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Vincenzo Fontana Obituary
83 of Phoenix, Arizona, beloved husband of Mary Kirkpatrick-Fontana died the 6th of March 2011. His wife, Marie Barrea-Fontana predeceased him on January 2, 1995. Jim was born in Hartford, Conn. Feb. 15, 1928, the son of the late Gaetano S. Fontana and Josephine (Bazzano). Jim was a graduate of Morse Business College and The Williams School of Banking. He served his country with the Army's 432nd Engineers during the time of the Korean conflict. He resided in Marlborough most of his life, moving to Manchester, Conn. in 1993. He was an officer with the former Connecticut Bank and Trust Co. for 35 years, holding a variety of positions throughout his career and retiring in 1988 as a Senior Vice President in charge of Branch Facilities and Services. Jim was active in a number of organizations and civic posts, including Chairman of the Marlborough Board of Finance and Director and Treasurer of the Conn. Help Stop Hunger committee. He also served on the Conn. Council of Churches, The Republican Town Committee of Marlborough and the Economic Development Council of Marlborough. He served in The First Company Governor's Foot Guard, and was a volunteer at the Manchester Hospital. He moved to Arizona in 1999. He was a deacon and Director of Admin. at the Hillside Baptist church where he served on Finance Board as well as the Hilltoppers choir. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kirkpatrick-Fontana; his two sons and their wives, James M. and Norma Fontana and John S. and Jill Fontana. As well as his step-children, Shirley Chapman, Mike Kirkpatrick and Asia Rocco; two sisters residing in Conn., Ann Mazzarella and Millie Santangelo; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He lived a full life with a special blend of selfless giving, abundant energy, and caring demeanor. He leaves a legacy of love, kindness, courage, and faith that he inspired in everyone he touched. Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale on Friday, March 11 from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held at the Hillside Baptist Church, 1344 W. Thunderbird Rd., Phx on Saturday, March 12 at 10am. Burial will follow with military honors at 12:30pm at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale. Open to everyone who wishes to attend.
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Jeff Alves
July 5, 2011
Aloha. Jim was my mentor at CBT one of the most important people in my life. Without Jim's guidance and caring I would not be the person I am today. both personally and professionally. Over the many years since I last saw him he has, and will always be constantly in my thoughts, especially when I have a tough decision to make. That decision would have to pass the "what would Jim think, and would he approve" before I move forward. To me, and I know many others, Jim was by far the finest man I have ever had the pleasure and fortune to know.
Aloha
Loretta & Bill Hill
March 18, 2011
To the Family...we are not sure where to begin. Jim was a fine man who you could always count on 100%...he was a good father, husband, and friend...he was blessed to have two fine women in his life...Marie and Mary. He loved God.
We will miss him dearly...truly, the mold was broken when he came along.
March 11, 2011
To the Fontana Family, I thank GOD for bring Jim into my Aunt Mary's life. He was a wounderful man and will be missed, GOD Bless. The Mensendicks
March 9, 2011
To the Family ~~ Those of us who are Jim's former CBT colleagues are so sad and so sorry to hear of his passing. Jim was wonderful to so many of us in he CBT family. He was caring and constantly on the lookout for people's best interests. We all knew he had a huge heart and genuinely cared about his colleagues. He was modest about his own great knowledge of banking and a keen and accurate observer of human nature. There are many of us whose careers would have been much the poorer without his presence.
Our hearts ache for you, his family. We know he left us with his great dignity intact and also with the gift of a wealth of good memories. We will all miss him very much. He was such a big presence in the CBT family.
Special note to Mary: I'm so glad we got to meet you at Parma's for our luncheon back in the late 1990's. It is a delight to know he had a life partner who is so special.
Be sure that Jim will remain with us in our thoughts, conversations, and memories. He was a gentleman and our very good friend.
All the best,
Noreen P. Cullen
Kevin & Julie Foss
March 9, 2011
To the Fontana Family,
We were privileged to be in Arizona a few years ago.I went to breakfast with James and Jim. Boy could the old man eat. He convinced me to eat just a little more than I could hold and I paid for it later. Thank you Jim and Norma for having us and letting us know your family a little better. Also thank you for being there through my Dad's death too. May the Lord be with you all when you are going through the grieving process. We will be praying for all of you!
Andrea Chapman
March 9, 2011
Grandpa,a wonderful man,loving,caring,giving,and brave! Missed and loved by so many!!! Our hearts,go out to grandma,and his family!!! Andrea Kay Chapman,and Kids (Oklahoma)
Pam
March 9, 2011
Thank-you Mr. Fontana for your service to our country!
Tim & Elaine
March 9, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Nancy Smith-Tefft
March 9, 2011
My sympathy to the Fontana Family. I remember Jim and Marie from many years of working with them at CBT. They were both special people who made friends wherever they went.
Earl and Elvira
March 9, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Fontana family. The Lord will keep you through your time of sorrow.
Joe Marinello
March 9, 2011
I have lost a close friend who I had a wonderful working and social relationship with. He was loved by all his co-workers and gave you the help and guidance needed to succeed.
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