Fred Travalena

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Thanks for the Memories!
October 6, 1942 - June 28, 2009

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A true hero, Fred Travalena, has succumbed to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma on Sunday, June 28, 2009, after a courageous seven-year battle with the disease.

A Memorial Service, which will be open to the public, will be announced soon.

To honor Fred, please place a flower or card on his star on the Walk of Fame at 7018 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Ca (Near N. Orange Dr and Hollywood Blvd)

Please consider supporting Fred's charities on behalf of his name

The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall Announces
FRED TRAVALENA SCHOLARSHIP AND TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The staff and patrons of Ruth Eckerd Hall were fortunate to have Fred grace our stage and entertain us with his expert impressions, music and wit on many occasions. The joy and laughter he brought to us will long remain cherished memories. Fred was always generous with his time and talent, assisting our staff, attending Education and Main Stage performances, speaking at Ruth Eckerd Hall presenter functions and fundraising events.

Providence Tarzana Foundation
18321 Clark Street
Tarzana, CA 91356

Please make sure that any donations made say: "In Memory of Fred Travalena"

Ruth Eckerd Hall and The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute are proud to announce the Fred Travalena Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Program created in honor of this consummate entertainer, actor, singer/songwriter/lyricist, variety performer, recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and USO entertainer of our troops abroad. Fred has been honored with the Congressman's Merit Award for his support of the POW and MIA cause, was named Best Singer by the All Army Entertainment Award, and was recently asked to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on behalf of the USO. Because of Fred's special relationship with and commitment to our military, this new Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Program is being created to serve the families of those serving in our armed forces. It will provide opportunities for members of military families to study music, drama and/or dance at The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Donations to help fund the Fred Travalena Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Program will be gratefully accepted. Please make checks payable to Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. and mail to:

Fred Travalena Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Program
Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33759

It is our hope that this new program in Fred Travalena's honor will provide important assistance to local military families and will stand as a lasting memorial to one of America's great entertainers.