Family/Spouse: Marissa L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. MINONNO, Chloe
2. MINONNO, Alexander

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Obituary for Anthony Joseph "Tony" Minonno
Anthony J. (Tony) Minonno, passed away at the age of 74 on Wednesday, 29 September 2021 with his loving wife by his side.
Tony was born on 08 September, 1947 to Patrick and Givonna (Jane) Gigliotti Minonno in North Tonawanda, NY. He married his High school sweetheart Darla Reitsch on 4 February 1967. He graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1965 where he was a talented multi-sport
athlete playing football, baseball and basketball and he was voted best dancer of his class. Shortly after graduation he Volunteered to serve in the Army where he served in Germany and state side. Up on completion of his Honorable Military service, he started working in the automobile business where he quickly progressed to positions in management and then
achieved his goals of partnering in ownership of a Car Dealership which was his passion for most of his working years.
Tony loved playing sports and coaching hockey and he was an avid fisherman. He was a huge fan and supporter of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. Tony will forever be loved and remembered for his sense of humor and way to make everyone laugh at every opportunity, compassion to help everyone around him and most of all for his love and endless commitment to his family and friends. He has left a lasting impression for
everyone he has ever met. Tony was preceded in death by his parents and mother and father in-laws Melvin and Donna Reitsch. He is survived by His wife Darla Minonno, His sons Anthony J. and Gregory S. Minonno
and his spouse Heather, His sister Sharon (Minonno) Sikora and Husband David. Grandchildren, Christopher, Alex, Alisa, Laura, and Chloe and Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at Wattengel funeral Home, 533 Meadow Dr. North Tonawanda (November 13, 2021) from 1:00 to 4:00, where service will follow at 4:00.

Anthony married REITSCH, Darla Rae on 4 Feb 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patrick + GIGLIOTTI, Jane. Jane (daughter of GIGLIOTTI, Joseph and PETRONELLA) was born on 10 Mar 1921 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Mar 2007 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 13, 2011 Melvin J. Reitsch
The Tonawanda News
WHEATFIELD - Melvin J. Reitsch, 86, of Wheatfield, Sunday (June 12, 2011) at home, after a lengthy Illness. Mr. Reitsch was born in North Tonawanda on February 24, 1925 to August and Christine (McNeil) Reitsch. Melvin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the Merchant Marines. He retired from Remington Rand and later Western Block. He was a member of the UAW, Sutherland Lodge, Stephen Sikora Post #1322. Melvin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Donna Rae (Rees) Reitsch; father of Darla Rae (Anthony) Minonno; brother of the late Vivian Eagan, Chet and Louie Reitsch and Ardith Lane; grandfather of Anthony (Marisa) and Gregory (Heather) Minonno; great-grandfather of Alexander, Chloe, Alisa, Laura and Christopher; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date from Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, NY. Arrangements by Wattengel Funeral Home.

Melvin married REES, Donna Rae in Jun 1952 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Donna (daughter of REES, Asa Eli and BLAKESLEE, Mertie Alzina) was born on 5 Feb 1928 in Keating, Clinton County, PA; died on 20 Nov 2020 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary for Donna Rae Reitsch (Rees)
Donna Rae Reitsch 92, of Wheatfield, NY Friday (November 20, 2020) in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Mrs. Reitsch was born in Keating, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1928 to Asa and Mertie (Blakeslee) Ress. Mrs. Reitsch was predeceased by her husband Melvin J. Reitsch who died in 2011. Donna is survived by her daughter Darla Rae (Anthony) Minonno, sister of Dana Rees, grandmother of Anthony (Marisa), III, and Gregory (Heather) Minonno, great grandmother of Alexander, Chloe, Alisa, Laura, and Christopher, also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Memorials Services will be held at a date and time to be announced.

Joseph + PETRONELLA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/15/1953

August .Reitch, 74,
North Tonawanda, Dies
NORTH TONAWANDA, July
15—August Reitch, 74, of 266
Tremont street, died last evening
in his home after a long illness.
Mr. Reitch was born in Germany
and lived in the Tonawandas for
the last 35 years.
He is survived by his wife,
Christine Reitch; two daughters,
Mrs. Edward Eagan and Mrs. Gerald
Lane; three sons, Chester, Louis
and Melvin Reitch; a brother,
Herman Reitch, all of the Tonawandas;
two sisters, Mrs. George
Stoeckel, Lockport, and Mrs. Frank
Douck, -Escanaba, Mich»
Funeral services will be held at
2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
the Wattengel funeral home, 307
Oliver street. Burial will be in
Elmlawn cemetery.

August married MCNEIL, Christine R about 1910 in Niagara County, NY. Christine was born in 1892 in MN; died on 11 Apr 1980 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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REITSCH - Christine R. Reitsch of Tonawanda entered into rest on Friday (April 11, 1980) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Reitsch was a member of the Salvation Army Golden Agers. Beloved wife of the late August H. Reitsch, dearest mother of Mrs. Edward (Vivian) Eagan, Chester (Catherine) Reitsch, Lewis (Helen) Rietsch, Melvin (Donna) Reitsch, and Mrs. Ardith R. Lane, all of the Tonawandas. Seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great greatgrandchild also survive. Friends may call Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creasey Memorial Chapel Inc., 138 Delaware Street, Tonawanda, where private services will take place Sunday at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Lee Ohrum will officiate. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery.

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Funeral Rites Held For Ex-NT Resident
Funeral services for Asa E. Rees. 73, a former resident of North Tonawanda, who died Saturday night in Olean General Hospital, were conducted yesterday at Port Allegany, Pa. Mr. Rees lived in North Tonawanda for many years and was employed by Bell Aircraft and later by the International Paper Co. He is survived by his wife, the former Mertie Blakeslee; four sons, Lyle of Smethport, Pa., Wayne and Vernon of North Tonawanda, and Dana Rees of Tonawanda, and three daughters, Miss Wava Rees of Smethport and Mrs. Donna Reitsch and Mrs. Delia Kirschner of North Tonawanda

Asa married BLAKESLEE, Mertie Alzina on 28 Mar 1912 in Smethport, McKean County, PA. Mertie (daughter of BLAKESLEE, Curtis Wilmot and RASEY, Della G) was born on 25 Apr 1893 in Spartansburg, Crawford County, PA; died on 15 Apr 1974 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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REES - Mertie Alzina Rees, 80, of 33 Spruce St., North Tonawanda,
Monday (April 15, 1974) in Mt. View Hospital, Lockport. Born in Spartansburg, Pa., she was the wife of the late Asa E. Rees. She had resided in North Tonawanda for 31 years. She is survived by four sons, Lyle A. (Helen) Rees, Smethport, Pa., Wayne C. (Mary) Rees, Vernon G. (Ruth) Rees and Dana L. Rees, all of North Tonawanda; three daughters. Miss Wava M. Rees, Mrs. Melvin J. (Donna) Reitsch and Mrs. Rudolph D. (Delia) Kirschner, all of North Tonawanda. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sweitzer Funeral Home in Port Allegany, Pa., where services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany, Pa. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the
Diabetic Association.