D'Agostini, Vito
Source: Daily Clintonian Mon Sept 15, 1952 p 1
Vito D’Agostini, 77 years old, retired Clinton grocer was killed about 11:15 a.m. Sunday when he was struck by a car in the Intersection of US 41 and State Highway 234 about two miles east of Kingman in Fountain County. State police said D’Agostini apparently parked his car and had gotten out to walk around it when he was hit. He was struck by an auto driven by Robert L. King, 25 years old Burr Oak, Michigan. The dead man sustained a crushed chest and a fractured skull. Mr. Dagostini had been in the grocery business here for 40 years but had retired a year ago. He was a native of Italy. Surviving are two grandsons, John and Alcides Gallo both of Clinton; five daughters, one son and several sisters and brothers and other relatives in South America. The body was taken to Karanovich Funeral Home where services will be held at 8:45 Wednesday morning with requiem mass at 9 o’clock at the Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be made in Walnut Grove Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 Tuesday evening at the funeral home. – kbz
Source: 1950s Obituaries - Thanks to the Covington Public Library for sending their wonderful collection of obituaries to share with you here (especially Brenda) – hand dated Sept 14 1952 (p 24)
Vito D’Agostini, 78 of Clinton was killed Sunday morning on US 41 at the intersection east of Kingman when he apparently walked in front of a car traveling about 55 miles per hour. The case was driven by 5 sailors enroute to the Memphis, Tenn base from their home in Michigan> The boys all stated the accident appeared to be intentional suicide. Coroner Charles Fishero substantiated the suicide angle when he found a note, written in Italian in his car which was parked nearby. The note when translated was one of despondency and called the situation “bad, bad, bad,” after selling a grocery store. However, friends in Clinton of D’Agostini stated the man had an independent income and no reason for suicide. He left Italy when one year old and went to South America. He eventually came to Clinton where he had resided in recent years. Coroner Fishero stated that while the circumstances pointed to suicide, it could not now and perhaps never be proved.