12 Sinatra Wannabes Will Compete For Prize On Hoboken Waterfront To See Who's Frankest

HOBOKEN, NJ — Twelve men from around the country will compete on the Hoboken waterfront this Thursday in the contest formerly known as "Sinatra Idol."

Two men from Hoboken, one from Bergen County, one from Morris County, one from Middlesex, and the rest from other states will compete to see who's judged to be the most Frank.

Frank Sinatra was born in 1915 while his family was living at 415 Monroe St., and lived there until he was 12. He sang his way to fame, leaving town in 1939 when he married his first wife, Nancy. His parents remained in town (see their Census card and house here). Frank Sinatra, Joe Pesci's NJ Roots Found In Unsealed Census Data

Hoboken has run its Sinatra contest for many years, but had to change the name from "Sinatra Idol" after the producers of "American Idol" threatened a lawsuit.

This year's contest will take place June 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Sinatra Park ampitheater, on the central waterfront.

The museum sent a message Wednesday saying, "Please arrive early this Thursday, June 20th to the Sinatra Amphitheater for 5:30pm! Snag your seat, meet the contestants, take some photos, and visit the museum and sponsor tables. And definitely check out Frank's statue along the waterfront!"

There will also be raffles with prizes.

Here are this year's contestants:

Kurt Decker – New York, New York

Burke Herrick – Schoharie, New York

Joe Montemurro – Little Ferry, New Jersey

Jamie Goetz – Portland, Oregon

Jeff Gibson – New Orleans, Louisiana

Hunter Courts – Port Neches, Texas

Paul Capello – Orlando Florida

John Rinell – Ellenton, Florida

Emilio Jennette – South Amboy, New Jersey

Kevin “Dooey” Sinnott – Millington, New Jersey

Nicholas Silletti – Hoboken, New Jersey

Matt Tamburri – Hoboken, New Jersey

For more information, click here. NOTE: In light of the heat advisory and anticipated temperatures in the 90s, check with the city (or come back to Hoboken Patch) for updates on weather postponements.