Tonsi, Reno Bertolo 1928-2012

TONSI, REYES, WARD, LABIENIEC, SHOWMAN, BOHL, DEFRANCISCO, DOWNEY

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Date: 3/10/2021 at 19:48:30

Reno Bertolo Tonsi
1928 - 2012
Des Moines

Reno B. Tonsi was born July 16, 1928 to Angelo and Irene Tonsi in Bucknell, Iowa. He passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Seton, 2566 Scotch Ridge Road, Carlisle on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 11 a.m. with a Rosary at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery.

Reno was a graduate of East High and attended Williamson School as a youth. He married Irene Reyes in 1949 and they raised five daughters together. Later in life, Reno was blessed with a sixth daughter, whom he mostly raised on his own.

Reno served with the U.S. Army in Korea. He was a retired Letter Carrier from the U.S. Postal Service and a proud long-time member of the NALC.

Reno was a devoted father, grandfather and friend. He loved to garden, cook, read and talk politics with anyone who would listen. He loved to spend time with friends and most especially his family. He was a lifelong friend and "adopted" many to his family over the years. He never met a stranger and loved to make new friends. Reno had the wonderful quality of showing love to those he cared for.

Reno is survived by his brother, James; his daughters, Kris (John) Ward, Lori (Tom) Labieniec, Virginia (Lyn) Showman, Annette Bohl, Angelina Tonsi and her fiancé Andy DeFrancisco; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his special friend, Rita Downey; and his beloved daughter, Gayle.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities or directed to the family.

Online condolences may be made at hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.

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