In celebration of Women’s History Month, State Senator Joseph Griffo announced that Utica-born actress Annette Funicello has been recognized by the New York State Senate as a Historic Woman of ...

Entertainment; Annette Funicello, a Utica native, honored at Walt Disney Studios with a stage named after her. Published: ; Jun. 25, 2013, 4:45 a.m.

(AP Photo) Annette Funicello is shown at her home in Encino, Ca., March 13, 1978. Funicello, 34, was discovered at age 12 to become the 24th and last Mousketeer chosen for the 1950s televison show ...