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Happy Birthday Annette

Today, on what would have been her 73rd birthday, we remember Annette....and recall the many ways in which we have been blessed by her life, her talents and her example.

We hope that on this special day you will consider making a tax deductible donation in Annette's memory to her foundation in support of her greatest dream.

The Annette Funicello Research Fund
P.O. Box 599
Shafter, CA 93263

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  1. UnknownOctober 22, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    dear annette, i love you with all my heart and you have been my favorite singer and movie star too, for all my life. happy birthday sweet annette, i miss you more every day, i wished i could do something for you. i have bought some of your personal property and i plan to buy more soon. i think about you every day and i have many photos and books of you and i have all of your records and most of your movies too. every morning i look at one of your sweet smile photos and i am happy all day. you are my inspiration and my hero. thankyou for all you have given to me for all of my life. i am 51 now and i have loved and admired you since i was 4 years old. today i am having a birthday party for you and i am watching your movies and playing your records. well bye for now, and happy birthday and i love you forever. your friend mark wyke.

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