Russell James Pintacura

PINTACURA, Russell James - Age 78, of Fenton, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Private graveside services will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Those desiring may make contributions to a charity of your choice in Russell's name.

Russell was born April 29, 1948 in Flint, the son of Russell Joseph and Helen Laverne (Tharp) Pintacura. He was a 1966 graduate of Flint Southwestern High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Toby Jane Schmidt December 21, 1993 in Flint. He had resided in Fenton since 2002 coming from Flint. Russell retired in 1996 from GM Buick Motors after 30 years of service. He was a member of the U.A.W. Local #599. He enjoyed playing the guitar, riding motorcycles, driving his Jeep Wrangler, and being a cat father to Zoey.

Surviving are: his wife, Toby; daughters, Joy (Rob) Smith of Linden, Kristy (Josh) Holmes of Flushing, Amy (John) Bexton of Flint Township, and Laura Pintacura (Anthony Patsey) of Burton; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Kathy (Paul) Russell of Lapeer, Dianna Pintacura of Burton, Angie (Barry) Wallace of Swartz Creek, and Gina (Brian) Moffit of Grand Blanc; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Helen Pintacura; and brothers, Michael and Donald Pintacura. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.