Williamsport - Rudolph “Rudy” Bamonti, 83 passed away unexpectedly at his home in rural Warren County on Friday, July 3rd, 2020.Rudy, as he was known to family and friends was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on September 20, 1936. The son of August and Grace Bamonti. Rudy graduated from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1958. Following graduation from Notre Dame, Rudy entered the U.S. Army Language School and graduated top of his class. He served in the NSA (National Security Agency) in Washington, D.C.Following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, he returned to Chicago Heights to assist in the management of his family’s Italian restaurant, Savoia’s. In 1972, Rudy expanded the restaurant through a carry-out concept, Savoia T’GO. For over 40 years, Rudy owned and operated, Savoia T’GO restaurants throughout the Chicago Southland. He retired in 2014 and moved to beautiful Warren County, Indiana.Rudy enjoyed a passion for cooking especially for family and friends. He was an avid golfer and was an honorary lifetime member of Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete, Illinois.He was married to Barbara Ann Deeter of Cincinnati, Ohio for 61 years.He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Julia (Douglas)Gore of Grant Park, Illinois ; son, Joseph (Holly) Bamonti of Williamsport; daughter-in-law, Karen Bamonti of Littleton, Colorado; sisters, Sylvia Bamonti and Marie Hepp of Deerfield, Illinois; six granddaughters, Rebecca, Alyssa, Makaela, Hannah, Mary and Zoey; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony “Tony” Bamonti and his brother August “Augie” Bamonti.
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