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Ernest Dantini Obituary
Ernest John DANTINI, Sr. December 31, 1921 - April 21, 2011 In loving memory of Ernie who passed away to meet our Heavenly Father. Your spirit will live in our hearts forever. Born in Leominster, Massachusetts to parents Ettore and Katherine Dantini, he proudly served the U.S. Navy during WW II as Corpsman 1st Class attached to the 1st Marines during initial landing and battles at Guadalcanal. After military service, he married Florence Duken of Sargeant, Minnesota. They moved to Seattle in 1949 and raised their children in Bellevue. He loved his family first and foremost and everyone loved Ernie. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Huskies, Mariners and Red Sox. He delighted in cooking and serving his delicious homemade Italian foods to friends and family. He had a passion for big band era music, bowling, crosswords and fishing.Ernie is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Florence, their two sons Ernie Jr. and Robert Dantini, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brother Henry Dantini of Sarasota, Fl. and sister Linda Papich of Escondido, Ca. Memorial service will be held at Noon, Friday May 6th at St. John Vianney Catholic Church Chapel (12600 84th Ave. NE Kirkland). Reception will follow.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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May 5, 2011
Dear Ernie Jr.
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. I am sure you are very proud to have had him with you for as long as possible. You have been a friend to the Benezra family for many years. We lost Lee not so long ago. I hope all your cherished memories will help you through the grief process. It is always hard to bury a parent and I know you will have comfort every time you think of him
My Best Wishes,
Sandy Benezra
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Jeff Akridge
May 3, 2011
Ernie lived a great long life. He will be missed greatly initially by everyone but smile often in remebering the 9 decades of love you shared.
tami bateman
May 2, 2011
God bless you all in your time of sorrow. Ernie was such a great guy and will never be forgotten.
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