Died On This Date (November 6, 2009) Marie Gianini / The Avon Sisters

Marie Gianini
DOB Unknown – November 6, 2009

Marie Gianini was part of the comedy, dance and vocal duo, the Avon Sisters, who spent many years performing through the Midwest and entertaining troops with the USO.  Forming the duo with her sister, Theresa Frisby, perhaps her biggest thrill came when President Franklin Roosevelt called her to thank them for their hard work.  Marie Gianini was 85 when she passed away at a care center on November 6, 2009.