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Mervyn

Amols

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Mervyn Leland Amols, 89, died in Hartford Hospital surrounded by his family on August 21st after a short illness.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sylvia Cohen Amols; daughter Janice Curley and former son-in-law Michael Curley, both of Worcester, MA; daughter Lisa Amols of West Tisbury, MA; daughter Nancy Gingras and her husband Brian of Eastford, CT; and grandchildren Adam Curley, Russell and Rachel Schubert, and Corey and Shay Gingras.

Merv was born in San Francisco in 1921 to Jack Amols and Ida Glassman Amols. He grew up in Chicago and Boston and lived in Windsor for the last 50 years.

After serving in World War II, Merv started his career in the music business as a morning disc jockey at WJLS in Beckley, West Virginia. In 1950 he joined Capitol Records, and for the next 40 years had a very successful career in promotion for the company. He was with Capitol Records during the most exciting time that the music business has ever seen and was widely considered by his colleagues and peers to be the best promotion man in the business. He promoted the careers of such varied artists as The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Bonnie Raitt, Iron Maiden, and Tina Turner. He helped launch the careers of other artists such as Anne Murray, Bob Seger, Natalie Cole, and Wayne Newton. He had an ear for music that was unsurpassed, and radio station program directors throughout New England and New York grew to trust his musical instincts.

After his retirement from Capitol Records in 1991, he became an active volunteer. For the next 18 years he gave his time as a news reader at CRIS Radio, Connecticut’s Talking Newsstand for the Blind and Print Handicapped. He also volunteered every week as an administrative aide at the Connecticut Supreme Court, and received the Volunteer of the Year award in 2006.

Merv was a passionate New York Mets fan and avidly followed every game with his wife, Sylvia. He also looked forward to his Thursday night bowling league every week for forty years until he finally had to give it up just last year.

At Merv’s request, there are no calling hours or funeral services; however, a celebration of his life will be held in November over the Thanksgiving weekend. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be sent to CRIS Radio, 315 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095. Arrangements entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. To sign the guestbook for Merv, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.

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From: Bob Bittens

From Simsbury, CT

Posted On: September 1, 2010

Back in 1980 I was named Music Director of WHCN and was being prepared for the job by my predecessor Ed O'Connell. Among other things he "warned" me about this this one record rep from Capitol Records named Merv Amols. He told me Merv would likely yell and scream at me from the moment we met, but that I should not freak out or take it personally. Instead I should listen and hopefully learn, secure in the knowledge that this Merv guy was not only one of the smartest, most passionate guys in the business, but also a sweet man with a heart of gold. Ed was absolutely correct on all counts. Merv's passion for the music was contagious, his knowledge of the business endless, and I consider myself priveledged to have had him in my life as a colleague, friend, and mentor. Rest in peace Merv.

From: David Bloom

From Marlborough, CT

Posted On: August 30, 2010

Sylvia, Janice, Lisa and Nancy, I am sorry for your loss. I will be forever indebted to Merv for expanding my appreciation for different genres of music. As I write this, thinking of our old neigborhood and your dad/husband, I can't help but smile.

From: Bernard Kosto

From West Harttford, CT

Posted On: September 21, 2010

Dear Shirley, Quite by accident, I came across Mervyn's obituary. As you may recall, we go back many years. I can see him now in my office with one of his flashy jackets bearing 33 rpm gifts. Despite problems, he was always in good humor. I will miss him.
Warm regards, Bernard Kosto

From: Joel Caplin

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: August 24, 2010

I fondly remember sharing Friday nights and Monday nights with Merv. He was an inspiration to us all.
Joel

From: Leonard Grossman

From Vernon, CT

Posted On: August 25, 2010

I am proud to have known Merv Amols. Knowing him truly enriched my life. Merv was a man of passion and compassion. He was committed to causes, but he was mostly committed to his wife, Sylvia, and his children. I will truly miss seeing him and talking to him, but I will not forget him; he will remain with me as a model for my own life. I hope I can live my life as Merv had.

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