Mr. William Arthur “Bud” Cunningham, of Manteca, California, born on June 29, 1928 in Newark, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at age 89 on May 8, 2018.
William is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Theresa Cunningham. Mary and Bud moved to Manteca in 2001, after 37 years in San Leandro. Their life together was filled with adventure, excitement, love, and laughter.
He is also survived by his five children son, Bill Cunningham (Joanne), daughters, Mary Anderson (Dennis), Kathy Pietrunti (John), Nancy Calderon (Phillip), and Theresa Stevens (James), seven grandchildren; Colleen Anderson Guidi (Scott), Michael Anderson, Stephen Pietrunti (Maria), Megan Pietrunti, Lindsey Calderon, Nicole Stevens, and Andrew Stevens; and two great-
grandchildren, Ryan Guidi and Mia Guidi.
William is a graduate of Panzer College, East Orange, N.J., and completed graduate business studies at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
He was in the Facility Management industry for most of his career. He served at the Philadelphia Trade and Convention Center as an Assistant Director from 1957-1964; at the Oakland- Alameda County Coliseum Complex as General Manager until 1980; and Coliseum Consultants as the President until retiring in 1995. He was elected President of the International Association of Venue Management (IAVM) from 1973-1974, then received the Charles A. McElravy award in 1978, the industry’s highest honor, for his contributions to the organization and profession. His career coincided with multiple championships for his beloved Oakland Athletics, Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. He will be remembered most as loving husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. He was a very kind, intelligent, and generous man – a friend and mentor to many.
Friends and family can pay their respects at the memorial service on Friday, May 18, from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 6404 Washington Street, Yountville, California, 94599.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to charity in his memory. Special thanks to the staff at Prestige Senior Living of Manteca for their care and friendship.
Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
William is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Theresa Cunningham. Mary and Bud moved to Manteca in 2001, after 37 years in San Leandro. Their life together was filled with adventure, excitement, love, and laughter.
He is also survived by his five children son, Bill Cunningham (Joanne), daughters, Mary Anderson (Dennis), Kathy Pietrunti (John), Nancy Calderon (Phillip), and Theresa Stevens (James), seven grandchildren; Colleen Anderson Guidi (Scott), Michael Anderson, Stephen Pietrunti (Maria), Megan Pietrunti, Lindsey Calderon, Nicole Stevens, and Andrew Stevens; and two great-
grandchildren, Ryan Guidi and Mia Guidi.
William is a graduate of Panzer College, East Orange, N.J., and completed graduate business studies at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
He was in the Facility Management industry for most of his career. He served at the Philadelphia Trade and Convention Center as an Assistant Director from 1957-1964; at the Oakland- Alameda County Coliseum Complex as General Manager until 1980; and Coliseum Consultants as the President until retiring in 1995. He was elected President of the International Association of Venue Management (IAVM) from 1973-1974, then received the Charles A. McElravy award in 1978, the industry’s highest honor, for his contributions to the organization and profession. His career coincided with multiple championships for his beloved Oakland Athletics, Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. He will be remembered most as loving husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. He was a very kind, intelligent, and generous man – a friend and mentor to many.
Friends and family can pay their respects at the memorial service on Friday, May 18, from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 6404 Washington Street, Yountville, California, 94599.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to charity in his memory. Special thanks to the staff at Prestige Senior Living of Manteca for their care and friendship.
Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
