Obituary of John Partigianoni

John Partigianoni, (Sr.) 81, of 33 Morningside Dr. Cortland passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Tuesday July 14. He was born March 6, 1928 in Cortland, the son of the late Frank and Rose Pantanella Partigianoni. Sr. had been employed at Wickwire Bros, Thompson Boat, and had been a self employed mason. Sr. served his country with the US Navy. In 1976 he and his son John became proprietors of Cort-Lanes and had owned Shore Lanes in Merritt Island Florida. Sr. was a communicant of St. Anthony's church, and was an accomplished bowler recording the first sanctioned 300 in Cortland County. In 1975 he was inducted into the Cortland Bowler's Hall of Fame. Among his accomplishments he participated and won several local and state titles. He also participated in several Sr PBA tour events, and he was a lifelong Yankees Fan. John is survived by his wife Catherine "Dolly" Aloi Partiginoni of 60 years, sons John (Donna) and Daniel (Melissa) both of Cortland, daughter Debbie Mitchell of Little York, brother Dominick (Angelina) Partigianoni of Cortland, sister Lena (Ralph) Warren of Cortland, , his grandchildren Ashley, Tom, and Matt Partigianoni, Greg and Brad Mitchell, Hannah and Andrew Partigianoni and his great grandchild Brayden Partigianoni, several close brother in laws and sister in laws, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers Sam, Pio, James, Angelo, Tony, and Joe, and sister Fannie Kimble. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Sat. July 18 at St. Anthony's Church in Cortland with Rev. Mark Kaminiski officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 pm Friday at St. Anthony's church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Anthony's Church, 50 Pomeroy St., Cortland, NY 13045. The family wishes the thank Caring Community HOSPICE for all the care and comfort given to John and his family during his illness. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com Dolly, Jr., Donna, Dan, Melissa and extended Partigianoni family - We are deeply saddened to hear of Sr.'s passing. On behalf of the Tome family please accept our heartfelt condolences. Sr. has instilled a passion for the sport of bowling within me and everyone/everything I have accomplished in our sport I owe to him. Rest In Peace Sr. From Dan Tome Dolly and FamiLY, wE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF jOHN'S PASSING. wE WILL MISS SEEING THE BOTH OF YOU AT SHORE.DOLLY ,YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ALWAYS. WITH LOVE,PEGGY AND HOYT Thank you for all the great times that we had at Cort-lanes! We will never be able to walk in there without thinking of you! Rest in peace. From Jeanette and David Marshall Dolly and Family. Please accept our deepest Sympathy in the loss of your husband. Our family will always remember the wonderful time we had at the Family Reunion a few years back. At this time of sorrow may the thoughts that others keep you in their prayers ease your heart and give you strength. With Love, Ken and Maria Evans Dolly and family, please accept my sincerest sympathies for the loss of Johnny. I have truly enjoyed getting to know you both through Shore Lanes. He was a remarkable man and his trips to Florida will be greatly missed. God Bless you all and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jane Huff I first met John in the early 50's when I was a Pin Setter at the old Bowling Center on Main Street. I admired John as a Bowler and later, admiration grew into respect. I returned to Cortland in 1996, after 33 years in Arizona. I got reacquainted with John and realized how important he was to the Bowling Community. His influence reached several generations of young bowlers. He will be missed by all who knew him, mostly by us Senior Bowlers who could never beat him. Mike Sopp Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your wonderful family. Sr will always be one of the best people we?ve known ? he was smart, witty, honest, and kind; gave great advice even when he didn?t know it; and most of all fun to be around! We will always remember the great fun we had during his Florida visits. He loved Dolly and always said and showed it; he loved his family and was proud of all of them, sharing stories during his visits; and he loved his bowling. His memory will always be in our hearts, his presence will always be with us ? we do miss him! Our prayers and throughts are with you... Mark & Anna Dolly and family- We were so sad to hear about John. He was so supportive of the youth bowlers at Shore Lanes- his warm wry smile, gentle laugh and good bowling tips will sure be missed! He left an unforgettable impression on all who were lucky enough to know him. Our deepest sympathy in your loss. David Lance- Shore Lane youth bowler and Valerie Lance- his mom and youth league volunteer. Please accept my condolences in the loss of John. He was always helpful & wonderful to talk to when I came to Cortland for the Empire State Senior Games. He will be missed when I come back next year. Florence Dufek