreckage of the 1953 Cadillac hearse. State Police said the vehicle "literally disintegrated" after it traveled 90 feet in the air and flipped and rolled down the grade. All four youths were thrown out.
Dr. Louis Avallone, acting as Lewis County coroner, ruled the death accidental.
FRONTERA'S INJURIES included a fractured skull and internal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
DeAngelo, leader of the group, suffered back injuries and cuts and bruises. He was described in serious condition early today in St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Thorngren suffered possible fractures to his left hip, right foot and facial bones. He was learned in fair condition in Faxton Hospital.
Troupers said Hynes suffered a possible fractured skull, cuts about the right hand and left foot and multiple body bruises. He remained overnight in Lowville Hospital.
Trooper R. O. Polett, Lowville, said Frontera had passed another car and lost control of the hearse. The pavement was slick from light rainfall.
The youth's body was taken to the Ennace Funeral Home last night. Arrangements were incomplete.
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Jeff
Saturday, October 10, 1964
A young Utica musician was killed last night when the converted hearse he was driving left Route 12 south of Lowville and rolled down a 21-foot embankment. His three passengers also musicians, were hospitalized.
The dead youth was identified as Anthony Serafino Frontera, 17, of 1109 Webster Ave. Injured were George W. DeAngelo, 19 of 1406 Dudley Ave; Eric Jeffery Thorngren, 19, of Carlise Ave; and Jon Charles Hynes, 19, of 107 Melrose Ave.
THE FOUR musicians, known as "The Chessmen" were going to St. Lawrence University where they were scheduled to play last night and tonight, The quartet has preformed in the area for the past three years.
Musical instruments and electrical amplifiers were found in the wreckage of the 1953 Cadillac hearse. State Police said the vehicle "literally disintegrated" after it traveled 90 feet in the air and flipped and rolled down the grade. All four youths were thrown out.
Dr. Louis Avallone, acting as Lewis County coroner, ruled the death accidental.
FRONTERA'S INJURIES included a fractured skull and internal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
DeAngelo, leader of the group, suffered back injuries and cuts and bruises. He was described in serious condition early today in St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Thorngren suffered possible fractures to his left hip, right foot and facial bones. He was learned in fair condition in Faxton Hospital.
Troupers said Hynes suffered a possible fractured skull, cuts about the right hand and left foot and multiple body bruises. He remained overnight in Lowville Hospital.
Trooper R. O. Polett, Lowville, said Frontera had passed another car and lost control of the hearse. The pavement was slick from light rainfall.
The youth's body was taken to the Ennace Funeral Home last night. Arrangements were incomplete.
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Jeff
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