Roy E. Poronto

Roy Edgar Poronto, age 83, a resident of Shelby Township, Michigan, Went to be with his Lord peacefully on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 in Shelby Township. He was born on July 11, 1937 in Detroit to Edgar and Leona (nee Doan) Poronto. Roy grew up in Detroit and graduated from Pershing High School. He went on to proudly serve in the US Navy from 1955-1959. Roy loved to share stories of his travels throughout the world serving on both the USS Borie (dd704) and the USS Sierra (AD 18) as a torpedoman. Roys Christian faith was central to his life. He and his beloved Ann joined Faith Lutheran Church in Troy, Michigan early in their marriage. He would faithfully serve as an usher and on the prayer team for Sunday morning services. His deep faith and calling gave him a chance to become part of the mission board spreading the gospel to people through many short term mission trips to Africa and Haiti and here at home in the prisons and jails for over 30 years. Roy was always ready and eager to share his faith with people. Even with his nurses in his final days. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann Poronto (nee Holbert), Five children, Katherine (Kerwin) Stover, David Stallwood, Paul (Debby) Poronto, Jonathan (Laurie) Poronto, Matthew Poronto. A loving and caring grandfather to 18 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his beloved sister Carol Kelel and loving parents Edgar and Leona (nee Doan) Poronto. Due to COVID-19, and in accordance with CDC recommendations and the Governor's Executive Orders, please be advised that the funeral home is limited to 10 people in the visitation/service room at any given time. Also, masks are required to enter the building. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road (3 blks E. of Van Dyke) Utica, Monday, August 10 from 2-8pm. A Private Family funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 11 at 11am at Faith Lutheran Church 37635 Dequindre Road (Just N. of Big Beaver Rd) Troy with Pastor Joseph Casiglia, officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan with Navy Military Honors. Family request donations to Faith Lutheran Church - Mission's- 37635 Dequindre Road, Troy, Michigan 48083 - https://www.faithtroy.org/missions Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home- Utica

Roy E. Poronto

July 11, 1937 - August 5, 2020