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Joseph Fontaine Obituary
FONTAINE Jr.
Joseph Fontaine Jr., 83, of Reno, NV passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009. He was born October 27, 1925 in Portland, OR to Joseph and Belle Fontaine.
Joe served in the U.S. Navy as a Gunners Mate aboard the U.S.S. Lindenwald in the Pacific Theater of W.W.II. Joe was retired from the gaming industry in 1985.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Joey. He is survived by his sisters, Belle (Bob) Strauser and Betty Menconi of OR; daughters, Chat (Dick) Bein and Claudia (Derek) Halecky; son, Frank (Debbie) Fontaine; grandchildren, Joe (Mary) Ramsey, Joe Fontaine, Teresa Fontaine, Michele Fontaine, Daniel Halecky, Matthew (Katie) Halecky, Joshua Halecky and Samantha Fontaine; great- grandchildren, Jo Jo Ramsey and Evan Martiynuk; nephews, Mike Menconi, Ron Menconi and Rob Strauser.
Per Joe's wishes there will be no service. Cremation will be under the direction of Washoe Memorial. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Vista Care and Manor Care of Reno for their kindness and care of Joe during his illness.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Fontaine
July 16, 2009
My Great Grandpap,i Kmow You loved me when you first met me.i know you loved it when i visted you. you alwals told me i was sharp and smart. i love you and will miss you 4 ever. i will tell evan about you. i know you liked to play baseball, and fishing, and i cauth one for you today.love Joe.
July 15, 2009
I was one of the CNAs at Manor Care that helped Joe. He was a great man and I always loved to sit and talk with him. I loved hearing all his baseball stories and helping him find his old baseball stats. I will miss him and his smiling face.
HOWARD/NANCY ZUNINO
July 15, 2009
JOE, WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES WHEN YOU COACHED THE 1954 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL TEAM. HOPE THEY GOT A SPOT FOR AN ALL STAR PITCHER UP THERE. I KNOW THE FISHING IS GOING TO BE GREAT. WE WILL MISS YOU. AH, THE MEMORIES.
Lori Strawn(Crawford)
July 15, 2009
Chot, Claudia & Frankie: Sorry to hear about your father's passing. I have so many fond memories of growing up on Canyon Drive. May you all be blessed with so many wonderful memories. Love Lori
Claudia Halecky
July 14, 2009
Dad,
My prayers are that you were greeted by Joey and you gave him that hug I asked you to deliver. I hope you had a reunion with your mom and dad and where you are there is only happiness. For you there are no more goodbyes, only greetings of people who passed before that you loved and loved you. I'm wishing someday we will meet again and I can sit in the stands and watch you play . Godspeed...I love you,
claud
Rick Peterson
July 14, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Andrea Tavener
July 14, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord bring you some peace during this difficult time.
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