Monday, March 11, 2013

From Chic Silber



Antonietta Bisbini Schweinshaupt Oct. 29, 1936 - Mar. 1, 2013 Antonietta Bisbini Schweinshaupt, age 76, passed away on Friday, March 1st, 2013. She was born October 29th, 1936 in Milan, Italy. Antonietta was a circus performer from 1952-1973, which includes Ringling Bros. Circus 1952-1965. The acts which she performed in the circus were teeterboard, juggling, trapeze, freestanding ladder, Spanish web, and bareback riding. Survivors to Antonietta are, daughters Laura Schweinshaupt, and Vera Jomisko, sister Francesca McIlravie, and grandchildren Blake Halloran and Niko Jomisko. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Martha's Catholic Church and a gathering at Showfolks afterward.

3 comments:

Chic Silber said...


Thanks for adding the photo

Ole Whitey said...

Antonietta was one of the real talented beauties of the late tent show and early indoor era; she was married to Bob Dover at the time.

We're all very sorry to hear of her death.

Chic Silber said...


I spoke with her daughter Vera & as

soon as she knows the details of the

memorial services I will post them