Obituary: Fred Loniello - Class of 1963

SAN BERNADINO, Calif. - Fred Loniello, age 71, went to Heaven on May 9, 2015, in San Bernadino, Calif. He was born Dec. 10, 1943, in Madison to Cecil and Jennie (Gianquinto) Loniello. He graduated from St Joseph and from Central High School where he lettered in football. Fred was in the U.S. Marines from 1964-1967, serving in Viet Nam. He then moved to CA and attended Pasadena College. Fred traveled the country as a Missionary of the Lord. He worked in nursing homes assisting those in need. He enjoyed his dogs, swimming and participating in church functions. He played the guitar and piano and had a beautiful singing voice. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Jennie; his two brothers, David and Joe. He is survived by his sister, Angela Loniello; brother, Russell Loniello; nieces, Amber (Michael) Sehgal and Lisa (David) Bohl; nephews, Chris Schroeder, Greg (Michelle) Schroeder, and Kevin (Kathy) Loniello; great-nieces, Andie, Brooke, Bailey, Sidra and Holliday; great nephews Owen and Shayen and many relatives and friends. A celebration of Fred's life will be on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison. Visitation will be at 11a.m. A Mass will be at 11:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. Rest in peace in the arms of the Lord Fred and enjoy all the beauties of Heaven.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 23, 2015. Submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968). 

Fred Loniello's class year is based on information in the 1963 Tychoberahn, where he is photo is included among those of the graduating seniors.