Robert J Ponti Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Robert J Ponti (New Orleans, Louisiana), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 12, 2025 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gaetano Carlos Ponti and Evelyn Josephine Schlumbrecht; his children, Robert, Jr., Michael Ponti, Sr. and Diana Brooks; his stepgrandson Justin Thomas Traugott; and his brother Gaetano "Guy" Ponti.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Engelhardt Ponti; his brother Eugene O. Ponti; his daughter Jennifer Fontenelle (John); his stepchildren, Laura Colvin, Tracy Griffin (Larry) and Daniel Traugott (Cheryl); his grandchildren, Michael Ponti, Jr., Catherine Ponti Ortiz (Juan), James Brooks, Logan, Connor, Bryce and Gabe Fontenelle; his great grandchildren, Charlotte Brooks and Matias Ortiz; and his stepgrandchildren, Brandon Colvin, Dylan Colvin (Shelby), Wayne, Stephen Griffin, Taylor Traugott (Gabrielle) and James Traugott.
