William John “Cigar” Bartolini

BARTOLINI, William John "Bill" "Cigar" - peacefully, at his home in St. Catharines, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday October 2, 2013, at the age of 61. Devoted husband and best friend of 44 years to Shirley (Holden) Bartolini. Loving and supportive father to Billy (Colleen) Bartolini and Brandi (Craig) Currie. Treasured Papa of Dean, Liam and Erin Bartolini and Emma and Briana Currie. Beloved son of Doris and the late Albert (1998) Bartolini.. Loving brother to Susan (Rick) Stasiak, Karen (Gord) Nesbitt and Albert (Debbie) Bartolini and brother-in-law of Sharon Vanvolkenburg, Ron (Diane) Holden and the late Glen Holden. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. An entrepreneur all his life, Bill owned and operated many successful businesses over the years including The Sub Junction in Thorold, Buns Master Bakery in Guelph, Brandi's Restaurant and Pro-Vinyl Windows & Doors in St. Catharines. "Cigar" will be deeply missed by many people around Niagara's Golf Courses, especially his good friends at Beechwood. Bill loved spending quality time with his family and friends at his cottage in the Muskoka area. Papa's watchful eye and everlasting presence will continue to be felt at arenas all over the province as he continues to provide love and guidance to his grandchildren from up above.