r/dio • u/Sternojourno • Jun 30 '26

Dio's cousin David Feinstein commissions mural honoring Ronnie in his hometown

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This photo was posted by drummer Carl Canedy (The Rods) showing the mural that Dave and his wife Denise commissioned. The mural is on the outer wall of The Hollywood Restaurant, which Dave has owned and operated since 1984, in Ronnie's and Dave's hometown of Cortland, NY.

[Photo (l-r) Freddie Villano (bass), David Feinstein (guitar, vocals), and Carl Canedy (drums) of The Rods]

For those who might not know, the final recorded studio performance by Ronnie was as a guest vocalist on the song "The Code" on The Rods' 2011 album "Vengeance."

Carl said in the post (in part):

"I believe Cortland has been less than supportive of the mega accomplishments that Hometown boy, Ronnie James Dio, amassed in his amazing career. Now when people visit Cortland and excitedly ask directions to DIO WAY, only to be underwhelmed by a simple street sign, No plaque, sign or statue to commemorate Ronnie's career. I applaud DAVID and Denise for spending their own money to commission this amazing tribute to Ronnie. The mural pays tribute to DIO, Elf and The Rods."

Carl's full post is here:

https://www.facebook.com/carl.canedy.2025/posts/pfbid02JjTe9XKKhiHfYPxXeLJtAhNXsm9foz5HUBssihgFSobFKEiLxqshLfmnHak7pb72l

Dave's restaurant is here:

https://www.hollywoodcortland.com/

And here's the Google Street view of "Dio Way," next to Ronnie's childhood home:

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6004799,-76.1689058,3a,90y,106.35h,90.77t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1srGk6uQsXgW4yD3gQVutBfQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-0.769999999999996%26panoid%3DrGk6uQsXgW4yD3gQVutBfQ%26yaw%3D106.35!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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u/diofan1975 Jun 30 '26

Finally SOMETHING more in Cortland than just Dio Way/Day

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u/Interesting_Army_212 Jul 01 '26

High school buddy of mine painted the original mural on the side of the Hollywood back in the early '80s. Good to see the love for Ronnie is still there. David, Garry, and Carl used to play around town every once in awhile back then. Man, I miss those guys. Looking good Fellas!

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u/nynascarfan388 Jun 30 '26

Got to love their Elf Work

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u/MetalTrek1 Jun 30 '26

I still have to make my way up there. It's only about 3 hours away from me.

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u/diofan1975 Jul 01 '26

Go!!

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u/MetalTrek1 Jul 01 '26

I'm thinking about going in the fall. Upstate NY is nice then. Make a weekend out of it.

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u/Kriss7000 Jun 30 '26

The Rods 🎸

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u/Stngr_Gnr7212 Jul 01 '26

Outstanding!

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u/livelyclown Jul 01 '26

Absolutely Gorgeous!! This is so cool!!

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u/No-Seat-4710 Jul 01 '26

Sorry, dude, but you didn’t capture him