Henry William "Hank" Sanicola (14 June 1914 – 6 October 1974) was an American music manager, publisher, businessman and pianist, best known for his work and association with Frank Sinatra from the late 1930s to the early 1960s.
Due to their similar backgrounds, the two began working together with Sanicola finding jobs where he played the piano and Sinatra would sing.
[10] The two had a permanent falling-out in 1963 following pressure from the authorities on Sinatra to sell his Cal Neva Lodge & Casino,[11] in which Sanicola had a 33 percent share.
[20] After the split with Sinatra, Sanicola continued representing singers, including Billy Andre[21] and Tony Gato,[22] but none with the same success as Frank.
[23] Sanicola died of a heart attack at the age of 60 in October 1974 and was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Cathedral City.