Nestor “Ness” Ocampo, 1941-2016
DALY CITY, California — Longtime broadcaster Nestor “Ness” Ocampo passed away Sunday, Oct. 2 after a brief illness. Ocampo launched his broadcasting career in the US in 1971 with Pilipinas Kong Mahal on KBRG. He brought Fil-Am radio to Northern California, Hawaii and Las Vegas, launching the FilAm Radio Network.
Ocampo also launched the first Ilocano radio station in Maui in 1994. The Ness Ocampo Show & Fil-Ams Now, Fil-Ams Ngayon aired its last 12 consecutive years on KVTO 1400 AM. Ocampo also served as the Philippine American Press Club USA’s resident radio announcer.
Born on January 31, 1941in the Philippines, Ocampo began his radio career with Manila Bulletin’s DZBU in 1962. He was also known for radio voices “Wakadoo” and “Mang Abo.” He was the only Manila DJ who broadcast in three different voices. Ocampo ended every radio broadcast with LITA “love is the answer”!
He is survived by his wife, Lita, children Caroline and Christine, grandsons Hendrix and Nessy, sons-in-law, Vic and Armstong, and younger brothers, Jun and Amada.