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Robert Pontillo Obituary
1962 - 2014
Robert Rob Joseph Pontillo, 51, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on Dec. 7, 1962, in Kenosha, he was the son of Ralph and Violet (Black) Pontillo.
On March 6, 2002, he married Patrice Leanna in Jamaica; they shared a wonderful life together for 22 years.
He was previously employed as a warehousing manager for a local building supplier.
Rob was a member of the N.R.A, Ducks Unlimited, an avid hunter and fisherman and Packer fan. He loved to boat, Jet Ski, water ski, and snow ski. He was a great gardener and took pride in keeping his yard beautiful. He was an awesome cook, known for his special secret tomato sauce. Rob loved his dog Onyx and spending time up north at his cabin. He will always be remembered for the great stories he told.
He is survived by his wife, Patrice of Pleasant Prairie; his mother, Violet R. Pontillo of Kenosha; a sister, Colleen (Mike) Cyzak of Kenosha; and two brothers, Ralph (Pam) Pontillo of Dayton, Ohio, and John Pontillo of Kenosha. He is further survived by his loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Rob was preceded in death by his father, Ralph L. Pontillo.
Visitation will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Friday, June 20, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Entombment will be private.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit Robs Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Pontillo
June 19, 2014
My condolences and prayers to the family. He was great person and cousin to me. We will all meet again someday...not goodbye but see you later. My prayers are with You!! Cousin Loretta (Pontillo)Woodside
Kathleen Grissom
June 18, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss.. Robert was a wonderful person and I know he will be greatly missed.. Prays to all of the family..
June 18, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Bob Lee
Bob & Tina Rebman
June 18, 2014
Dear Patrice, Colleen, Mike, and family. We are so saddened to hear of Rob's passing. You are all in our hearts and prayers. God Bless.
June 18, 2014
Patrice -
We are so sad to learn that Bob has passed away. Bob was an amazing man. We will remember Bob's smile, his laugh, and his kindness always. Merit was such a wonderful time with Bob...
Love Always -
Patrick, Marilyn,
Frankie, and Jake Drennan
Thomas White
June 17, 2014
Patrice and family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Rob. Though it's been many many years since I last seen him, the days of us growing up as friends/neighbors will never be forgotten. He was like a big brother to me as kids and will always have a place in my heart. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Debbie Mecca Dave Czarny
June 16, 2014
Patrice, Dave & I are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Penny Caulk
June 16, 2014
Patrice,
I am so sorry for your lose. It is a shock to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Penny
Vikki and Tom Wendling
June 15, 2014
Patrice, our thoughts are with you at this time. NO possible words can be said to help but know we are thinking about you!
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