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Brunetti died in her sleep Tuesday in Rome, said Ben Ohmart, whose Boalsburg, Pa.,-based publishing house, BearManor Media, released Brunetti's autobiography. She had moved to Rome last year to live with her son, Mario, and his family, he said.
Brunetti starred in dozens of films and television shows over a career spanning more than 50 years.
She portrayed Dean Martin's mother in the 1953 comedy "The Caddy," in which Martin sings "That's Amore" to her, and performed with Desi Arnaz in the 1949 film "Holiday in Havana."
Her TV credits include "Hopalong Cassidy," "The Untouchables," "Kojak" and "Everybody Loves Raymond."
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1907, Brunetti followed her Sicilian mother, actress Mimi Aguglia, into the theater. Beginning with a walk-on role at age 3 in the opera "Cavalleria Rusticana," Brunetti performed throughout Europe and South America.
Her Hollywood career began in 1937 with contract work dubbing the voices of Jeanette MacDonald and Norma Shearer into Italian. She earned her first credited role as an Italian immigrant in Frank Capra's 1946 holiday film "It's a Wonderful Life," in which James Stewart's character helps her large family buy a house.
Her autobiography, "In Sicilian Company," which chronicles her family's show business adventures, was released in October. She also hosted a weekly blog, "Argentina Brunetti's Hollywood Stories."
"She not only hoped for a better world, but did many things to make it happen and for this she will be truly missed by family and friends," said a release on her Web site.
On the Net:
http://www.argentinabrunetti.com/
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20 Entries
Mimi Rubinelli
September 17, 2011
Too the Family of Argentina I'm sorry she's gone she must of been a wonderful lady the way she did all those films I rely though she was very prety as well I am sorry again from the button of my heart. Mimi
July 3, 2011
ITS ALWAYS HARD WHEN A LOVED ONE FALL ASLEEP IN DEATH. I HOPE THIS SCRIPTURE WILL BRING SOME ENCOURAGMENT TO HER FAMILY, FRIENDS AND HER FANS "PS 147:3 HE IS HEALING THE BROKEN HEARTED ONES, AND IS BINDING UP THEIR PAINFUL SPOTS"
April 3, 2010
For Argentina...a character actress who played the worried wife of Mr. Martini in the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Wanisha
July 23, 2008
A better life she wanted it to be
throughout the world
what a wonderful life to see
No more pain, or sickness
nor death anymore
peace at last no reports of wars
you can be sure it's not just a dream
God promised by his son Christ Jesus
he'll bring
a solution to the problems plagued by many.
And all live life everlasting how happy
"Look the tent of God is whith mankind, and he will reside with them, and they willbe hi peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out ever tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. And the one seated on the throne said:"Look! I am making all things new." Also he say:"Write, because these words are faithful and true." - Reveleation 21:3-5
How comforting it is to know that God is going to bring a lasting solution.
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roger groner
November 9, 2006
you're a great actress, argentina, for ever!
greetings from zurich,
roger
MELANIE BRUNETTI
August 23, 2006
I DON'T KNOW YOU, BUT I WONDER IF WE ARE RELATED SOMEHOW. I HOPE YOUR LIFE WAS GREAT AND FILLED WITH LOVE AND JOY.
John Brunetti
January 8, 2006
I never knew you, but often wondered if we were somehow related. My grandparents came from Bari, Italy. You were close to there age. It is unusual to see Brunetti in America spelled the same.My family always enjoys watching "It's a Wonderful Life" during the holidays. You will be missed.
Sincerely John Brunetti And Family
Duane Betz Sr.
January 1, 2006
Thankyou for being a part of one of the greatest movies. " Its a Wonderful Life". Rest in peace forever.
Michelle
December 27, 2005
RIP Argentina you will be missed. You were great on General Hospital and other roles you played including Everybody Loves Raymond
Ashli Hankerson
December 27, 2005
Dear Brunetti family,
I pray that Argentina is resting well in the spirit the Lord. May God Bless her soul!
Liz Loyola
December 27, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the Brunetti family. What a great loss. Thank you Argentina for a Beautiful Life. The movie "It's A Wonderful Life" will always remain in our hearts forever. We will miss you!
gayla [email protected]
December 27, 2005
hi she will be greatly miss she was a good actress and i will miss her she was a shineing light to this world and played a good role in the movies my thoughts and prayers are with the family god may with you all in this sad time
Helena & Neil Perlmutter
December 27, 2005
Rest in peace dear Argentina. The Lord will take care of you now. Our sympathy to the Brunetti family.
Robin Sawyer
December 27, 2005
Another Great loss. She was a great actress, I own a copy of its a wonderful like.
I love that movie.
God has one more gaurding Angel in Heaven watching over all of us.
My prayeers are with the faimly.
Mike Dugan
December 26, 2005
God has mad a new angel!
We surely will miss a beautiful actreess in Argentina.
Thank you for a beautiful life!
My prayers to the family!
Maria Regan
December 26, 2005
La ricordo con molto affetto. I alway enjoyed her performances. Maria Concetta Calabrese-Regan
paula butera-brakefield
December 26, 2005
My sympathy goes out to the family of such a fine, elegant and beautiful actress that filled our lives with good memories. She touched so many people in her life that didn't even know her personally.
Sarah Gibbs
December 26, 2005
I will be miss her she did great job on it is a wonderful life movie with James Stewart character helps her large family buy a house. Also Dean Martin;s mother in the 1953 comedy movie the Caddy! It is good movie too. I am prayer for this family.
Farewell Argentina!
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