Mark Anthony Posante, 60, of Port Huron, formerly of
Coldwater, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his
loving family.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 27, 2019 at
1:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Harold Jewell from the
Oasis of Love Church officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, prior to
the service, beginning at 11:00 AM at Dutcher Funeral Home.
Mark was born April 14, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio to Raymond
and Dorothy (Spilker) Posante. He drove truck for many years in Texas and most
recently for McIntyre Asphalt in Port Huron.
Mark was an avid NASCAR fan and
enjoyed fishing and camping at his brothers.
He had a huge heart and a great love of children, not only his own, but
others. Mark was always giving to his grandchildren and their friends and
classmates. He always wanted to make
sure no one was left out, especially when it came to treats at his grandkids
school. He treasured the time he spent with his family. His grandchildren were
his life.
Mark is survived by his step children Dan (Heidi) Russell of
Columbus, OH, Scott (Dee) Russell of Port Huron, his brothers and sisters Steven
(Barb) Posante of Coldwater, Dorothy Barrow of Coldwater, Dan (Kim) Posante of
Quincy, Reyne (Pete) Yockey of Coldwater, Raymond (Gary Samok) Posante of
Brooksville, FL, Eva (Dan) Speaker of Union City, Gert (Jack) Longrey of
Coldwater, his grandchildren Lexus, Trinity, Dylan, Aiden, Hannah and Wade, his
aunt Betty Kiefer of Cleveland, OH, his many nieces and nephews, his former
wife Patty Russell of Bradenton, FL, his
former mother and father-in-law Pat & Tim McIntyre, many special former
brothers and sisters in-law and his beloved cat “Smoky”.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister
Dorothy Ruth Posante, both parents, brothers-in-law Jess Barrow and Jim
Trousdale and sister-in-law Mary Posante.
A special thanks to the Blue Water Jeep Owners of Port Huron for their
special care and friendship.
Memorials may be directed to the family to help with
expenses.
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