Birth date: May 17, 1926 Death date: May 2, 2006
Dad, It's been three and a half years since you left. I miss you so much, It is Christmas in a couple of days and I wish you could be here to see Rita, she is like you in so many ways. She has taken to wearing your gardening hat, she runs around the house saying, "papa's hat,,,papa's hat". I know in my heart that you are here with us.
I miss your hugs...love you Dad, Merry Christmas.##imported-begin##Dena##imported-end##
Dad,
Happy Thanksgiving. We miss you and love you. You are in our thoughts always.##imported-begin##Dena Withrow##imported-end##
It has been a great pleasure to be a friend and neighbor of Roy's for almost 30 years. At first we weren't quite sure how to handle his brutal honesty, but soon learned that underneath that sometimes gruff exterior was a heart that loved and cared deeply. We will always remember his willingness to fix whatever was broken or dented (as in cars!!) or lend a helping hand in any project. He even pruned things at times that didn't need to be pruned with his trusty chain saw. Thinking back over the years we are reminded of the many trips to Long Beach in the summers, the fishing trips to Ilwaco and Sunset Beach, attending the grand openings of every restaurant on the waterfront and playing frisbee on the way home from McCarver's, the trips to Reno, the numerous Pinocle games and cards thrown into the fireplace because he didn't like the hands he was dealt, Happy Hours at Shenanigan's and on the patio ...the best is that through the up and downs, good and bad, he was our FRIEND. Thanks for the memories!!!! We love you and will miss you always. Bill and Debbie##imported-begin##Bill and Debbie Udall##imported-end##
We only knew Sharla, but we know that she is a wonderful reflection of her father. Our sincere Sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you##imported-begin##Barbara & Lowell Kaup##imported-end##
To my father-in-law, Roy Fontana, a man who allowed me to join his family some 20 years ago; fair winds and following seas. God bless his family and friends. Our lives are less with his passing.##imported-begin##LtCol Jim Desy, USMC##imported-end##
I had the distinct pleasure of getting to know Mr. Fontana--still not sure I can bring myself to call him Roy-- and his family while I was in high school, 25 years ago. It certainly doesn't seem that long ago. Roy, you taught me lessons (and a few off-color jokes) that I carry with me to this day, and will for the rest of my days. A giant of a man in so many ways, the biggest was always your heart. Thank you for sharing part of your life with me and my family. All who knew you will miss you. With heartfelt condolences, Steve Hibbs##imported-begin##Steven Hibbs##imported-end##
We are very sorry for your loss and are prayers are with all of you.##imported-begin##Ron and Dorothy St.Cyr##imported-end##
Our deepest sympathy to Phyllis, Sharla and Dena and Families. Roy will be missed. His Cousins, Anita and Lola, also send thier love to the family.##imported-begin##Cecelia Lenzi and Family##imported-end##
I never had a chance to really know Mr. Fontana.I knew his daughters and, if they were a reflection of him, he was a good man. My sincere condolences to the family.##imported-begin##Brian Kaup##imported-end##
