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Joseph Villoni  

Joseph Ralph Villoni, age 80, passed away March 4, 2010, in Victorville of Alzheimer's. 
He was surrounded by family and the caring staff at Sterling Commons. He was born in 
Lakewood, Ohio on January 13, 1930 to Ralph and Laura Villoni.

Joe was a Korean War veteran, stationed for a time at George AFB. He returned to the 
Victor Valley in 1997 to reside in Apple Valley and Silver Lakes. He loved golf, a game 
he started playing after a leg fracture ended his dirt bike riding days. How grateful we 
will always be to friends who included him in a round after the onset of Alzheimer's.

His entire career was spent in manufacturing and he held a graduate degree in 
management from UCLA. Joe retired in 1995 as Director of Operations for Corona Products, 
Corona, CA. a division of Brass Craft Mfg. Co., where he was respected and loved by his 
employees. Joe had previously worked for Robertshaw and FMC Corp. He is survived by his 
wife of 19 years, Joan, of Apple Valley, his sons, Brian, Darrin and David. Brother Don and 
wife Shirley of Austin, Texas, sister Carol and husband Alan of Apple Valley. Forever 
stepchildren Christy, Ron and Jon, Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of Joe's life on April 6, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at Apple Valley 
Country Club, 15200 Rancherias Road in Apple Valley. He will be inurned at Sunset Hills 
Memorial Park. Donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association , in 
support of the 2010 Memory Walk in Rancho Cucamonga. You can visit the Alz.org web 
site and follow the links to Memory Walk and Joan's page in honor of Joe. Or mail donations 
to Alzheimer's Association c/o Melissa Goldman, 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1100, Los 
Angeles, CA 90036. Please reference Supporter ID 238642478, Joan Villoni. Or, in this time 
of great need, to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary. 

Published in Daily Press from March 20 to March 21, 2010