Reparata and the Delrons
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Founder | Mary Aiese (Reparata) |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York , United States |
Area served | United States, Europe |
| Products | Music recordings, singles, albums |
Reparata and the Delrons were a notable American girl group recognized primarily for their 1965 singles "Whenever a Teenager Cries" and "Tommy," the 1968 hit in Europe "Captain of Your Ship," as well as Reparata's solo success in 1975 with "Shoes."
1962–1965: Formation and early development
The group was established in 1962 at St. Brendan's Catholic School in Brooklyn, New York by lead vocalist Mary Aiese. Initially, the Delrons consisted of five high school students harmonizing together. Original members Nanette Licari, Regina Gallagher, and Ann Fitzgerald were soon succeeded by Sheila Reilly, Carol Drobnicki, and Kathy Romeo; Romeo was subsequently replaced by Marge McGuire. All eight members completed their graduation in 1964.
Producers Bill and Steve Jerome discovered the trio of Aiese, Reilly, and Drobnicki, leading Mary Aiese to adopt the stage name Reparata to enhance marketability. The Jeromes first recorded the group in 1964 under Laurie Records and later with Pittsburgh's World Artists label, featuring Ernie Maresca's "Whenever a Teenager Cries." This single reached number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and secured a Top 5 position in Canada through Arc. Their subsequent release, "Tommy," co-written by Chip Taylor, peaked at number 92.
Their 1965 album Whenever a Teenager Cries included these singles alongside renditions of British Invasion tracks such as The Beatles' "If I Fell" and Manfred Mann's "Doo Wah Diddy Diddy."
During Spring 1965, the group opened for The Rolling Stones on their North American tour and expanded their audience through two national tours with Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars that same year. Prior to the second tour, both Reilly and Drobnicki left the ensemble, resulting in Reparata performing solo with offstage vocal support. Subsequent singles like "A Summer Thought" and "I Found My Place" were released solely under Reparata's name.
1965–1969: Established lineup and European acclaim
Upon signing with RCA in 1965, the group required additional members. Nanette Licari rejoined as an original member. Their debut RCA single, "I Can Tell," called for a third vocalist; although rumors suggested Lesley Gore provided vocals, it was session singer Lesley Miller who contributed while Gore recorded her own version. Soon after, eighteen-year-old Lorraine Mazzola became part of the group.
The trio of Aiese, Licari, and Mazzola formed the most recognized and productive lineup, despite not releasing a full album or achieving national chart success in the US with any of their dozen singles. Their 1967 track "It's Waiting There For You" found minor regional success in Colorado Springs. After releasing several singles reminiscent of the style of the Shangri-Las, including works penned by Jeff Barry such as "I'm Nobody's Baby Now" and "I Can Hear the Rain," which featured then-unknown Melba Moore, they transitioned to Mala Records.
In 1968, they issued the lively "Captain of Your Ship," co-written by Kenny Young. While it did not chart in the US, it became their most significant hit in the UK, reaching number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. This success led to a UK tour supported by backing band Clouds. Other singles like "Saturday Night Didn't Happen" and "Weather Forecast" failed to match this achievement. Young has noted that this era influenced his relocation to England and attendance at events with prominent personalities such as John Lennon and Ringo Starr.
"Captain of Your Ship" enjoyed widespread popularity throughout Europe and was also released in Australia and Rhodesia. A live rendition aired on German television’s Beat-Club, introduced by presenter Dave Lee Travis, confirmed Reparata as lead singer. The European acclaim earned them an invitation to perform at Poland’s Interfestival in August 1968 alongside artists from Britain, Austria, Poland, USSR, Yugoslavia, and Czechoslovakia.
The B-side track "Toom Toom is a Little Boy" appeared in pre-revolutionary Iran on an EP alongside songs by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, Otis Redding, and Tommy James.
In 1969, Reparata and the Delrons contributed backing vocals to The Rolling Stones' single "Honky Tonk Women", recorded at Olympic Studios in London, as well as for Ox-Bow Incident’s cover version of The Four Tops’ "Reach Out."
They produced a lip-synced performance video for their May 1969 single "San Juan," syndicated on WKBS-TV Philadelphia; although footage was available on YouTube as of March 2021, it has since been removed.
