Monday, August 10, 2009

My Great Grandpa

Great Grandpa,
I am so sad to write this knowing I will never get to experience how wonderful Mommy tells me you are. I am sorry we never made it to Michigan for me to share a plain old fashion donut with you. Mommy said she always believed this is how you kept your big muscles in your arms. I am learning about Heaven, but I bet in Heaven they have the biggest, prettiest golf course for you so you can spend your days picking up all the golf balls your pockets can carry. You sound like you are an amazing athlete, craftsman, husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, friend, teacher and hero. Thank you for the wonderful memories Mommy can share with me.

I know deep down that, with you in Heaven, you can see me and meet me finally. Mommy said you can even see how pregnant she is now. Mommy is very sad that she couldn't be there today as you were celebrated by the U.S. Naval Air Corps, your family and your friends. Papa said the 21 Gun Salute and Taps were both eloquent and emotional. Mommy tells me you are feeling better now that you are with God, but I hope you know how much you are loved and missed. From what Mommy says, I think you and I would play great together. Please come visit me soon!


Love,

Chamberlain


Anthony P. RASMOVICH (Tony)


RASMOVICH, Anthony P. (Tony) - Age 91, of Fenton, died Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Argentine Care Center. He was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, April 21, 1918 graduated from Nashua Hish School where he was a track star. He went to Ohio State University on a full scholarship, then transferred to Eastern Michigan University to receive BA and MA degrees. While at Eastern he set the N.A.I.A. record for the Javelin. His record stood for 19 years. He was inducted into the E.M.U. Track & Field Hall of Fame. He had lived in the Fenton area since 1955. He married Ann Marie Courtney in Detroit on November 22, 1945. Mr. Rasmovich was a veteran of the U.S. Naval Air Corps and was a decorated W.W.II pilot with over 200 combat missions in the South Pacific theater of operations. He retired as a Lt. Commander. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Tony taught 42 years at Flint Northern High School. He was the athletic trainer his entire career. Tony took over the duties as the ticket manager for all Northern High athletic events until 2006. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Ann Marie; three sons, Thomas A. Rasmovich (Janet), Michael P. Rasmovich and John J. Rasmovich (Debbie); one daughter, Mary Ann Sloan (Michael); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Walsh (Preston); and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Rasmovich was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. A Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2009 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton, Rev. Fr. David Harvey officiating. The family will receive visitors at the Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton on Sunday August 9, 2009 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be offered for St. John's School. The Rasmovich family wishes to thank Genesys Hospice and The Argentine Care Center for all their kindness and good care of their husband and father. Online condolences and tributes may be posted at http://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com/