Modesto Morini
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Funeral information
Funeral Service: Friday, July 23, 2010 9:00 AM St. Joachim Catholic Church, Madera, CA Visitation: Thursday, July 22, 2010 02:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Jay Chapel, Madera, CA Interment: Calvary Mausoleum, Madera, CA  Modesto Morini Memorial Tribute VideoBiographyModesto Morini, age 90, a native and life-long resident of Madera passed away peacefully but unexpectedily on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at St. Agnes Medical Center in Fresno. Modesto was born to Italian Immigrants Eugenio Morini and Cisella Papi Morini . He graduated from Madera High School with the class of 1938 and worked on the family farm in the LaVina District of Madera County until the outbreak of World War II when he served in the US Air Force with the ground crews of the P-40's, seeing duty in both the North Africa and the European Theaters. After his military service Modesto returned to farming which he was engaged in up until his passing. In Madera he was an active member of St. Joachim's Church and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus council of the parish. Proud of his Italian heritage he belonged to both the Italo-American Club, and the Sons of Italy Lodge of Madera and enjoyed the camaraderie of the large Italian community in Madera. A proud veteran he belonged to both the V.F.W. and American Legion Posts of Madera.In addition to his parents Modesto was preceded in death by his brother Lebio Morini and his sister Norma Pistoresi. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Josephine Bombini Morini of Madera, his son David Morini of Fresno and his daughter Denise Jenkin and her husband Keith of Bakersfield. He is the beloved grandfather of Anthony Morini, Dominic Morini, Kevin Jenkin and Brian Jenkin. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 2 to 8 PM in Jay Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 9 AM in St. Joachim Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to St. Joachim's Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. |
