PONTIOUS, Rosita Catherine - age 72, of Byron, MI, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at her residence. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad Street, Linden, MI, with Fr. Robert McKeon officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Rosita was born in Del Ray, MI on July 1, 1940, the daughter of Philip and Marie Albina(Grazioli) Bertasio. After earning her degree in Nursing, Rosita worked as a registered nurse at both Outer Drive Hospital and Rivendale Hospital. She married Floyd Pontious on August 2, 1973 in Walled Lake, MI. Rosita loved to crochet and make quilts. She was also a huge sports fan, especially loving the Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Red Wings. She would always call family members, yelling over the phone with each big play. Rosita adored her grandchildren and never missed a chance to spend time with them. Surviving are her husband Floyd of 39 years, children; Shelly "Mitch" Bodenmiller of Scottsdale, AZ, Michael (Marcy) Bodenmiller of Byron, MI, Jill Heft and fiance Brian Lott of Bancroft, MI, Richard Pontious of St. Marys, PA, and Tami (Ernie) Bertolasio of St. Marys, PA, 5 grandchildren; Taylor, Lauren, Rachel, Benjamin, and Michelle, and great-granddaughter Ela. Rosita was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Angie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Online tributes may be shared with the family on the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
Visitation
Thursday, November 1, 2012 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Linden Chapel
209 E. Broad Street Linden 48451, United States
Funeral Service
Thursday, November 1, 2012 2:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Linden Chapel
209 E. Broad Street Linden 48451, United States