Francis "Bud" Pomatto
January 24, 1920 - June 25, 2010
Age 90, of South Wilmington, IL passed away Friday, June 25, 2010 at his home. Born January 24, 1920 in South Wilmington to the late John Edward and Angeline Louise (nee Bottino) Pomatto. Member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City, IL and the Knights of Columbus in Braidwood, IL. Retired after 30 years from the U.S. government postal service. Veteran of the United States Army-Airforce having served during World War II. In his leisure Bud enjoyed gardening. Surviving were one daughter, Leslee (Jim) Nelson of South Wilmington; two grandchildren, Nicole (John) Corneglio and Marti (David) Bafia; three great-grandchildren, Joey Corneglio, Gavin and Marissa Bafia; in-laws, Dominic Veronda, Marilyn (Wilbur) Wilken, Robert (Blanche) Cinotto, John (Margaret) Cinotto, and Beverly (Richard) Ronchetti; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife, Cele L. (nee Cinotto) Pomatto, whom he married April 29, 1945 in Coal City; and three sisters, Genevieve Veronda, Mercedes “Cedie” (Pete) Cacello, and Elaine (Bud) McKune. A memorial mass was at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Wilmington, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11:00 with Rev. Matt Mazzuchelli officiating. Judy McElroy was the organist. A luncheon with video tribute was served at the Parish Hall immediately following services. Inurnment Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wilmington, IL.
Age 90, of South Wilmington, IL passed away Friday, June 25, 2010 at his home. Born January 24, 1920 in South Wilmington to the late John Edward and Angeline Louise (nee Bottino) Pomatto. Member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City,... View Obituary & Service Information