HENRY BUSTER PATACINI -- 1923 - 2019

Henry passed away at his home surrounded by family on March 10th. Henry was born into a large hard working Swiss Italian family on April 19, 1923. His parents were Achille and Esther Patacini, his older siblings were Elsa, Elso, Pete, Vernie, Elsie (whom is living) Alex, and Ruby. His family owned a large dairy in the Pleasant Valley area south of Whitehall, working it until the mid 50's. Henry left school and home to work at the age of 16. Henry received his high school diploma at the age of 90, with the help of the Montana veterans and Montana State OPI office.

He worked many jobs...