1919
William
2012
William "Bill" Montoni
December 19, 1919 — June 3, 2012
William Joseph "Bill" Montoni, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.
He was born Dec. 19, 1919, in Kent, one of 15 children of Marion and Lena (DeBarnardi) Montoni. He served in the US Army, South Pacific theater during WWII earning the Asiatic- Pacific Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, the American Defense Service Medal, and the Purple Heart for wounds received during action on Saipan. After returning he married Matilda Marie Smeiles on May 25, 1946 raising two children, Anthony Marion and Debra Ann.
William was part owner of Mon-Wal Co. in Kent and later worked as a Supervisor for the Kent State University Maintenance Dept. He was a member St. Patrick Church in Kent, Knights of Columbus-Council -1411, and Christopher Columbus Society. William was an avid bowler and enjoyed wood working. He was a loyal friend, loving husband, devoted father, and dedicated grandfather.
Survivors include his daughter, Debra (Rick) Germano of Kent and son, Anthony (Theresa) Montoni of Kent; two grand children, Vince Germano and Sarah (Joe) Herston; and three great-grandchildren, Vince Germano Jr, Gage Herston, and Liam Herston. He is also survived by sisters Rose Montemagiore, Edith Miller, and Theresa Goodhart, all of Kent. He was preceeded in death by wife, Matilda (Smeiles) and brothers John, Lawrence, Frank, and Joseph; and sisters, Helen Swiderski, Armenia Glod, Lena Ubri, Mary Sullivan, Irene Giovangnoli, Anna Montoni, and Thelma Smith.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Dave Rubin, Dr. Joseph Chase, Dr. Christine Hudak, Dr. Kevin Dieter, Dr. Steven Radwany, Akron Visiting Nurse and Robinson Visiting Nurse and Hospice for their loving care of Bill. Calling hours will be held Thursday June 7, from 5-8 p.m. at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, Kent. Funeral mass will be held Friday, June 8, 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church. Burial will be at Standing Rock Cemetery, Kent. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick School Endowment Fund, 127 Portage St., Kent, OH 44240; or RMH Foundation-Visiting Nurse-Hospice, POB 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204.
He was born Dec. 19, 1919, in Kent, one of 15 children of Marion and Lena (DeBarnardi) Montoni. He served in the US Army, South Pacific theater during WWII earning the Asiatic- Pacific Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, the American Defense Service Medal, and the Purple Heart for wounds received during action on Saipan. After returning he married Matilda Marie Smeiles on May 25, 1946 raising two children, Anthony Marion and Debra Ann.
William was part owner of Mon-Wal Co. in Kent and later worked as a Supervisor for the Kent State University Maintenance Dept. He was a member St. Patrick Church in Kent, Knights of Columbus-Council -1411, and Christopher Columbus Society. William was an avid bowler and enjoyed wood working. He was a loyal friend, loving husband, devoted father, and dedicated grandfather.
Survivors include his daughter, Debra (Rick) Germano of Kent and son, Anthony (Theresa) Montoni of Kent; two grand children, Vince Germano and Sarah (Joe) Herston; and three great-grandchildren, Vince Germano Jr, Gage Herston, and Liam Herston. He is also survived by sisters Rose Montemagiore, Edith Miller, and Theresa Goodhart, all of Kent. He was preceeded in death by wife, Matilda (Smeiles) and brothers John, Lawrence, Frank, and Joseph; and sisters, Helen Swiderski, Armenia Glod, Lena Ubri, Mary Sullivan, Irene Giovangnoli, Anna Montoni, and Thelma Smith.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Dave Rubin, Dr. Joseph Chase, Dr. Christine Hudak, Dr. Kevin Dieter, Dr. Steven Radwany, Akron Visiting Nurse and Robinson Visiting Nurse and Hospice for their loving care of Bill. Calling hours will be held Thursday June 7, from 5-8 p.m. at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, Kent. Funeral mass will be held Friday, June 8, 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church. Burial will be at Standing Rock Cemetery, Kent. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick School Endowment Fund, 127 Portage St., Kent, OH 44240; or RMH Foundation-Visiting Nurse-Hospice, POB 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204.
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