Alto, Ronald Martin

Mr. Ron Alto, aged 56 years, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2002 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital - McKellar Site after a brief illness. Born on April 18, 1946 in Sioux Lookout, son of Roy Alto and the late Dora Alto.He received his education in Fort William at Selkirk High School.Ron was employed with Patterson Shipping recently serving on the Cartier DOC and prior to that with Great Lakes Paper Company.He was a member of the Seafarers Union for 27 years.His main interests were family and friends and volunteer work for the Seaman's Mission. Also, Ron was an avid sports enthusiast.Survived by father Roy at home, sisters Lynn Kislock and Lorna (Boyd) Nyberg and nieces Kimberly, Julia and Sarah.Predeceased by mother Dora (1996).Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Jenkens Funeral Home, 226 S. Syndicate Avenue.Funeral servicesfor Mr. Ronald Martin Alto will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Jenkens Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Swayze officiating.Services will be complete in the chapel.Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by thefamily.