1941
William
2016
William Tornatore
February 25, 1941 — December 30, 2016
William Angelo “Bill” Tornatore, age 75, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, December 30, 2016 at his residence in Punxsutawney.
He was born on February 25, 1941 in Clearfield, the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Maximo and Bernice (Gregory) Tornatore.
Bill attended St. Francis School, and graduated from Clearfield Area High School where he was an avid wrestler and golf enthusiast. He also attended St. Francis College.
Bill loved to play the mandolin and made sweet music that will be surely missed.
He is survived by his daughters, Teresa Cappellini and Melinda (Christopher) Freeman; grandchildren Isabella, Dante, Sydney and Melanie. Bill is also survived by sisters Susan Hendricks, Peggy (Nick) Rodi, and brothers Robert (Lola), Gregory (Suzanne), John (Sandy), Thomas and Frederick (Kate) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bill was also preceded in death by his brother, Maximo J. Tornatore Jr.
Mass of Christian burial will be said at St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Tuesday at 1 PM with Father John Miller as celebrant. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Tuesday from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
To sign the online guestbook, visit www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
He was born on February 25, 1941 in Clearfield, the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Maximo and Bernice (Gregory) Tornatore.
Bill attended St. Francis School, and graduated from Clearfield Area High School where he was an avid wrestler and golf enthusiast. He also attended St. Francis College.
Bill loved to play the mandolin and made sweet music that will be surely missed.
He is survived by his daughters, Teresa Cappellini and Melinda (Christopher) Freeman; grandchildren Isabella, Dante, Sydney and Melanie. Bill is also survived by sisters Susan Hendricks, Peggy (Nick) Rodi, and brothers Robert (Lola), Gregory (Suzanne), John (Sandy), Thomas and Frederick (Kate) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bill was also preceded in death by his brother, Maximo J. Tornatore Jr.
Mass of Christian burial will be said at St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Tuesday at 1 PM with Father John Miller as celebrant. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Tuesday from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
To sign the online guestbook, visit www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William Tornatore, please visit our flower store.
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