Their last single release was a September 1969 cover of The Ronettes' "Walking in the Rain." This faced competition when Jay and the Americans released their rendition the following month, which climbed to number 19 on Billboard charts. Jay and the Americans acknowledged this rivalry by etching "Sorry Reparata" into their vinyl record.
1969–1973: The Delrons Continue Without Reparata
In 1969, Mary Aiese married and took the name Mary O'Leary, stepping away from live performances to dedicate herself to family life and her profession as an educator.
O'Leary consented to Lorraine Mazzola and Nanette Licari carrying on live concerts under The Delrons name, enlisting Helaine Tobias, known as "Cooky," to join them. With Mazzola assuming lead vocals, the trio performed songs from Reparata and the Delrons' catalog. Their live band included Dave Camacho on keyboards, Augie Ciulla on drums, Frank Franco playing guitar, Frankie Pelligrino on saxophone, and Joe Sirico—who later married Cooky—on bass.
Although O'Leary contributed lead vocals to several tracks on the group's second album, 1970 Rock'n'Roll Revolution, a collection of cover versions from 1950s and 1960s pop hits, she was not pictured on the album cover showcasing the updated lineup. Other group members also took turns singing lead, with vocal arrangements crafted by Lorraine Mazzola.
During this period, Mazzola adopted the stage name Reparata for her performances. The group ceased live appearances in 1973 when she joined Barry Manilow’s backup ensemble Lady Flash, permanently using the name "Reparata Mazzola."
Following Mazzola's exit, Cooky Sirico and Nanette Licari also departed, leading to a hiatus in live activities for Reparata and the Delrons that year.
1971–1976: Reparata Embarks on a Solo Path
While The Delrons continued performing without her, Mary O'Leary pursued solo releases under the Reparata name, collaborating with producers Steve and Bill Jerome who had worked with her previously.
In 1971, she released "There's So Little Time" through Big Tree Records; the track was penned by Rupert Holmes and Danny Jordan.
By February 1972, O'Leary secured a three-year deal with Dart Records in the United Kingdom. Under this label, a rendition of The Beatles’ "Octopus's Garden" was issued credited to Reparata and the Delrons; however, only O'Leary performed on this recording. Its B-side, "Your Life is Gone," featured a dramatic narrative style with sound effects evocative of The Shangri-Las. Despite attempts to revive the earlier group’s sound, the single did not achieve commercial success.
To promote new releases, Dart reissued "Captain of Your Ship," a UK hit from 1968 by the group, in July 1972; nonetheless, it failed to chart again.
In 1974, North American Music Industries released a remake of "Whenever a Teenager Cries," credited to the group but featuring solely O'Leary.
On October 18, 1974, O'Leary issued the solo single "Shoes" backed with "A Song for All" as a promotional release in the UK via Surrey International Records. Following the conclusion of her Dart contract in February 1975, "Shoes" saw commercial release through Polydor that summer. Although critics praised its unique sound, promotional efforts were hampered by two legal disputes.
The first conflict involved rights to the name Reparata: O'Leary had used it since adolescence and as lead vocalist until 1969; meanwhile, Lorraine Mazzola had adopted it during live performances from 1969 through 1973 and continued using it while performing with Barry Manilow. This overlap caused confusion and led to "Shoes" being withdrawn from sale during litigation. Ultimately, O'Leary prevailed when Mazzola failed to appear at the hearing.
The second dispute concerned master tape ownership between Dart Records and Polydor over "Shoes," recorded while O'Leary was under contract with Dart. Resolved out of court, both labels jointly released the single on August 8, 1975.
"Shoes" attained moderate chart success: peaking at number 92 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in August 1975; reaching number 43 in the UK by October that year; and entering the Top 10 in South Africa in early 1976.
After losing exclusive rights to Reparata’s name, Mazzola legally changed her first name to continue using it publicly—further complicating public perception regarding who led the group. Most recordings feature O'Leary’s lead vocals except for some tracks on 1970 Rock'n'Roll Revolution where lead duties were shared among members.
This confusion persists in various sources—for instance, Discogs lists a profile showing Mazzola’s photo but credits information related to O'Leary; Bubblegum Timemachine attributes "Shoes" to Mazzola; and one review mistakenly claims O'Leary joined Lady Flash.
Billboard reported in November 1975 that O'Leary was working on a Reparata solo album produced by the Jeromes alongside Lou Guarino slated for early 1976 release. Although never officially issued, this album included a cover of Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans’ "Why Do Lovers Break Each Others Hearts," which appeared later on a 2004 Ace Records compilation.
