R.I.P.: Paul 'Tank' Sferrussa, Former Boston Radio Personality

'Tank" Sferrussa

Former Boston radio personality Paul "Tank" Sferrussa died last Wednesday at age 67.  He had been in decliding health in recent years.

Sferrussa was a  graduate of Boston Trade School, he originally aspired to be a baker. His radio career radio started in 1977 when he volunteered to answer the "listener line" at WBCN Radio. Paul rose through the ranks as WBCN van driver, producer, voice of "YOOP," and sports reporter/director.

He was also a sports reporter at WZLX until his retirement in 2003.