Reno Tonsi
January 12, 2012
Reno B. Tonsi was born July 16, 1928, to Angelo & Irene Tonsi in Bucknell, Iowa. He passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, January 12, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 2566 Scotch Ridge Road, Carlisle, on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 11 a.m., with a Rosary at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Reno was a graduate of East High and attended Williamson School as a youth. He married Irene Reyes in 1949, and they raised five daughters together. Later in life, Reno was blessed with a sixth daughter, whom he mostly raised on his own.
Reno served with the U.S. Army in Korea. He was a retired Letter Carrier from the U.S. Postal Service, and a proud long-time member of the NALC.
Reno was a devoted father, grandfather and friend. He loved to garden, cook, read and talk politics with anyone who would listen. He loved to spend time with friends and most especially his family. He was a lifelong friend and “adopted” many to his family over the years. He never met a stranger and loved to make new friends. Reno had the wonderful quality of showing love to those he cared for.
Reno is survived by his brother, James; his daughters, Kris (John) Ward, Lori (Tom) Labieniec, Virginia (Lyn) Showman, Annette Bohl, Angelina Tonsi and her fiancé Andy DeFrancisco; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his special friend, Rita Downey; and his beloved daughter, Gayle.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities or directed to the family.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carole Semanision
01/22/2012
Tonsi family,
All of us from the Tonsi family here in PA are saddened by Reno's passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Wharton-Lungwitz
01/15/2012
Tonsi Family,
I am so sadden for the passing of Reno and thank god for the friendship of the last 30 years with him. May god help you all through your time of grieving and bring peace.
Sincerely,
Julie
Linda Powell
01/15/2012
My condolences to the family.
Dixie Belluchi-Watters
01/13/2012
Im so sorry Annette and the rest of Reno's family. Its hard, know who was there to meet him and that is is in the loving arms of God , your Mama and your sister. Netty, please let me know if you need anything, I love you, Im worried about you, you will always be in my heart and prayers. Dixie
Cindy Zirbel- Braniger
01/13/2012
Annette, My heart & prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Call me anytime or stop by if you like. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with. I'm here for you . Cindy