Bernard Antone Rossato

August 11, 1926 - September 13, 2019

LORETTO- Bernard Rossato age 93 of Loretto, died Friday, September 13, 2019 at Evergreen Assisted Living in Norway. He was born on August 11, 1926 in Crystal Falls, son of the late Orazio and Theresina (Mauro) Rossato. Bernard married Beverly Harris on September 12, 1953 in St. Mary St. Joseph Church in Iron Mountain. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2017. Bernard along with his wife owned and operated Z and R Electric for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan, enjoyed walking around Loretto, hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, cribbage and going to Bob’s Camp. Bernard loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Bernard is survived by his daughters Denice (Jerry) Miller of Wausaukee, WI and Marybeth Tanguay of Faithorn; grandchildren Brynn Schultz, Patrick (Donna) Tanguay, Kurt (Amy) Tanguay; great grandchildren Madelynn, Easton and Ella Schultz, Shane and Paul Swanson and Cooper Tanguay; brother Robert (Georgine) Rossato of Norway; brother-in-law Jim (Diane) Harris of Florida; sisters-in-law Helen Rossato of Vulcan and Marilou Rossato of Iron Mountain many nieces and nephews; many friends. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law Peter Tanguay; sister Gloria; brothers Mario and Dofo Rossato and sister-in-law June Rohoi Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19 from 9-11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis presiding. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.