Obituaries

November 14, 1967 to January 1, 2020

WINAMAC - Chad E. Granato, 52, of North Judson, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Jan. 1, at his home.

He was born Nov. 14, 1967 in Hammond, to Ronald E. and Darlene L. Chalfant Granato. He graduated from Portage High School in 1986. On May 20, 2016, he married Janet Wait in Knox. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Kayleigh Granato, Portage, Daughter
Paige (Tyler) Gilliam, Kodak, TN, Daughter
Sarah Cutrel, Hobart, Step-Daughter
Michelle (James) Cable, Hobart, Step-Daughter
Andria (Gene) Cassell, Clendenin, WV, Step-Daughter
Jaimie Coulter, Sevierville, TN, Step-Daughter
Meagan Coulter, Sweetwater, TN, Step-Daughter
15 Step-Grandchildren: Devin, Dallas, David, Angel, Adam, Ryan, Brantley, Hunter, Faith, Lily, Ana, Alycia, Jo Jo, Jaidyn and Jay.
Darlene L. Chalfant Granato, Winamac, Mother
Todd C. (Stephanie) Granato, North Judson, Brother
Brian S. (Kimberly) Granato, Wheatfield, Brother
Alexis Granato, Niece
Dylan Granato, Nephew
Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Many lifelong Friends

Preceded in death by:
Ronald Edward Granato, Father

Mr. Granato had a lifelong struggle with several medical conditions, but always maintained a very positive attitude. He shared a passion for hunting and fishing with his brothers and rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers with his dad. He enjoyed playing the drums and belonged to several bands over the years. His latest musical passion was playing Christian praise and worship music at Global Harvest Church in Monterey. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving and devoted husband, dad, papa, son and brother. He had a big heart, which showed in the way he raised his three step-daughters from a previous marriage and loved them as his own. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home with John DeSabatine officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.