Obituary WASHINGTON - Mario F. "Smokey" Spatafore, 88, of Washington, IL died at 7 pm Tuesday April 12, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born on March 19, 1923 in Chicago, IL to Leonardo and Vincenza Perroni Spatafore, he married Jennie Rita Pentimone on October 19, 1946 in Chicago, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Jean (Robert) Jones of Washington, IL, Stephen Spatafore of Thornton, CO, and Michael (Lisa) Spatafore of Thornton, CO, 4 grandchildren, Stephanie (Michael) Martinek, Anthony Jones, Jacob (Heather) Spatafore, and Zachary Spatafore, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 nephew. Smokey served in the US Air Corps during World War II. He worked at Caterpillar Tractor Co. as a Research Experimental Mechanic for 31 years, retiring in 1985, and was a member of United Auto Workers Local #974. Smokey also was a life member and served in several offices at the American Legion Post #100 in Washington. He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Washington. Smokey also was an active volunteer for the East Peoria Festival of Lights, working on floats during the year and driving in the parade in November. The family has transferred care from Mason Funeral Home to Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington where visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday, April 22, 2011. A graveside service will be at 10 am Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in rural Morton. Military rites will be conducted by the United States Air Force and the Tazewell Military Rites Team. Service APR 23. 10:00 AM Hillcrest Memory Gardens Morton, IL, US