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Massanari, Joseph (1873-1958)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1958 Aug 7 p. 3

Birth date: 1873

text of obituary:

WELL-KNOWN RETIRED BUSINESS MAN DIES AT FISHER, ILL.

Fisher, Ill. — Funeral services were held at the East Bend Mennonite Church near here Sunday, July 27, for Joseph Massanari, 85, well-known retired business man who died July 24. Rev. Howard Zehr of Elkhart, Ind. and Rev. Harold Zehr of Roanoke officiated.

A native of Germany, Mr. Massanari was the founder of a painting and decorating firm now carried on by his sons.

Surviving are five sons, Dr. Karl Massanari of Goshen, Ind., Robert and Joe of Champaign, Russell of Fisher, Dr. Walter Massanari of Millersburg, Ind.; one daughter, Anna K., missionary to Puerto Rico; and 18 grandchildren.