John Simonetti

April 14, 1922 - January 16, 2022

LORETTO- John Simonetti age 99 of Loretto, died Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. He was born April 14, 1922 in Loretto, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Vinci) Simonetti. John served his country in the US Army during World War II. He married Bernice Rhode on August 4, 1951 in Spalding. John was a member of the Carpenters Local #1510, Norvulet Post #4581, VFW and the Loyal Order of Moose. He enjoyed having a garden, golfing, bowling, playing horse shoes and cards every day. He was an original member of the Black Hawks Baseball Team. John is survived by his wife of 70 years Bernice; daughter Anna Maria (Paul) Bafile of Iron Mountain; son Joseph Simonetti of Loretto; grandchildren Joseph (Maxine) Simonetti, Jacob (Heather Dake) Simonetti, Cassandra (Chris) Broeders and Adriana (Joshua Gudwer) Bafile; great grandchildren Jaedyn, Jill, Kolton and Letty; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Nick and Alfred Simonetti and sisters Rose Lombardini, Emma Augustini and Adele Lombardini. According to John’s wishes there will be no funeral services. Interment will be held at the Norway Township Cemetery.