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Funicello in 1956, TV Radio Mirror, p. 21, Walt Disney Productions
Birth Name: Annette Joanne Funicello
Date of Birth: October 22, 1942
Place of Birth: Utica, New York, U.S.
Date of Death: April 8, 2013
Place of Death: Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Ethnicity: Italian
Annette Funicello was an American actress and singer.
Annette was the daughter of Virginia Jeanne and Joseph Edward Funicello. Annette was married to harness racing horse breeder and trainer Glen D. Holt, until her death. She had three children with her former husband Jack L. Gilardi.
Annette’s paternal grandfather was named Antonio Funicello.
Annette’s paternal grandmother was named Concetta Altieri.
Annette’s maternal grandfather was Michael Angelo Albano (the son of Vincenzo Albano and Maria Giuseppa Oliveta).
Annette’s maternal grandmother was named Sarafina Fierro.
Source: Genealogy of Annette Funicello (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.findagrave.com