Dave Mencarelli was a well-loved comic who we featured in an ARTEFFECTS story about standup comedy. Dave passed away in September 2025, leaving a legacy of laughter, kindness and generosity. Two of his friends, host Dave Santina and new PBS Reno Development Officer Connie Wray, share their memories.
Watch the story on ARTEFFECTS here: https://www.pbs.org/video/episode-515-vhnuav/
Watch Dave's reaction to the story winning an award here: https://www.pbs.org/video/episode-629-9ea7y0/
