The My Way Sinatra Sing-Off in Hoboken promised to be melodious, and it delivered. ... “I love to celebrate the life and music of Frank Sinatra, especially with young people.

At the fundraiser for our local music venue, I entered the photo booth to have my picture taken. To my surprise, the photographer, also recently divorced and new in town, was taken by my smile.

“The main reason I sing this music is because I don’t want it to go away,” said Damato, who also performs hits from other ’60s and ’70s artists like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Tom ...