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Donald Anthony Formentini

  • Source: The Gardens Funeral Home
Donald Anthony Formentini
Don Formentini

Donald Anthony Formentini was born on August 30, 1938, and died at home surrounded by family and friends on October 6, 2023.

Don was the sole survivor of a tank car explosion in Kingman, AZ in 1973. He was a reserve officer in the Atherton Police Department and a Reserve Deputy in the Mohave County Sheriffs Dept before he retired.

Don loved the City of Fallon, where he has lived for 44 years, he was an active member of Churchill County Search and Rescue. Don loved the desert, building and flying model airplanes, and exploring old ghost towns with The Wild Bunch.

Don is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lola, two sons, three grandchildren, a godson, two great-grandchildren, and many very dear friends.

There will be no services per his request.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home, 2949 Austin Highway, Fallon, NV.

 



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Bill Cox 03/05/2024 04:25 PM
I’m sorry we were not there Don. You made myself and my son Travis feel so welcome to the Fallon flying club. Thank you for everything you did for us.

With love and sympathy to all the family and especially Lola and Dorothy. God bless you all. Sue Rosati 11/12/2023 12:58 PM
To All the Formentini family-my deepest sympathy on Donald’s passing. My mother, Dorine, loved her cousin dearly and I remember visiting together in CA and Illinois.

Dale H. 10/19/2023 07:34 PM
RIP Don. My condolences to the family. Thanks for everything.

Dale H. 10/19/2023 07:29 PM
RIP Don. my condolences to your family. Thanks for everything you did for me.

Naomi 10/17/2023 01:57 PM
My thoughts and prayers to Lola and the family.

Kim Kirkvold 10/16/2023 06:40 PM
Aunt Lola and Family, Sad about Uncle Don's passing. I have memories of watching his desert, horse films. Luv Kim (Jones) Kirkvold

Kimberly A Kirkvold 10/15/2023 09:38 PM
Aunt Lola, I haven't seen y'all since Grandma's 90 th!! I always luved being with ya. Don and u gave me memories. Luv ya

Kathy Lancaster 10/10/2023 03:32 PM
So sad to hear this. My condolences.

Debbie Ridenour 10/10/2023 10:51 AM
Don was the brother I missed, the Grandfather to my boys that they loved and the best friend to my husband. The two of them got into more trouble than anyone could think of. Whenever we had to find a mechanical answer, we had to "call Don". Wesley could hardly wait to get rid of his backback on Friday so he could go to Don and Lola's. Any special school projects were overseen by Don, the master builder. Thank you for all the years of love and memories. You will be sorely missed. We love you.

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