In 1976, Polydor released "Jesabee Lancer (The Belly Dancer)" as a UK single written by Eric Beam. Originally recorded by Felix Harp under the title "Savait," this track incorporates Middle Eastern pop elements aligning with its belly dancer theme. Its B-side is a religious ballad named "We Need You." The single did not chart and remains relatively obscure.
Additionally, in March 1976 Dart Records reissued their 1972 single featuring "Octopus's Garden," reversing its A- and B-sides and crediting it solely to Reparata with a new catalog number ART 2057 to capitalize on recent successes.
1978–2000: Revival, Performances, and Reissues
The 1965 album Whenever a Teenager Cries by the group remained in circulation throughout the 1970s and 1980s. MTV highlighted that it became an affordable collectible found in secondhand record stores, offering an accessible introduction to the girl group genre compared to pricier original releases from groups like the Crystals.
During the late 1970s, several singles from the 1960s, including "Panic" and "It's Waiting There for You," found renewed attention within England's Northern soul movement. In 1978, "Panic" was reissued in the UK on a Northern Soul classics EP featuring artists such as Gerri Granger and James & Bobby Purify.
That same year, Mary O'Leary reunited with Nanette Licari and Cooky Sirico. All three were in their mid-30s and employed outside of music—O'Leary as an educator, Licari working as a department store cashier, and Sirico serving as a brokerage secretary. The group operated part-time, performing monthly at oldies shows, clubs, and private events across New York City and New England for more than twenty years.
In 1979, they lent their vocals to Gary Private's EP Private, appearing on the tracks "Caught Up In Los Angeles" and "Rumor Has It." Private mentioned that their producer was familiar with them from earlier sessions and praised their vocal talents.
The group independently released an LP titled On the Road Again in 1981 through Perfection Sound. In 1982, they appeared on Don K. Reed's radio program Doo Wop Shop, delivering a cappella renditions of "The Book of Love," "So Young," and "Brooklyn."
Their track "Captain of Your Ship" maintained popularity in the UK, being reissued as a B-side in January 1985 on the Old Gold label (OG 9504), paired with Bruce Channel's "Keep On."
In June 1985, Reparata & the Delrons collaborated with James Brown and other performers to record the charity single "Our Message to the People (For the Children)" in support of UNICEF's World Hunger initiative; it was released in November 1986.
Nanette Licari left the group in 1987 and was succeeded by Lauren Stich. This lineup returned to Don K. Reed's Doo Wop Shop in 1988 performing "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and also appeared at the Solid Gold Super Show at Nassau Coliseum alongside notable artists from the 1950s and 1960s.
Mary O'Leary later remarked that their live shows during the 1980s and 1990s represented their peak performances, benefiting from consistent rehearsals, a committed backing band, modernized equipment, and enhanced sound quality.
In 1990, "Captain of Your Ship" was featured in a UK television commercial for Müllerice and was sampled by Betty Boo on her track "Doin' the Do."
Lauren Stich departed in the early 1990s to pursue careers as a horse-racing journalist and talent scout; Judy Jae then joined to complete the group's final lineup alongside Reparata and Cooky Sirico.
A budget-friendly compilation named Whenever a Teenager Cries, echoing their original album title, was issued in 1993 by Collectable Records.
Throughout the 1990s, management transitioned from Mary O'Leary’s husband Jon to Vito Picone. The group contributed to holiday music collections; their version of "Winter Wonderland" appeared on the 2010 CD Christmas Harmonies and is available via SoundCloud.
In 1996, they performed on Art Loria's cable program Twilight Time, which showcased doo-wop acts; video recordings are accessible online. The following year, Ace Records included their previously unreleased song "Look in My Diary" on the compilation Where the Girls Are, vol. 1.
After retiring from teaching in 2000, Mary O'Leary decided to dissolve Reparata & the Delrons, concluding nearly forty years since she founded the group during her high school years.
Legacy
The recordings of Reparata and the Delrons are commonly included in compilations featuring girl group classics, 1960s music, and Northern Soul selections. Since the turn of the millennium, their work has appeared on no fewer than 16 such collections (refer to Discography).
In May 2003, Mary O'Leary participated as a speaker at the "Italian Americans and Early Rock and Roll" symposium held at Queens College, City University of New York, an event organized by the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute.
