Chester and Joe (Vani) Sherman
Joe with Tommy Holbrook at his 94th birthday party.
Before both performances yesterday in Frisco, TX our Ringmaster John Moss made the following announcement:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the entire cast and crew of the Kelly-Miller Circus would like to dedicate this performance to the memory of Mr. Joe Vani, America's Oldest Circus Clown, who passed away this morning at the age of 94."
Thank you for this article. He was truly a great performer. I had the opportunity to talk to Vani via telephone. He was always upbeat and a pleasure to hear from. He will be missed. If you want to send condolences to the family, send it to Ahaase223@yahoo.com or call Haase Funeral Home at 1-262-877-3013.
ReplyDeleteTerese Administrator/Director ICHOF 414-290-0105
Thank you for posting this article:
ReplyDeleteI had the opportunity to talk via the telephone with this wonderful upbeat man. Vani was truly a great performer and will be missed.
There is a visitation on Sunday March 31st 3-6 pm at Haase Derrick Lockwood Funeral Home 620 Legion Dr Twin Lakes Wisconsin
To send condolences to the family send email to Ahaase223@yahoo.com or call 1-262-877-3013...
Terese Administrator/Director ICHOF
Joe Vani was my great-uncle. I'd love to have any pictures/articles/information on him. I don't have much history so, anything I can learn would be great.
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Thanks