Geno Passoni Obituary (1914 - 2007) - Taylorville, Illinois

Geno Passoni, 93, of Taylorville, IL died at 9:10 am Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at his residence. He was born November 7, 1914 in Macon, MO the son of Domenic and Mary Biondi Passoni. Mr. Passoni was an Army veteran of World War II serving with the 82nd Airborne Division and had fought at Normandy, North Africa against Rommel, Sicily and Arden Forrest. He was awarded the Bronze Battle Star, Bronze Service Arrowhead, European Theater Ribbon with one silver battle star, Glider Badge and 4 overseas badges. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 4495, Eagles, A.A.R.P. and the 82nd Airborne Division Association. Mr. Passoni had been employed by Boldings Greenhouse and Warren Kutch and was a jailer for the Christian County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his brother Reno Passoni and wife Glenna of Taylorville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Pete Passoni, Armando "Nidge" Passoni, Art Passoni and a sister, Clara Collins. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 7 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Father Alan Hunter officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service on Friday. McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.