Securing licensing rights for a definitive Best Of album proved difficult due to the group's twelve-year span across more than a dozen record labels. An unauthorized Best Of compilation surfaced in 2001; however, the official The Best of Reparata and the Delrons was issued by Ace Records in 2005. This release featured most of their singles, rare tracks, B-sides, and previously unreleased recordings, complemented by an informative booklet containing fresh insights from Mary O'Leary.
Also in 2005, Rhino Records issued the box set One Kiss Can Lead to Another: Girl Group Sounds - Lost & Found, which included the tracks "I'm Nobody's Baby Now" and "Saturday Night Didn't Happen." Mary O'Leary and Nanette Licari attended the launch event in New York City. During that same month, O'Leary provided an extensive interview on MIT's WMBR radio station discussing her musical journey.
A Facebook page established in 2008 functions as a hub for former members, musicians, acquaintances, family members, and fans. Mary O'Leary actively engages on this platform alongside Cooky Sirico, Lauren Stich, Judy Jae, and various other musicians. Additionally, there is an unofficial MySpace page dedicated to the group.
In the summer of 2011, Nanette Licari performed songs from the group's repertoire at "She's Got the Power," a celebration of girl groups held at New York City's Lincoln Center. The supergroup assembled for this occasion continues to perform intermittently as the Super Girls Group across New York and Connecticut, featuring artists from The Chantels, The Toys, The Jaynetts, The Exciters, and The Cookies.
In March 2016, UK-based Northern Soul label Outta Sight issued "Panic" and "Captain of Your Ship" as a vinyl 45.
Mary O'Leary appeared on WMBS's "Oldies Unlimited" in June 2016 to reflect on her career and discuss reasons behind the group's limited commercial breakthrough. She cited follow-up singles that departed from their initial hit sound and a lack of control over release decisions as contributing factors:
Mary O'Leary passed away on 30 November 2024 at age 76.
Singles
| Year | A-side | B-side | Artist | Label and number | Chart position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 64 | Your Big Mistake | Leave Us Alone | The Delrons |  Laurie 3252 |
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Dec 64  29 Jan 65 |
Whenever a Teenager Cries | He's My Guy | Reparata and the Delrons with Hash Brown and his Orchestra | World Artists 1036 Stateside SS382 Stateside OSS-162 |
number 60  number 5
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| Mar 65 May 65 |
Tommy | Mama Don't Allow | Reparata and the Delrons with Hash Brown and his Orchestra | World Artists 1051 Stateside SS414 Stateside OSS-175 |
number 92 number 27
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| 1965 | A Summer Thought | He's the Greatest | Reparata with Hash Brown and his Orchestra | World Artists 1057 |
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| 1965 | I Found My Place | The Boy I Love | Reparata | World Artists 1062 |
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| Dec 65 | I Can Tell | Take a Look Around You | Reparata and the Delrons | RCA 47-8721 |
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| Apr 66 | I'm Nobody's Baby Now | Loneliest Girl in Town | Reparata and the Delrons with Hash Brown and his Orchestra | RCA 47-8820 |
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| Aug 66 | He Don't Want You | Mama's Little Girl | Reparata and the Delrons with Hash Brown and his Orchestra | RCA 47-8921 |
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| Feb 67 | The Kind of Trouble That I Love | Boys and Girls | Reparata and the Delrons | RCA 47-9123 |
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| 1967 | I Can Hear the Rain | Always Waiting | Reparata and the Delrons | RCA 47-9185, Kapp 1691 RCA 1691 |
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| Sep 67 | I Believe | It's Waiting There for You | Reparata and the Delrons | Mala 573 |
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| Jan 68 May 68 |
Captain of Your Ship | Toom Toom (Is a Little Boy) | Reparata and the Delrons | Multiple international labels including Mala, Bell, Stateside; charted UK number 13, US number 127 | |
| May 68 31 May 68 |
Saturday Night Didn't Happen | Panic | Reparata and the Delrons | Bell BLL 1014 Mala 12000 |
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 Jul 68 Aug 68 |
Weather Forecast | You Can't Change a Young Boy's Mind | Reparata and the Delrons | Labels include Bell (UK/US), Stateside (France, Sweden, Zimbabwe) | -- |
| 1968 Nov 1968 |
Heaven Only Knows | Summer Laughter | Reparata and the Delrons | Mala (US), Stateside (Australia, Netherlands) | -- |
| Apr 69 | (That's What Sends) Men to the Bowery | I've Got An Awful Lot of Losing You to Do | Reparata and the Delrons | Kapp (US) 989 | -- |
| May 69 | San Juan | Hold the Night | Reparata and the Delrons | Kapp (US)2010 | -- |
| Sep 69 | Walking in the Rain | I've Got An Awful Lot of Losing You to Do | Reparata and the Delrons | Kapp K2050 (US) | -- |
| Apr 71 | There's So Little Time | Just You | Reparata | Big Tree (US)114 | -- |
| 28 Apr 72 |
Octopus's Garden | Your Life is Gone | Reparata and the Delrons | Released across UK, Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, France, USA, Norway labels including Dart, Family, Odeon/Electrola, Laurie, Philips; no chart noted |
EPs
| 1970 | 1971 Rock & Roll Revolution | Reparata and the Delrons | Template:Country data MexicoTemplate:Namespace detect showall Avco Embassy/Tizoc ED 385 | -- |
This EP contains four selections from the album 1970 Rock & Roll Revolution: Please Love Me Forever, To Know Him is to Love Him, Be My Baby, and He's So Fine.
