Francisco J. Fontanez, 84, Enjoyed Fishing & Camping

Mr. Fontanez was born in Caguas, PR on December 3, 1923, the son of the late Jose Fontanez and Micaela Cruz. He has lived in Lorain for more than 50 years.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain. He retired from the City of Lorain in 1984 following 25 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and cooking for his family.

He is survived by a son Francisco Fontanez (Marisol) of Carolina, PR. daughters: Carmen S Fontanez (Rafael) of Caguas, PR, Margarita Fontanez of Lorain, Elizabeth "Liz" A Foley of Mint Hill, NC, Gisela R Hoffman (Rich) of Lorain, Ligia "Linda" I Darby (Trevor) of Lorain, Doreena D Fontanez of Lorain, Norma L Mulero (Manuel) of Mint Hill, NC, Nydia "Lydia" I Wyatt of Avon Lake, Doris Quiroz (Octavio "Tiny") of Lorain, Rosalina "Cuqui" Rosado of Lorain,
grandchildren: Francisco, Marla F., Rafael Jr, Oscar, Javier, Jessica, Richard, Joshua, Steven, Devin, Wyatt, Elijah, Deborah, Betsy, Leticia, Charles, Marcus, Saundra, David, Melixa, and 16 great grandchildren.

Friends are invited to call Friday 4-8 PM. at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain. Prayers will be at 8:00 p.m. Additionally friends may call on Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Ave., Lorain. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM at the church with Father James Schmitz officiating.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Lorain, OH.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.