Age 89 of Boston, formerly of Newton - Son of the late Jack Avruch and Lydia (Katz) Avruch. Husband of Betty F. (Greenman) Avruch for 61 years.
After going to college and serving in World War II, Frank decided to audition for a voice-over job at a local radio station. His distinctive voice and contagious laugh landed him a gig as television's first nationally-syndicated Bozo the Clown, the world's most famous clown.
Frank played Bozo the Clown in Boston, from 1959-1970. He was a legendary television and radio personality.
He went on to become a favorite of New England television viewers for over 40 years and won two Emmy awards.
Survived by his wife; sons Avruch of Westlake Village, CA and his significant other Jocelyn Eberstein, as well as Steven Avruch and Edward MacLean of Boston; and 2 grandchildren.
Brother of Evelyn Goodell.
Uncle of Michael and his wife Heidi (Chapple), James, and Lois Goodell and Hal Hirshon.
Service on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the Rashi School, 8000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA.
After going to college and serving in World War II, Frank decided to audition for a voice-over job at a local radio station. His distinctive voice and contagious laugh landed him a gig as television's first nationally-syndicated Bozo the Clown, the world's most famous clown.
Frank played Bozo the Clown in Boston, from 1959-1970. He was a legendary television and radio personality.
He went on to become a favorite of New England television viewers for over 40 years and won two Emmy awards.
Survived by his wife; sons Avruch of Westlake Village, CA and his significant other Jocelyn Eberstein, as well as Steven Avruch and Edward MacLean of Boston; and 2 grandchildren.
Brother of Evelyn Goodell.
Uncle of Michael and his wife Heidi (Chapple), James, and Lois Goodell and Hal Hirshon.
Service on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the Rashi School, 8000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA.
Age 89 of Boston, formerly of Newton - Son of the late Jack Avruch and Lydia (Katz) Avruch. Husband of Betty F. (Greenman) Avruch for 61 years.
After going to college and serving in World War II, Frank decided to audition for a voice-over job at a local radio station. His distinctive voice and contagious laugh landed him a gig as television's first nationally-syndicated Bozo the Clown, the world's most famous clown.
Frank played Bozo the Clown in Boston, from 1959-1970. He was a legendary television and radio personality.
He went on to become a favorite of New England television viewers for over 40 years and won two Emmy awards.
Survived by his wife; sons Avruch of Westlake Village, CA and his significant other Jocelyn Eberstein, as well as Steven Avruch and Edward MacLean of Boston; and 2 grandchildren.
Brother of Evelyn Goodell.
Uncle of Michael and his wife Heidi (Chapple), James, and Lois Goodell and Hal Hirshon.
Service on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the Rashi School, 8000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA.
After going to college and serving in World War II, Frank decided to audition for a voice-over job at a local radio station. His distinctive voice and contagious laugh landed him a gig as television's first nationally-syndicated Bozo the Clown, the world's most famous clown.
Frank played Bozo the Clown in Boston, from 1959-1970. He was a legendary television and radio personality.
He went on to become a favorite of New England television viewers for over 40 years and won two Emmy awards.
Survived by his wife; sons Avruch of Westlake Village, CA and his significant other Jocelyn Eberstein, as well as Steven Avruch and Edward MacLean of Boston; and 2 grandchildren.
Brother of Evelyn Goodell.
Uncle of Michael and his wife Heidi (Chapple), James, and Lois Goodell and Hal Hirshon.
Service on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the Rashi School, 8000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA.
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