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Whenever a Teenager Cries | World Artists WAM 2006 |
| 1970 | 1970 Rock and Roll Revolution | Avco Embassy |
| 1981 | On the Road Again | Perfection Sound |
| 1993 | Whenever a Teenager Cries [anthology] | Collectables |
| 2001 | Magical Musical History Tour [anthology] | Mo-Banana 1001 |
| 2005 | Best of Reparata and the Delrons [anthology] | Ace Records |
| 2012 | The Best of Reparata and the Delrons [anthology] | Masters Classics |
| 2023 | Stereo Singles Collection [anthology] | RD(6) (Switzerland) |
Compilations
The following list presents compilation albums that include tracks by Reparata and the Delrons or Reparata as a solo artist.
| Year | Title | Track | Label and number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969? | Top 4 sampler (Iran) | "Captain of Your Ship" | Top 4 EX-4261 |
| 1975 | 20 Blazing Bullets | "Shoes" | Ronco RTL2012 |
| 1976 | Super Disco | "Shoes" | Polydor 2413 805 |
| 1976 | Disco Explosion Vol. 1 | "Shoes" | Pickwick SHM 903 |
| 1976 | 20 Original Hits | "Shoes" | Polydor 2413 804 |
| 1976 | Hit Action | "Jesabee Lancer (The Belly Dancer)" | Polydor 2413 306 |
| 1980 | Star Power | "Captain of Your Ship" | Pickwick SSD 8036 |
| 1985 | Stop Look Listen | "Your Big Mistake" | ACT001 |
| 1989 | 20 Collector's Records of the 50s and 60s, Vol. 2 | "Your Big Mistake" | LCD4094 |
| 1991 | The Spirit of the 60s: 1968 - The Hits Don't Stop | "Captain of Your Ship" | TL531/18 |
| 1995 | Early Girls Vol. 1 | "Whenever a Teenager Cries" | CDCHD 608 |
| 1997 | Where the Girls Are Vol 1 | "Look in My Diary" | CDCHD 648 |
| 2000 | Hits Hits Hits 60s 70s | "Captain of Your Ship" | 74321793042 |
| 2000 | The Original Wanderer | "Your Big Mistake" | CDCHD 762 |
| 2004 | 1968 The Soundtrack | "Captain of Your Ship" | |
| 2004 | Where the Girls Are Vol. 6 | "Why Do Lovers Break Each Others Hearts" | CDCHD1032 |
| 2005 | Phil's Spectre II: Another Wall of Sound alikes | "I'm Nobody's Baby Now" | CDCHD1059 |
| 2005 | One Kiss Can Lead to Another: Girl Group Sounds Lost and Found | "Saturday Night Didn't Happen", "I'm Nobody's Baby Now" | CDCHD1229 |
| 14/9/2007 | Testament van den 60s | "Captain of Your Ship" | USM984812-8 |
| 15/10/2007 | 100 Hits 60s | "Captain of Your Ship" | Demon DMG100001 |
| 2009 | Wild Thing: The Songs of Chip Taylor | "Tommy" | CDCHD1229 |
| 2009 | The Laurie Records Story Vol.3: Girls and Girl Groups | "Your Big Mistake", "Your Life is Gone" | CDCHD1231 |
| 2009 | Northern Soul Movers Vol.3 | "Panic" | Vintage Saint Records |
| 2009 | 100 Hits: Northern Soul | "Panic" | 100 Hits |
| 2010 | Holiday Harmonies | "Winter Wonderland" | Landlord Records |
| 2011 | The Best of the Northern Soul Story | "Panic" | 88697816382 |
| 2011 | Mad Men | "Doo Wah Diddy" | Golden Lane Records |
| 2011 | Sugar Sugar: The Birth of Bubblegum Pop | "Captain of Your Ship" | Sony TV |
| 2011 | Sounds of the Sixties | "Captain of Your Ship" | EMI TV |
| 2012 | Be My Baby: The Girls of the Sixties | "Captain of Your Ship" |
Group member biographies
A number of previous members, musicians, and collaborators continue to engage with fans through the Reparata and the Delrons Facebook community.
