Pasquale "Patrick" Antonacci

Pasquale “Patrick” Antonacci, 74, of Riverton, died at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at St. John’s Hospital. Patrick was born on August 4, 1932 in Springfield, the son of Oresto and Mary Crifasi Antonacci. He married Roberta Rachford on October 27, 1956 in Springfield. Patrick was a U.S. Army Veteran, receiving the Good Conduct Medal. He attended Bradley University and the Chicago Art Institute. He co-owned and operated the Lincoln Yellow Cab Company for sixty years. Patrick served on the Board of Directors of the First Community State Bank of Staunton. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Springfield for forty years and presently held the office of Vice Chairman. He served on the Board of Directors of the Midwest Charity Horse Show for twenty-five years holding positions such as Chairman of the Board and President. He was a past member of the Roman Cultural Society He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Roberta Antonacci of Riverton; three sons: Kurt Antonacci of Riverton, Paul (wife, Melissa) Antonacci of Springfield and David Antonacci of Springfield; one daughter, Alicia (husband, Joe) Wohler of Greenview; four grandchildren: Augie Antonacci, Arianna Antonacci, Emma Wohler and Tessa Wohler; one brother, Vito (wife, Shirley) Antonacci of Springfield and several nieces and nephews. Cremation accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. The family welcomes friends to visit for a Memorial Gathering from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 1, 2007 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 2, 2007 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1725 W. Walnut, Springfield with Rev. David Hoefler celebrant. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery where the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will conduct military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Always & Forever Memorial & Honor Program, 2580 Federal Dr., Suite 403, Decatur, IL 62526.