Anna Marie Bonanni

Anna Marie Bonanni, formerly of South Philadelphia, sadly passed away February 22nd, 2022 at the age of 75. Anna was a dancer for the dance television program, Bandstand, where she was a regular on their show. Her stage name was “Anna Russo.” She was very passionate about dancing and she performed for several years. Anna also was a lover of all animals. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret Bonanni. Loving mother of Victoria Bonanni and Christina Bonanni. Devoted grandmother of Brittany Ramos, Kayla Ramos as well as great-grandmother of Skyla Tosado and step great-grandmother of Noah Galarza. She is survived by her 2 siblings as well as her 3 nieces and 4 nephews. She is predeceased by her 1 sibling. Loving companion of the late Ken Heilbronner. She will be missed by the animals she loved most in life, Pumpkin, Snookie, Pudgy and Egypt. Family and friends are invited to gather, remember and celebrate Anna’s life on Thursday March 3rd at McCafferty Funeral & Cremation Inc. 6711 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19135 (between Unruh & Knorr Sts) You may visit and comfort Anna’s family during her visitation from 9:30AM-11:00AM. There will be a prayer service in the funeral home at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Anna’s memory to PAWS. Click Here.