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Edward Tonti Obituary

TONTI Edward A. Tonti, age 94, born May 3, 1911 in Pittsburgh, PA to Rose and Gaetano Tonti, died Friday, October 7, 2005 at Arbors West, West Jefferson. Graduate of Aquinas High School, University of Michigan, 1938, with a degree in Forestry. Longtime resident of the Westside, Builder and Developer. Built Wee Bonnie Golf Course, Oakhurst Country Club, New Golden Wedge Golf Course, National Road Golf Course. Veteran World War II (Lt. Col. US Army QM), member of Knights of Columbus Council #2898, American Legion Post #532, Moose Lodge #11. Preceded in death by parents Rose and Gaetano Tonti, first wife Agnes, son Mark, sister Mary, brothers Albert, Alfred, Raymond, William and Michael. Survived by wife of 31 years, Pat; sons, Brian (Holly) of Plain City, Eddie (special friend Megan) of Columbus, Leroy (Theresa) of Greenfield, OH; daughters, special daughter and caregiver, Marybeth (Robert) Phelan of Hilliard, Elaine (Joseph) Bennett of Columbus, Kathleen (Jim) Treadwell of Riverside, CA; grandchildren, Sophia and Camille Tonti, Mark (Jodie) Phelan, Laurie and Tim Phelan, Mark Schumick, Charlaine Schumick, Jeff (Melissa) Bennett, Eric and Erin Bennett, Judy (Baldamero) Silva, Zack and Brittany Tonti; great grandchildren, Jacklyn, Jared and Catherine Bennett, Alexander and Andrew Bennett; sister, Florence Gunning of CA; special friends, Sue and Nolan Jones, Rick and Jessica Schumick; mother-in-law, Teresa Trinkle; sisters-in-law, Barb (Don) Stickel, Sally (Jere) Duffy, Teri (Dennis) Hill; brothers-in-law, Bernie (Debbie) Trinkle, Mike (Cherie) Trinkle. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday 5-7 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 4131 Clime Rd. Fr. Joseph Stanton celebrant. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at Arbors West and Vista Care Hospice. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 4131 Clime Rd., Columbus, OH 43228 or St. Simon and Jude Catholic Church Building Fund, 95 W. Main St., West Jefferson, OH 43162. Prayer Service 7:45 p.m. Monday.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, 2005.

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Beth Dunkle

October 11, 2005

Dear Marybeth and family. I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. I'll never forget the lobster dinner and the kindness of our families when I was a child. With Loving Memeories, Beth Dunkle

Angela Bower

October 10, 2005

Pat, Brian, & Eddie:

The entire Bower Family was saddened to hear of the loss of Ed. We have fond memories of him during our visits to Columbus and only wish we could have been closer to know him better. We just wanted you to know that you're in our thoughts.

With much sympathy, Ronnie, Kathy, Kelly, Tina, and Angie

Alma Cuckler

October 8, 2005

Pat and Family:

My Sincere Sympathy and prayers for you at this time.

Ed is resting where there is no sorrow and no more tears..

Alma

Joseph Johnston

October 8, 2005

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Ed was friends with my parents, Paul and Peggy Johnston, who passed away in 2001 and 2003, respectively. Our deepest sympathy.

JOE AND TARI JOHNSTON

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