Nunzio Donald COTRONE

News Death Notice

COTRONE, Nunzio Donald 79, Centerville, died May 16, 2012 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Flora (Hollis) Cotrone, children Marcia Hansen (Russell), Allan (Sally Lorimer), Steven (Linda Price), Brenda Balas ( Paul) and grandchildren Laura and Sarah Hansen, Jamie and John Cotrone, Stephanie and Christina Cotrone, Anna and Ben Balas and seven brothers and sisters: Mitchell, Carl, Annina, Carmella, Daniel, Kathleen and David and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Born July 18, 1932 in Cook County Hospital, Chicago, to Nunzio and Loretta Cotrone. Raised in Hancock, Wisconsin, attended Venard Bible College and graduated from Michigan State University and the Methodist Theological School of Ohio in May, 1963. Retired from active ministry in the West Ohio United Methodist Conference in 1997 after serving congregations in Knoxville, Iowa; New Lothrop, Michigan; Alger, Brecon, Groveport, Huber Heights, Miamisburg, Beavercreek and Cincinnati, Ohio. Avid enthusiast of golf, antique tractors, vegetable gardening, country music and tinkering with old cars, he spent his retirement years working at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace and enjoying his membership in the Centerville Rotary Club. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, 19 May at the Centerville United Methodist Church at 10:00 am. Reception immediately following service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, gifts be given in the name of Nunzio Cotrone to either the Centerville United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 63 East Franklin St., Centerville, OH 45459 or to the Alzheimer's Association, Miami Valley Chapter, 3797 Summit Glen Drive Suite G100, Dayton, OH 45449. Don is remembered by many as a caring pastor and friend who brought humor and insight to his parishioners, challenging them to make the world a better place. The family wishes to thank Brookdale Place of Oakwood for their loving care of Don over the past year.