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In
Memory of Fred Travalena
October
6, 1942 - June 28, 2009
Susan
Smith - Thank you...
I watched Fred in the 70\'s and loved how he entertained
folks. I was in my teens and had a major crush on him.
Fred, wherever you are, you will be missed indeed. Rest
in peace...
Brad
Weismann - An inspiring person
Dear Folks: I was so sorry to hear of Fred\'s passing.
I watched him a great deal as a child, and was inspired
to follow in his footsteps -- later became a comic and
writer because of it. My condolences to his family and
prayers for Fred -- you mad me laugh! God bless you.
Scott
Coleman - thank you for the lol\'s
rest in peace
Chris
- Fred was great
I will miss Fred I loved his impersonations.
Joe
Bolanos - A legend....
Thanks for all the great memories and laughs. You were
one of a kind, Fred, and a class act. My condolences
to your family... JB New York City
John
Giaccone - Parked his car at Emmy\'
In 1995 when I was a valet attendant. He was really
friendly and appreciated that I was a fan. God\'s Speed
Fred! Thanks for the great entertainment!
Ruby
Heart - A wonderful, talented man
I so appreciated Freds gift, and his ability to be genuinely
entertaining without resorting to vulgarity. He was
always a breath of fresh air... when I wasnt suffocating
from laughter, that is! Everyone in show business has
something to learn from Fred Travalenas example. He
will be very much missed!
Ida.
- The laughter lives on
Fred will be truly missed. But thank God for video and
this website. My kids did not know who Fred was but
I was able to play the videos for the kids and relive
some great memories. The angles are laughing their wings
off right about now!
Cole
Jacobs - A
Show- Biz Trouper
I always liked Fred- He was friendly to folks hed
meet and a humble decent man. Most importantly he was
as I understand a born again Christian, and by all accounts
lived like one. Home to Glory for Fred- Farewell, you
will be missed in this world of woe.
Tom,
Ro and Mike - Fred The Legend!!! You Will Be Missed!!!
These three Jersey Boys will miss you. We grew up watching
you! We grew up laughing! Well grow old missing you!
Blanche
Morro- "Blanche, the Singing Bartender" - A
True Talented Professional, and \"Friend\"
As a youth, I watched Fred in awe, and hoped I could
emulate & give forth my abilities and talent with as
much passion & professionalism as he did in every performance.
Later in life as an adult, I was blessed & privileged
to be able to perform with him, and to befriend a wonderful
man (and his wife Lois!) in the process. I cant tell
you how much that chance encounter has helped me in
my professional entertainment life. Fred and his wonderful
wife Lois, helped me to keep believing, and pursuing,
despite all of the ups and downs that might befall me.
I was so sad to find out today that Fred had passed
away. He took a piece of my heart with him, but believe
me, a piece of him will always be with me. I have pictures
and memories of him that are PRICELESS, and I thank
God for having met him, and for having the opportunity
to witness the wonderful miracle of ever having him
in my life. RIP Fred, you will not be forgotten....Blanche
in New Jersey
Jo
Ellen Guerin - One
Little hand
My thoughts and prayers go out to Freds family as
you mourn his death and rejoice his life. I just listened
to \"One Little Hand\"...it is a peacful and lovely
song that I will share with my niece, Holly who is due
next month with her first child. Holly and Fred Jr.
attended a school together years ago in Van Nuys. I
am so sorry for your loss.
Peter
Bright - R.I.P.
(All too soon)
Worked with Fred on many TV shows on which he guested...Good
person, talented and great to work with.....again, Rest
in Peace.
Joni
Robbins - A
great man
Share your Memories Fred Travelena was one of the best.
Not only talent wise but as a human being. He will be
missed.
Diane
- Why
does it have to end
I think your talent was a gift that you worked very
hard on and it showed I can recall watching you perform
many nights on many shows you were a standout a guy
who brought and I am so sorry for your family and friends,you
gave 1000% what more can anyone ask and Ihope you loved
your life and work and that life was good for you god
bless rest in peace You were great not good
John
Passaro - A
Class Act
I was working as the morning show for WLIR and Fred
was coming to promote his show at Westbury Music Fair.
Fred Came in at 7am and did three of best hours of radio
I have every heard!!! This after just flying in from
the west coast and have a show that night. This man
was a true professional. Heaven just got a whole lot
funnier
Michael
- So
Long
Make them laugh where ever you are now...
Chris
- Thank
you
Thank you for the laughter and entertainment you gave
to me. You will be missed by many.
CHRIS
CURLEY - VERY
SAD LOSE
I USED TO BE NEWS DIRECTOR AND MORNING CO-HOST ON CBS
RADIOS SMOOTH JAZZ WSJT 94.1 IN TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG
AND REMEMBER FONDLY HAVING FRED ON THE SHOW SEVERAL
TIMES...HE WAS REALLY A TALENTED AND GREAT GUY!!! IM
SO SORRY FOR WHAT IS A BIG LOSE TO THE ENTERTAINMENT
INDUSTRY...HELL BE REALLY MISSED.
Michael
Stone - Honored
to have worked with you.
On behalf of Miss Deela Reese and myself, we are all
deeply sadend for the loss of our friend Fred Travalena.
Our thoughts, prayers and respects go out Lois and the
family. God bless you Fred.
Elyce
- Thanks
for entertaining me!.
just wanted to say how much I enjoyed Freds work &
how sad I was to hear of his passing, especially at
such a young age! He was a very talented man who brought
the gift of laughter & joy to so many people!
Montti
- The
Laughs
As a child growing up with Fred on TV. He was funny
without being dirty. If youre gifted like Fred, you
dont need filth to promote you. He has Class #1 all
the way. He will be missed. Thanks for the laughs!
P.W.
- Thanks
for the memories
I remember Freds T.V.appearances when T.V. was entertaining
and fun. He was so talented and seemed like such a nice
guy, and my whole family would gather around the set
when he was on. He will be missed, my condolences to
his family, you are in my prayers
Janice
from long Island N. Y.
I was at the airport coming home from a trip and I noticed
Mr. Travalena. I went over to him and told him how much
I admired his work. He was so gracious and kind. I have
a picture of the two of us and will always remember
him. He will be missed. Janice
Joe
- A talented and funny man who will be missed
Freds impressions were way, way up there in the tradition
of Frank Gorshin and Rich Little. I caught Fred as often
as possible on TV as a kid - he always made me laugh.
Thanks, Fred, for sharing your humor and talents with
the rest of us jokers!
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