Mary Catherine Aiese (December 31, 1946 – November 30, 2024) established the ensemble in 1962 while still in high school and served as its lead except during the years 1969 to 1973, when she paused live performances but remained active in recording. She wed Jonathan O'Leary in 1969 and became a mother of two. In 1975, she achieved solo success in the UK and South Africa with the single "Shoes" and prevailed in a legal battle over the use of the Reparata name. O'Leary revived the group on a part-time basis starting in 1978, ultimately retiring and dissolving it in 2000 after concluding her teaching career. Subsequently, she worked as a real estate agent and tutor in Queens. Her husband Jon passed away in March 2024, followed by Mary’s death in November.
Nanette Rosemary Licari, born May 24, 1947, initially joined during 1962–63 and returned in 1965, continuing to perform into the late 1980s. During the group's inactive period from 1973 to 1978, she was employed in retail before becoming an elementary school educator in Brooklyn. She occasionally appears with oldies bands on Long Island and is recognized locally for her dedication to animal rescue.
Lorraine Marie Mazzola, born February 25, 1947, became a member in 1965 and assumed lead vocals when Mary ceased live appearances in 1969, informally adopting the Reparata moniker. After departing in 1973 to join Barry Manilow’s Lady Flash until 1979, she lost a court ruling concerning the Reparata name but legally changed her own name to Reparata. Mazzola co-authored a true crime book, participated in acting roles, and developed related film projects; she also received an Emmy nomination for television production work. In 2001, she pleaded guilty in connection with a fraudulent investment case. She has contributed articles to poker magazines and served as operations director for WriteGirl, a creative writing initiative supporting at-risk youth. In 2013, she co-published a cookbook and currently works as a freelance writer and event coordinator based in Los Angeles.
Cooky Sirico, born Helaine F. Tobias on February 2, 1948, joined the group in 1969 when live performances were halted by Mary. She married bassist Joe Sirico in 1971. Following the group's live inactivity beginning in 1973, she worked as a brokerage secretary before rejoining part-time from 1978 until the group’s disbandment in 2000. Cooky and Joe continue to perform oldies music regionally with various ensembles and have two grown daughters.
Carol Dorothy Drobnicki, born February 13, 1947, was active from 1962 to 1964. She married Frank Barsh in 1965 and remarried later; she passed away from cancer at age 33 in December 1980.
Sheila Anne Reilly performed with the group between 1963 and 1965 before pursuing a career as an educator and eventually becoming a school principal in Seattle.
Judy Jae was part of the final lineup from 1992 to 2000. She recorded four country-crossover albums in Nashville and continues her career performing and composing music under the name Judy Rae Jae.
Lauren S. Stich, born December 25, 1951, had a brief tenure during the late 1980s. She currently operates a talent agency while maintaining a respected parallel career as a horse racing journalist and handicapper based out of Las Vegas.
Katherine Anne Romeo participated from 1962 to 1963 and remains living with family in Brooklyn.
Anne Frances Fitzgerald, Regina Marie Gallagher, and Marguerite Frances McGuire were members during the group’s formative years (1962–65).
Drummer Augie Ciulla collaborated with his nephews’ band The Infinite Staircase on their debut album released early in 2009. Keyboardist Dave Camacho performs with the Borinquen Blues Band.
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