Perry Como autographs CDs and videos of his 1993 album "Christmas Concert" in New York in this Nov. 15, 1994 file photo. Perry Como, famous for hits including ``Catch a Falling Star'' and ``Papa Loves Mambo,'' was a dedicated showman who never forgot his roots as a humble barber, his friends remembered on Sunday. The fatherly crooner, known for his mellow style and cardigan sweaters, died Saturday at the age of 88 at his home in Jupiter Inlet Colony, Fla. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, file)