Obituaries

March 31, 1944 to May 31, 2019

WINAMAC - Ronald Edward Granato, 75, of Winamac, passed away Friday, May 31, at his residence.

He was born March 31, 1944 in Monessen, PA to the late Albert F. and Alma E. Farley Granato. On Dec. 16, 1964 he married Darlene L. Chalfant in Crown Point. She survives.

He is survived by: 
Chad E. (Janet) Granato, North Judson, Son 
Todd C. (Stephanie) Granato, North Judson, Son 
Brian S. (Kimberly) Granato, Wheatfield, Son 
9 Grandchildren 
4 Great-grandchildren 
Sheila Sakialk, Rochester, Sister 
Albert (Joan) Granato, Coal Center, PA, Brother 
David (Shirley) Granato, Coal Center, PA, Brother

He was preceded in the death by: 
2 Sisters, Niomi and Alma Jean

Mr. Granato was a dedicated husband, calling his wife with whom he had spent 54 years his "one and only." He raised his children with as much love and dedication as to all his endeavors. He found happiness through sacrifice, first serving his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, then continuing his service to the country as a trustee for the Fraternal order of the Eagles and as a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an accomplished steel worker, retiring from U.S. Steel after 37  years of commitment and hard work where he completed apprenticeships for both boilermaker and iron worker.

He was an avid outdoorsman whose love of nature could only be surpassed by that of his family, in whom he fostered an equal affinity for hunting and fishing. His summers were spent on the Tippecanoe River floating with family and friends, praising their success and supporting them in heartache. He was always there for family when he could be and also for those he loved. For that he will always be in our thoughts. We will miss you, Ron. Go Pittsburg Steelers.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m., at the funeral home with Pastor Billy Bope officiating. Military honors will be conducted at the funeral home following services.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.