Fred Senatori

Fred "Fritz" Senatori, 86, of Iron Mountain, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Evelith, Minn. on Aug. 10, 1923, son of the late Sam and Mary (Corsi) Senatori. He and his family moved to Iron Mountain later that year. He attended Iron Mountain High School and was drafted into the United States Army in May 1941, where he was attached to the 63rd Infantry. Fritz experienced 269 consecutive days on the front lines for which he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After returning from the war, he married Betty Anderson in January 1946 in Iron Mountain where they raised five children. Fritz worked at Lake Shore for 36 years, retiring in 1985. He and Betty were married for 64 years and enjoyed their winters in Arcadia, Fla. A devoted family man, he took great pride in his family. Fritz was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church where he attended regularly. He was a quiet, kind man who enjoyed working around his yard and helping his family and spending time with his dog. In his last few years, he was cared for by Lori and John in his home due to Alzheimer's disease. Fritz is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty of Iron Mountain; two daughters, Sherry Aichner of Breitung Township, Lori Senatori of Quinnesec; three sons, John Senatori of Iron Mountain, Peter Senatori of Kingsford, and Dennis Senatori of Kingsford; seven grandchildren, Joel Aichner, Beti Jo Aichner, Mari Planka and Gage Planka, Eric Senatori, Tammy Peterson, and Krystal Elliot; six great-grandchildren, Alexis, Lindsey, and Jonathon Aichner, Seth and Morgan Peterson, and Miles Wentworth; two brothers, Americo Senatori of Kingsford and Gildo (Isabel) Senatori of San Francisco, Calif.; and one sister, Annie (Leonard) St. Vincent of the Villages, Fla. Visitation will be Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. The funeral service will follow at 5 p.m. at the church. Rev. Stephen Cowen will officiate. Burial will be in the Cemetery Park. Full military honors will be accorded at 10 a.m. on Friday at Cemetery Park. Special thanks to Dr. Montante at the V.A. Hospital, Pastor Steve Cowen and Pastor Lee Liverance. Condolences to the family of Fred "Fritz" Senatori can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Fred Senatori

July 26, 1924 - July 26, 2010