JOHN “CHINI” BAPTIST MANCINI, of Powhatan Point, OH, passed away on November 3, 2008.
He was born June 4, 1929 to the late Amadio and Ginny Mancini.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wanda Ward, his sisters Dora Valo, Mary Behers, Florence Binni, Lil Bennington and his Pekinese SuzyBell.
Surviving is his brother, Floyd and his wife Fio and his sister, Gina Jano, his daughters, Theresa Jeffers and her husband Jeffrey, Judy Matusik and her husband Dave, Pattie Meyer and her husband Mike, 6 grandchildren; David Matusik and his wife Aimee, Julie Wakulchik and her husband Eddie, Jenny Brown and her husband Ed, Mike Matusik and his wife Amber, Shannon Sims and her husband Jeremy, Sarah Frost and her husband Timothy and 12 great grandchildren; Chloe, Adam, Peyton, Camden, Kira, Ella, Maggie, Addie, Trent, Trey, Grace, Alivia and several nephews and nieces.
Chini was retired from Ormet and entertained much of Powhatan by playing his beloved accordian at many family and friend functions.
Honoring his wishes, there will be no funeral services, but family and friends are invited to a dinner in his honor on Friday, November 7th at 4:00pm in the Powhatan Masonic Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan American Legion, Saner Post, State Route 7, Powhatan Point, OH 43942 or the Belmont County Animal Shelter.
Arrangements by the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main St., Powhatan Point, OH.
TERESA, PATTY, JUDY AND FAMILY. I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. I AM GOING THROUGH THAT GRIEVING PROCESS ALSO. IT IS SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO OUR PARENTS. YOU KNOW THAT OUR FAMILIES GO WAY BACK. I CAN REMEMBER COMING TO YOUR PLACE OFTEN AS A CHILD. ITS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT OUR MOMS WERE BEST FRIENDS THROUGH SCHOOL. I HAVE SOME GREAT PICTURES OF THOSE DAYS.IT IS SAD HOW LIFE WORKS, I LOST MY DAD ABOUT THE TIME YOU LOST YOUR MOM AND NOW MOM HAS GONE THE SAME TIME AS YOUR DAD..I KNOW THEIR ARE A LOT OF HER FRIENDS IN HEAVEN AND IT WILL BE A TIME OF REJOICING FOR THEM ALL BUT IT DON’T MAKE IT ANY EASIER ON US.. JUST KNOW OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. YOUR DAD WAS A QUIET MAN BUT KNOWN BY ALL. HE WILL BE MISSED. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.
to the family: We are very sorry to hear of your loss, you have our deepest sympathy.