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About John
Larocchia
John Larocchia
has been a Stand-up Comedian for over 20 yrs. He was
a NYC firefighter for 21 yrs., retiring in July of
2008. Over the years John has branched out from
Stand-up Comedy to Producing, Acting, Writing, Host
of a Radio Show and Keynote Speaker.
At this
time John is working on a few key projects:
· A Screenplay & Book Titled: "Time to Laugh Again"
· Sitcom: "Suspenders"
· And his LAUGHTER SAVES LIVES Comedy Tour
To learn more about John's Stand-up Comedy
performances
please visit:
www.nyfirecomic.com. Laughter
Saves Lives Foundation is a Pending 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
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About J Jay Boyd
coming soon...
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About Steve Aleva
coming soon...
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About Tom Dadario
Tom Daddario
had been a stand up comedian in and around New York
City for 15 years. Performing in The Comedy Cellar,
Gotham Comedy Club, Stand Up New York, The Comic
Strip, Broadway Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club
and Dangerfields. Tom has been featured in the New
York Times and Daily News. Has been seen on Comedy
Centrals "Michael and Michael Have Issues"
Has had a half hour special on Sirius/xm radio.
Recently a principal character in the indi film
"Night Bird" directed by Damian Chapa |
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About John Santo
coming soon...
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About Jeff Norris
Jeff is a energetic
whirlwind of comedy! He's a favorite in both Las
Vegas and Atlantic City, and has numerous tv and
film credits, including "Boardwalk Empire", and Oz'
on HBO, "Goodmorning America", the film "My Super-Ex
Girlfriend and played the voicefor "kelloggs mini
wheats". Jeff is one of the most quick-witted acts
working today-hardly pausing for a breath as he
tears through his act, keeping his audience alert
and in stiches from beginning to end. Jeff is a
complete pro...one of the few remaining that
recognizes the importance of showmanship and
presentation. A regular performer for Joe Piscopo
both on the road and "Club Piscopo" "Jeff Norris is
without question one of the funniest guys out there
today.He is original,hip and one of the nicest guys
in the business , equally important, the audiences
love this guy! I'm always proud to work with Jeff"
Actor/comedian Joe Piscopo |
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THE LAUGHTER SAVES LIVES
FOUNDATION and the
CROSS COUNTRY COMEDY TOUR have their
roots in the aftermath of the WTC disaster. FDNY Haz-Mat
Co. 1 Firefighter John Larocchia's inspiration came
in the months that followed. John (a stand-up comic
for many years), his Firehouse Haz-Mat Co. 1 and
Squad 288 lost 19 of its members on 9/11/01,
including John's good friend and radio co-host Tom
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So many people helped
John, his firehouse, The FDNY and NYC get through this time;
but it was all a blur. John remembers some of the first
times where he started to feel normal was when he started to
laugh again.
THE CROSS COUNTRY COMEDY TOUR
has not only been a dream of John’s to thank people for what
they did after 9/11, but to also give communities across the
country an opportunity to thank and help their own emergency
responders.
We want to show
that:
"Laughter Can Change and Save Lives
for the Moment… and For a Lifetime!"
We also put a face to
those who risk so much right here at home to keep us safe
and secure. Each show will be in memory of two Emergency
Responders. One from NYC and the other from the community
that is hosting the show. Our goal is to support charities
who help Emergency Responders but also benefit Firefighters,
Police, EMS, and members of the Military that we meet along
the tour.
The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation, Tuesday’s Children,
Nassau County Fire Fighters Burn Center Foundation and The
Burn Center at Ohio State University Medical Center are just
a few of the many charities we have supported.
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Laughter
Saves Lives Foundation is a Pending 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Charitable Organization. |