Michael S. Contini

Michael S. Contini, 93, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died Tuesday, October 31, 2006 in the Park Village Health Care Center following a brief illness.

Born May 16, 1913 in Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Helen Ghezzi Contini.

Mike retired in 1978, as a foreman for the Hoover Company. He had also previously worked at Dover Appliance Company (Sadiron) for several years.

He was a member of the St. Joseph�(TM)s Catholic Church in Dover and it�(TM)s Mens Club. He was a social member of the Dover VFW and loved playing bocce and was an avid sports enthusiast.

He is survived by his wife Erma Mattevi Contini with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage on February 16. He is also survived by his daughter (Patricia (Paul) Reidenbach of Dover; two grandchildren Beth (Pete) Justice and Brian (Susan) Reidenbach; three great grandchildren, Jacob and Madison Reidenbach and Aaron Justice; one brother, Patrick Contini of Midvale; three sisters, Anna Contini of New Philadelphia, Florence Amicone of New Philadelphia, and Jenny Warner of Dover; two sisters in law, Nancy Contini of Dover and Margaret Contini of Michigan.

Mike was preceded in death by four sisters, Lucille Duvall, Mary Schiavone, Antonette DeRosario, and Connie Contini and three brothers, Jack, Larry, and Joe Contini.

A memorial mass will be held Saturday, November 4, 2006 at noon in the St. Joseph�(TM)s Catholic Church at Dover with Fr. William Arnold officiating. At Mike�(TM)s request, cremation will take place and private graveside services will be held in the Calvary Cemetery at Dover. There are no calling hours. The Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Those who cannot attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Mike may sign the online register book by visiting the “obituaries” link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph�(TM)s Catholic Church, 613 Tuscarawas Ave., Dover, Ohio 44622

Toland-Herzig, Dover
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