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\tBy The Associated Press
\n\tSunday, May 18, 2014 | 6:34 p.m.<\/p>\n
\tLOS ANGELES \u2014
\n\tThis 1978 file photo shows singer Jerry Vale. The popular 1950s crooner has died at his California home. He was 83. A family attorney says Vale died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at his home in Palm Desert. Harold Levy said Vale had been in declining health.<\/p>\n
\tJerry Vale, the beloved crooner known for his high-tenor voice and romantic songs in the 1950s and early 1960s, has died. He was 83.<\/p>\n
\n\tVale, who had been in declining health, died Sunday at his Palm Desert home surrounded by family and friends, family attorney Harold J. Levy said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\tBorn Genaro Louis Vitaliano, Vale started performing in New York supper clubs as a teenager and went on to record more than 50 albums. His rendition of "Volare," ”Innamorata" and "Al Di La" became classic Italian-American songs. His biggest hit was "You Don’t Know Me."<\/p>\n
\tVale’s recording of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in the 1960s was played at sporting events for years.<\/p>\n
\tWhile his albums failed to make the charts in the early 1970s, Vale remained a popular club act.<\/p>\n
\tHe also appeared as himself in the movies "Goodfellas," ”Casino" and the TV series "The Sopranos."<\/p>\n
\tVale is survived by Rita, his wife of 55 years; a son, Robert; and a daughter, Pamela.<\/p>\n