Henry "Enrico" Francis Tiano

Henry "Enrico" Francis Tiano, age 96 of Redmond Oregon passed away peacefully on May 24, 2018 at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, OR. Henry was born on December 15, 1921 in Ulster County, Kingston, NY. Henry graduated from Kingston High School in 1940. He married Eleanor Edith Anderson the love of his life in 1942. He served in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant and fought in WWII in battles and campaigns: Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Central Europe, and Rhineland. Henry was in Unit Battery A, 898th Field Artillery Battalion, 75th Infantry Division. After moving to Oregon, Henry began working for Sears and later Northwest Natural Gas where he retired after a long and dedicated career as Mid-Columbia District Manager. He was a founding board member of Chemeketa Community College in Salem where his grandson latter attended. Henry then went on to be Police Commissioner and City Councilman for The Dalles, OR. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW, and Band of Brothers. Henry was a lifelong baseball (Go Yankees) and old western movie fan, and a devout Catholic. He spent much of his time surrounded by family and friends discussing politics, state of society, and family values. All were impressed and enamored with his stories about his experiences in WWII. Henry will be best remembered for the legacy he left in his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and broad expanded family. Henry was known by all as an amazing man who shared unconditionally his knowledge, faith, and love. He always had a great story to tell and touched the lives of everyone he met. Henry was preceded in death by his wife Edith Tiano and daughter Michele Ann Tiano-Mohr. Henry is lovingly remember by his son James Tiano (Roxanna Tiano) and daughter Gina Tiano. Grandchildren: Deanna Green, Michela Wolber (Greg Wolber), Leah McWhortor (Royce McWhortor), Jason Benson, and Briana Tiano-Mohr. His Great-Grandchildren: Marissa Green, Caitlin Wolber, Haley Green, Lauren Wolber, Collin McWhortor, and Devlyn Bailey-McWhortor. Special thoughts go out to additional family members not listed, honorary grandkids, countless cousins, nieces, nephews, and life-long friends. Henrys family would like to acknowledge and thank the community of Redmond for their love, support and the incredible memories since he and Edith became part of the community in 1983. The funeral will be held on Friday June 1st at 11:00 am at St. Thomas Catholic Church, followed by a gravesite service at Redmond Memorial Cemetery, and reception for family and friends at St. Thomas Catholic Church. The family asks that in lieu of flowers please donate directly to Redmond chapter - Band of Brothers in memory of Henry Tiano. Funeral Home: Redmond Memorial Chapel 717 SW 6th Street Redmond, OR US 97756

Henry "Enrico" Francis Tiano

December 15, 1921 - May 24, 2018