J. J. Maura
Joseph J. Maura, Jr. (June 16, 1949 – July 28, 2010), often professionally credited as J. J. Maura, was an American
Joseph J. Maura Jr. was born in on June 16, 1949, in
Maura's career in television and radio began at several stations throughout the region, including WAEB in Allentown, Pennsylvania, KQV in Pittsburgh, WIP in Philadelphia and QVC, based in West Chester, Pennsylvania.[1] During his career, Maura's on-air names included Jim Lloyd, Jim Hamilton and J.J. Media.[1][2] Maura joined WCAU in Philadelphia, where he worked as the station's main announcer for twenty years, until his retirement due to illness.[1]
J.J. Maura died from cancer on July 28, 2010, in Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania at age 61.[1][2] He was survived by his wife, Lois (Deutsch) Maura; four children - Lisa, Ann, Russell and David; and 12 grandchildren.[1]
References
- ^ WCAU-TV. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
- ^ a b c "Joseph J. Maura Jr. obituary". The Morning Call. 2010-07-30. Retrieved 2010-08-07.