Wesley J. Fontecchio

Wesley J. Fontecchio, 85, of Breitung Twp., passed away on December 21, 2021, at Manor Care Nursing Home in Kingsford. Wesley was born on June 11, 1936, in Iron Mountain, the son of the late John and Clare (Richards) Fontecchio. He was a lifelong resident of this area and attended Kingsford Schools. Wes was a talented builder, welder, fabricator, and inventor. It was common knowledge you could bring anything to Wes, and he could fix it, car, semi truck, airplane, or household appliance. His inventions included Snowgrip, a metal roof coating, Cream Tote, Super-Grate and many others. In addition, Wes owned and operated Wes’s Alignment Center. Wes was a pilot and built a couple airplanes in his home. He was also a longtime member of the EAA in Oshkosh. Wes enjoyed putting together model airplanes, doing woodburning projects and building small electric cars. His days usually started at Maple Creek restaurant having breakfast with Mark Blomquist his business partner. Before that he was a lifelong member of the Big Boy coffee group. Wes loved visiting his friends at Family Ties, riding around in his red convertible “Lil’ Bit,” watching WWE wrestling, attending the yearly family trips to the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells and spending time with his dog, Shelby. Wes is survived by his children, Jeff Fontecchio of Iron Mountain, Scott (Cindy Schnarre) Fontecchio of Incline Village, NV and Sandra (Dave Sleik) Fontecchio of Iron Mountain; grandsons, Parker Fontecchio and Cully Lantz; brother, Don (Ann) Fontecchio of Fond du Lac, WI; sister, Jean (Mel) Kallenbach of Niagara, WI; many nieces and nephews; his beloved pet, Shelby; his care workers, Paula Vretenar and Tara Marshall; and his family at Family Ties. He was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Mary Fontecchio. Visitation will be from 10:00am until 12:00 noon on Monday, Jan. 10th at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain. Fr. Mark McQuesten is officiating. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon on Jan. 10th. Burial will be in the Felch Cemetery. Condolences to the family of Wesley Fontecchio may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

Wesley J. Fontecchio

June 11, 1936 - December 21, 2021