Joe Negri, known for his role as Handyman Negri on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” has died at 99.
WASHINGTON — Joe Negri, the jazz guitarist who played Handyman Negri on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” has died. He was 99.
Lisa Negri, his eldest daughter, told TribLIVE he died of natural causes as the family was getting ready to celebrate his 100th birthday on June 10.
Negri was well known in his community where he spent most of his life. He was an adjunct faculty member at University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University for decades where he taught jazz
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