He was preceded in death by his wife, Antoinette, in 2002.
He is survived by his son, Ernest, Jr. "Sonny" and his wife Jeri; son John; grandchildren, Nicole and husband Karl, Chris and wife Tonya, Steve and wife Jennifer, and Moe and wife Lauren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Edith Romagnoli; sister-in-law, Lucy Piccolo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Stephens & Bean Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A Graveside Service will be held at Belmont Memorial Park on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.
Remembrances may be sent to the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel, Fresno, CA.