Rosemarie Fantin

Our family is heartbroken to share the passing of Rosemarie “Rosie” Lois Fantin, age 93, on November 22, 2024. Born in Detroit on September 22, 1931 to parents Giuseppe & Eleanor Manzo, Rosemarie was the 5th of eleven children, graduating from St. Rita Catholic High School, class of 1949. Working at her uncle’s drug store during high school, this spunky gal made sure to introduce herself to the love of her life, Ronald Matthew Fantin. They were married on August 22nd, 1953 at St. Rita Catholic Church, Detroit. Rosemarie soon became an Army wife, following her husband to Fort Hood, Texas. Together they began a family and moved into a newly built home in the ‘cigarette sub’ in Sterling Heights. Rosemarie was a devoted wife and mother, going the extra mile to give her family TLC, always watching from the front door, waiting with a hug and a homecooked dinner. Rosemarie was a devout Catholic, a dedicated parishioner of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Warren for over 60 years. She had happy memories of working at St. Anne’s school library, and serving in the Madonna Guild. She enjoyed ceramics, playing pinocle, and took delight in decorating for every holiday. Birthdays were very special to her. Rosie was a ‘girl who loved Elvis’, treasured her collection of memorabilia, even saw his movie twice at 91! She was very proud of her home, her husband, children, and grandsons. Ron & Rosie explored many places with their children on annual camping trips, attending Expo ‘67 Montreal, Washington DC, Nova Scotia, Georgia and the Smoky Mountains. They were excited to make two of their dream trips to Alaska and Italy. Later in life, Ron & Rosie would spend their winters in Delray Beach, Florida. They loved their time in Florida, even patrolling with citizen cops. She enjoyed flying kites on the beach, coloring Easter eggs with Miguel, and fun times with other ‘snowbird’ friends. One of the most special times she cherished was attending Miguel’s concerts, always expressing how proud she was even to strangers. Rosemarie was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Ron, and siblings Laverne, Francis, Joseph, Pat, Barbara “Babs”, Eddie, Tom, Denny, and Eleanor. She is survived by children, Deborah (Frank) Tomascik (Galveston, TX), Ron (Linda) Fantin, Michael (Iris) Fantin (Port St Lucie, FL), beloved grandsons Danny Dones and Miguel Ernesto, “little” brother Jimmy (Cookie) Manzo, brother-in-law, John DeBano, many nieces & nephews, and special, long time neighbor and friend Glyn Erwin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to EWTN at 5817 Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL 35210 OR online at https://missions.ewtn.com/donation/love-and-understanding/

Rosemarie Fantin

September 22, 1931 - November 22, 2024