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Robert "Bob" Domenic Fontanini, age 75, of Greeneville, TN passed away on December 9, 2019. Born on December 8, 1944 in Des Moines, IA, Bob was the son of Hugo and Pauline Fontanini. He grew up in Des Moines where he graduated from Dowling High School.
Bob enlisted in the Air Force in October 1963 where he served 4 years before being honorably discharged in 1967. Following his military service, he worked at Firestone/Bridgestone for 21 years. In 1974 he moved to Wilson, NC where lived until 1989 before moving to Tennessee. Bob retired as General Manager from LMR/BTL in Greeneville, TN.
Bob was an avid golfer, cribbage player, wanna be gardener, wine connoisseur, and master of Southern BBQ. He was a champion grandpa to all his grandkids who were the source of fun and boundless love.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Connie Hedgepeth Fontanini, his children, Robert "Bobby" Domenic Fontanini Jr. (Jennifer), Todd Fontanini (Ronica), David Fontanini (Kristin McDonald), Aubrey Fontanini Powers (Channing); his sister Sharon Iano (Tony), brother, George Fontanini (Diane); grandchildren, Jeffrey, Ashtyn, Isabella, and Sophia Fontanini, Weston Clark, Logan and Lyla McDonald, and Meredith Powers.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:00 PM on December 14, 2019 at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home, 1125 Tusculum Blvd, Greeneville, TN 37745.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital --- https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html https://www.doughty-stevens.com/notices/RobertBob-Fontanini
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James Neylon
So sorry to hear about Bob--he was a great guy in high school
Robert Julander
Enjoyed being Bob's friend during those great high school days. A great person.
William Barden
Really sad to hear aboit Bob. We had a lot of fun at All Saints and Dowling. He was a great guy and a good friend. He will be missed.
Edward Cunningham
A touch of irony has added to the sadness of Bobbie's death. The Dowling page reported his birthday Dec 8. One day before his death Dec 9. Rest In Peace brother.
Mary Lamberti (DouBrava)
Bob was a former All Saints classmate of mine. He was such a nice person. Its sad that another one of our former classmates has died from our class. He will be missed. The last time I saw Bob was at the high school graduation. I regret not going to the 50th high school reunion becasue I could've seen him after all these years. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of the Lord....................Mary Lamberti DouBrava
Cheryl Donahue (Rafferty)
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a nice and fun classmate at All Saints. It is so hard to lose a loved one and especially hard at the holidays. I pray God will comfort his family and may God rest his soul. Deepest sympathy, Cheryl Donahue Rafferty